Operation Hero Miles

I know I have blasted the government in my previous posting about their lack of support for the troops. Though I still feel the government is not doing all it can do, I would like to acknowledge a Congress member who has supported the troops. The one person I admire is Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger. If only other Congress members looked at him for a source of inspiration, maybe the troops would have more support.

Dutch Ruppersberger, a Congressman for California, created Operation Hero miles. Operation Hero miles is an organization where people can donate their frequent flyer miles to the servicemen and women in the military. This way soldiers who are in Iraq and need to take leave are able to because of this organization. This makes the possibility of going home a reality for the soldiers. In addition, Operation Hero miles, also allows spouses to use the fly to the hospitals where their wounded husbands are recovering.

In addition to Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger creation of this organization, I would also like to give attention to the ten airlines who participate in this program. These airlines include Airtran Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Northwest Airlines, United Air Lines and US Airways. Hopefully the next time you are flying one of these airlines, and have extra flyer miles, you can donate in order to help a soldier.

The Troop’s Advocator