Seven years ago, the wonderful Kathryn Jean Lopez of NRO asked me to write about the women that we love. I wrote about a different kind of love story about the Patti Patton Bader and Soldier's Angels, and that older post still holds true today. Soldiers' Angels continues to support deployed military, their families, and the families of the ones who don't come home. Please support SA today. So Patti is the first lady that we love, and there's a few ladies out there that we simply could not do without... First, there is the Parachute Cutie over at From Cow Pastures to Kosovo who has "adopted" paratroopers and cavalry troopers alike (and having been both in my career, I appreciate that)! She has provided care and comfort - not to mention the best brisket ever - to "her guys." You can probably count me and Jimbo in that category as well. (Photo Credit) Then, there is this lovely lady in Texas that runs the Defenders of Freedom - Donna Cranston - who provides a ton of support for our troops including financial assistance for our wounded troops. We absolutely adore and admire Donna! SpouseBuzz - the better halves of our military men and women who blog and speak about topics like reintegrations, marriage and family, PCSing, moving, and of course, military life. Worth your time to read or to see live, some of it's humorous and some of it tugs at your heart. Soldiers' Angels Germany's MaryAnn is one of our favorite people on the planet. For the last 7 or 8 years, MaryAnn has been our biggest crush around here - but were not the only ones who recognize her deterimination and heart. Karen Guenther, the President, CEO and Founder of the Semper Fi Injured Marine Fund leads one of the best veteran care organizations out there. A military spouse, Karen began her quest to help injured Marines much in the same way that we began Soldiers' Angels. She saw a gap in care for her wounded Marines and their families and filled it. I can't say enough about this lady's strength, integrity, tenacity and love. And, saving the best for last, there's the USO Girls who always support our troops. They are so awesome that TSO at This Ain't Hell actually married one of them! Beautiful, wonderful, amazing, and they love America!
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