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Postal Service Announces Holiday Mailing Guidelines By Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Jung Special to American Forces Press Service BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2009 - U.S. Postal Service officials have announced recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. servicemembers serving in Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shervon Greenhow helps to sort mail at the Air Force mail center on Camp Cunningham, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2009. U.S. Postal Service officials have announced recommended deadlines for sending holiday mail bound for servicemembers overseas. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Juenke (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. First-class and priority mail for servicemembers stationed in Afghanistan should be sent by Dec. 4 for arrival by Christmas. The deadline for parcel airlift mail is Dec. 1, and space-available mail bound for Afghanistan should be sent by Nov. 21. Officials recommend that parcel post mail to all military overseas locations should be sent by Nov. 13. A chart with recommended mailing deadlines for all types of mail to various APO and FPO addresses is available at the Postal Service's Web site at http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_082.htm. )(see below) Express mail cannot be used to mail packages to Afghanistan; however priority mail is available. Priority mail packaging products, including priority mail flat-rate boxes, can be obtained free at any post office, or online at http://shop.usps.com. The priority mail large flat-rate box can be used to mail to any overseas military address, no matter the weight of the box, for $11.95. The Postal Service offers free military care kits, designed for military families sending packages overseas. To order by phone, call 800-610-8734 and ask for the military care kit. Each kit includes two "America Supports You" large priority mail flat-rate boxes, four medium-sized priority mail flat-rate boxes, six priority mail labels, a roll of priority mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes. "All packages and mail must be addressed to the individual servicemember by name, without rank, in accordance with Department of Defense regulations," said Air Force Master Sgt. Deb LaGrandQuintana, the 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron official mail manager here. Military overseas units are assigned an APO or FPO ZIP code, and in many cases, that ZIP code travels with the unit wherever it goes, LaGrandQuintana added. The Postal Service places APO and FPO mail to overseas military servicemembers on special transportation destined to be delivered as soon as possible. Mail sent APO and FPO addresses may require customs forms. All mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. For general guidelines on sending mail to servicemembers overseas, visit http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/. Postal Service officials recommend taking the following measures when sending packages: -- If you use a regular box, use one strong enough to protect the contents with no writing on the outside. -- Cushion contents with newspaper, bubble wrap, or Styrofoam. Pack tightly to avoid shifting. -- Package food items like cookies, fudge, candies, etc. securely in leak-proof containers. -- Use pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced packing tape. -- Do not use wrapping paper, string, masking tape, or cellophane tape outside the package. -- Print your return address and the servicemember's complete name, without rank, followed by unit and APO or FPO delivery address on one side only of the package. -- Place a return address label inside the package. -- Stuff fragile items with newspaper or packing material to avoid damage. -- Remove batteries from toys and appliances. Wrap and place them next to the items inside. -- Purchase insurance and delivery confirmation service for reassurance of package delivery. URGENT Posted 10/5/2009 Survivors in Afghanistan Need Immediate Help - 56 Soldiers Lost EVERYTHING Like so many of you my heart has been heavy since the news of the attacks on our posts in Afghanistan on Saturday. The families of the Fallen are first and foremost in my thoughts and prayers. May God give them strength and comfort as they prepare to lay their loved ones to rest and may they always know that there are many of us out here who will ALWAYS remember their sons, brothers, fathers and husbands.
On another note, my great friend and troop support partner, Bob Connolly and I have been in direct contact with the unit's CSM after learning that the base was destroyed and the men lost all of their belongs except the clothes on their backs. The Army is working to replace uniforms for the men. But they need assistance with other personal items. And they NEED TO KNOW that we are thinking about them over here, too.
Please contact me IMMEDIATELY to help fill their "needs" list below.
Socks (both white socks and winter wool hiking socks)
MED - 24 LG - 22 XL - 10
Underwear (boxers and boxer briefs
SM - 3 MED - 30 LG - 21 XL - 2
tshirts (must be Army ACU tshirts - Army will issue for immediate need but extras are always helpful)
SM - 3 MED - 30 LG - 21 XL - 2
PT shorts (or long pants) and shirts
SM - 3 MED - 30 LG - 21 XL - 2
Shower shoes
MED - 24 LG - 22 XL - 10
Towels, wash clothes, twin sheet sets, pillows, blankets (fleece)- Need 56 sets
Razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream - Need enough for 56 men
Running shoes - we are awaiting specific sizes
The above items are the "immediate" needs.
