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May 3, 2011
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Operation Freedom Calls

This solider proudly displayed a VHPD patch while serving overseas.The GLMV Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with TDS Metrocom, Freedom Calls Foundation, and the Vernon Hills Police Department, is providing free video teleconferencing to all families who have soldiers serving in three cities in Iraq: Fallujah, Taji and Al Asad. The joint project is called Operation Freedom Calls (also known as Operation Connect).

Thanks to TDS Metrocom, a local telecommunications provider, all high speed internet access and technical support has been provided free of charge. Appointments are necessary to schedule the teleconference at the Vernon Hills Police Station, 740 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills.

To participate in Operation Freedom Calls, please click here to submit an on-line form or contact the GLMV Chamber at 847-680-0750.

For information on Operation Welcome Home, a Vernon Hills/Libertyville initiative to properly welcome home our local heros, click here.