ILLINOIS (RFD) — Christmas time can be stressful for many individuals here in the United States, but that goes double for soldiers who have to spend the holiday without their families. Chaplain Colonel James Boggess, the Command Chaplain with the U.S. Army Reserve Command, says that through home-baked cookies, hand-made cards, or special gift baskets, our military members do get a little extra heart-felt attention this time of year.

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