Other suggestions are:
balaclavas, knit caps to fit under helmets (dark colors), winter gloves (dark colors and preferably water proof)
iPods, DVDs, MP3 players and movies, batteries, digital cameras.
Please contact me ASAP via emial -tankerbabelc@gmail.com. We want to work to assure every Soldier is covered with basics first so it is important that we track the donated items. If you prefer to make a monetary donation I can give you information to do so.
Bob is getting some goodie boxes out to them today just to let the know we are behind them. We need to get these other items in route ASAP.
Many thanks!
Tankerbabelc *****************************************************
NAME ADDED 5/23/2009 There is a wounded soldier at the Fisher House in Fort Sam Houston, Texas by the name of Sgt. David Thornhill. Sgt. Thornhill lost both legs and I think both arms as well as being burned on 56% of his body while serving this country in Iraq. He has been at the Fisher House for 2 years and his parents have reached out for support. They are not asking for money or anything like that, but they are asking for as many service members, veterans, and others as possible to please send him a birthday card. His birthday is this coming week and it would be nice if a lot of us send him a birthday card to show him how much we love him for what he has sacrificed for his country. His parents are worried about his emotional status and he hardly ever has visitors. Let's help this soldier and send him a lot of cards. Show your love.
Mailing address: Sgt. Daniel Thornhill Fort Sam Houston Fisher House 3623 George C. Beach Rd Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234 ****************************************************************** NAME ADDED 5/30/2009 Below is my nephew's address. Please keep him in your prayers for a safe return Thanks + God Bless' John OMFH CAMP LIBERTY SGT KLEMM JUSTIN HHC 2/112 IN D/112 IN (AT) 43007 APO AE 09344 ************************************************* Name Added 6/2/2009 SPC Allen C. Young BCO 1-252 CAB-30HBCT FOB Falcon AE APO 09361
Rank E4 Deployed: 01/25/09 Baghdad Iraq B-day 7/6/73 Married Due to come home 02/2010 *************************************************************************** NAME ADDED 6/07/2009 Anthony Thompson is a Recreation Specialist for (MWR) Moral Welfare and Recreation for Afghanistan Theater. His e-mail is: anthony.thompson18@us.army.mil "We are trying to get support for our troops that are here in Afghanistan and several surrounding support Combat Outposts. We are having a difficult time receiving and keeping supplies due to the rapid increase of military personnel. We are located 15 miles from Pakistan and supplies are sometimes hard to get because of logistics. To help support all of our troops here, we are asking each and everyone to contribute for this cause. Looking for anything from movies, phone cards to toiletries, etc. Everything and anything would be appreciated. If you would like to donate anything, please mail it to my address below and we will make sure we pass any contributions made to our military personnel. Thank you in advance for your support." Mr. Anthony Thompson DOD - MWR FOB FENTY Jalalabad Afghanistan APO AE 09310 ***************************************************************** NAME ADDED 6/20/2009 PFC Andrew Boroi A co. 1/63 2nd HBCT FOB Stryker APO AE 09322 ***************************************************************************** NAME ADDED 6/22/2009
Brian Grant Langlois Box 5 APO AE 09391
Deployed - 06/15/09 Deployed to Iraq Birthday - 08/30/1987 Marital status- Single **************************************************************************** NAME ADDED 7/5/2009
Below is the cousin of a good friend on mine Dave
John OMFH
SPC Michael L Arms CO E 2/104 GSAB COB Adder T-1 APO AE 09331 ************************************************************************************** NAME ADDED 8/5/2009
My daughter is in basic training at Ft. Jackson. So darn proud of her!!!
She is homesick and could use some cheering up. Can you ask ppl to send her some mail, some care packages would be appreciated too.
Her address is:
PVT. Jessica Merrell Echo Co.,2-39th INF REGT 3rd Platoon (Rough Ryderz) Ft. Jackson, South Carolina 29207
Things she needs: stamps, writing paper, envelopes, sunscreen, moleskin, pens..lots of love and support!
She graduates either Sept 25th or October 9th, 2009, seems that her platoon may have gotten caught up in isolation during reception battalion. She will be doing her AIT right there at Ft Jackson as well.
