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I don't know who you, are but I will never look at a crowd at home the same way ever again. I will know that in that crowd of people there are Soldier's Angels among us. - SFC "P" in Afghanistan, responding to care packages
Recognition and Awards
Soldiers' Angels and its founder have received a great deal of recognition for for our tireless support of America’s military personnel. Awards have poured forth from all levels of the military, veterans organizations, politicians, charitable foundations and community organizations. These accolades are certainly not our motivation, but we humbly accept them as evidence that our efforts make a difference, and we are most grateful for the opportunities they provide us to highlight the importance of actively supporting the men, women and families of America's armed forces in this time of war.
Here are just a few of the many awards Soldiers' Angels has humbly received:
THE CIVILIAN AWARD FOR HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
Department of the Army, 2006
"For exceptional dedication and selfless service leading to the creation of the Soldiers Angels Foundation, which has immeasurably enriched the lives of countless thousands of service members and their families. Ms. Patton-Bader's talent and marketing skills provided them a myriad of services and unending support at this critical time in our nations fight to end global terrorism. Her selfless service, abundant generosity and tireless care reflect great credit on her, the American Soldier and the United States Of America." - Lt. General Kevin Kiley
GEORGE WASHINGTON SPIRIT AWARD
Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH), 2007
MICROSOFT ABOVE AND BEYOND EXTRA EFFORT AWARD
Microsoft Corporation and the USO, 2007
"Patti's leadership makes this all possible. She not only oversees this sprawling operation, she drives it forward with her passion, her gratitude and encouragement." - Microsoft.com
Teleflora and NBC, May 2008
JAMES C VAN ZANDT CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), August 2008
"As founder of Soldiers’ Angels, her extreme generosity, benevolent care and ardent concern for America’s troops, along with her tenacious dedication, have truly made her an inspiration for countless others, thus in keeping with the highest standards of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States." - From the Award Citation
2008 SPIRIT OF HOPE AWARD
Office of the Secretary of Defense (Presented October 2009 at the Pentagon)
"Like Mr. Bob Hope, Soldiers’ Angels believes that the morale and welfare of our armed forces is a paramount concern and its steady flow of support for our service members and their families goes to Soldiers’ Angels’ core value of bringing home healthy soldiers. Soldiers' Angels embodies the very ethos of the namesake for which this award is given." - From the Award Citation
2010 PRESIDENTIAL CITIZENS MEDAL
President Barack Obama
Angel MaryAnn Phillips received this Presidential recognition for her work as head of Soldiers' Angels Germany, caring for wounded service members. "Phillips receives the Citizens medal for putting her patriotism into action for our troops and our nation." - From the Award Citation
Click for a list of regional and other awards Soldiers' Angels has received.