“The ASYMCA is an important complement to our efforts to improve the quality of life of military personnel and their families. I thank them for their work and look forward to a continuing relationship with the ASYMCA that will benefit those who serve our country.”

David S.C. Chu,
Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

“Continued support of our military personnel and their families is so important to those who serve for our country ... the programs conducted by the Armed Services YMCA are of great comfort and support to those with a deployed family member.”

General Michael W. Hagee,
Commandant for the United States Marine Corps

“As our troops continue the important task of protecting our freedom, it is equally important to take care of their family members here at home. Now more than ever, during this time of war, we must demonstrate to our deployed troops that we will provide for their families.”

Congressman John M. McHugh,
23rd District, New York,
ASYMCA Military Family Congressional Champion Award Recipient

“Operation Hero has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of Marine Corps children, and we are glad to provide the ASYMCA with support to continue this important work.”

Greg Verone,
Senior VP for Defense Services, Sodexho

“I wanted to write and thank you for the Christmas stockings that the Armed Services YMCA sent to my unit. We have been deployed for 11 months to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was hard for my soldiers to get in the Christmas "mood" while they are so far from home. The stockings you sent were key to the Christmas spirit within my unit.”

Captain Dave Hosler,
Central Texas