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Thank you to the men and women who have spent their adult-years protecting and preserving our freedoms. It is the dedication soldiers bring to the office every day that ensures our ability to live our lives the way we desire -- from the clothes we wear to the food we eat; those choices are an every day reminder of how valuable our Military personnel are in our lives.

It isn't just those serving who are risking their lives. Behind every soldier is a family who knows that this deployment could mean the end of life as they know. Many of those families band together and run organizations that work hard to encourage, educate, and supply other families with the necessities they need. Those waiting at home spend hours planning coming-home celebrations for soldiers in their units, mindful that not all soldiers are returning home to their families... Continue Reading

On September 11, 2001, the New York skyline was forever changed by a terrorist attack that took thousands of lives and sent ripples of devastation throughout the United States. That event lead way for this country to take a stand against terrorism with the aid of our brave soldiers. At The Safe Cig, we value the dedication our military provides to ensure our continued freedom.

In 2009, a study was conducted to evaluate the use of tobacco by soldiers. That study determined that one out of three active-duty military personnel smokes as opposed to less than one in five civilians. The study recommends that tobacco products be banned through a five to ten year phase out for all military bases.

Retired General Russel Honore said soldiers need to puff. "When you are tired and you've been going days on end with minimum sleep, Continue Reading