Editor, The Hinesville Military Affairs Committee was responsible for organizing and coordinating local support from the surrounding communities for the food court that provided approximately 12,000 free meals to our soldiers and their families at Fort Stewart’s “Worth Fighting For” Independence Day celebration. 
As a committee, we would like to take this time to thank the many businesses and organizations that stepped up to the plate and provided donations, food, beverages and other in-kind support to help HMAC with the food court and to make it such a tremendous success. We also want to thank the more than 200 supporters and volunteers and the organizations they represent. These supporters and volunteers helped to set up the food court and prepared and served meals to our soldiers and their families. 
We thank you for allowing HMAC and our supporters to be part of the team that made this celebration such a resounding success.
Lastly, to the 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, thank you for your service. Because of the sacrifices Dog Face soldiers and their family member have made, we will continue to enjoy freedoms such as the one that allows us to celebrate our independence not only on July 4, but every day of the year. We are truly in your debt. 
The following businesses and organizations made the food court possible:
American Legion and
Auxiliary, Posts 168 & 321 
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 46 and Auxiliary
Vietnam Veterans of
America, Chapter 789 and Associates           
City of Flemington
City of Hinesville
City of Midway
Fraser Counseling Center
Reidsville Abundant Grace Farm       
Savannah Christian Church
Heritage Bank
Alltel
Liberty Cinema
Hinesville Board of
Realtors
GeoVista Credit Union
City of Glennville/
Glennville Chamber
of Commerce
Vaden Nissan of Hinesville
Wiley’s Championship BBQ
Brooks Hamm Catering
Kroger
City of Richmond Hill
Navy Federal Credit Union
McDonald’s
Papa Murphy Pizza
Shanes Rib Shack
Liberty Propane
VIP Office Furniture &
Supplies
Midway Fabrication Inc.
Paul Rivers Music
Lowes

— Ron Collins
Hinesville Military
Affairs Committee
publicity chairman