On Memorial Day and any day, GEICO offers some ideas on how you can help support the Troops and their families

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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2011 – There are more than 1.4 million men and women actively serving in the United States Armed Forces. Some are stationed in the U.S., some abroad, and many are in harm’s way. At home, many other Americans are making a difference by helping those who serve and their families.

 "Taking part in Memorial Day events or working with your local USO are some very meaningful ways to get involved," said Mike Baker, director of GEICO’s military assistance services and Force Master Chief, USN (Ret.) Sea Forces. "There are many organizations that provide outstanding support to Military members and their families.  In addition they offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities and truly appreciate any help they can get."
   
GEICO, which has served the U.S. military since the company first opened its doors in 1936, suggests that Memorial Day is an excellent day to support U.S. troops.
   
Support the local Memorial Day events in your community. Try to go and take your family.  It’s a very thoughtful way to show your support. You’ll meet some outstanding people, active duty and veterans.
   
Tell a service man or woman "Thank you."  If you do attend those Memorial Day ceremonies, you can count on being with a lot of service members in and out of uniform. Your words of thanks will be quite welcome. 
   
Check in with your local USO chapter. They’ll be glad to see you and hear that you’d like to volunteer. USO volunteer opportunities include welcoming guests at USO airport centers helping with special events, packing supplies for shipment overseas. The USO also accepts donations to provide food and personal items for troops stationed away from home. Go to www.uso.org and www.usocares.org.

Learn about Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride scheduled in many parts of the country.  You can ride along with friends, family and members of the military to support injured service men and women. For more information, go to the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride site.
   
Also, people can donate their old cell phone to Cell Phones for Soldiers.  The phones are recycled and the proceeds are used to buy prepaid calling cards for soldiers in the Middle East. Go to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
   
"There are a lot of ways we can help out our servicemen and women and their families," said Baker. "It doesn’t matter exactly what we do or how we do it.  The important thing is to let them know our Military members appreciate the sacrifices they and their families make for our freedom"

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the third-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States.* GEICO handles auto insurance coverage for 11 million private passenger auto policies and insures more than 17.5 million vehicles.

In addition to auto insurance, GEICO offers customers insurance products for their motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motor homes (RVs). Coverage for life, boats, homes and apartments is available through the GEICO Insurance Agency. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available.

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, GEICO is rated A++ for financial strength by A.M. Best Company and ranks at the top of several national customer satisfaction surveys. For more information, go to http://www.geico.com.

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