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Care Packages: Letters from Iraq and Afghanistan

November 6, 2005-January 1, 2006

When America goes to war, courageous men and women volunteering in service to their country lead the charge. And each one of them carries a personal history, a family and a unique dedication to the nation. In Hampton Roads, where military families compose the largest segment of the workforce, these soldiers, sailors and airmen are the fabric of the community. From drawings made by children for troops overseas to emails discussing the reality of the battle line, Care Packages illuminates the sacrifices our military families make. Care Packages examines the most personal communications among military families and their loved ones in modern times.

Read more in the exhibition gallery guide and Beacon review.