In a quiet hospital room at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, a wounded soldier received a handwritten letter from a stranger. It was a simple message of thanks—but it came with the full weight of a nation behind it. That moment, shared by Lieutenant General Roger C. Schultz, is a clear example of how your letters make a lasting impact.
A Personal Delivery With Powerful Meaning
Lieutenant General Schultz, Director of the Army National Guard, wrote to thank A Million Thanks for the role it plays in supporting our troops. He personally distributed some of the letters sent through the program and saw the difference they made firsthand. “Your efforts make a difference in people’s lives and ensure our Soldiers know that their Nation is solidly behind them,” he said.
Uplifting Those Who Serve and Sacrifice
The letter emphasizes something we hear often from military leadership: morale matters. Whether on the battlefield or in recovery, encouragement from home has a powerful effect. Schultz wrote that the letters provide “needed encouragement” to the men and women in uniform—and help maintain their motivation in ways few other things can.
A Mission Shared by All
In recognizing the campaign, he added that the Army National Guard is proud to be a sponsor of A Million Thanks. “Young people like you demonstrate the strength and greatness of America,” he wrote, praising the initiative for bringing the country together in support of its defenders.