KosherTroops is a unique organization that sends kosher care packages to Jewish American troops stationed all over the world. KosherTroops comes to the event every year “with our troops in uniform. We come to say thank you to the companies that sponsor us and support us throughout the year,” KosherTroops co-founder Sara Fuerst says • Full Story, Photos

The Colorado Army National Guard posted yesterday to Facebook photos of Captain Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik, Shliach and Army Chaplain making his way through the base’s obstacle course. The post boasted that he is “the fastest 45 year old Rabbi” to go through the demanding series of physical challenges • Photos

Recently, the army announced that it would allow men to keep their beards for religious reasons, the shift has been slow and has been driven by several lawsuits, one of which was filed by Rabbi Mendy Stern from Chabad. One of the first beneficiaries of the new policy is Rabbi Michael Harari, 37, who has served for about two years as chaplain of an elite army combat battalion • Full Article

A match was made by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm, Director of Smicha-on-Line, between two groups of soldiers: Chayolei Beis Dovid – the students of Oholei Torah Mesivta, and the Jewish soldiers serving in the U.S. military, stationed in Fort Bennings, Georgia • Read More

Tzivos Hashem of Canada organized a Menorah parade from Chabad Gate in Toronto to a nearby armory. Jewish Canadian soldiers participated in the Menorah lighting led by Chaplain Danziger • Photos

Fort Leonard Wood will be the center of Chanukah observances for troops worldwide, as the installation’s celebration will be broadcast online next week • Full Story