
Soldiers and Army families from the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, composed of National Guardsmen drawn from North Carolina, West Virginia, and Colorado, participate in a departure ceremony marking the beginning of the HBCT's second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, April 14, 2009, at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C. During the ceremony, Army Secretary Pete Geren recognized the contributions and sacrifices of family members and encouraged community members to continue their support throughout the upcoming deployment.
Donations, Care Packages and Letters
Thank you for your interest in the North Carolina National Guard Families. Each year Family Programs receives several heartfelt donations such as holiday gifts and dinners, care packages and much, much more for families and/or soldiers.
If you requesting to donate to families please coordinate with the a Family Assistance Center Specialist at the Family Assistance Center in your area. To find a Family Assistance Center in your area go to the Family Assistance Center TAB or click here. Family Assistance Center Contact page.
To mail a package overseas a chart with recommended mailing deadlines for all types of mail to various APO and FPO addresses is available at the Postal Service’s Web site at http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_082.htm.
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