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flag Trees for Troops delivered 150 trees to U.S. troops worldwide, boosting morale amid recent tragedy.

flag Trees for Troops, a program by FedEx and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, delivered Christmas trees to U.S. military personnel worldwide, with Ellms Tree Farm in Ballston Spa contributing 150 trees this year. flag Since 2005, over 300,000 trees have been distributed, supported by around 17 farms donating more than 25,000 annually. flag Volunteers, including veterans and active-duty members, helped load trees, with participants like Air National Guard member Elizabeth Felix and Staff Sergeant Mitchell Mihalko expressing gratitude for the morale boost. flag The event followed a D.C. shooting that killed an Army specialist and injured a National Guard member, highlighting the program’s significance in supporting military families during the holidays.

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