Maybe it's Christmas lights, cozy fires in the fireplace, or the smell of gingerbread cookies. Or perhaps the first snowfall, the sound of carolers or your first glimpse of Hanukkah lights. All of us have our own personal ideas of what makes a holiday season special. It usually involves big dinners with friends and family and surrounding ourselves with people we love.
For one group of men and women - the US armed forces fighting abroad, the holiday season does not differentiate itself between any other season of the year. They are putting their lives on the line so that we can be safe at home drinking hot chocolate and lighting the first holiday candle.
This year SoldierSocks would like to let the troops know how much we care about the sacrifices they are making. We are looking to collect contributions and/or donations to purchase items for the troops to open during the holidays. An iPod or a DVD may be a small token of our appreciation but we hope it can at least let us say thank you for all they are doing for us. Please help us to make this holiday season a little brighter.
Thank you everyone.
God Bless the US Armed Forces.
Sgt Major Luke Converse
Hello, this is Sgt Major Luke Converse. I am the Battalion Sergeant Major for the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, currently deployed to Afghanistan. The Marines are doing some tremendous work over here. They are living rough, basically out of their LAV’s for the most part and are taking the fight to the Taliban. I have been in the Corps for 24 years and still marvel at Marines in combat. They are definitely living up to their legacy... 
