Operation Uplink

VFW Operation Uplink™ was launched in 1996 to connect active-duty troops and hospitalized veterans with their loved ones. The program uses contributions from supporters to purchase phone time for the men and women who are serving -- or have served -- this great nation, as well as hospitalized veterans.

Initially, VFW Operation Uplink exclusively distributed phone cards. In 2006, in response to growing demand, VFW began hosting "Free Call Days." Now, every month of the year, troops can call home–at no charge—from Internet cafes throughout Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. Millions of minutes already have been provided!

Traditional phone cards are still being provided at military hospitals and VA facilities, as well as to troops in regions not served by the "Free Call Days."

Since the program began, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has provided deployed servicemembers and hospitalized veterans with millions of minutes of free phone time. The unique program is part of VFW National Military Services, which includes other initiatives that boost morale, aid struggling military families and encourage troop support.
 
 
 
 

Cards can only be sent to hospitalized veterans or deployed military personnel.

Note: Because of the demand for phone cards, servicemembers are limited to one card during a 60-day period.

Duplicate requests will not be fulfilled.

Phone cards will only be sent to the following types of addresses:

military address

hospital or nursing home

Note

Cards cannot be sent to a home address.

Overseas addresses with "CMR" or "PSC" box numbers also must also include unit designation.


If requesting more than 5 cards for individuals in the same unit, please e-mail uplink@vfw.org to request a bulk order.

Because of the tremendous demand for the VFW Operation Uplink phone cards, please allow 2 to 4 weeks for us to process your request. We apologize, but want you to know that we will fulfill your request.

 
http://www.operationuplink.org/request.cfm