TEXT THANKS Americans can send text messages of thanks and get responses from active-duty troops through the "Giving Thanks" initiative of the Defense Department's America Supports You program. Between 6 a.m. EST on Nov. 17 and midnight PST on Nov. 22, people wishing to express gratitude to the troops for their service can text a brief message to 89279. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.02 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 757011-N-LHR83-203.jpg Photo Gallery