War Casualties
This database has been officially released by military officials. Information on captured or missing is from the military or directly from families. The database lists casualties from all coalition forces.
Good link that has 40 photos of the up's and downs of the war (Thanks Capt. S.!).
Link to Slide Show at The Herald-sun.com (Thanks Will!) <>
During the conflict in Iraq, many are looking for updated news on military activity, information about loved ones and briefings from various government agencies. The following links provide information about the troops as well as resources for their family members.
How You Can Help Support Our Troops <>
Resources for Military Families <>
Send Our Service Men and Women A Letter or Package <>
Information for Kids and their Parents <>
Links to the Latest News
Information from the Federal Government <>
DefenseLink <>
Current news and and information from the U.S. Department of Defense. This site also includes links to all branches of the U.S. military. <>
U.S. Department of Homeland Security <>. Includes information on the current threat alert levels and state-by-state contacts.
U.S. Military Central Command <>
Links to Information on Operation Iraqi Freedom and current Military Operations Overseas. <>
First Gov - U.S. Government Official Web Portal <>
The U.S.Government’s official clearinghouse for the latest news.
Get civilian, business and government news made available by federal agencies.
Resources for Military Families
Air Force <> (800) 253-9276
Marines <> (877) 663-6772
Navy <> (877) 663-6772
Army <> (800) 984-8523
How You Can Help Support Our Troops
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American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services <> Active duty and community-based military can use the Red Cross site to provide emergency communications linking them with their families back home, access to financial assistance, counseling and assistance to veterans.
Army Emergency Relief <>. AER is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff. AER's sole mission is to help soldiers and their dependents
Navy / Marine Relief Society <> Information on assistance to Navy-Marine Corps families.
Air Force Aid Society <> The Air Force Aid Society, Inc. (AFAS) is the official charity of the United States Air Force. Its three-pronged charter promotes the Air Force mission by providing worldwide emergency assistance to members and their families, sponsoring educational assistance programs, and offering a variety of base community enhancement programs that impact member/family welfare.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance <> CGMA seeks to help members of the Coast Guard Family achieve autonomous financial well-being.
Send our Service Men and Women a Message of Support
Operation USO Care Package <>. Operation USO [United Services Organization] offers individuals and corporations a great opportunity to send a Care Package of items specifically requested by the military, such as prepaid international calling cards, disposable cameras, toiletries, and sunscreen.
Operation Dear Abby. Net <>. Dear Abby is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and allows you to send a Sailor, Marine, Soldier, Airman, or Coast Guardsman a holiday a message of support.
Defend America <>. Sign a virtual card of support for our troops through the site which offers U.S. Department Defense News about the war on terrorism.
Information for Kids and their Parents
How to talk with your child about the war:
National Center for Children Exposed to Violence <>