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DHL celebrates 21 years of bringing holiday cheer to troops

For more than two decades, DHL Express has been carrying on a heartfelt tradition of bringing holiday cheer to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. Through its annual program Operation Holiday Joy, the global shipping leader is sending hundreds of freshly cut Christmas trees, holiday decorations, menorahs, holiday lights and heartfelt messages from schoolchildren to troops deployed in Djibouti, Kuwait and Bahrain letter. Also read: DHL Tracker shows globalization resilient under geopolitical pressure This is the 21st year of Operation Holiday Joy, a partnership between DHL, Dees' Nursery and several New York charities. "The holidays are especially difficult for those who are away from loved ones," said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express US. "This program allows us to express our gratitude and honor these brave men and women. Bringing some feeling of home. Our DHL family is honored to be able to spread holiday warmth to our troops.” The celebration kicked off on Monday, December 9, at Dees' Nursery in…