Hello List! I am sending this even though it does not pertain to genealogy, I feel strongly enough that we need to support those protecting our rights as we know them. I received this in another one of my lists and thought it was wonderful they shared.  Help them get through the holidays without their families. Please pass the word! Happy Holidays to your house from ours! Cindy The Department of Defense announced today an alternative to the "Any Servicemember" and "Operation Dear Abby" programs, which were suspended indefinitely in the wake of anthrax mail attacks.  The Navy has developed a Web-based alternative to benefit members of all Services. The program can be reached at the Navy LIFELines Services Network at http://www.lifelines2000.org ... Those who want to send a message of support or holiday greeting to military servicemembers will find a simple process for delivering messages at these sites.  The "Any Servicemember" program allows participants to select from one or all branches of the military. To receive a message of support, servicemembers will log onto the Web site and choose messages for their branch of Service and home state. Those sending a message who wish to receive a response may include a return e-mail address.  Since all messages are viewed on the Web, the military's regular e-mail service is not affected.