TROOPS ADDRESSES

Personal Products Needed for Walter Reed

Stars and Stripes reports that donations are needed for wounded troops who are patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The hospital's Family Assistance Center is seeking shoes, gloves and winter jackets, postage stamps, prepaid phone cards, weightlifting gloves (for wheelchair patients), trousers with snaps or zips along the legs, razors, and prepaid gas or grocery cards. The Center requests that no cash or used items be donated. Donations can be sent to: Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Medical Family Assistance Center; Bldg. 2, 3rd Floor, Room 3E01; 6900 Georgia Ave, N.W.; Washington, D.C. 20307-5001.

Me with one of our Heroe's at Walter Reed

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For Wounded Warriors at National Naval Medical Center:

Any Injured OIF Patient
Care of: RADM Arthur, Commander
National Naval Medical Center
8901 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20889

For Wounded Warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center:

Landstuhl Red Cross
Any Injured Service Member
CMR 402 Box 2234
APO AE 09180

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NAMES ADDED 9/12/2007
II MEF FWD COM DET DATA LAN
UNIT 73920
FPO AE 09509-3920
The above mentioned address is the same one for all the following marines:
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LCpl Giro, Adriana (Female)
PFC Morris, Trey A (Male)
Sgt Murphy, Roland (Male)
Sgt Libbert Ryan (Male)
Sgt Collins, Ricky (Male)
Sgt Fertik, Jeffrey (Male)
Sgt Werner, Thomas C. (Male)
Cpl Weathers, David (Male)
Cpl Weaver, David R. (Male)
Cpl Lindsey, Zack T. (Male)
Cpl Johnson, Nicholas J (Male)
Cpl Moyer, Nathan A (Male)
LCpl Dyer, N.A. (Male)
LCpl Cruse, Joshua B (Male)
LCpl Dominguez, Christian (Male)
LCpl Mueller, Erick R (Male)
LCpl Wright, Erdley (Male)
LCpl McKenzie, Caleb D. (Male)
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NAME ADDED 9/18/2007
E-Mail From A Soldier
Each time I talk to someone at home, they ask me what the soldiers need or what they want. I observe the fact that we really do have everything we need here, however the other day we received many large boxes filled with various items for the soldiers of the 65th PAOC. These boxes were from a Rhode Island Boy Scout who took the time to fill them and mail them to us as part of a scout project.

Right next to where we work is the Iraqi assistance center. This is a location where Iraqis come to for help with various "needs" items. While waiting in hour long lines we allow these people to eat the remaining food (after the soldiers have had their meals) and everytime the women feed their children first. Sometimes there is not enough food for the women and all they have is water.

I asked our translator what we could do to help the families here in Iraq and he told me that items for the children would be appreciated. Item s such as cl othing ( no US flag on it) toys, soccer balls, footballs, socks, T shirts book bags etc....

So I am asking you since it is the end of the summer before you put away clothes that you may not even need next year why don't you plan on sending them to me and I will insure that they are distributed through out Iraq for the children through this organization.

Thanks

LTC Chuck Perenick

If anyone would like to send some things, they can go to:

LTC Charles Perenick
MNF-I PAO (CPIC)
APO AE 09316
Or
SGM Domenic DiNatale
MNF-I PAO (CPIC)
APO AE 09316

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Hello everyone. I'm sending you this email because I wanted to let our MCFSC family and friends know that our son, Cpl Zac Orem was in a terrible auto accident over the Labor Day weekend outside of San Diego. Thankfully, Joe and I were already out west and able to get to him later the day of the accident.He and two other Marines were driving the early morning hours of Sept. 1, from Pendleton to Phoenix to see a couple of Marine friends over the weekend. Somewhere in the desert en route, the driver lost control of her SUV and it rolled several times. Neither the driver or Zac (who was asleep in the backseat) had on seat belts and were thrown from the vehicle. The other passenger (who was engaged to the driver) had a belt on and didn't get injured at all was able to call 911 following the accident and both an ambulance and life flight were brought in and took them to a trauma hospital in San Diego.Zac was thrown approximately 50 ft and broke his pelvis in 3 places and has fractures around his right eye. Amazingly, they don't to surgery for any of these fractures! He spent several days i n the hospital and then was released to Camp Pendleton where he is now under their care. The doctors say that it'll just take lots of time for the bones to heal and he is in the barracks for rest for the next 30 days. Unfortunately, because of the nature of his pelvic injuries he is in severe pain and unable to travel so he can't come home for us to keep him company. They have assigned the passenger who wasn't injured to be his buddy and help get him what he needs. Beginning early October Zac will begin extensive rehab that will take several months. They do expec t him to make a full recovery. He's already able to walk with crutches.The Marine who was driving the vehicle is extremely critical with several broken limbs, head trauma and bleeding in the brain, and doesn't face very good odds and may not live. We are all praying for her and her family. I'm not sure of her rank but her name is Brittany Hutchins.Zac is pretty depressed about his friend and is so immobile that I'm sure would appreciate a card or two. He had returned to Pendleton in February after being in Iraq for a full year. Yesterday was supposed to have been his separation date after having served his four years. He was moving back to Columbus to start college. Now, they have extended him for a minimum of 6 months so that the Marines can provide the care he needs.Zac's address is:
Cpl Orem, Zachary J. - 6629
9th COMM BN
SVS CO MT PLT 1MEF
MCB Box 555351
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5351 I was confident that you would want to know about Zac. Feel free to share this information with anyone that I might have missed.Terri & Joe Orem
Email: terri.orem@trustmarkins.com
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I run the Minnesota-based Military Salute Project. My group is sponsoring the 2008 Minnesota Veterans Literary Initiative, an effort to begin recording the stories of Minnesotans who have served in the Global War On Terror. More information is available here ...

http://home.att.net/~militarysalute2/

An important part of this effort is to have Americans from all over the country send us messages we can post to thank Minnesota Veterans and those currently serving. This is where my brother and sister PGR members can help us.

Anyone who would like to write a message to Minnesota Veterans, Servicemembers, Reservists, Minnesota Army and Air National Guard troops, and their families are encouraged to do so. You do not have to be a Minnesota resident.

