I just wanted to return the gratitude and appreciation on a personal level  to all the men and women that put together "Let's Say Thanks".  Sometimes it's difficult to get up in the morning and put on the uniform, but receiving things like this reminds us why we serve.  I appreciate those taking the time to send strangers a reminder of not only what we're fighting for, but also who we're fighting for.  THANK YOU!

An Air Force Senior Sergeant

I would like to say thanks for everything you guys are doing with us the soldiers overseas. I don't know how far this email goes but I would really like it if you guys could contact the little girl who made this drawing for me and let her know that I received and really like it. It really set a place inside me like I was home. I hope that you guys get up the good work while we are deployed over here.

A Marine Corp. Private

Our battalion recently received a box full of thank you post cards from the states and yours caught my eye as it came from my home state, not far from where I grew up. Although I have served in the military for more than 15 years, I still consider Oklahoma as my home. It is always good to know that the soldiers are appreciated for the continuous service they do for our nation. Thank you for your continued prayers and support as you should know that your kind words did make a difference in the day of one fellow Oklahoman.

An Army Major

As the holiday season is upon us, I would like to thank of all you for the immense and overwhelming support that you all have shown me and the soldiers I work with here in Kuwait.  I apologize for not writing sooner. 

I wish I had the time to respond to each and every one of you individually, but so many of you have written and sent care packages that I wouldn't have the time!  The time that you all have taken to wish us well, send along some goodies, or just to say hello means more to us than you can possibly know.

 An Army Major

Thank you for thinking of the soldiers so far away. Mail call is the highlight of the day and brings up moral. The picture on the front of the card even has a female soldier with red hair, like it was meant just for me. Thank you again for the prayers and gratitude that is being sent to us over here.

An Army Sergeant

I just received a postcard from Nicole in South Carolina. I just wanted to return the gratitude and appreciation on a personal level not only to Nicole, but to all the men and women that put together “Let's Say Thanks.” Sometimes it's difficult to get up in the morning and put on the uniform, but receiving things like this reminds us why we serve. I appreciate Nicole and those for taking the time to send strangers a reminder of not only what we're fighting for, but also who we're fighting for. THANK YOU!

An Air Force sergeant

Recently our unit received some of the post cards from the Montgomery Middle School. I was handed one of the postcards during my work shift and we have since hung them up on the bulletin boards for all to see. I would like to send a message back to let them know it hasn't gone to waste. Thanks

An Army specialist

I received a package and a postcard from a young lady named Anna and the card is said to of been made by Mrs. Caudill's Third Grade Class from Johnson Magnet School in San Diego CA. I would just like for a message to go to them that I loved the package that was sent and that I really appreciate all the support we are getting over here. Thank you.

An Army sergeant

I want to say thanks for your support of military troops. I received two cards with kind words from Nikita in California and Marisa in New Jersey. The beautiful artwork was done by Elizabeth in Silver Springs, MD and Asia in Jacksonville, NC. I am assigned to the USS Enterprise and we are at sea. Please keep us in your prayers.

A Navy sailor

I would like to express my gratitude for the card from the Let’s Say Thanks program. I received a card with a drawing made by Rebecca, Age 11, from Hobe Sound, FL and a very nice message from Jerry and JoAnn, from Yukon, Rhode Island. It is incredibly uplifting to receive messages like this and brings a smile to our faces to know that these wonderful people took the time to do something for us. This card was in a package that included many items needed for day to use from Give2TheTroops - and of course, the snacks were good too! It is a big deal and we are all very appreciative for the things you all do for us while we are deployed.

An Army major

I really appreciate the package. It really brings such joy to receive a package and to know that there are those that support each and every one of us soldiers and what we do. I really want to say thank Give2TheTroops especially for the lip balm-my lips have been extremely chapped since I have been here. It will definitely be used. Thank you also for the little goodies. Here we share all goodies, so it helps everyone out. Thank you again. I'm proud to call you a friend.

