AHOF in the News
Please check your local television and radio listings for recent coverage of
America's Heroes of Freedom's continuing operations to meet urgent needs. In general, television and radio coverage may
not have web pages themselves and therefore may not necessarily be linked or listed here. The following is therefore a partial list only.
Gowns for the Ball
(1/18/09) WUSA9 coverage can be watched by steaming video. "The hunt for an inaugural ball gown is never easy. The group 'America's Heroes of Freedom' has been giving away gowns to the families of U.S. troops injured in the Middle East."
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Some styling for the soldiers
(7/15/08) San Antonio Express News covers AHOF's Operation Life Line. "'We got a lot of the wounded ready for the commander in chief's ball,' said Brewer, who explained that injured troops on medication or involved in grueling physical rehabilitation seem to enjoy a little special attention. 'It was a great morale boost.'"
Giving Circle of HOPE Newsletter
(4/2008) Page 2 of newsletter. "Giving Circle volunteers collected two baskets full of
supplies and $163.00 for our troops at the Hunters Woods
Safeway on March 22. The contributions were donated to
America's Heroes of Freedom(AHOF), an organization
that supports the wounded and their families. Susan
Brewer, President of America's Heroes of Freedom
comments, 'Items like this will come in handy when the
hospital receives new Medevacs, who then report to 'MED
HOLD' status to recover further. The needs are great for
the wounded and their loved ones, and we are grateful to
the community of Reston and the Giving Circle of HOPE for
their generosity.'"
Caring For Veterans - And Their Families
(11/9/07) Radio broadcast. "America's Heroes of Freedom is an organization that works with wounded veterans back from Iraq and pays special attention to families - working to arrange travel and hotel stays for relatives of veterans recovering in military hospitals. We speak with Susan Brewer, President and Founder of America's Heroes of Freedom."
Caring For Veterans - And Their Families
(9/07) Radio broadcast. "America's Heroes of Freedom is an organization that works with wounded veterans back from Iraq and pays special attention to families - working to arrange travel and hotel stays for relatives of veterans recovering in military hospitals. We speak with Susan Brewer, President and Founder of America's Heroes of Freedom."
The American Legion Newsletter
(6/2006) The American Legion, Department of California, 22nd District. AHOF spoke at the District General meeting. Newsletter, page 4.
Mending Troops Invited to Comedy Club
(8/29/05) America Supports You article. "America's Heroes of Freedom, a private veterans support organization, bought the comedy tickets and the pre-show feast for the Marines and spouses. The organization also arranged to have limousines drive the group, but after a snag in plans, the Marines instead took a convoy of vans and cars from Pendleton."
One for the Home Team
(5/28/05) Baltimore Sun report on AHOF bring wounded servicemen to see the Orioles game.
Some styling for the soldiers
(4/17/05) Express News' report on AHOF's dual endeavors - Operation Bear Hug and Operation Restoration - in San Antonio, TX.
Pampered Marines
(4/08/04) The Navy NewsStand's video coverage entitled "Pampered Marines: America's Heroes Of Freedom Are Hosting A Day Of Relaxation And Enjoyment For Wounded Marines And Their Families." Click on the link, and in the search field type "Pampered Marines" and click "GO". A thumbnail representing the online video will come up. Click on the thumbnail to view the video.
Guests and Topics for Jan. 21
(1/21/05) Fox News Friday. Televised news. "Makeovers for soldiers? We're not kidding! Susan Brewer, president of America's Heroes of Freedom, explains her salute to the men and women who've served in Iraq."
Heroes, Families Treated to Five-Star Lunch
(9/12/04) American Forces Information Service / DefenseLINK Article's article on AHOF's 9/11 luncheon for servicememebers and their families in conjunction with Washington's famous Willard InterContinental Hotel.
The Cost of War
(6/18/04) PBS Television slot including efforts by AHOF to meet urgent needs of wounded Marines returning to America via Medivac.
10/03 - 5/04 - Various print publication and radio based interviews that have no website links available.
US Troop Wounded On The Rise
(9/19/03) The Broadcasting Board of Governers' (BBG) transcript of the report covering wounded returning to Andrews Air Force Base.
Sorrow unseen
(9/03/03) Washington Post article. "With no fanfare and little public knowledge, military hospitals fill up with U.S. troops wounded in the bloody arena of post-war Iraq."
Number of Wounded in Action on Rise
(9/03/03) Washington Post's article on the untold story of our wounded US troops. Over 6,000 service members have been flown back since the war began.
AHOF in the News
(6/18/03) American Forces Information Service / DefenseLINK Article's article on AHOF's "Women Are Heroes Too" Tribute.
Women Heroes
(5/21/03) WashingtonPost.com reports on AHOF's "Women Are Heroes Too" Event at which Sister Sledge performed.
AHOF in the News
(4/27/03) The Washington Times publishes article on AHOF's effort to aid troops.
AHOF Meets Needs of Returning Troops
(4/14/03) AHOF coordinates efforts over the weekend to address the shortage of much-needed supplies in anticipation of soldiers returning to Andrews Air Force Base from Bagdhad.
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