Scroll down the page listed above for guidelines to send us messages and also to read the messages already posted.
THANK YOU!

Doc
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NAME ADDED 10/25/07
Major William Kuttler
HHC BCT 101 AA
APO AE 09344
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NEED YOUR HELP..
Important you share this with your Family & Friends --->

These Military Hospitals who are taking care of our Wounded out of
Iraq & Afghanistan.. who need to know they are not forgotten. No one
likes to feel forgotten.. do you ?

The following Military Hospitals are known to have been treating
wounded Troops from various battle zones. They are in need of: phone
cards, disposable cameras, magazines, music and video CD's and tapes,
individually wrapped snacks, candy, microwave popcorn, bottled water,
writing instruments, xBox games (new or used) paper and envelopes, etc.

Lansstuhl (in Germany ) expecially needs basic clothing
since they are the intial staging point for wounded out of Iraq..
Wounded Troops leave Iraq with only clothes they were wearing . So they
needed replacement Clothes...Send items to:

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Naval Medical Center, San Diego
ATTN: Marine Liaison Office
34800 Bob Wilson Drive
San Diego, CA 92134-5000

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Walter Reed Medical Family Assistance Center (MEDFAC)
6900 Georgia Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20307-5001
(202) 782-2071 or toll free 1-866-546-1310, BLDG. 2, Third Floor, Room
3E01.

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Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Attn: MCEUL-CH/Chaplains Office
CMR 402
APO AE 09180

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(Location of Famous Burn Unit)
Brooks Army Medical Center
ATTN: Judeth Markelz, Army Community Services
2010 Stanley Road, STE 95,
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-5095

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National Naval Medical Center
ATTN: SSGT Jeremiah M. Holland, USMC
Marine Liaison
8901 Wisconsin Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20889

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Tripler Army Medical Center PAO
ATTN.: MCHK-IO
1 Jarrett White Road
Honolulu, HI 96859
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HomefrontHugsUSA@aol.com wrote:
Dear Americans,
OUR WOUNDED NEED YOU THIS HOLIDAY...AND WE CAN USE VOLUNTEERS YEAR ROUND...
we specifically send to the hospitals that are LOW on support....please if you do nothing else...pass this on this holiday season to all Americans and let's rally together this holiday and make sure NO hero is forgotten.
Operation Healing Angel I: Spend 5 minutes and write a card or letter...for a wounded hero ! We need you. We welcome volunteers from around the world especially our British, Australian and Canadian allies ! Or spend an hour or less gathering more volunteers for us or stuffing boxes or treat bags for our wounded, their nurses or doctors . They are so grateful and pleased to be remembered !
Operation Healing Angel II- Adopt a lonely duck today and bring a smile and some comfort to a wounded hero or their nurses or doctors or family! Just ask - we'll explain. We can guarantee the smiles and each duck has a message from you and your email on its belly. The troops in the hospitals and MASH units just love these as well as injured children who are treated and have become unfortunate victims in this war...This is also a super project for the kids and we h ave a whole list of projects for kids if nothing here interests you here - just ask.
Homefront Hugs USA
Operation Healing Angel
1449 Tiger Lake Drive
Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563
We send it on for you to the neediest of hospitals...2 in Iraq and one on a Navy ship...one in Tampa and Landstuhl...and Hawaii....
If you can include $8.95 postage for the flat rate boxes ( it may take a few to mail what you donate- remember it is tax deductible)
( Remember friends, cards and get well wishes that are laminated will mean the most so they can hold on to them and read them over and over...Most of all if you want to include a special memento for your hero to keep in his or her pocket, laminate your photo with a message of hope on the back and it will mean so much ! This is a super idea especially for our scouts and kids involved...AND ANY GROUP who wishes to make the time....donations for postage are welcome too... when time is short. )

ITEMS FOR WOUNDED ITEMS FOR MEDICAL STAFF
(heroes too !)
cards and get well wishes thank you cards and photos of you
Photos of you with the get well wishes small mag flashlights to hang around neck
soft small pillows humor /magazines/phone cards
U shaped neck rest pillows U shaped soft neck rest pillows
small music players with headphones pens/watches to hang around neck
music CDs blank cards to send home

Plain black and tan t-shirts prayers & spiritual paperback books of hope
Womens underpants travel games/electronic small games
cozy soft large socks for hospital stories written by kids to bring a smile
Male boxer shorts - all sizes photo albums of you & daily life in the US
shower shoes for men and women chapstick / nice lotion/small bottles
small laminated cards with prayers small travel alarm clocks
( a great project for children) soft cotton handkerchiefs
laminated photos of you small fans to hang around neck
a card from you with humor a card with humor and care
battery operated lights battery operated candle for warmth and
morale
holiday music iPOD shuffle and headphones
iPod Shuffle with downloaded download music for above too if you can
stickers to send to kids from staff stickers to send to their kids from the hospital
calendars calendars
jingle bell necklaces lap desks with pillows for use in bed
Sincerely in friendship and dedication to all who serve,

Alessandra

Alessandra Kellermann
President and Founder
Homefront Hugs USA,Inc- a non-profit organization - 501 (c) (3)
1449 Tiger Lake Drive
Gulf Breeze,Florida 32563
412-498-3855

http://HomefrontHugs.com
email: HomefrontHugsUSA@aol.com

" Supporting Our Heroes Without Condition since 9-11 - Freedom Endures ."

