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Lizzy Lulu

 

 A Bright Idea
Lizzy Lulu learned that American troops in Iraq enjoyed using CD players, digital cameras, and hand-held games. “I knew that they would not have enough batteries to keep them running,” said Lizzy. So she launched a campaign to collect 1,000,000 “AA” batteries. She and her mother set up collection locations near their home in Lancaster, California and received batteries from across the United States. “We hope to give the men and women serving overseas a little bit of joy,” said Lizzy’s mother.

Troops Reaching Out
As part of Operation Outreach, U.S. military members in foreign countries hand out water bottles, clothing, candy, and many other items to the people there. These are not only acts of kindness, but of diplomacy, too. Here, Air Force Master Sergeant Terry Nelson puts new shoes on a Bedouin girl in Iraq.

Reaching Out

 

Jared Jolton

 

 Team Work
Staring at the ten pairs of still-usable soccer shoes and cleats he had outgrown, Jared Jolton got inspired. He collected enough soccer equipment to fill a 5-ton truck. Jared, who lives in Colorado, teamed up with sponsor AT&T to ship the goods to Iraq. Then, members of the 39th Brigade Combat Team gave them to less fortunate children.

Troops Helping Kids Stay Warm
During an outreach mission to the village of Zanto Kalay, Staff Sergeant John Newland, from the 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion, helped an Afghan boy try on a jacket that would protect him from the winter chill.

Staff Sergeant John Newland

 
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