Helping
Save Lives In Afghanistan with Operation Lightsabre Truck
Accessories

A
major U.S. off-road parts and

Jeep
fender flares

distributor
is buying lights to send to soldiers serving in Afghanistan.
Companies supporting the troops such as these are helping save
lives overseas by donating bright lights that help Soldiers see
dangerous IEDs before they cause injury and damage. Many times,
having the right equipment on a mission makes a significant
difference in operational procedures and helps troops achieve
mission completion.

In
2006,
this off-road truck and
Jeep parts distributor specializing in truck accessories,
lights, and

Jeep
clothing

received
a letter from Captain Chris Braden of 2nd battalion, 27th Infantry
Bravo Company requesting lighting units to assist in safety and
combat effectiveness in the dangerous duty of searching for IEDs
and roadside bombs while on night patrol. A few weeks later, the
140 troops of Bravo Company received over $5000 in lighting
equipment and wiring, and put their new gear to work down
range.

The
campaign to support the troops was so successful and
well-received (as featured in Off-Road Adventures magazine, March
2007) that the company which also specialize in providing Jeep
clothing and Jeep fender flares decided to continue their
assistance and supply lights for the entire 2nd Battalion, only
this time providing their valued customers with the opportunity
to contribute and help out in the effort.  And everyday
people answered the call.

The
program has since been met with generous support from off-road
and 4x4 enthusiasts nationwide, and the company, which also
specialize in catalytic convertors and running boards will
continue to do their part to assist our troops until they arrive
home safely.  It is one way American companies are doing
their part in contributing to the national security efforts our
men and women in uniform engage in everyday.  By partnering
with those serving overseas, everyday people participate in the
hard work facing our Armed Forces today.

From
the troops' point of view, knowing that people back home are
thinking about them and sending their support in tangible ways is
an incredible morale boost in the face of day to day challenges.
This kind of support that everyday civilians provide Soldiers
goes a long way with regards to strengthening the morale of these
military professionals while serving on deployments.  Just
as folks back home during WWII cut back on their personal
spending and volunteered their work for the war effort, American
companies today across the country carry the same spirit of duty
and service by standing side by side with the men and women in
uniform abroad.