Operation Comfort Warriors

Operation Comfort Warriors is a program dedicated to meeting the non-medical needs of wounded military personnel, providing them with comfort items not usually supplied by health care. OCW ensures that patients at U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition are given items like sweat suits, DVDs, puzzles, electronic devices, books, calling cards and more.

Since December of 2008, the American Legion family has raised more than $200,000 for this effort, which has helped keep impaired military men and women comfortable in the hospital setting. National Commander Hill has set a goal to raise an additional $100,000 this holiday season.

More than 35,000 American troops have been injured since the War on Terrorism started; countless others have been hospitalized. There’s always an injured servicemember in need of comfort.

“Some people may think that expecting $100,000 during an economic recession is too lofty a goal. I don’t,” Commander Hill said. “What better way to show your holiday spirit than to remember those who have served and are still serving?”