Okay my Fellow Troop Supporter's, I have done some homework since my last hub and I have a lot to report back to you on. October was the worst month ever out of the whole 8 years over in Afghanistan with record causalities. I know for myself, I felt absolutely heart broken, I felt beaten in some ways. In-fact to be quite truthful after we lost the 22 Troops back to back, I didn't look at the news or open any of my e-mails for 5 days. I just couldn't bare to hear no more. I have instant alerts set to my email for any breaking news coming out of Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan.

Well,..As we all must do,..

Just like the Troop's,... is push ahead and keep going forward. So,..Speaking of going forwards,..The following hub is what they need and this is how you can help. I also have some great stories from the "Front Lines" that doesn't do anything less than motivate you. I got some great music I want to share and some new links that some may find resourceful and maby even needed.

In my last hub Troops-Shout-Outs I had a section with project's being done by our Troop's. I have kept a close eye on how they are going and I got to say right off the bat,..

These Troop's are Thee Best.

Being a Service Member goes further than just their fighting abilities, They have heart,..Like no other and they have proved it year after year, day after day, minute after minute. They go to place's, most of us would run from, they do it with a courage and un-selfishness.

And yes,...you know I'm gonna say it. "We here back home need to stand behind these guys and gals".

One of the "shout-outs" Was from the Marines this project was headed up by 1st Lt. Mike Kuiper. They needed donations for solar- and hand-powered radios to give to families in Helmand Province. They needed to raise $10,000 to fulfill the request of 1st Lt. Mike Kuiper U.S. Marine Corps. Well I'm happy to share this note with you from Jim Hanke,

"Thank you! On Tuesday morning we kicked off a matching donation campaign in support of the Marines request for solar- and hand-powered radios. A Spirit of America supporter - a businessman from the Lone Star State - made a very generous offer: he would match $10,000 in donations to buy the needed radios. In first 24 hours of the campaign, our supporters contributed $12,867. 100% of these donations will be used to purchase and ship the requested radios. Thank you! "
~ Jim Hake

Another great update,...

Is about, Army Sergeant Major (SGM) "Mack" McDowell who headed up "Operation Spicy Devil" a project to supply Saffron Bulbs to Assist Afghan Farmers.

Army Sergeant Major (SGM) "Mack" McDowell's project to bring saffron bulbs to Afghan farmers as an alternate to planting poppy crops was so successful that he was nominated as a CNN Hero. Generous donors from Spirit of America and the determination of Sergeant Major "Mack" McDowell provide 40,000 saffron bulbs and countless other supplies.

"The saffron bulbs arrived in perfect shape. Gave them to a farmer who tried to grow saffron once before, but had bad bulbs. He has a big farm, and now has the perfect saffron bulbs. Got some good pics, which I will send when the pace slows down here. Thank you very much for making this possible two times in a row. Thanks to Spirit of America, and all those who support, there is now saffron growing in Zabol Province, Afghanistan, for the first time in many decades. This is the start of an exciting new beginning for the farmers. Thank you very much for caring and helping."
~ V/r, Mack

The following are project's currently going on right now at Spirit of America. Our troops knows what it is they need the most to get the job done, to keep it safer for them and to over all making a huge difference in these peoples lives. When they give the shout out,..It's up to us here back home, to say,.."We got your back".

Marines Need Instant Cameras and Film

The instant Camera's is a great opportunity for interaction with the local people.

Lt. Mike Kuiper says,

“Taking pictures of kids has helped them not be afraid of us, and shows we are friends. Winning over the kids makes us much more approachable by the adults too."

MAJ Ruthman continues Cpt Terri Selph's efforts for injured children.  

As MAJ Eric Ruthman writes:

"There are many land mines left over from military activity in the area prior to US and Coalition forces arriving.  The children who are injured by mines are treated at the Egyptian hospital near Bagram Airfield and need the chairs to help them as they heal and learn to cope with life after their mine accident.  Many of these children have lost limbs.  The chairs provide them with the mobility they need and improve their quality of life immensely."

With your help, it can.

IAVA is teaming up with rock band O.A.R. on a new campaign: Open Up Your Arms. The campaign is anchored by a pledge all Americans who can support our nation's troops and veterans. O.A.R. has been on the ground in Iraq with the USO, IAVA has partnered up with these talented musicians. Their goal is a 11,111 signatures by November 11th - Veterans Day. With every person who has signed the pledge,it's helping them grow a movement that honors and supports our men and women in uniform.

Watch the Video and sign the pledge,... http://openupyourarms.org/

From the "Front-Line's",..

A real Miss America .My kind of soldier! lmao! Awesome!

With One shot, a 19 year old took out a Taliban, while he was burying an IED. Talk about a pain in the @ss,.... Read more ------>

Stand with Woman Warriors Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) - This new Issue Report includes an overview of the challenges facing our Women Warriors, including barriers to VA health care, mental health injuries, and economic challenges, like homelessness and unemployment. - Sign their letter to the members of congress