2007 Trademark and Copyright- All rights Reserved - Homefront Hugs USA,Inc.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS !
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Send a Thank You to Our Allies in Iraq
Posted By Blackfive
If you are a regular here and want to send some of our allies in Iraq some support, send me an email At blackfive@gmail.com (Subject: Allies).
The allied soldiers are from Kazakhstan, Korea, Japan, Macedonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Albania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria. You can ask for an individual address from one of the countries listed above or a collective one to get to all of them. Along with the address, I'll include some tips for care packages for them. (A personal message of holiday spirit from us in America is all you need to send...although I know these guys love our college and professional sports teams).
Thanks!
********************************************************************** NAME ADDED 2/5/08 This is a young soldier who was blown from his vehicle. I was wondering if you could send him a card. He has alot of injuries. Send him some love. Thanks. Manchu Zach Ashbaugh Room 460, Bed 2 Brooke Army Medical Center 3851 Roger Brooke Dr. Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 ************************************************************************ A serious note from the President of Homefront Hugs USA,Inc. - from Alessandra Kellermann February 13, 2008 Dear Friends and all Americans who read this, I am concerned but still keeping the faith that we can find the support we need for our troops. We are now non-profit organization at Homefront Hugs USA - here since 9-11 and not political . All donations are tax-deductible but the economy is affecting the support for our greatest heroes. Forget politics for a moment and remember those who sacrifice daily away from home so we can vote freely here from all political affiliations,religions and cultures...we owe them our support. I am sending this out again as I just included a new letter we received this morning with more needs and another hospital just joined us. We need Americans and businesses to help us - to volunteer- to write personal cards- to adopt soldiers, or to help our wounded program Operation Healing Angel....our mail box is practically empty now that holidays are over ! Or you can just send money for postage so we can get these items below to the wounded in HOSPITALS IN IRAQ ! We just had another hospital sign up this morning and we will not say no- we can do this together...Morale and support are low and we need Americans to unite and help please ! Pass this on to anyone who wants to reach a wounded hero and their hero nurses and docs DIRECTLY ! The way to do it is through us...and you can hear the replies below... children,families and teachers....churches and synagogues...businesses and individuals...we need you. We needed you yesterday. God bless you all for at least passing the word...and to my close friends and family for reading another one of our newsletters and all your support....I know we are all busy but we must never be too busy for our wounded and our medical heroes who take care of them.... Alessandra Kellermann President and Founder of Homefront Hugs USA, Inc. A letter from the sandbox....and our main hospital no less: Homefront Hugs, Thank you very much for sending all of the wonderful care packages filled with coffee, snacks, and supportive letters. I want you to know that the troops here really appreciate it. We have many wounded that come through the hospital and I want you to know they receive the cards you make and the goods you send. Your support is appreciated and needed. Alessandra always leaves a note that says, "Let us know if you need anything." Thank you Homefront Hugs!!!! Very Respectfully, Kristina M. Decot, SrA, USAF Chaplain Assistant AFTH Chapel ( We also continue to get monthly thanks from Landstuhl Hospital ...in Germany and the and the James Haley VA in Tampa for our now 6 years of continued support !) ...and another request today so please send them here and we will forward on to the hospital asap (remember postage help is always appreciated as we need to keep the location secure so the address cannot be shared ): February 12, 2008 Alessandra, Ma'am thank you very much for all your support. We are looking forward to the coffee grinder!! Please know that it is very appreciated. We will get some pictures out to you as soon as possible :) As for the specific requests...here they go: Something we could use more of here at the hospital are supportive, encouraging cards or letters from home. We have received some homemade cards from the Brownie troops which are always wonderful, adds a personal touch and the guys love them. Also, in the last package we had received a NIV New Testament specifically for the Army, I was wondering if you all had any more of those? They had great prayers and encouraging words for our wounded Army soldiers. Many times the soldiers come through with just the clothes on their back and ask for bibles. If we could give those ones out specifically that would be awesome! A few more requests would be individually wrapped Slim Jims, Men and Women's magazines, phone cards, and crayons for our little Iraqi children that come through. Also, we are working on "sprucing" up our "coffee room". I was wondering if it would be possible to get some sort of small banner or poster that has the name of your organization on it and have all your volunteers sign their names with encouraging words..again this is just a thought and may be asking to much. We appreciate everything you do for us. Thank you for your love and allowing us to feel closer to home in a time of war. Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!!! Very Respectfully, Kristina Decot, SrA, USAF Chaplain Assistant Air Force Theatre Hospital Balad, Iraq Friends, Just got word from our hospital again in Iraq- so thrilled to hear from all of you....and they are loving the spoiling and the cards for their wounded and the docs and nurses ! Happy Valentine's Day to all ! Welcome to all our new members and new adoptees ! If you need adoption or wish to adopt....let us know ! We will not turn down anyone...we always manage to meet our goals because of the wonderful country we have ! Here is what we need: We have 39 packages that need to be covered in postage at 8.95 each ! We also have lots of wounded who need CARDS at all 7 hospitals now ! Send them with photos and cards and make them personal please....we need to make sure they feel loved every day and can picture who it is from...anything to help them feel you close and give them a hug from home.What is so exciting is that they will get your cards just as they got injured and it means so much....God bless you all. Get your children involved and their teachers please ! We need 200 bibles somehow. We need Slim Jims,Blow Pops Lollipops,Protein Bars Patriotic Decorations,St,Patricks and Easter Decor Beanie Babies,Paper and Crayons for the Iraqi Children who get hurt and are at the hospital !! You can also still adopt our rubber ducks to send over with a message on their belly ! 