Soldiers' Angels "Serving" for the 100th Anniversary of the United States Army Reserve

March 8, 2008, Pasadena, California - The U.S. Army Reserve officially celebrates its' 100th Anniversary across the nation on April 23, 2008. In honor of this memorable event, Soldiers' Angels will "serve" the Army Reserve by sponsoring the 100th Anniversary Commemoration Dinner in Washington, DC at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

Patti Patton-Bader, the Founder of Soldiers' Angels says, "Soldiers' Angels is proud to support the U.S. Army Reserve in this celebration. We appreciate the soldiers, veterans and their families and the services and sacrifices that have been made in this century of Army strong."

America's families, employers and communities deserve the nation's appreciation and gratitude for their vital role in supporting today's Army Reserve Soldiers, and for the 100-year success of the specialized, skill-rich mission of the Army Reserve.

"Your support is most appreciated." Col. Adele Connell, the Director of the U.S. Army Reserve 100th Anniversary says. "Thank you again, on behalf of the 200 Soldiers and their 200 family members/friends who will be able to enjoy a delicious meal and celebrate their membership in the U.S. Army Reserve at the 100th Anniversary Dinner because of the generosity of Soldiers' Angels."

The Army Reserve has served with excellence and honor in every major military and humanitarian engagement of the past 100 years, playing integral roles in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo, the Iraq War and the Global War on Terrorism.

Soldiers' Angels is an all volunteer non-profit 501(c) (3) organization whose mission is to support the brave men and women deployed away from family and friends in support of the War on Terror in Iraq, Afghanistan and wherever they raise the flag of the United States of America. In the time honored tradition of civilian support of American soldiers, Soldiers' Angels sponsors programs which provide support to American soldiers and their families.

Soldiers' Angels' programs include first responder packs, support, and laptop computers to wounded soldiers who are receiving treatment at American military hospitals; care packages, letters, and support to deployed soldiers; armored blankets to military ambulances; items shipped for deployed soldiers to give children in the war zone; and memorial trees for the families of soldiers who have died in the service of their country.

Donations to offset costs for events as such may be mailed to:

Soldiers Angels
1792 East Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91104

For more information about Soldiers' Angels, please view our website: www.soldiersangels.org or (615) 676-0239.

"May no soldier go unloved, May no soldier walk alone, May no solder be forgotten, Until they all come home." ~ Soldiers' Angels mission as quoted by founder Patti Patton - Bader