
As a documented narcissist, it's rare that I write about something that doesn't involve me. It's hard to see outside the beautiful, well-coiffed, and structurally sound box that is Echowood. But once in a while, an organization comes along that should be mentioned, praised, and appreciated for the good work they're doing. I'm speaking about
Operation Homefront. The fine folks at
Jim Beam introduced me to the organization, which provides emergency and morale assistance for our troops, the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home, this week and I was blown away. We rightly concentrate on our troops overseas, but forget about the multiples of people they're leaving behind here. Luckily, Operation Homefront was set up to assist these families and help out returning soldiers.
And they're taking it one step further. Today Jim Beam is kicking off "Salute Soldiers with the Spirit of America," a program designed to welcome home the troops returning from tours of duty, support those still on duty overseas, and give service members and their friends memorable experiences throughout the year.
As part of the program, Jim Beam has launched a contest in which those of legal drinking age may nominate service members who are 21 years of age or older for a chance to win VIP, legendary experiences at a high-profile sporting or music event. To help announce the contest, Jim Beam and military charity Operation Homefront have teamed up and invited select soldiers and their buddies to experience the biggest football game of the year in person, and to provide an example of the types of VIP packages contest entrants will have the opportunity to win. For more information on this contest, keep reading!