Veterans Advisory Committee encourages union members to reach out, show support

The OCSEA Veterans Advisory Committee is encouraging OCSEA chapters, assemblies and district councils to consider what they can do to help military families who have loved ones on active duty.

One option is the Adopt-A-Platoon program for those on active duty. There's also a few good programs that focus on the children of those who are deployed.

The union committee directs its attention to issues impacting union members on active duty and military veterans.

ADOPT-A-PLATOON  The program, officially titled The Adopt-A-Platoon Soldier Support Effort, offers Americans a way to show their support and concern for deployed United States Service men and women in all branches of the military.

You may have read news reports about schools, civic organizations, churches and other groups who got involved by participating in Adopt-A-Platoon programs:

• Pen-pals
• Holiday Packages
• Special Campaigns (i.e. Don't Bug Me, Operation Crayon, Operation Underwear, etc.)
• Care packages.

See Related

Download Adopt-A-Platoon for your subordinate body to consider (PDF)

Care Package - Suggested Snack Food and Miscellaneous Items (PDF)

Website of Adopt-A-Platoon