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State Senator Joe Griffo is urging Central New Yorkers to help make the holidays a little bit brighter for our troops.

NBA players honored soldiers killed in action in a moving tribute, including a fallen Oneida, New York Marine. And the moment came at a time when the family needed it most.

Tens of thousands of troops will not be able to spend Christmas with their families. Make sure no one is forgotten by sending cards and care packages.

It's always nice to hear when strangers do small favors for our men in women in uniform. You often hear stories about them buying breakfast, or other minor things to brighten their day. One stranger, however, gave up something a little more valuable for this woman in uniform.

One of the most important things for a soldier deployed overseas is constant contact and communication with their family and loved ones. It may be the only relief they have from the stress and trauma of being in combat or in difficult situations. That is why Senator Joe Griffo and AT&T are teaming up with "Cell Phones for Soldiers."

On the website Reddit a question was asked on the board called "Ask Reddit". The question was directed towards soldiers, veterans, and anyone who has served our military. The question was "what is something you wish you had known before joining the military?". Here's some of the top answers.

LCpl Jeremy Lasher may be gone, but he's not forgotten. The Oneida Marine was killed by an IED in Afghanistan in 2009, but his family is keeping his memory alive with the 'For Our Heroes: The LCPL Lasher Project.'

Some heartless kid decided to destroy a Purple Heart medal from World War II because he was bored! In the video he says he 'grew bored and needed to find a means of venting my frustrations.' I'm not sure what's more disturbing, the kid's actions or the fact he got the medal from an antique shop. He wasn't even man enough to show his face!

A 10-year-old north Texas girl named Jordyn Self accidentally found her Christmas present recently, which is a collectible American Girl doll called 'Saige.' What she decided to do with it is pretty incredible for a young kid.

A new ESPN video has been making the rounds lately.

We've all seen those heart-warming video's of kids and other family members being surprised by a returning service member. Humans aren't the only ones overjoyed at seeing a loved one as these great video clips of dogs welcoming home their warrior owners. Grab a tissue.

The holidays are time for spending with your family and those closest to you.  But for those in uniform, who are away from home, this time of year can be hard.  Even though they can't make it home, their messages can.  We've put together a video of soldiers wishing their friends a family a happy holidays.  So if you know someone overseas, see if they have something special for you this year. Read