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Disclaimer:

The Silver Star Banner and Flag is in no way connected to the Silver Star Medal

The Silver Star Families of America is a non-partisan, not-for-profit charitable organization committed to supporting the United States Wounded Military Members and Veterans from all wars, past and present, and honoring their sacrifice with Silver Star Banners.Content within this web site is the sole property of The Silver Star Families of America"All photos and letters sent to the SSFOA become the property of the organization to be used in any way we deem appropriate." SSFOA reserves the right to conduct the day to day business of the organization as they deem appropriate. State Coordinators and Reps will be chosen at the discretion of SSFOA National Headquarters. SSFOA is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit public charity organization. See your tax advisor.Questions/Comments Pertaining To This Web site CONTACT US

Silver Star shining for sacrifice, honoring wounded and ill members of our Armed Forces, and bringing remembrance to those so deserving of our thanks.

We will never forget . . . WELCOME HOME!

SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FORM BELOW

Please read the qualifications and then fill out the form below to request a 8.5" X 14" Silver Star Banner for a wounded or ill service member. SSFOA issues the one star Banner only.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Silver Star Families of America define wounded as:

"Definition of war zone determined by the Department of Defense"

* Any Armed Forces personnel either currently serving honorably or those who have served honorably from any war, who having served in a war zone has been wounded by enemy action or who have been injured or contracted a serious illness that could be rated at least 10% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. All wounds, injuries or illness must have originated in a war zone. Purple Heart recipients, victims of friendly fire, injured in a war zone, those who suffer from PTSD, Agent Orange effects and Gulf War syndrome.

* If you feel your circumstance do not meet the above standards but feel you still qualify please e-mail the SSFOA and share your story. We will consider your request on a case by case basis. stevenewton69@hotmail.com

The individual eligible to receive the Silver Star Banner would not have to be eligible for the Purple Heart or any other military decoration in order to receive a Silver Star Banner. While we strive to present a Silver Star Banner and certificate to every wounded Soldier request, we rely on donations. If we do not have funds to provide the Banner, a certificate will be sent and the name of the recipient will be placed on a waiting list for a Banner. The request will be filled as quickly as possible.

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We would love to add your photos to our website.

Sending Photos of Banner presentations, wounded or ill service members to SilverStarFamiliesofAmerica@live.com deems SSFOA permission to use on the our website.

DISCLAIMER: The Silver Star Families of America is dependant solely on donations. It is our desire to see ALL wounded receive a Silver Star Banner. However FREE Banners are limited to one per family (example: if Banner is given to a wife or a mother, grandmother ect. for their wounded loved one, then in addition, other family members are not eligible for the Banner. However ALL wounded meeting the criteria are eligible for one Banner package. Silver Star Banners may also be purchased. Go to MAKE A DONATION For more information contact: stevenewton69@hotmail.com

NOTE: SSFOA does not and can not offer monetary or legal assistance, due to the nature of our IRS filings, it is a violation of our by-laws and mission, SSFOA cannot assist anyone in this manner.While the SSFOA attemps to exercise due care, we are not responsible for the performance, accuracy or content of external links or individuals we offer as referals.

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Name of Person Requesting
Email Address
Phone Number
Relationship to Banner Recipient?
Name of Banner Recipient
Mailing To: Name
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
Branch of Service
Rank
Date of Injury or Illness
List war and location serving when injury occured
May we add Recipient's Name to Alumni page	Yes No
Would you like to become a member of SSFOA?	Yes No
How did you hear about SSFOA?
I verify that all information is correct.	Yes