Why We Do What We Do
Jan 29 2010
“It’s hard juggling family, work and military. It’s not just one weekend a month” – Eric Nelson
Families Matter
MOAA fights for the well being and benefits of servicemen and women of all ranks, service and status. While we are an association of officers, everything we do to help improve the lives of members of the military is all inclusive.
Although there’s nothing controversial about this picture, it encompasses the heart and soul of the military family. Bless them, and we will, with our members’ support and involvement, continue our vigilance and advocacy on their behalf.
MSNBC’s The Week in Pictures
From MSNBC:
Happy homecoming
Sgt. Andrew Cuce of Gastonia, N.C., embraces his daughter Alyssa, 3, after arriving at the National Guard Armory in Lincolnton, N.C., on Jan. 26. Two busloads of soldiers, made up mostly of members of the N.C. Army National Guard Battery A, 1st Battalion, 113th Field Artillery, returned home to their families after a nine-month deployment to Iraq.
Welcome home Sgt. Cuce, and all of our returning heroes.
Discussion
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Welcome home indeed. The self-sacrifice and willingness to protect all of us are what make me proud to be an American. Thank you.
And to organizations such as the MOAA, thank you for all you do to ensure a quality of life for these brave souls.
June 23, 2011
Dear MSNBC…
I’m looking for the individual or organization who has the copywrite for the above “Happy Homecoming” Photograph depicting Sgt. Andrew Cuse with his 3 year old daughter Alyssa.
I have particular interest in this image because I’m in the process of constructing a website for my VIP Sedan Service called “Tribute Transportation”.
I not only provide quality service but I’ll be contributing a per cent age of my income to two non-profits who support our troops and their families.
Operationmend – UCLA Medical Center & Brooks Army Hospital
Monies go to families to pay for travel, food, and
logging while their loved ones endure a series of
reconstructive surgery.
Freedom Isn’t Free – An Outreach Program for families who have lost
husbands or wives while serving in Iraq or
Afghanistan. Funds are allocated for immediate
and long term needs.
I would like to use Sgt. Andrew’s photograph as the opening image for my website; I’m willing to pay copywrite fees if required.
I would appreciate any information you can give me regarding the photographer behind the image. It speaks a million words and hits home with my mission to help support our troops.
I can be reached at 520.661.8289 – tributesedan@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Stephen Fredricks – Tucson, Arizona