3 rubber ducks for $10 or 10 for $25 with your message and they are adored by young and old alike ! Phone cards in any amount Now we need to get the care packages off too with your help: You can donate at any Regions Bank and just ask for the Homefront Hugs USA account or use Paypal .... Click here: Send Money - PayPal and donate to HomefrontHugsUSA@aol.com even if you sponsor just 1 care package for $ 8.95. We would be thrilled ! Another way to donate? You can send a check to Homefront Hugs to: Homefront Hugs USA 1449 Tiger Lake Drive Gulf Breeze, Florida 32563 Wishing all of you lots of love, hugs and fun on Valentines Day but remember because of YOU we are honored to share the love with our troops deployed worldwide and our wounded ! We would be so grateful if you can share this with everyone you know...we need help to continue our missions and you can do this just by sharing our newsletter. Take a moment and share the love . We need to keep our heroes supported. Sincerely in friendship and dedication to all who serve, Alessandra Alessandra Kellermann President and Founder of Homefront Hugs USA,Inc. - a non-profit organization above the rest... University of Michigan Alumnus- GO BLUE ! 1449 Tiger Lake Drive Gulf Breeze,Florida 32563 412-498-3855 http://HomefrontHugs.com email: HomefrontHugsUSA@aol.com " Supporting Our Heroes Without Condition since 9-11 - Freedom Endures ." ******************************************************************************* NAME ADDED 2/28/2008 2LT Eric Kupper Bonecrusher Troop/ 3-7 Cav Unit # 5972 APO AE 09378 - 5972 Date deployed: 1/28/08 Where deployed: Iraq Birthday: 8/2/85 Single *********************************************************** Paratroopers Fighting in Afghanistan Need to Hear from You! http://www.blackfive.net/main/2008/02/help-boost-mora.html ************************************************************** A very special Vietnam Veteran who lives not far from us is in need of some serious cheer & encouragement. So yes, I'm asking all of you to send cards to me, for him. Let's really surround him with love and prayers, OK? Here's some info I got from my friend who is leading this project: He was Army...101st Airborne, Ranger, was at "Hamburger Hill" in VietNam. Got exposed to agent orange. This is what they think caused his kidneys to go bad. Two years ago, went into a coma and when he finally cameout of it he was [permanently] paralyzed from the waist down. Now he is on dialysis either two or three days a week. Then, I learned yesterday that this dear man had a stroke Friday night and is currently in the hospital!!! It appears to be a mild stroke, but they are not sure yet what long-term damage there may be. We are waiting for more information. Please send a note or two to perk up this Hero's day... it would just mean so much to him and his wife!!! Cards may be sent to me at: Mama Kat Orr "FOR VETERAN N.C." Post Office Box 1660 Loganville GA 30052 I'll forward them on to him. This is a project I'd like to see on-going for a while, not necessarily a one-time shot. You can send individual cards, or if you'd like to have your kids color pictures or get a whole bunch together, that's cool also. But just one card from each person is fine, too. Know that ANYTHING you send for him will be GREATLY appreciated. Lord knows they need plenty of TLC right now.... Thank you in advance, and God bless you. **************************************************************** Hi Good Men and Women of America First off: I am NOT going to ask you for MONEY... BUT I am going to ask you to do something for our brave men and women serving in Harms Way. Thank you, Jack D. Mc Hugh, USMC, Retired 1975 "Not as lean, not as mean, but still a Marine" IRAQ: USMC/USN # 86 (109) Contact: Sgt Major N. O’Connell Jr. I MHG, I MEF Fwd (SSEC) UIC 42540 FPO, AP 96426-2540 Email: walter.oconnell@cf.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil Boxes sent: 2/7/2008 T963 from: The Folk’s at home / Operation DVD Boxes received: See below. From : SgtMaj O’Connell 2/26/2008 Jack, Good evening Sir. I have received many boxes. Your packages along with a box of DVDs. I deliver them on most of the occasions when I am out in our AO. Thanks again for your continued support and patriotism. Semper Fi Marine ! IRAQ: USMC/USN # 87 (109) Contact: SgtMaj Frank Scott Attn: MGySgt James Adwell MWHS-3 HQ (fwd) Unit 41006 FPO, AP, 96426-1006 EMAIL: Frank.Scott@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil Boxes sent: 2/12/2008 CC01 from: The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD Boxes received: 2/23/2008 CC01 from: “ “ 2/16/2008 DVD-D220 “ “ From: MGySgt Adwell 2/23/2008 Jack, Got CC01 today. Thank you so much.. The coffee is one thing I love to have each day. Hey, while I was reading thru some valentines I saw a check enclosed. The folks that sent the package must not notice it. I mailed it to the folks that wrote it. I think they will be surprised. Marines have to be honest. All is well here but we lost one two days ago. 3rd LAR Marine. S/F Bob From:Jack: 1/29/2008 The following contacts are at the same address as above. HMC Brian Domino (CMD Senior Enlisted Navy 3D MAW ) SSgt Bobbie Bryant (MWHS-3 PAO Chief 3D MAW FWD) ------------------------------------------------------------------ IRAQ: USMC/USN # 77 (308) Contact: MSgt. Bradley D. Vanhorn From: MSgt VanHorn 2/27/2008 Hi Jack, thank you so much in generating support for me and everyone else deployed around the world. I am redeploying soon, so I’ve reached my mail cutoff date. And I will not be receiving any further mail. Please thank all your supporters for the great work they do to support us; we are very grateful. Semper Fi MSgt Bradley D. VanHorn USMC. ------------------------------------------------------------- IRAQ: USMC/USN # 82 Contact: Capt. Nicholas Vukadinovich MNC-I C-4 ISF APO, AE, 09342 EMAIL: ( Nicholas.vukadinovic@iraq.centcom.mil ) Boxes mailed: 2/12/2008 CC00 from : The Folk’s back at home / Operation DVD Boxes received: 2/12/2008 CC00 from: “ “ From: 2/7/2008 Capt Nick : Sir My office would LOVE some whole coffee beans, and there is nothing like some freshly ground coffee first thing in the morning.!! GOMIN SIR, all the Starbuck coffee I have at this time id GROUND…I will see what I can do about the whole beans. Jack ------------------------------------------------------------- IRAQ: USMC # 83 Contact: Major David Sandvold & SSgt Bennito Barrios MiTT 0731 UIC 42738 FPO, AP, 96426-2738 Boxes sent: 2/22/2008 T967 from: The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD Boxes received: 2/12/2008 From: Fran. Jack a note from Maj Dave, his group is receiving the boxes I have been sending!! From: Maj Dave 2/12/2008 Jack, The Marines really appreciate all the great stuff that you and your crew send us. Passing out the mail yesterday I know we just received another care package from you. Maj Dave. ------------------------------------------------------------------ IRAQ : USMC/USN 88 (109) Contact: SgtMaj Tyrone Humphrey MAG-16, 3d MAW UIC 41056 FPO, AE, 96426-1056 Email : tyrone.humphrey@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil Boxes sent: 2/14/2008 CC04 from: The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD Boxes received: 2/6/2008 DVD-D212 from: “ “ From: SgtMaj Humphrey 2/6/2008 Thanks you for your support the Marines really enjoy having the movies!! IRAQ: USMC/USN # 89 (109) Contact: SgtMaj Anthony Jenkins MACG-38 (FWD) UIC 41124 FPO, AP 96426-1124 Email: Anthony.e.jenkins@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil Boxes sent: 2/7/2008 DVD-D226 (CDs) from: The Folk’s back home/Operation DVD 2/7/2008 B997 (Books) “ “ Boxes received: 2/15/2008 DVD-D226 from: “ “ 2/1/2008 DVD-D215 “ “ From: SgtMaj Jenkins 2/1/2008 Thank you for your continued support of our Marines, Sailors and Soldiers. 