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Chantilly High School America's Adopt A Soldier Packing Event

Afghanistan soldier gives a message to youth of the United States!

The annual America’s Adopt A Soldier packing event was splendid and fun!  It was organized by Chantilly High School’s National Honor Society.  The event was on Saturday, April 14, 2013.

Everybody had a great time making cards or packing boxes for troops overseas.  Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova and Chief of Staff Gary Nisker from the US Army were there to talk about making a difference and giving back in the community. 

We got to Skype a soldier in Afghanistan. I asked “If there was one thing you could tell the youth of the United States what would you tell them?”  If you want to know the answer to the question just listen to the video.  Remember you are never too young or too old to make a difference and have fun!

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