Freedom Team Salute
Introduction '''U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute''' ('''FTS''') was an official U.S. Army Commendation Program sponsored by the Secretary of the Army and U.S. Army Chief of Staff. The Freedom Team Salute Program began in 2005 and ceased operation at the end of February 2010.Over 2.3 million Commendations were issued by the program during its five years of operation.The Program recognized:* The Parents and Spouses of Active Duty Soldiers* The Parents, Spouses, and Employers of Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers* Honorably Discharged Army Veterans* All Army Supporters who have contributed to the U.S. Army mission and its SoldiersAll recipients of the Freedom Team Salute Commendation received a personalized letter and certificate of appreciation signed by both the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff, and an official U.S. Army lapel pin.
References
External links *  Official U.S. Army web site*  Secretary of the Army*  Army Chief of Staff*  General Petraeus Honors Stephen Colbert with the FTS Commendation*  Devotion to D.C. Beyond Words*  Department of the Army's Freedom Team Salute*  DeRidder officials commended for supporting Army and its mission*  Thank You Cards from Across America Sent to Troops for Thanksgiving Holiday*  Thanksgiving spirit sweeps across Army*  Columbus Blue Jackets Celebrate Veterans Day with Military Appreciation Night on November 11*  Students, WWII veterans find common ground*  Veterans Day: School program honors veterans at North Butler*  Ind. veteran receives milestone award*  Brigadier General Rebecca Halstead Helps Parker College Honor Our Nation’s Heroes*  Freedom Team Salute offers holiday recognition*  John Campbell teacher receives high praise from the U.S. Army*  Army Veteran Honored*  Veterans Seek To Help, Honor Other Vets*  OPINION: Salute from an ex-soldier