Operation Military Embrace Jerry Reed Operation Military Embrace

Operation Military Embrace Jerry Reed Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 1

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Our Mission and Activities Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 3

Mission Statement Remembering Vietnam, “OME”, a Christ-centered organization, is dedicated to ensuring that OIF (Iraq) and OEF (Afghanistan) veterans and all who served during this period of war are not treated with disrespect as were those who served with honor and distinction in Vietnam. OME achieves this objective by working to increase public awareness regarding the challenges faced by America’s military and their families while providing direct support via the various OME programs. Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 4

How We Accomplish Our Mission v. We support wounded military & their families at private and VA facilities by: v. Providing “hands-on” support/comfort through a regularly scheduled Free P-X, v. Providing financial assistance to our wounded military in their time of crisis up to 10 -years after EAS, v. Hosting motivational events for wounded and their families, Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 5

How We Accomplish Our Mission (cont). v. Send care packages to troops deployed in harm’s way. 35, 100 Injured, ill and deployed Warriors and family members served and supported through 24 July 2017. Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 6

About Our Logo Cpl. George Allen Alford, Jr. , USMC: Pfc. Devon J. Gibbons, United States Army: Injured Died July 31, 1968 near An Hoa, Vietnam. April 11, 2006 In Taji, Iraq. Died June 23, 2006, Brooke Army Medical Center. LCpl. Benjamin S. Hardgrove: Critically injured near base on March 30, 2006 (TBI). Getting better every day. Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 7

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Why We Exist: The Wars Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 9

Excellent Medical Care in the Combat Theater of Operations Has: v Increased the survival rate of seriously injured military personnel. 19, 20 v Resulted in more injured personnel surviving who would have died in prior wars. 19, 20 v Resulted in longer, more excruciatingly painful recoveries than ever before. 17, 20 Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 10

Innovations in Rehabilitation for the Wounded Include: v Use of artificial skin grafting for burn victims v Center for the Intrepid – Treatment for Amputees v Computer technology – to improve general movement v Wave Pool – surfing to develop balance v Rock climbing and other agility exercises – Amazing!! v Counseling – PTSD, survivor’s guilt, etc. Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 11

Center for the Intrepid Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 12

Center for the Intrepid Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 13

SAMMC Visits/Inpatients Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 14

Free PX Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 15

Free PX Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 16

How You Can Help Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 17

Partner with OME All Year Long v. Go to our website and click on “Newsletter” to join our mailing list so that you will receive our quarterly newsletter which gives you information about upcoming OME events, presentations, and fundraisers. Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 18

Partner with OME All Year Long v Visit our website at www. operationmilitaryembrace. com often for pictures of each OME activity, inspiring stories, other useful information about our wounded heroes and ways you can help us. v Distribute our OME flyer v Hold a drive or fundraiser v Synchronize your Kroger Plus Card to OME and use it every time you shop at Kroger (see us for details). You must re-synchronize your card every year during the month of August. Randall’s stores have a similar program. v Amazon Smile Program v DAF (Donor Advised Funds): Fidelity, Schwab, and Great Kansas City Community Foundation. Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 19

Partner with OME All Year Long v Consider pledging a fully tax-deductible donation to help with OME’s mission to serve our wounded v. Can be made in honor/memory of a loved one v. Both one-time and recurring donations welcome. Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 20

Help Share the Cost of Freedom! v Flexible donation options are available: v. Donate via personal check: Operation Military Embrace P. O. Box 149 Hockley, Texas 77447 -0149 v Donate online: www. operationmilitaryembrace. com We accept all major credit cards. Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 21

Contact Us Anytime v Website: www. operationmilitaryembrace. com v Email: info@operationmilitaryembrace. com v Phone: 281 -615 -6275 Operation Military Embrace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 organization. Home 22

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