When LaRue Holsopple of Vinco learned that many troops serving in remote areas of Afghanistan were not receiving care packages, she sprang into action.

Holsopple has rallied the Vinco area and points beyond to help the troops. During the past several months, Holsopple and her supporters have sent nearly 400 care packages.

And they are not slowing down.

The care packages let the soldiers know that people support them, she said.

Holsopple learned about the matter through her son-in-law, Capt. Carl Phillips, an Army chaplain who has been serving in Afghanistan since March.

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