Welcome to the Stars and Stripes Holiday Messages program

Elena, as this holiday season is once again upon us, I truly treasure the times I am with you, your love, your friendship. Thank you for accepting me the way I am as I do you, for we do not need change, just each other, God bless. Love you, Muzh

Hi, Honey/Daddy, merry Christmas!! We love and miss you so much! We can hardly wait to see you soon! Take care of yourself and may God bless you and all the troops! Love, Your Honeykins, Sophia, Jimmy and Liam

Dear Son, happy holiday and happy birthday! I think you know how much we miss you. Holidays just aren't the same without our Tye By around. Remember to Be Strong ~ Be-Lieve ~ and Be Allgood. We love you and miss you!! Your Family (The Walgoods)

Merry Christmas and happy new year, darling! We miss you and hope you will have a great holiday! Kisses and hugs, Asa and Mia

Hey, sweetheart! Bailey and I miss you. Please take care of yourself and come home safely. We'll be waiting for you. We are proud of you for the job you do for our country. Happy holidays, honey! Bailey loves you. I love you MORE!

Daddy, I miss you and I love you more! I hope you were good cuz I think Santa goes to Iraq, too. Hunter /Merry Christmas to a jolly old man with gray hair! JJ/I love you, Daddy. Jaime/I LOVE you, Daddy! I'm so proud of you! Merry Christmas. Ashley. ILYF

Merry Christmas and the best new year ever, Brettskee! I am praying for you every day, baby boy. I miss you and love you very much. The family sends their love. I love you always. Mama

Merry Christmas to our favorite Santa Claus. We miss you every second of the day and wish with all of our hearts that you were with us today. Halfway there, honey. Be strong and of good courage. God is with you. ALL MY LOVE and the kids'. Love you. Bevvy

Merry Christmas, Shawn! Always thinking of you and we love you so much. Can't wait to have you home again. Matt is ready to start your beer-brewing business! Love, Bethany, Matt, Jared, Rory and Camden

Merry Christmas, babe!! You should be on your way home any day now. We can't wait to see you!! We love you very, very much!!! Love, your wifey and dogs

It's been a year of great happiness and sadness. I send my love to both of you this holiday season. I love the both of you so much! Can't wait to see you for the holidays! All my love to you. Your sister, Kate xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

I just want to say thank you to all the brave men and women in uniform. As a veteran myself, I understand the struggles you face and how it feels to be away from your friends, family and loved ones during the holidays. Thank you for all you do!

Happy holidays, Daddy. We LOVE you! We are so proud of you and we look forward to seeing you soon. We promise not to grow until you get home! :) 11:20!

Happy holidays, Daddy! We all love you very much and can't wait until you get home so we can celebrate Christmas a little late! We miss you so much, but you will be in our hearts during the holidays and every day that you are away!

Tim, we are so proud of you and all that you are doing. We love you very much and are thinking of you during this holiday season.

Dear Mom, relatives and military friends: I hope all can enjoy a safe and positive '09 holiday season. Thinking of you and want to say thanks again for your support over the years! Cliff

Happy holidays, Uncle Tony and Aunt Michelle! We love you and miss you both!!

Happy holidays, Daddy/PBF. We love and miss you so very much and can't wait to have you home!

Happy holidays. You looked really pretty in your dress. Well, pretty girls always look pretty. Have a great holiday, Caitlin. We love and miss you. Hugs and kisses, Talina, Gabriela and John

Hi. We wish you a great holiday. Hope you are still planning to come to see us. Big hug and kisses -- we love you. Grandpa John, Sister/Aunt Talina and Gabriela

Merry Christmas, Ciprian! Alexandra and I can't wait for you to come back. We love you, miss you and wait for the day when you are coming back!

Brandon, I love and miss you. Can't wait until you return home. I am so proud of you. Everyone sends their love and support. Love always, "Mom"

My sexy Papi, hurry and come home to me!!!! I miss and love you dearly!! Happy holidays, Boo! Wish we were together. The kids say, "love and miss you too, Daddy!!" Keep your head up!! Love you!! Your wife always and forever, Kim

Stuart, your daughter and I miss you so much. Christmas will be unreal without you. Know that you are loved and we look forward to your homecoming. Love, Drea and Anja