With Memorial Day just two weeks away, it is easy to remember our troops in Iraq and all over the world who are there trying to make the world a better place.

May 17, 2007 - Denise Oliveri

What better way to support American troops than helping the families of the men and women who serve. Sending coupons, expired or unwanted, is truly helpful.

Aug 3, 2010 - Lara Johns

Operation Shower is a non-profit organization that supports the military family by providing baby showers to pregnant military wives with spouses on deployment.

May 6, 2009 - Genna Cockerham

For the first time since the 2003 US-led invasion, the number of US troops in Iraq has fallen below 50,000, days ahead of a 31 August 2010 deadline

Aug 25, 2010 - Badar Salem

After expulsions from K2, Uzbekistan and Manas, Kyrgyzstan the new American foreign policy may be regaining the support of necessary silent partners north of Afghanistan.

Dec 3, 2009 - Frank W. Hardy

Enlisted men and women write about their experiences in the war. Essays, letters, and poems give insight into the every-day experiences of military families since 9/11.

Aug 16, 2008 - Christine Welter

Valentines are not just for lovers. Sending valentines to soldiers away from home assures them they are remembered with caring and appreciation for their service.

Jan 9, 2010 - Linda Ashar

As Soldiers continue to deploy to war zones, the public gratitude and opinion of the military and its members seems to have disappeared over time.

Aug 12, 2011 - John Muraski

German Pietists at Ephrata Cloister provided the principal hospital and nursing assistance for the Continental Army troops after the Battle of Brandywine.

Jul 18, 2010 - James Rupp

The Federalist "Roman Doctrine" featuring increased defense spending improving the army & navy were eliminated by Jefferson, leading to poor military preparation in 1812.

Sep 19, 2009 - Michael Streich

Although Quakers have traditionally been pacifists, some did take up arms and others supported the military in non-combatant ways.

Jan 25, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Adoption was a long and arduous process for Grant Garris and Paul Witner, so they took their newly discovered knowledge and created a resource for all types of families.

Dec 9, 2009 - Leigh Neely

What a great way to show your appreciation to those who give the most. The Xerox Company provides free cards for our troops.

Dec 5, 2010 - Chandra Brown

In Venezuela Hugo Chavez made international news by ordering more than 15,000 Venezuelan troops to the Colombian border amidst claims of a U.S.-Colombian conspiracy.

Nov 14, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

The bodies of six soldiers have been repatriated, five of whom were shot by an Afghan policeman. The coffins were flown into the UK, with the body of Sgt Phillip Scott.

Nov 10, 2009 - Patrick Hinton

WWE paid tribute to U.S. armed forces throughout the world with a special taped event at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Dec 13, 2011 - Paul Brown

Operation Baking Gals (OPG) sends monthly care packages filled with cookies, brownies & candy to enlisted troops. Tuesdays With Dorie member Susan Whetzel asks for help!

Aug 29, 2008 - Donna Diegel

The documentary Troop 1500 about the daughters of inmates in a Texas prison presents an honest depiction of how children are affected by the crimes of their mothers.

Apr 28, 2007 - Leslie C. Halpern

Consider sending your unused and expired coupons to a military base. It's an easy way to help military families save money on food and household expenses.

Feb 17, 2011 - Tricia Masenthin

Eligible women with a deployed partner have the option of applying for a complementary birth doula to support them during labor through Operation Special Delivery.

Dec 1, 2008 - Amy Kreydin