Trees for Troops

Some people leave their mark on a mission long after the moment itself has passed. 💚✨

That is certainly true of Beth Ann Bossio of Quarter Pine Tree Farm, whose heart, creativity, and behind-the-scenes dedication helped lift Trees for Troops® in such a meaningful way.

Beth Ann was recognized with the 2025 Christmas SPIRIT Award, and this photo is a good reminder of why. The work that supports this mission is not always loud or visible, but it matters deeply, and people like Beth Ann help carry it forward with talent, generosity, and genuine Christmas Spirit.

Today felt like a good day to celebrate that again. 🎄

🎄✨ The winners are in for the 5th Annual Christmas Card Design Contest!

A big congratulations to every artist who shared their vision of Christmas Spirit. The creativity, heart, and imagination in this year’s entries made this such a fun one to judge, and now it is time to celebrate the winners in all three age groups. ❤️

See all of the winning designs here:
https://ow.ly/e3kT50ZbaWG

Then come back and tell us:
▪️ Which Kids Category design is your favorite?
▪️ Which Youth Category design is your favorite?
▪️ Which Adult Category design is your favorite?

Congratulations again to all of this year’s winners and thank you to everyone who helped make the 5th annual contest so special. 🎅🎨

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Some holiday moments are built with a lot of hands and a lot of heart.

The Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association shared this look back at Bustard’s Christmas Trees, where state and local leaders gathered during the 2025 season to help prepare trees for military families through Trees for Troops®.

It’s a strong reminder that this mission reaches far beyond one farm or one day. Growers, public leaders, service members, and supporters all play a part in helping real Christmas trees reach military families.

Thank you to the Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association, Bustard’s Christmas Trees, and everyone who helped make this day matter.

What stands out to you most in a post like this, the community support or the long tradition behind it?

Some of the biggest heart in this program fits on a little tag. 💜🎄

Looking back at the 2025 season, this photo says a lot all at once. A FedEx hat. Two flags. A table full of handwritten notes and drawings. Snowmen, trees, rainbows, “thank you for your service,” and all the other little messages people took time to send along with these trees.

That’s part of what makes Trees for Troops so personal. Long before a tree reaches a home, someone has already added a few words, a drawing, or a simple message of care.

Thank you to everyone who made and shared tags during the 2025 season. Every one of them added something real. ✨

🌲✨ Reset. Restart. Refocus.

Some weeks need that reminder more than others.

Whether you’re a military family adjusting to a new routine, a grower planning ahead for next season, a FedEx driver keeping things moving, or a supporter cheering this mission on from wherever you are, progress does not have to be perfect to matter.

Start over if you need to. Take a breath. Try again. Change the plan. Just keep going. 💚

Christmas Spirit does not only live in December. It shows up in resilience, in small steps, and in the choice to keep moving forward.

What’s one thing you’re starting fresh this week?

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Santa hats, work gloves, and more than 300 trees to unload. That’s a pretty good snapshot of Christmas Spirit in action.

Fort Gordon BOSS shared this look back at the 2025 season, when volunteers came together to unload and stack trees for military families. The photos have a little bit of everything: teamwork, big smiles, a FedEx truck in the background, and people clearly showing up ready to do the work.

Thank you to the Fort Gordon BOSS volunteers, the partners who helped make it happen, and everyone who turned a long day into something families could feel all season long.

What stands out to you most here, the Santa hats or the teamwork behind them?

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Some trees just have that “wow” factor.

Mel Ina shared this beauty from Goodfellow AFB and called it the most beautiful tree they’ve ever had. Easy to see why. The soft white lights, the full shape, and those ornaments against the simple room all come together so well.

Thank you, Mel, for sharing this 2025 season moment with us. 💚

What makes a tree feel finished to you?

🎖️💚 Military Appreciation Month may be ending, but gratitude doesn’t expire on May 31.

Supporting military families is a year-round commitment, and that’s exactly what Trees for Troops® is all about. Every donation helps carry comfort, tradition, and Christmas Spirit to families who serve and sacrifice all year long.

As May comes to a close, this is a good moment to keep that spirit moving forward. A gift made now helps power the mission ahead.

👉 Give today: https://ow.ly/lw9g50RtyzR

Thank you for helping make sure appreciation turns into action. 🎄