U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute (FTS) was an official

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Commendation Program sponsored by the

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and U.S. Army Chief of Staff. The Freedom Team Salute Program began in 2005 and ceased operation at the end of February 2010. Over 2.3 million Commendations were issued by the program during its five years of operation. The Program recognized: * The Parents and

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of Active Duty Soldiers * The Parents, Spouses, and Employers of

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and

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Soldiers *

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Army Veterans * All Army Supporters who have contributed to the U.S. Army mission and its Soldiers All recipients of the Freedom Team Salute Commendation received a personalized letter and certificate of appreciation signed by both the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff, and an official U.S Army

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External links

Official U.S. Army web site

Secretary of the Army

Army Chief of Staff

General Petraeus Honors Stephen Colbert with the FTS Commendation

DeRidder officials commended for supporting Army and its mission

Thank You Cards from Across America Sent to Troops for Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving spirit sweeps across Army

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Veterans Day: School program honors veterans at North Butler

Ind. veteran receives milestone award

Brigadier General Rebecca Halstead Helps Parker College Honor Our Nation’s Heroes

Freedom Team Salute offers holiday recognition

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Veterans Seek To Help, Honor Other Vets

OPINION: Salute from an ex-soldier
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