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On The Home Front - Operation Adopt A GI
March 2003

In an effort to support our deployed troops the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross launched Operation Adopt A GI. The purpose of this initiative is to provide quality of life items to the men and women serving in the armed forces during Americas war on terrorism.

Operation Adopt A GI Kristan Keelan (standing) and her father Keith Keelan (seated) sort through quaility of life items delivered to the Capital Area Chapter.
Operation Adopt A GI Once sorted Kristan Keelan prepares an inventory for each box (Care Package) before sealing it and assigning a control number.
Operation Adopt A GI Members of a visiting NCCC (AmeriCorps) Team help to pack the Care Packages. Seen here is Elizabeth Jones inventoring one of the Care Packages.
Operation Adopt A GI Once packeted, Elizabeth Jones and Michael Baraty prepare an itimized list for each Care Package which will be inclosed in the box.

Operation Adopt A GI - The Final Phase

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