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Decorated Vietnam Veteran Air Force Pilot Major Mike Lee Baker 65 years old has been left paralyzed (cannot get out of bed) also partially blind because of a stroke. All he wants is his dignity and to stay in touch with the outside world. He feels forgotten. Has no family but his ex-wife is helping him out. Please send cards/letters to: Major Mike Lee Baker Room #141 VA Medical Center 7305 North Military Trail West Palm Beach, Florida 33410 ************************************************************************** Name Added 8/25/2009
Name & Rank: PFC Niles Hall
Address: 779th FSC ENG BN 130th ENG Brigade APO AE 09334
Date deployed: May23rd 2009
Where deployed: Iraq
Birthday: November 8th
Married or Single: Married 3 days prior to heading to IRaq :( Are you financially able to do a ONE TIME PACKAGE Hello, with having over 1300 heroes waiting and receiving 2 more large units we need a little help. Are you able to send ONE package, you do not need to spend alot of money, just a snack a hygiene item. I am preparing a large discount on our hero pk also. Please email donnsoldiersangels@gmail.com to help.
Thank you very much. Love Patti Best Regards
Names Added 9/26/2009
Deployed In Iraq Sergeant Major Kyp Carpenter, USMC II MEF (FWD), II MHG (SSEC) UIC 73920 FPO, AE 09509-3920 SgtMaj Blaine H. Jackson, USMC MWHG-2 Det A (SEC) UIC- 78092 FPO, AE 09509-8092Email: blaine.jackson@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil SgtMaj Ronnie Harrison MAG-26 (REIN) UIC: 77121 FPO, AE 09509-7121Email: Ronnie.Harrison@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil SgtMaj Alphonso C. Mack HMH-362 UIC 44160 FPO, AP, 96607-4160
Email: alphonso.mack@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil
Capt Brian R. Mahoney, USMC VMA-214, S-4 UIC 43020 FPO, AP 96427-3020Email: Brian.mahoney@usmc.mil Jeffrey Plummer, Chaplin USN Base Command Group Chaplin APO, AE, 09333Chaplin (CPT) Mark Musser, USA HHT 6-9 CAV, 3HBCT, 1CD FOB Sykes APO AE 09351MSgt Ernesto Pena, USMC MNF-1 Camp Slayer CIOC/CJ2X/OMB APO, AE 09342LCDR David Todd, USN NPDB-6 Bucca Chapel, Camp Bucca APO, AE 09375Soldiers Deployed In Afghanastan SgtMaj Ernest K. Hoopii, USMC 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade UIC 73010 FPO, AE 09510-3010EMAIL: ernest.hoopii@afg.usmc.mil
1stLt George Saenz, USMC
CMDCM F. Johnson, USN 2d MEB UIC 73010 FPO, AE 09510-30101stSgt Sean Walker, USMC MEB-A, DWR RCT3 HQ Co. UIC 73010 FPO, AE 09510-3010 Major Rafael A. Candelario, USMC 2/3, H&S Co. (S-1) UIC 44045 FPO, AP 96607-4045
Email: Rafael.Candelario@bastion.afghan.usmc.mil Sr. Airman Brad Bends, USAF CIED TM 10 FPO, AE 09372Email: bends008@gmail.com SSgt Isaiah Kirk, USMC MWCS-28 Det B UIC 78073 FPO, AE 09510-8073EMAIL: isalah.kirk@gmail.com SgtMaj Robert W. Breeden, USMC 2d Bn /8th Marines UIC 73225 FPO, AE 09510-3225Email: robert.breeden2@afg.usmc.mil SgtMaj Luke T. Converse, USMC 2d LAR Bn. Det A UIC 73526 FPO, AE 09510-3526Email: luke.converse@afg.usmc.mil SgtMaj Douglas L. Smith, USMC 1st CEB, H&S UIC 40501 FPO, AP 96427-0501EMAIL: douglas.smith@afg.usmc.mil 1stSgt Delvin Smythe, USMC 1st CEB, Delta Company UIC 40520 FPO, AP 96427-0520EMAIL: delvin.smythe2@afg.usmc.mil 1stSgt David Rodriguez, USMC 1st CEB, Route Clearance Company UIC 40503 FPO, AP 96427-0503EMAIL: david.rodriguez@afg.usmc.mil 1stSgt Adam Yakubsin, USMC 1st CEB, H&S FPO, AE 96427-0501EMAIL: adam.yakubsin@afg.usmc.mil SgtMaj Efren Whitehead ,USMC 8th Engineer Support Battalion UIC 73684 FPO, AE 09510-3684
