Welcome to Operation Open Arms! Our Home Page is dedicated to Our Troops who protect our freedoms and our Sponsors who extend every possible act of tangible kindness. See how OOA got it's start. If you are a US Serviceman or woman coming to our website for the first time, you will find the website simple to navigate and understand. If you are a prospective contributor please visit our contributor page by clicking on the contribute button on the left side of this page.  Operation Open Arms has been designated a 501(c)(3 ) charity by the IRS and all donations are tax deductible.

Latest News 6/3/2010 -OOA loses good friend and  supporter - On June 3rd OOA lost a good friend and supporter when CPO Ron Gagnon of Cape Coral passed away.   5/20/2010 -OOA recoginized for their positive impact on the local community - OOA was  nominated for 3 Chrysalis Awards at the Celebration of the Lee County Business & Tourism Awards Luncheon & Trade Show.   5/2/2010 -Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show - OOA Benefit at Geo's Italian Restaurant 1140 Ceitus Ter. Cape Coral  727-547-8082   4/19/10 - OOA celebrates five years of giving back to soldiers - For the last five years, Operation Open Arms has led the way.   4/3/2010-Successful Fishing Charter - 110 lb Tarpon landed by Army Sgt. during OOA sponsored charter   3/15/2010- Operation Open Arms looking for support to come to MD  OOA looking for support from Mid State MD   3/14/2010- OOA Web Site Move OOA Website moves to new hosting server   02/22/2010 -OOA NP Letter to the Editor Read the News-Press article   02/02/2010 -Outpouring of help for Marines ransacked house Read the Lehigh Acres Breeze article   01/24/2010 -OOA Passes tip on Marines ransacked house to Sheriff Read the News Press article   01/24/2010 -OOA Helps fix Marines ransacked house Read the News Press article   12/28/2009 - OOA Now on Facebook  Join us on  Facebook!   11/20/2009 OOA salutes Iraq veteran on becoming US citizen. Another Iraq hero honored   11/07/2009  OOA Flies Mother to wounded son’s side at Fort Hood   10/18/2009  OOA's founder named 1 of 20 Master Professionals Guides in Florida by author Ron Presley- Secrets from Florida's Master Anglers   03/18/2009  The Today Show (NBC) features OOA as first to offer free Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) counseling   02/08/2009  OOA founder Capt. John “GiddyUp” Bunch is VIP to meet with President Obama

Our Troops

Eligibility
Any US Serviceman or woman serving in a combat zone or foreign duty station on combat leave.

You must be in possession of your official orders and possess a valid active duty military ID. Your orders must read specific to a return to combat or the foreign duty departed. In the case of US Marines\Navy\Coast Guard who serve a straight tour with no combat leave, you are eligible for OOA with orders and valid ID within your first 30 days stateside. Welcome! We honor your service and welcome you to SW Flroida.

What is Operation Open Arms?
OOA is a network of sponsors who extend free benefits in a wide range of categories. Without our sponsor-heroes, there is no OOA. It is the responsibility and duty of each OOA participant to contact the individual sponsor. Operation Open Arms is not an entitlement program. Our sponsors extend benefits from the goodness of their heart. US Serviceman and women will treat our sponsors with the same dignity and respect associated with meeting your first Drill Instructor.

How do I use OOA?
Operation is self administering. There is no staff to make arrangements on your behalf. A Four Star General enjoys no privilege of rank over a Private. If for some reason you encounter difficulty during your visit, please contact the Founder of Operation Open Arms at (239)-283-8838. His name is Capt John "GiddyUp" Bunch.

Enjoy your stay in SW FL. Operation Open Arms is proud to host you. Our sponsors enjoy hero status. We shall make your visit the best it can be. OOA does not extend alcohol or tobacco products to Our Troops.

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