2/15/2008 GySgt Acosta We appreciate your support. The Marines of MACG-38 are grateful. ---------------------------------------------------------------- IRAQ: USMC/USN # 90 (109) Contact: SgtMaj Roger E. Jenness MWSG-37 UIC 41106 FPO, AP 96426-1106 Email: roger.jenness@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil Boxes sent: 2/12/2008 CC02 from: The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD 2/12/2008 B997 from: “ “ Boxes received: 2/1/2008 DVD-D218 from : The Folk’s back at home / Operation DVD From: SgtMaj Jenness 2/8/2008 Outstanding the Marines / Sailors are already enjoying the movies!! Thanks Jack for all that you and your volunteers do for our Service members! Semper Fi ------------------------------------------------------------------ IRAQ: USMC/USN # 91 (109) Contact: SgtMaj Robert D. Thielen RCT-5 Email: Robert.thielen@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil Mailing address pending. IRAQ : USMC/USN # 92 (109) Contact: SgtMaj Steven J. Lara HQ’s Co. 1st MLG UIC 42175 FPO, AP 96426-2175 Boxes sent: 2/22/2008 DVD-D224 from: The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD 2/24/2008 Easter boxes from: Marie D. Boxes received: 2/27/2008 1 box from: The Hugs Project, OKC Group, Edmond OK From: SgtMaj Lara 2/9/2008 Mr. Mc Hugh, Greetings from Al Taqaddum Iraq things are well here and I’M replacing SgtMaj Green as the Base SgtMaj. First thank you for your selfless efforts in your support of our Marines & Sailors we are honored to have great Americans like yourself that give of themselves to make our life’s a little bit brighter. If I can be of any help of your band brothers and sisters just ask and I will do everything in my power to make it happen. Maybe a few American Flags flown on our Base with a signed certificate from the Commanding General just to give back to those who have given so much. I look forward to our communication in keeping our young Marines spirits up in getting a taste of home. God Bless you and all the folks that help in the daily efforts to make America Great. Semper Fi SgtMaj Steven J. Lara IRAQ: USMC/USN # 93 (109) C0ntact: SgtMaj Larock W. Benford I MHG, I MEF Fwd (SSEC) UIC 42540 FPO, AP, 96426-2540 From: SgtMaj Benford 2/27/2008 Jack, Thank you for “Taking Charge and Carrying out the Plan of the Day”! I have replaced SgtMaj Doug Castle as the I MEF (Fwd) Ground Combat Element (GEC) Sergeant Major. I look forward to “Located, Close-with,” and disseminate the Care Packages sent by your organization to the many Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and Airman in my charge. I have a diverse mixture of Male and Females who are spread through the Al Anbar Province. After visiting some of the Service Members who are imbedded with the Iragi Forces, I know the coffee, porgy-bait, DVDs, etc.. Will be a most welcome and appreciated sight. Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you or your organization. Your efforts tell us, American still cares and supports its Military. You and your organization are true American Patriots who know the value of putting a smile on young service Members’ faces. Semper Fidelis! IRAQ: USMC/USN # 94 (109) Contact: SgtMaj Oneil O Weilbacher MHG Group From: Jack: Additional information pending !! IRAQ: USMC/USN # 95 Contact: 1stSgt David C Amaya CLB-1 Maint Company UIC 42395 FPO, AP, 96426-2395 From: 1stSgt Wilson 2/26/2008 Good morning Jack, this is 1stSgt Wilson of CLB-8, our replacements are now on deck and we will be out of here very shortly. I just wanted to thank you very much for all of the gifts and care packages that were sent to us thought by the people on your mailing list. The Marines and Civilians here were very appreciative of all the love that you showed us. I would like to give you my replacements email so that you can add this new unit to your mailing list. Semper Fi. ----------------------------------------------------------------- IRAQ: USA # 1 (CWO-3 USA Retired) Contact: Theodore Mc Hugh (Bbstacker6@aol.com) GDIT HQ MNC-I C4, III CORPS APO, AE, 09342 Boxes mailed: 2/12/2008 DVD-D222 from: The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD 2/22/2008 DVD-D223 from: “ “ 2/22/20008 T998 From: “ “ Boxes received: 2/20/2008 DVD-D221 from: “ “ From: The Folk’s back at home / Operation DVD From ------------------------------------------------------------- IRAQ: USA # 29 Contact: SPC Aaron W. Adcock (scrsppydoo@hotmail.com) HHC, 1-64 AR UIC # 43433 APO, AE, 09344-3433 and SGT Stewart Marquel HHC, 1-64 AR UIC # 43433 APO, AE, 09344-3433 Boxes mailed: 2/1/2008 DVD-D210 from : The Folk’s back at home / Operation DVD Boxes received: 12/15/2007 DVD-D196 from: Cpl Brad P, USMC From: 12/15/2007 (slow mail) Cpl. Piccirillo, USMC. I am currently at Haditha Dam, IRAQ. And received your box right around Christmas time. It was loaded w/about 15 DVDs and it made my day/week. Thank you very much Jack. I am a huge movie buff and they came at a perfect time. You know we cant really just head down to the local movie rental store!! Appreciate your efforts and thinking of us. Feel free to send all the DVDs you want I promise they wont go to waste. Thank you again and God Bless, Happy Holiday to you and yours as well. Brad P!!! ------------------------------------------------------------- Afghanistan: USA# 31 (USA CSM/Retired ) Contact: Bill Ellenburg (wlellenburgjr@gmail.com) MPRI APO, AE, 09355 Boxes sent: 1/24/2008 TWCD-974 from: The Folk’s back home? Operation DVD 2/12/2008 CC05 “ “ “ Boxes received: 2/22/2008 CC05 “ “ “ From: CSM Bill.2/14/2008 Jack guys here like coffee, Iam not a fan of it, but I am sure they will use it!! 2/22/2008 Jack I received box #CC05. The coffee was a hit with all here!!! ------------------------------------------------------------ IRAQ: USA # 34 Contact: Sgt. William Dick (William.j.dick@us.army.mil) D Co., 1/175th Infantry Q West Base Camp APO, AE, 09351 Boxes sent: 2/22/2008 DVD-D225 from : The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD Boxes received: From: Sgt Dick 9/24/2007 From Jack: This is one of those times when I get to support the son of one of my best friends. (Judy