Sharon, Kim, Donna and Wendy are fictional characters. Yet there are thousands of women - and now men - who also are heroes in the words of 17th century poet John Milton: "They also serve who only stand and wait."

On this page you'll find some of the worthwhile organizations supporting the families of U.S. military personnel as well as the soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen themselves.

These organizations range from providing military families with diapers and formula to giving college scholarships for children of fallen warriors to sending care packages to deployed personnel.

Consider donating to or volunteering with these organizations that support the men and women in uniform who protect all of us.

Let's take care of those who take care of us. They deserve our support!