Help us support American soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and other overseas posts!

Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas - A charity sending care packages of food, gifts, clothing, toiletries, movies, toys for local kids, medical supplies and other donations to American soldiers and troops serving in the United States Armed Forces in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Mideast!

How can you help USA soldiers in Iraq and the Middle East thru our nonprofit?

1) Donate Financially - We use cash donations to pay for mailing costs and to purchase items requested by American soldiers overseas. We can accept checks made payable to Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas, P.O. Box 116691, Carrollton, Texas 75011 USA.

Or you can donate to our account via credit card through Click and Pledge:

We are registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charity, so your qualifying gifts are tax deductible.

2) Donate Products - We warehouse the donated goods in our homes in the Dallas, Texas area, so we kindly request that you discuss the suitability of your items and the shipping details before making any shipments. 
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Site Menu	- Overview of Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas -	Supporters
How Can You Help? What Is Requested Blog -Recent News Feedback from Troops Supporters About Us Link to Us Our twitter page: Photos of Afghan Daycare Trip	Read July 2009 Dallas Morning News article on our charity. Read March 2009 Dallas Morning News article on our charity. Read June 2008 Dallas Morning News article on our charity. We started out sending care packages to American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan in January of 2005. Our small group of ladies in the Dallas area has grown to about 50 active members (all unpaid volunteers), and we continue to get requests from our soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Mideast. We receive donated goods and financial donations from our supporters all across the USA. Every gift is greatly appreciated by us and by the soldiers overseas. Our care packages are sent year round to soldiers from all 50 states in all branches of the military. We try to concentrate our efforts on troops on the frontlines and in remote areas. Every care package shipment is addressed to a specific soldier, and we always have more requests than we can supply. Even the simplest items (lip balm, suntan lotion, batteries, coffee, deodorant, air fresheners, snacks, candy, etc.) really brighten the lives of the soldiers, and give them a little reminder of love and support from home. But just as remarkable is to find so many American soldiers requesting items (school supplies, toys, shoes, first aid supplies, candy, clothing, etc.) they can give to the local kids and families and community organizations (schools, etc.) in Iraq and Afghanistan. We will ship about 3,000 cartons of donated goods in 2009 and funding for postage has always been our greatest need. Some of the items shipped in 2009 include 5,000 lip balm, 10,000 phone cards, 26,000 Girl Scout Cookie boxes, 18,000+ candy bars, 1,000 cool ties, 200 sheet sets, etc. Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas (a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity) welcomes any inquiries of support for the troops. CW October 2009 News Story on Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas: Video on recent troop send-off at DFW Airport: --------------------------------------------------------------  October 2009 email from Afghanistan: To the gracious members of the Airborne Angel Cadets, My name is Staff Sergeant M.G. and I am a Soldier of one of the many Army platoons that you support. I am a squad leader of 9 men which is part of a 31 man platoon.  Our number one mission is to do route clearance for any coalition force that needs to leave the FOB to go to another area of Afghanistan.  As you know that the number one threat in country both here and in Iraq are roadside bombs.  As Combat Engineers, our sole purpose is to find those bombs so they do not kill coalition forces or disrupt the free mobility of our troops as well as the people of Afghanistan.  It is a slow and nerve racking job, but it is worth it knowing that we do our part in keeping soldiers safe as well as the people.  Our actions also frustrates the enemy and we are defeating them from replacing these bombs to hurt their own people.  It is a career that does not get recognized enough. As of now we have accumulated over 3100km of road and we have put in over 2200 man hours of missions.  As well, we have conducted 47 combat missions since we have been in country.  To think, we have only been here for 3 months. The soldiers in my platoon come from all parts of the country.  Some young, some old.  Some who are single and some who have been married for 15 years with 4 kids.  Some with degrees and some who just got their GED?s. Some who are short and some who are tall.  But all in all, we are now brothers in arms and we are family until we get back to our own.  We stick up for each other and we constantly look out for one another during missions. Those of the soldiers who are young, they have grown up to be men with courage in their hearts.  Those who are old have been rejuvenated by the young and eager to push forth and engage the enemy if needed.  However, like most families, we argue and we see some things differently. But when it comes to the life of another, we are all on the same page.  We love one another and we love our country. We know the importance of what we are doing and how it plays in the bigger picture of freedom.  However at times, it is hard to see that picture when it is 120 degrees outside or when it drops to -20.  It is hard to see that picture when you hear of a soldier who has been killed.  It is hard to see that picture when you have family members who do not support your actions or when you see on television how people ridicule soldiers as they return from a deployment. But, all those images are washed away when you see that other soldier to your left and right helping you up when you are down.  When you hear the voice of your child on the other end of the line telling you that they are proud of you.  When you see thousands of people in stadiums singing the National Anthem.  When you receive care packages from complete strangers who you know took time out of their lives to put something together for another complete stranger.  That is when we know that what we are doing here is for not us, but for the people back home that rely on us to keep them free and safe so they can enjoy the freedoms of our country without having to fear of intruders. I come to you to say Thank You for supporting us and helping us to wash those images away from our minds so that we can continue doing what we are doing until we come home.  We cannot express to you our gratitude over a letter or even over the phone.  Even our own families say thank you.  But if we could, we would give y'all a huge hug, and being from Texas myself, we would have to have a Bar-B-Que and a cold one to express our thanks.  To the members, the volunteers, to the little ones who come out to pack, and to the businesses who donated these items, we salute you! HOORAH! Dallas Morning News video on Airborne Angel Cadets: Below is local NBC News special on Airborne Angel Cadets: _____________________ QUICK FACTS: * We operate year round and send care packages every month of the year. * We are based in Texas, but send packages to soldiers of all States. * We do not concentrate our support on one particular platoon, but send support to many soldiers in different countries and in different branches of the service. * We try to concentrate our efforts on soldiers serving on the frontlines or forward operating bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. * We welcome support from any American in any State. * According to the Department of Defense: As of June 30, 2009, 134,571 American troops wer serving in Iraq and 55,107 American troops were serving in Afghanistan. On October 14, 2009, an American Forces Press service release says 66,000 American troops are now in Afghanistan, and the number will reach 68,000 by the end of the year.	A few of our supporters: Wells Fargo Foothill Dunkin Donuts Zipfizz Perfetti Van Melle Candy Co. Aerus Lattner Family Foundation, Inc. Boston University Medical Group Jarvis Press Curtain Wall Design & Consulting, Inc. Zang Lawn & Landscaping Dr. Norman Lyster Citi Commercial Business Group ATMOS Energy Corp. Low Back Specialists, Katy, TX Applause Specialty Items, Euless, TX San Mar Walgreens Starbucks, Bellevue WA. area stores Jim Harris Steven Boorum Keene Promotions Clark Construction Group, Bethesda, MD Fisher Elementary, Frisco, TX Westridge MS, Austin, TX Smithfield MS, North Richland Hills, TX Lewisville Boy Scout Troop 62 Avondale Schools, Auburn Hills, Michigan Robinson's Photography Inc. Mobile Granstands & Stages, Inc., Elko Union Church Lincoln Property Co. Dallas Derby Devils Crossroads Winery JC Penney Corporate Office Staff DFW area Girl Scout troops Women's Club of Castle Hills Watt-Spohn Universal  Missions Companies Tailwind International Central Wholesale Plumbing & Supply