Today, more than 170,000 U.S. troops are deployed worldwide, many in remote locations with little to no support from home.
Supporting deployed service members is at the heart of everything we do. When Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. was recently featured on NewsNation, the nation responded—and we didn’t expect the overwhelming response that followed.
From coast to coast, donations came in. But even more powerful than the gifts themselves were the messages that came with them—messages filled with compassion, gratitude, and a deep understanding of what our service members face every day.
Here are just a few words from supporters like you:
“The thought of the many soldiers not receiving gift boxes hurt my heart.”
“A big hug and a lot of support from the Cline family in Colorado. Many thanks for your service to our homeland.”
“As a veteran I appreciate the work you are doing. God bless our warfighters!”
“My son was injured in Iraq years ago. The kindness of others meant a lot to us all.”
“Met many service members at Walter Reed who had no visitors…families lived far away or had no one. Very sad!”
“We care about you!”
These messages remind us of something important:
Behind every care package is a human connection.
Supporting deployed service members through care packages is one of the most direct ways civilians can make an impact.
Why Supporting Deployed Service Members Matters More Than Ever
Today, thousands of U.S. service members are deployed around the world—many in remote or high-risk locations, far from family and familiar support systems. Supporting deployed service members through care packages creates real, human connection in some of the most isolated environments.
While military infrastructure provides essentials, emotional support is often limited—especially for those who:
- Do not receive regular mail
- Are stationed in isolated environments
- Or are recovering far from home
Research has consistently shown that morale and mental well-being are directly tied to performance, resilience, and recovery. Simple gestures—like receiving a care package or a handwritten note—can significantly improve a service member’s emotional state.
For injured service members and those recovering in facilities like Walter Reed, the impact can be even greater. Many face long recoveries, and some do so without regular visitors.
That’s where you come in.
Watch how your support for deployed service members is making a real impact and helping troops feel remembered across the globe.
Your support for deployed service members helps deliver more than care packages—it delivers connection, encouragement, and hope.
Ready to make an impact? Donate now to support deployed service members and help us send more care packages today.
Every donation helps us reach another deployed service member who may otherwise feel forgotten.
The Reality Facing Our Service Members Today
The need to support deployed service members is not just emotional—it’s backed by data.
- Each year, approximately 193,000 U.S. service members deploy globally, many to high-risk or remote locations far from family support systems. (Source:OUP Academic)
- Mental health challenges are rising at alarming rates. Between 2019 and 2023, over 541,000 active-duty service members were diagnosed with at least one mental health condition, with diagnoses increasing by nearly 40% in just five years. (Source:Military Times)
- Conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD have nearly doubled in some categories, highlighting the ongoing psychological strain of military service. (Source:Military Times)
- Studies show that around 20% of active-duty personnel experience a mental health disorder, often linked to deployment stress, isolation, and combat exposure. (Source:US Medicine)
- Mental health needs are now so significant that over half (54.8%) of military hospital bed usage is related to mental health care, surpassing physical injuries. (Source:Military Times)
The growing need for supporting deployed service members is reflected in rising mental health and deployment challenges.
These numbers tell a clear story:
Our service members are carrying more than just physical burdens—they are carrying emotional ones as well.
And while the military provides essential resources, human connection from home remains one of the most powerful forms of support.
That’s why something as simple as a care package…
or a message that says “we care about you”…
can make a life-changing difference.
Be the reason a service member feels remembered today.
Because no one who serves our country should ever feel forgotten.
What Your Support Actually Does
Because of your generosity:
- A deployed soldier receives a box filled with essentials and encouragement
- A service member far from home feels remembered
- A recovering hero is reminded they are not alone
- A moment of isolation is replaced with connection
This isn’t just a package.
It’s a message:
“You are not forgotten.”
From Awareness to Action
You didn’t just watch a news segment.
You acted.
And now, we’re inviting others to do the same.
Write A Hero– Send a message of encouragement to a deployed service member
Request A We Care Package – If someone you love is deployed, we’re here to help
Join Us in Reaching Our Troops
Your support for deployed service members ensures no one serving our country feels forgotten.
Right now, thousands of deployed service members are serving far from home—many without regular mail, support, or connection.
Because of supporters like you, we’re changing that.
But there are still more heroes waiting to be reached.
1. Donate
Every contribution helps us send more care packages to deployed service members.
2. Sponsor a Care Package
Directly support one service member with items that provide comfort and encouragement.
3. Share Our Mission
Help us reach more people by sharing this story with your network.
4. Volunteer or Partner With Us
Join us in expanding our reach and impact.
The Reality We Can Change—Together
No service member should feel forgotten.
Not during deployment.
Not during recovery.
Not ever.
Because of you, that reality is changing.
From all of us at Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc.—and from the heroes you are supporting—
Thank you for standing with our troops.
Take Action Now: Donate Today
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