First established in the Summer of 2004 by The Meat House and Redhook Ale Brewery as a way to honor the contributions and sacrifices of our military personnel and families, Operation: Thank You! has quickly become one of the most respected and anticipated military appreciation events in New England.

As a fundraising event for the Chaplain's Emergency Relief Fund, our mission is to raise awareness and support so that military Chaplains throughout the state of New Hampshire can continue to aid military personnel and families in the event of a crisis.

Hosted by Greg Kretschmar from WHEB/WGIR's Greg and The Morning Buzz, highlights from this year's event included live musical performances, children's activities through the Service Credit Union's Kids Corner, and a communications center where attendees were able to send audio/video greetings to loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan.

More than 1,200 military personnel and families attended this years event and we were able to raise $4,000 for the Chaplains Emergency Relief Fund thanks to the contributions of area businesses and supporters.

If you are a business owner, and would like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for next year’s event, please contact Chris Carragher.

Go to the Operation: Thank You! Web Site