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Operation Open Arms of Southwest Florida Welcome 2005 Today ShowView video here 2009 Today Show Award Winning PTSDView video here 2016 Today Show US Army Chief of Staff awards Highest MedalView video here 2011 Throwback Giddyup behind a heros pitch. The NewsPresss Sam Cook writes local soldiers first pitch for Red SoxBraves game. Captain John GiddyUp Bunch awarded the US Navy Distinguished Public Service MedalClick here for details OOA Founder awarded US Navy Highest MedalClick here for details Army again honors Operation Open Arms founderClick here for details Wine on the Waterfront Fundraiser November 11 2017Click here for details Open Arms offers free vacations for redeployed SoldiersRead more here SW Floridas Operation Open Arms earns Army saluteRead more here Army chief of staff recognizes volunteers for service to Soldiers veteransRead more here US Army Joint Chief of Staff honors OOAView video here US Army to Award OOA Outstanding Civilian Service MedalRead more here Chief of Staff of the Army will host Twilight TattooRead more here Important message from Our FounderEffective May 1 2013 Operation Open Arms will dedicate itself to the care treatment of PostTraumatic Stress Disorder for Active Duty US Servicemen Servicewomen. Weather permitting counseling will take place aboard a USCG approved vessel with a Licensed Merchant Marine Captain Licensed Therapist.