D. MD) Semper Fi Afghanistan: USA# 37 Contact: Aaron Delaney ( aaron.delaney@us.army.mil ) HHC 163rd LTF Camp Phoenix APO, AE, 09320 Boxes sent: 2/22/2008 DVD-D229 from : The Folk’s back at home / Operation DVD Boxes received: From: CW2 Aaron 1/27/2008 Just to let you know that we received the two boxes (see above) Everyone enjoyed the goodies and DVD’s. Your support provides a great motivator to the service members over. Puts smiles on faces when smiles are hard to come by. Thanks for all your support. Aaron. IRAQ: USA # 38 Contact: 1LT Beverly Wendell 7th Sig Co, 7th STB, 7th SUS BDE LAS ADDER APO, AE, 09331 Email: bev.wendell@us.army.mil Boxes sent: 2/7/2008 TWCD-977 from: The Folk’s back at home / Operation DVD Boxes received: From: 1/28/2008 Megan Chesser (FRG Leader home) Jack, Here is the email for 1LT Wendell########, I was thinking , it may be easier to just have one contact person over there in that case, you can just make it 1LT Wendell. I know that my husband has been traveling some around there so it may be best to use one. Thank you so much! I appreciate everything you do. Thanks Megan. ------------------------------------------------------------------ IRAQ: USA # 39 Contact: CPT Martin Hatch ( martin.hatch@us.army.mil) HHC,7th Sustainment Brigade LSA, Adder, Tallil APO, AE 09331 Boxes sent: 2/7/2008 TPCD-964 from: The Folk’s back at home / Operation DVD Boxes received: ----------------------------------------------------------------- IRAQ: USA # 40 Contact: Sgt Jeremy Johnson (Jeremy.g.johnson@us.army.mil) 1-187th BN 3 BCT 101 ABN HHC S 3 APO, AE 09344 Boxes sent: 2/22/2008 DVD-D228: from: The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD 2/24/2008 1 box : from: Marie D. Boxes received: From:2/5/2008 Sgt Hiram Gutierrez Mr. McHugh, I just wanted to tell you thank you for your support as I was walking in from my tent I do not know who the Soldier was gave me your box. I was very happy to receive it thank you for the movies and thank you for your service too. Take care. Sgt H!! ---------------------------------------------------------------- AFGHANISTAN: USAF # 7 ( Retired USAF MSGT )a Contact: Fil Rechnitzer (rechnitp@aol.com) MPRI FOB TOMBSTONE APO, AE, 09355 Boxes mailed: 2/22/2008 T999 from : The Folk’s back home / Operation DVD Boxes received: From: FIL : 2/5/2008 Jack: Thanks so much for your packages to us !! From Jack, I asked FIL what he needed, “ We can ALWAYS use wipes. They never seem to last long in the field. And Hard Candy for the local troops.” ******************************************************************************* 08 Mar 2008 A PGR member who is deployed to Iraq contacted me with a special request. Captain Amazon (real name withheld for OPSEC) is an Army psychologist assigned to the 101st ABN DIV. She reports that some Soldiers assigned to the 101st are sleeping on hard surfaces with GI sleeping bags, because they are on the move too much to have regular cots or beds. As all of us who have slept on the ground in a GI sleeping bag can attest, it's not very comfortable! Captain Amazon requested the PGR to try to get donations of twin-sized egg-crate mattresses for the Soldiers to sleep on. Egg-crates are light, can be rolled up and stowed in a vehicle or strapped to a rucksack, and can be washed and dried for sanitation. An example of an egg-crate mattress ($9.99) may be seen at: http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2582250. Captain Amazon also requested donations of NEW light blankets and twin-sized sheets in the original packages. DO NOT SEND MONEY. I hope you can donate one of these comfort items. If you belong to another organization that can donate (American Legion, VFW, Rotary, Masons, etc.), please ask your compadres to help. Contact me at ksbigdog@embarqmail.com for Captain Amazon's mailing address. Thank you for all you do, Big Dog ****************************************************************************** NAME ADDED 3/20/2008 Well my wonderful troop supporters here is another soldier from my past that is down range. He is a good soldier and could use some troop support. If you want to contact him for more details here is his email address. Feel free to post him on BFS, Soldiers Angels, Operation Care Package and any other site you want. He has plenty of people to share with. So make contact with this fine soldier and show him some love please no matter what kind of support it is, doesnt matter if its just email or snail mail letter or post card or care packages. Here is the soldiers info SGT Bryan Thompson B TRP 1-75 CAV, 2 BCT, 101ST ABN (AASLT) UNIT 43487 APO AE 09344-3487 bryan.t.thompson@us.army.mil ************************************************************************* NAME ADDED 3/21/2008 SGT Billie Carey 3dACR,RHHT PSYOP FOB MAREZ, Iraq APO AE 09334 Female Soldier **************************************************************************** NAME ADDED 3/27/2008 Just wanted to let you know that my step-son is now stationed in Afghanastan. If you have a moment to write, below is his address. He was deployed on March 12th for the US Marine Corp Thanks' Kim Lcpl O¢Rourke, Jeremiah .J. Alpha Battery/ Guns PLT/ Gun 2 1/10 UNIT 73325 FPO AE 09510-3325 ****************************************************************************** Hi, y'all... I'm sorry to make a pest of myself, but.... I got an email from my adopted soldiers' wife. A while back, she emailed folks, asking them to send a note or a card to her girls (ages 6 and 12) because, halfway thru daddy's deployment, they are feeling the strain and needed some extra luv. Out of the more than *50* people she emailed... only one person sent notes for the kids. [image: Shocked] Mrs. Soldier was pretty sad over the low response, but the girls were beyond thrilled at the fact that THEY GOT MAIL ALL FOR THEMSELVES!!! So... since only one person sent a card to them... I thought I'd ask folks to maybe send me an email of encouragement for my Soldier's daughters and for Mrs. Soldier..:computer: I'll get a bunch of them and snail-mail them to Mrs. Soldier and Soldier Girls. So...if anyone would like to send an email to me, a note of encouragement for these girls and Mrs. Soldier, please send me an email to JEFFSKAT@GMAIL.COM with "Hero Girls" in the subject line... I'll collect a bunch and send 'em via snailmail. It would really, really make their day to get a bit more mail.... [image: Wings] If you wanted to send a snailmail card... please send to me at: Kat Orr *FOR SOLDIER GIRLS* P.O. BOX 1660 LOGANVILLE GA 30052 ****************************************************************************
ADDED 4/9/07
My husband is returning home from his second tour if anyone is willing to send him a welcome home card. You all did this last time he returned and it made him cry seeing so much support. This time he is deployed with a group out of our area, actually the other side of the state. So I am trying to get as much support and decoration as I can for him. I don;t think they will mind if I line the street with signs but I'm going to ask first.

