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| The link below was sent to me by a US soldier in Iraq. If you have the time and are interested in supporting the American soldiers please look at the link and perhaps "adopt" a soldier.
If sending packages, please keep in mind that depending on the time of year the daytime temperatures in Iraq or Afghanistan may be high so watch that you do not send something that will potentially melt in the heat like chocolate (unless you get the melt proof chocolate made by Hershey's). Requests include the following: any reading material (pornography is prohibited)
If contacting a soldier, you could of course ask him or her what they might like to have to make their life more tolerable while on duty. Placing items within zip-loc bags will also greatly reduce the dusty sand that permeates everything there also. Adopt a Soldier
Other links: USO.org
For a list of comprehensive legitimate organizations: Department of Defense
To send a letter of support for anyone in the military: Support
All praise and respect for those who served in the past,serve in the present and will serve in the future! |
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| From an email... There is still a lot of good in this country and here is a very nice remembrance for those who served and are no longer with us. God bless the USA and for what it stands.  Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell.
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| Great ideas, guys. I have a 3rd cousin in Iraq at the moment, early 20's and just married. |
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- Posted by chickadeedeedee z 6-7 ish Ohio (My Page) on Wed, Apr 12, 06 at 22:34
| To help the pets of military personnel contact the following: |
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- Posted by gurley157fs zone 7/8sc (My Page) on Thu, Jul 13, 06 at 19:49
| chickadeedeedee, Thankyou,Thankyou,Thankyou,for posting that site. I am a service member myself and know how much it means to know that what we do is appreciated. I will fill out an application immediately and spread the word to all of my co-workers. |
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- Posted by gurley157fs zone 7/8sc (My Page) on Thu, Jul 13, 06 at 20:22
| I just sent an application to 'hugs from home' and it was returned. I tried two different addresses shown on the site and both were returned. If anyone is involved with this organization - (are they still active?) I would very much like to participate and need to know how to contact them. |
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- Posted by gurley157fs zone 7/8sc (My Page) on Fri, Jul 14, 06 at 16:27
| Never mind - apparently my e-mail did go through after all. I recieved notification and the name of a service member that has been assigned to me today. |
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- Posted by chickadeedeedee z 6-7 ish Ohio (My Page) on Fri, Jul 14, 06 at 21:48
| :-) Good for BOTH of you! |
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