Congressman Denny Rehberg

WASHINGTON, DC - With an overwhelming display of patriotism and support for Operation Iraqi Freedom overloading the Pentagon’s mail system with letters and care packages, Montana’s Congressman Denny Rehberg today joined with the Department of Defense in announcing new opportunities for Montanans to support our troops overseas.

“There is so much patriotism in Montana that many of our citizens have asked me ways they can show our brave soldiers how grateful they are for their service to our nation,” Rehberg said. “Military officials tell me mass mailings and care packages put an incredible strain on the Pentagon’s mail system, but that there are even better ways for Montanans to display their appreciation to our young men and women in uniform, thanks to the ‘On the Home Front’ resource.”

Rehberg’s official website, www.house.gov/rehberg now includes a “Support Our Troops” icon linking Montanans to a special page describing project “On the Home Front,” announced by President Bush last month, offering constructive ways for citizens to express their gratitude to troops, including:

Donating to Operation USO Care Package at www.usocares.org/home.htm
Donating long-distance calling cards so service members can telephone their families via Operation Uplink at www.operationuplink.org
Sending an online greeting at www.anyservicemember.navy.mil
Sending gift certificates to military dependants at www.commissaries.com