Chaplin Ron O’Dell, USN 1/5 H&S Co. UIC 40320 FPO, AP 96427-0320Cpl. Jose Guerrerolopez, USMC 1 / 5 H&S Co. S-4 UIC 40320 FPO, AP 96427-0320EMAIL: jose.gurrerolopez@afg.usmc.mil SgtMaj Scott T. Booth, USMC MAG-40 UIC 78368 FPO, AE 09510-8368EMAIL: scott.booth@afg.usmc.mil
GySgt Randy L. Jackson Jr. , USMC HMH-463 UIC 44170 FPO, AE 96607-4170EMAIL: randy.l.jackson@afg.usmc.mil
SgtMaj Mark Byrd, USMC HMLA 169 UIC 42055 FPO, AP 96427-2055EMAIL: mark.byrd@afg.usmc.mil SgtMaj James Cully, USMC MACS-28 Det. B UIC 78074 FPO, AE 09510-8074Note: The UIC was 78073 and is now 78074 8/29/2009 EMAIL: james.cully@afg.usmc.mil MGySgt Anthony P. Petrucci , USMC MALS-40 UIC 78369 FPO, AE 09510-8369Sgt Eric Rankin, USMC MALS-40 DET A UIC 78367 FPO, AE 09510-8367SgtMaj John W. Scott, USMC MWSG-371 UIC 43040 FPO, AP 96427-3040Email: john.scott@afg.usmc.mil SgtMaj William E. Heyob , USMC 2/2 HQ UIC 73065 FPO, AE 09510-30651stSgt Darby Noonan, USMC 2/2 HQ SVC CO UIC 73065 FPO, AE 09510-30651stSgt Charles Williams, USMC 2/2 WPNS CO UIC 73085 FPO, AE 09510-30851stSgt David Peterson, USMC 2/2 E CO UIC 73070 FPO, AE 09510-30701stSgt Christopher Adams, USMC 2/2 F CO UIC 73075 FPO, AE 09510-30751stSgt Brian Putney, USMC 2/2 G CO UIC 73080 FPO, AE 09510-3080
CH (1LT) Douglas Cummings HHC 36th SUS BDE COB Adder APO, AE 09331CWO5 Kim T. Adamson, USMC CLB-46 (PRP Det) UIC 72022 FPO, AE 09509-2022Name Added 11/2/2009 Name & Rank: Lcpl. Rodney O. McCrory II Address: LCPL McCrory, Rodney O II 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, H & S CO. Comm PLT S-6 Unit 44045 FPO AP 96607-4045 Date Deployed: October 4, 2009 Where Deployed: Delaram, Afghanistan Birthday: August 8, 1988 Names Added 11/3/2009 Soldiers In IraqContact: Sergeant Major Kyp Carpenter, USMC II MEF (FWD), II MHG (SSEC) UIC 73920 FPO, AE 09509-3920 Email: Kiplyn.Carpenter@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil
Contact: SgtMaj Blaine H. Jackson, USMC MWHG-2 Det A (SEC) UIC- 78092 FPO, AE 09509-8092Email: blaine.jackson@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil Contact: SgtMaj Ronnie Harrison MAG-26 (REIN) UIC: 77121 FPO, AE 09509-7121Email: Ronnie.Harrison@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil Contact: SgtMaj Alphonso C. Mack HMH-362 UIC 44160 FPO, AP, 96607-4160
Email: alphonso.mack@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil
Contact: Capt Brian R. Mahoney, USMC VMA-214, S-4 UIC 43020 FPO, AP 96427-3020Email: Brian.mahoney@usmc.mil
Contact: Jeffrey Plummer, Chaplin USN Base Command Group Chaplin APO, AE, 09333Email: Jeffrey.plummer@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil
Contact: Chaplin (CPT) Mark Musser, USA HHT 6-9 CAV, 3HBCT, 1CD FOB Sykes APO AE 09351CONTACT: MSgt Ernesto Pena, USMC MNF-1 Camp Slayer CIOC/CJ2X/OMB APO, AE 09342EMAIL: epmcdeployed@yahoo.com Contact: CH (LCDR) David Todd, USN NPDB-6 Camp Cropper APO, AE 09342Email: David.Todd1@iraq.centcom.mil Contact: CH (1LT) Douglas Cummings HHC 36th SUS BDE COB Adder APO, AE 09331EMAIL: douglas.cummings2@iraq.centcom.mil Contact: CWO5 Kim T. Adamson, USMC CLB-46 (PRP Det) UIC 72022 FPO, AE 09509-2022Email: ktadamson@aol.com Name Added 11/24/2009
Josh is a good friend of mine John OMFH PFC Miller, joshua 9098 733 trans Co maint cob Q West apo, ae 09351
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