1. Put one of those yellow ribbons on your car or tie a yellow ribbon around a tree in your front yard.

2. Invite a Single Service Member over to your house for dinner. People are usually pretty good about doing this around the holidays, but they would enjoy a home cooked meal any time of the year.

3. If you know someone who is deployed send them a letter, or a care package. Make sure you check with someone who knows them well to see what they really need.

4. Tell them that you appreciate their service to our country. You might be suprised how little they hear this.

5. If you own or manage a store, give a military discount. Even 10% is appreciated.

6. For families whose loved one is deployed... invite them for dinner, or bring them a meal.

7. Offer to babysit....military families often spend months apart. Mom and Dad would love to have some time alone together.

8. Call.... check up on the families whose loved one is deployed. A lot of times they would love someone to talk to. Don't think it is a bad time... if it is they just won't answer the phone.

9. Be a friend... military life can be hard on everyone. There are frequent moves, separations, and other trials. Friends can make all the difference to a military family.

10. Pray- for the troops that are abroad, the ones here at home, and the families that support them.