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Arkansas Solider Views Daughter's Birth Via Webcam
One Arkansas soldier got a chance to make a special connection with his newborn daughter from more than 7,000 miles away in Iraq. More


Soldier's Return
Every day planes take off and fly into the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, but one plane Tuesday was carrying some precious cargo that one family hadn't seen in nearly a year. More


Holiday wishes from our area's bravest overseas. More


Based in Ozark, the soldiers of Charlie Battery are tasked with protecting supply convoys. However, each trip is filled with danger from a determined enemy. More
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40/29 News' Doug Grindle began a weeklong series on Sunday looking at soldiers of the Arkansas National Guard serving in Iraq. More
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Videos

Our 40/29 cameras head overseas to give you an up close and personal look at some of our hometown heroes.

Arkansas Heroes In Iraq Part 2
Our 40/29 cameras head overseas to give you an up close and personal look at some of our hometown heroes. More


Arkanas Heroes In Iraq
Every day and night, brave men and women from our area man the streets of Iraq. For many it is not their first tour overseas, and some say that can be both good and bad. More


Arkansas Heroes
40/29 News
They spend their days and nights serving our country away from the pleasures of home. In Part 4 of our special series see how many of our brave men and women adjust to the rigors of Iraq. More


Arkansas Heroes
40/29 News
40/29 News has made the entire "Arkansas Heroes" video series available for sale. More


Old Glory

We can't give you anything to run up your flagpole, but we can provide you a printable American flag. More

The War In Iraq

Major cities in Iraq
Where are Iraq's main cities and roadways? What's the physical landscape like? Find out this and more with our interactive map.
Sandstorms

Tips For Military Families

If mom or dad is stationed in a war zone, the kids left behind often experience fear and stress. Learn how you can help these children express themselves and adjust to the situation. More


Message Board

Say hello to a loved one serving our country, or leave a note of thanks to generations of servicemembers right here on our Arkansas Heroes message board.
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Support The Troops

Although the military services no longer accept "Any Servicemember" mail, the troops can still receive mail and care packages from patriotic citizens. Here is a short list from the Department of Defense of organizations that will help you send messages and packages, as well as provide other support.

Help For The Wounded
Angels Of Mercy
Azalea Charities Aid for Wounded Soldiers
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Comfort for America's Uniformed Services Elite
Helping Our Heroes Foundation
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warriors

Entertainment For The Troops
Spirit of America
Stars For Stripes
USO
U.S. Vet Aid

Letters And Messages
4 The Troops
A Million Thanks
Give 2 The Troops
Letters From Home
Marine Parents
MotoMail
My Soldier
Operation Dear Abby
Send a Message to Our Soldiers
Soldiers Angels
Support Our Soldiers America, Inc.
The Freedom Fund
Voices from Home Foundation

Military Family Support
Air Force Aid Society
American Military Family
Armed Forces Foundation
Association of the U.S. Army Family Programs
Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund
Citizens Helping Heroes
Marine Moms Online
National Military Family Association
Operation Family Fund
Operation Homefront

Send Packages
4 The Troops
Adopt a Platoon
Any Soldier
Have a Heart/Adopt a Soldier
Kitchen Table Gang
Operation AC
Operation Care and Comfort
Operation Care Packages
Operation Gratitude
Operation Homefront
Operation Military Pride
Operation Military Support
Operation Mom
Operation Shoebox
Operation We Care
Packages from Home
Patriot Packages
Soldiers' Angels
The Freedom Fund

Phone Cards
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Help Our Troops Call Home
Operation Uplink

Homes For Disabled Troops
Homes for our Troops
Military Housing Assistance Fund
Project Homefront
U.S. Troop Care Package

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