CSX Virtual Assembly Event

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Month of the Military Child virtual Volunteer event

March 5th, 2024

Thank you for your interest in joining this special virtual volunteer event. Together, we will assemble 3,000 Battalion Buddies in honor of Month of the Military Child!
In 1986, April was designated as Month of the Military Child to recognize the sacrifices and resilience of military children. Since 2019, CSX has sponsored the assembly and delivery of over 10,000 Battalion Buddies! Through this virtual volunteer event, all registrants will be able to do their part in completing an important mission together.  Please note: each registrant may order up to (2) two battalion buddy boxes that can be assembled with fellow teammates or family members.

What to expect

Once you’ve registered, Operation Gratitude will send you an email confirmation as well as an event box containing the following items: 
  • (5) Battalion Buddy Kits; each Kit to include: 
    • Camo Bear Jacket 

    • Pre-Portioned Bear Stuffing 

    • Operation Gratitude Neck Tag 

  • (5) Custom CSX Neck Tags 
  • Note: A few select boxes will include a “Special Item” (to be explained at event) 
  • Prepaid return shipping label 
  • Internal and external packing slip with Operation Gratitude identification barcode 
The Tuesday, March 5th virtual event will include a live tutorial on how to stuff a Battalion Buddy and an opportunity to hear more about the important impact of this program. CSX employees on-site in Jacksonville are invited to participate in-person in Acosta A and B.