Operation Gratitude continues support for NYPD first responders, military

New York Legionnaires recently teamed up with Operation Gratitude and the NYPD Law Enforcement Explorers to give out care packages to servicemembers administering COVID-19 vaccines at the Javits Center. The ongoing effort will end up providing 30,000 care packages to NYPD officers and dispatchers by Sept. 11, 2021.
Kevin Schmiegel, CEO of Operation Gratitude and retired Lieutenant Colonel USMC, addresses volunteers from the Explorers. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Kevin Schmiegel, CEO of Operation Gratitude and retired Lieutenant Colonel USMC, addresses volunteers from the Explorers. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Members of Operation Gratitude join with young volunteers to load care packages for soldiers and police officers. Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Members of Operation Gratitude join with young volunteers to load care packages for soldiers and police officers. Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Explorer teens load care packages for soldiers and cops.s Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Explorer teens load care packages for soldiers and cops.s Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Soldiers at the 69th regiment Armory in Manhattan unload care packages from Operation Gratitude. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Soldiers at the 69th regiment Armory in Manhattan unload care packages from Operation Gratitude. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Sgt. Rachel James and Petty Officer Rahshawn Braunson read letters that were part of Operation Gratitude care packages at the 69th Regiment Armory in Manhattan. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Sgt. Rachel James and Petty Officer Rahshawn Braunson read letters that were part of Operation Gratitude care packages at the 69th Regiment Armory in Manhattan. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Soldiers pose with members of the American Legion and Operation Gratitude inside the Javits Center where National Guard and reservists administer Covid-19 vaccines. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Soldiers pose with members of the American Legion and Operation Gratitude inside the Javits Center where National Guard and reservists administer Covid-19 vaccines. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Young Explorers from the NYPD distribute care packages to soldiers from Operation Gratitude. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)
Young Explorers from the NYPD distribute care packages to soldiers from Operation Gratitude. Members of Operation Gratitude, with the American Legion and volunteers from the NYPD and their Explorers Program of young teens, prepared thousands of care packages for police officers and military service members to promote health and wellness and to show support for their efforts. (Photo by Todd Maisel)