America's Adopt A Soldier seeks 300,000 appreciation letters for veterans, deployed service members
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Akron, OH
Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM · 1 min read
Leading up to Veterans Day, America's Adopt A Soldier is calling on Americans to share a handwritten message of gratitude for veterans and deployed service members.