Our address is Sgt Dale Walker Jr
521 E Main St
dRESDEN,TN 38225

He will be coming home the first part of summer and if you could send the cards by June 15th that would be great!!

Thank you soo much!!

Melanie Walker
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Kat Orr is a good friend of mine who I met thru the Patriot Guard Riders
John
OMFH
OPERATION: LOVE FROM HOME

4TH OF JULY CARD DRIVE FOR DEPLOYED TROOPS
The Mission: To collect at least 5,000 "thank you" cards for troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The majority of the cards collected will go to a unit currently stationed in an extremely harsh and remote area of Afghanistan.
The Reason: Being away from home and living in harsh conditions with combat & constant danger is difficult ~ our troops need to know we have not forgotten them!!! Mail from home helps to keep our troops' morale strong, making a very real difference in their lives. It keeps them motivated and focused when they know we care about them!
The Address: Send your signed, unsealed thank-you cards to the following address:
Mrs. Kathy Orr
OPERATION: LOVE FROM HOME
P.O. Box 1660
Loganville, Georgia, 30052
ALL CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008.
The Guidelines:
Ø The cards can be handmade or store-bought. This is a great opportunity to get your Scout troop, school, church and other civic organizations involved in doing something to show support for our troops.
Ø Please do not write the date on your cards
Ø Please, no glitter on the cards. Because of the intended destination of the cards, nothing "shiny" should be sent for safety & security reasons.
*IMPORTANT: This is not a "dating service." Please do not send suggestive or otherwise inappropriate cards or materials. Please also refrain from making political statements of any nature. We will be reading and screening every card received to ensure that the above guidelines are adhered to. Remember: This is strictly to let the troops know that we love them, we are proud of them and that we HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN them! If you have any questions, please contact us at LoveFromHome@Gmail.com or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LoveFromHome/
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********************************************************** I am putting out a request for birthday cards for my twin sons. They turn 21 on May 8 and this will be the 2nd birthday away from home. Please contact me at chammer7@yahoo..com for their mailing addresses. Thanks!! Chris Fisher Hammerberg PAM - PFC Jon, 411th MP, Camp Taji, Iraq PMM - LCPL Jeremy, MAG 31, MCAS Beaufort, SC ******************************************************** NAMES ADDED 4/12/2008 UPDATED Deployment list of Marines / Troops in Iraq & Afghanista *HM1 Dustman, Sean* MAG-16 Medical UNIT 41056 FPO AP 96426-1056 *Cpl Michael Mote* MAG 16 S2 Unit 41056 FPO AP 96426-1056 *LCpl Liana Hernandez* MAG 16 S3 Unit 41056 FPO AP 96426-1056 *SSgt James Blaine* MAG 16 S6 Unit 41056 FPO AP 96426-1056 * * * * *PFC Reynolds, Joshua* HWB, 2/3 ACR FOB Caldwell APO AE 09324 *LCDR Lt. Christina Williams USN* MWSS 274 DET A HQ COMPANY / MEDICAL UNIT 78107 FPO â€“ AE 09509 â€“ 8107 AL ASAD, IRAQ . *CPT Christopher Daleske* MNC-I IAG J3 APO AE 09342 *Cpl Mathew Cheney* 1st supply bn mp co 2nd plt 2nd squad unit 42165 FPO â€“ AP 96426-2165 *Lcpl E.B. Robinson Jr. * 3/4 Lima Co. unit 41620 FPO - AP 96426-1620 *SgtMaj Roger E. Jenness* * * MWSG-37 UIC 41106 FPO, AP 96426-1106 *Email: roger.jenness@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil * * * *SgtMaj Steven J. Lara* * *HQ's Co. 1st MLG UIC 42175 FPO, AP 96426-2175 * * *SgtMaj Larock W. Benford* * * I MHG, I MEF Fwd (SSEC) UIC 42540 FPO, AP, 96426-2540 * * *Email: larock.benford@cf.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil* * * *1stSgt David C Amaya* * * CLB-1 Maint Company UIC 42395 FPO, AP, 96426-2395 *SSgt David A. Pearce * * * MITT 0712 DET B. UIC 42747 FPO, AP, 96426-2747 * * *Email: david.usmarine@gmail.com * * * *1stSgt Victor M. Mancha, USMC* * * CLB-6 H&S Company UIC 73870 FPO, AE, 09509-3870 * * *EMAIL: victor.mancha@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil * * * * * *HMCS(FMF) R.P. Insigne* * RCT-1 RAS* * UIC 40145* * FPO, AP, 96426-0145* * * *Email: romeo.insigne@cf.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil* * * *SgtMaj Don Gallagher, USMC* * * RCT-1 HQ UIC 40145 FPO, AP, 96426-0145 * * *Email: don.gallagher@cf.