An Air Force airman first class

Thank you so much for the beautiful post cards. We, the American Soldiers, were touched by your words of encouragement and support. We will stay in the fight as long as it takes to ensure a better future for you. All we ask of you is to 1) Stay in school, 2) Get good grades, 3) Be obedient, and 4) Eat your vegetables. If I did not mention your name, please forgive my error. You are all in my heart, and I will be thinking of you every day. I love all of you and miss you too. We will see you when we get home soon!!!

An Army major

I received a wonderful present today in the care package I received. The individuals who take the time to make these packages are the true heroes to me for keeping us in their thoughts and prayers. I have watched as these packages have been received by many onboard and the happiness that is felt is indefinable. Thank you all for the support you are providing to us.

A Navy lieutenant

I would like to say thank you to Megan from the Virgin Islands and Matthew from Tennessee for their postcards. I read them aloud to my section and everyone was happy to get the support from back home. Thank you all for taking time out of your day to do a little for us. Thanks again and we will be seeing you back at home in a few months.

An Air Force sergeant

I am currently serving in Kirkuk Iraq till early next year. I have been here since July. I am a reservist from Niagara Falls New York. I just wanted to say Thank You for the mail that we have received over here, it tends to motivate me as an individual and I am sure it does for the other troops as well. Knowing we have the support back home, does make it a little bit easier being away from our loved ones and the country I love so much. The cards I received were from Debbie from Clearwater, Florida and Mary Jo from San Antonio, Texas - my home away from home.

An Air Force technical sergeant

I want to thank Dominic for the solider postcard. It made my day. I have it on my desk to uplift my spirits when I'm feeling down. I even noted that he wrote the card on my son's birthday so it was blessing.

An Air Force sergeant

In 1992, Mike Corrado bought his first guitar, learned three chords and started writing songs while at The Citadel. He then graduated and joined the Marine Corps to lead our nation's finest and see the world. His tours – both of duty and concert – would take him around the world, serving and performing from the North Carolina Coast to Iraq. Along the way, Mike crossed musical paths with Edwin McCain and John Mayer.

Then, on September 11, the world and Mike’s band was forever changed. Mike and his fiancé, a flight medic in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, were mobilized back to active duty. In 2002, Mike continued to train with the Marines and prepare for deployment. He married his wife Kate, who soon after was called to Afghanistan. During all this, Mike penned the song "On My Watch Tonight," a story of a Marine's journey from boot camp to the front lines.

In 2004, Mike re-recorded “On My Watch Tonight” and dropped off a copy to Greg Brady at WRHT 96.3 – “The HOT FM” – in North Carolina. “On My Watch Tonight” was posted on the HOT Morning Show's Web site and began receiving up to 5,000 downloads a week. Calls and e-mails continued to flood the station as military members, family members and fans were downloading the song and sending it to service members and loved ones across the country and deployed around the world. “On My Watch Tonight” was quickly becoming the anthem for U.S. troops deployed around the world and those here at home who keep a watchful eye.

Just days before deploying to Iraq in 2005, Mike released his CD Falling Awake. While in Iraq, he spent a year at Camp Falluja and served with some of the greatest people in the Marine Corps, Army, Navy and Air Force.

To listen to Mike Corrado’s “On My Watch Tonight” song and view photos taken in Iraq, click here.

Take a look at Mike's Web site at www.mikecorrado.com

As I was leaving an un-eventful Valentine's Day today, one of the mail clerks yelled "Adams!! You have a package!!" A package, I thought to myself. I'm not expecting anything. What could this be? I took the box into my office and closed the door. As I opened the box, a flood of joy came over me as I looked over the cards from you and the young ones, one of my co-workers walked in to see tears rolling down my eyes. I had never received a gift with this much love, packed into one little place from someone that I've never known.

As I thought about what the cards talked about with soldiers giving their lives and privileges up to ensure the freedom of Americans, it was nice to know that someone out there does not take it for granted. I don't know who you are, but you are truly a gift from God. The gift that gives me the drive to serve my country proudly. As you pray that the Lord keeps the soldiers here safe and brings us home, I pray to the Lord that people like you do not die off from this world. Your contributions are nowhere near inadequate. Please never forget what this means to a soldier. Thank you for your love and thoughts.