FLAGS FOR FREEDOM

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Established in April of 2003, the Flags for Freedom Program raises money to recognize and benefit DC employees who are serving in the armed forces.

More than 550 department employees are on standby or have been deployed to defend freedom in our country and around the world. Currently 93 are on active duty.

We recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of military personnel as they protect freedom in the US and abroad.

DC employees have donated $66,723 in support and recognition of our DC troops and their families.

In 2004 and 2005, phone cards were sent to the families of all DC employees for Thanksgiving and Christmas on active duty so families could speak with their loved ones. In 2006 and 2007 VISA and Wal-Mart gift cards were sent to the families.

With the support of Secretary McNeil we are currently implementing a project to collect items for care packages to send to our DC troops overseas.

If you know the overseas address of a DC employee, please e-mail Sheila Logue.