For many of our families the financial hardship begins quickly and for others it is after the domino effect of extra costs and lost wages. At whatever stage they are in when they contact OFR we are committed to doing all we can to support these families because it is our responsibility as American citizens, the heart of OFR is exactly what makes America great... we know that our Freedoms are not free and we are committed to those who make those Freedoms possible.

There are different ways that a wounded Hero may enter into the OFR family: Some beginning at a combat support hospital in Iraq or Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany where a wounded or injured service member may receive an OFR backpack filled with a new set of clothing, travel size hygiene products, a handmade blanket and a phone card to ensure they have needed items until they return stateside. Our Vice President, Carolyn Crossley, who was a nurse at LRMC gave out OFR information and ensured our wounded Heroes that there was help waiting for them and their families stateside.

J.R. Robinson of the Gen. Smedley D. Butler detachment explaining what Operation First Response means to him, while
Nick Constantino looks on.

Operation First Response financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs ranging from: Rent/mortgage payments, payment of over due utilities, vehicle payments and repairs, groceries, clothing, air transportation, ground transportation which includes taxi rides to and from DC area airports, dollars given to purchase gas for traveling by car to medical facilities and train tickets, personal requested items by service members and their families.

It is our sincerest hope to educate Americans across the nation to the needs our wounded are facing; we believe with all our hearts that by giving them the respect and honor rightfully due them we will be able to give them the hope of a promising future. In doing this we will ensure that all that have worn the "Uniform" will be an instant reminder to all Americans that a Hero stands before us...one of courage, strength and love for their country and whether their injuries are visible or not... We will never forget... all gave some and some gave all!

Donations Can Be Sent To: Operation First Response, Inc. 20037 Dove Hill Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Peggy Baker President 540-547-9011 peggy@operationfirstresponse.org

Peggy Baker presenting award to the Ocean City Home Bank for all their efforts in help Operation First Response.

Young Marine Sliwinski addressing the audience.

www.operationfirstresponse.org | It is our sincerest hope to educate Americans across the nation to the needs our wounded are facing; we believe with all our hearts that by giving them the respect and honor rightfully due them we will be able to give them the hope of a promising future. In doing this we will ensure that all that have worn the "Uniform" will be an instant reminder to all Americans that a Hero stands before us...one of courage, strength and love for their country and whether their injuries are visible or not... We will never forget... all gave some and some gave all!