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil* * * *MSgt Scott Zender, USMC* * * Mitt 0730 (Al Qaim) UIC 42719 FPO, AP, 96426-2719 * * *EMAIL: msgtsjzender@gmail.com* * * * * *SPC Aaron W. Adcock **( **scrsppydoo@hotmail.com** )*** * *HHC, 1-64 AR UIC # 43433 APO, AE, 09344-3433 * * *SGT Stewart Marquel* * *HHC, 1-64 AR UIC # 43433 APO, AE, 09344-3433 *Bill Ellenburg **( **wlellenburgjr@gmail.com** **)* * *MPRI APO, AE, 09355 * * *Aaron Delaney ( aaron.delaney@us.army.mil )* * *HHC 163rd LTF Camp Phoenix APO, AE, 0932*0* *1LT Beverly Wendell* * *7th Sig Co, 7th STB, 7th SUS BDE LAS ADDER APO, AE, 09331 * * *Email: bev.wendell@us.army.mil * * * *Sgt Jeremy Johnson ( Jeremy.g.johnson@us.army.mil ) * * *1-187th BN 3 BCT 101 ABN HHC S 3 APO, AE 09344 *CW2 Michael Burns* * *2-25 SBCT HHC 225 BSB # 6260 APO, AE 09378 *SPC Charles D. Crabbe, USA* * * 372 Trans Company COB Speicher, IRAQ APO, AE, 09393 * * *Email: chuck.crabbe@us.army.mil ************************************************************* Jim Cannon of "Thinking Right" is doing another "letters from home" project, this time in support of the crew of the USS Russell DDG-59. He'd like to ask you to write a letter (which he will compile and send to the crew, so as not to create strain for them -- remember how we sent tens of thousands of letters to RCT-6, that had to be printed out and distributed, and created a serious strain on their bandwidth?). Please write to: letters@thinking-right.com Jim asks that you put "Letters from Home" in the subject line. **************************************************************************** NAMES ADDED 4/28/2008 It has been brought to my attention that there are a group of US Marines based from Great Lakes Naval Base, now deployed in Iraq, who are not getting any mail. Not a note, not a love letter, not a care package has been received by them. Retired Marine and dear friend Marty Smith has been in communication with Col. Curt Ames, USMC, and according to Col. Ames' contact in Iraq, these Marines never get any mail. I was asked to "drum up some business" for these outstanding Americans. I know that from past requests like this one, many of you have stepped up beyond anyone's imagination and delivered "big time" to our heroes overseas. Well, ... I am asking for support again. Their names are ... Cpl Adams, Michael D Sgt Bleuer, Cassandra D Cpl Calderon, Jose ; Cpl Camp, Jesse S Sgt Carson, William R Cpl Finney, Bryan D Cpl Greenblatt, Justin M LCpl Larose, Katie L Cpl Magallon, Felipe D Cpl McFalls, Williams H Sgt Morales, Francisco Cpl Morris, Eric D Cpl Salais, Zuzi E LCpl Warda, William D LCpl Zhevakina, Yelena S They are all at the same address; just write their name above the below address. MTACS-38, MACG-38, 3D MAW (FWD) UIC 41126 FPO, AP, 96426-1126 If you are a school teacher, and you're looking for a project, have your classes make cards and send letters to them. If you belong to a club or church-group and you're looking for a patriotic project, adopt these Marines. If you are bored and not sure what you can do to fight terrorism ... take a few minute a day send some letters to some kids who are far from home and need your support. God bless you all for helping, God bless our Marines, Soldiers, Airmen and Sailors, God bless America! JOE CANTAFIO ******************************************************************* Greetings Fellow Troops Supporters and Friends, It's time again for another edition of Messages from Home. We will be honoring our troops this Memorial Day, and the theme is "American Spirit" Please be sure to address your message(s) to all our troops, (although we don't mind if you want to add a special hello) keep the word count to about 75 words, don't forget to include your name and hometown, and feel free to include your email with your message. Please submit your messages to holiday.messages@yahoo.com by May 13, 2008 Thanks so much, K *************************************************************************** Name Added 5/12/2008 Robert White, Seargant Address: 1st TSC, DMC Mobility, APO AE, 09366 Date deployed: April, 2008 Where deployed: Afghanistan Birthday: June, 22 Married or Single: Single ******************************************************************* Names Added 5/13/2008 Well my wonderful troop supporters here is another soldier that is down range. He is a good soldier and could use some troop support. If you want to contact him for more details here is his email address. Feel free to post him on BFS, Soldiers Angels, Operation Care Package and any other site you want. He has plenty of people to share with. So make contact with this fine soldier and show him some love please no matter what kind of support it is, doesnt matter if its just email or snail mail letter or post card or care packages. Here is the soldiers info SGT Bryan Thompson B TRP 1-75 CAV, 2 BCT, 101ST ABN (AASLT) UNIT 43487 APO AE 09344-3487 bryan.t.thompson@us.army.mil ############# My husband is returning home from his second tour if anyone is willing to send him a welcome home card. You all did this last time he returned and it made him cry seeing so much support. This time he is deployed with a group out of our area, actually the other side of the state. So I am trying to get as much support and decoration as I can for him. I don;t think they will mind if I line the street with signs but I'm going to ask first. Our address is Sgt Dale Walker Jr 521 E Main St DRESDEN,TN 38225 He will be coming home the first part of summer and if you could send the cards by June 15th that would be great!! Thank you soo much!! Melanie Walker ***************************************************************

Will would like to receive any junk food, magazines (especially military or gun related), canned fruit or anything else would be appreciated.

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