A Knit Along is being started for fingerless gloves for the troops in Afghanistan.  There is a Ravelry as well as facebook group, and it can also be followed on twitter.

Here is the website with more information:

http://creaturesofprometheus.blogspot.com/2010/06/memorial-day-and-epic-knitting-project.html

Announced Memorial Day

Begin 4th of July

Gloves due for shipment to Marines - Labor Day