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To Everyone;
Now that I am starting to figure this page out, I want to send our personal thank you. There are 22 of us Reserve soldiers here that were attached to an active duty unit in August of 03. From the start it was obvious that the active unit had no concern for their own soldiers, let alone 22 outsiders they were forced to take. It has become quite clear to them after 3 months in Iraq that they need us, however they still have very low regards for us. Our home unit seems to have forgotten us after the rest of the unit was mobilized in December. We dont really hear from any of them any more, so you can see just what a difference your support makes to us. There is nothing like being half way around the world and having no chain of command to rely on. When we return home safely later this year, you guys will have the satisfaction of knowing that you were an integral part of our safety and success. On behalf of everyone here Thank You.
As for the issue of the Audio vox radios, do you want us to send them to you, or just toss them? If you want them send your address to my e-mail. Thanks again.
Steve

Steve, you have our deepest thanks, admiration and love for what you are doing and living with over there. We are very honored that we know you and are able to do all that we can. Probably the most important thing I can say is that you are in our prayers every day. We can only do our best to send you the stuff available to help you out but we know that our prayers go to the *real* best source. HUGS FROM HOME!!! WN

Steve,

We're the ones who should be (and are!) thanking you. I know that a deployment like yours is going to be just plain hard in lots of ways. Please know that there are lots of us back here watching and waiting and hoping for the best for you and all of your buds.

All you need to do is let us know here what you need or want, and we'll do what it takes to get it to you as quick as we can. Just name it. We can't stand a post with you, but we will try to make it a little better for you if we can.

Hang in there.

Just for the benefit of the other folks here, I've already answered most of Steve's questions in an email. We'll start pestering Audiovox for some satisfaction. Steve should bring back the junk when he comes home, unless he can mail it to us cheaply if he has the spare time. Meanwhile, we'll start applying heat to Audiovox on our own.

And we certainly don't need no orphan troops. Whatever you guys want, let us know. I can't guarantee we'll work miracles every time, but at least we'll hear you, and do our best to make things right. I get the feeling we'll be lighting fires under more than just Audiovox asses.

We won't forget you or your buddies, Steve.

Welcome again - glad you've got the thread figured out! Check in here any time with us! We'll serve up some pints and conversation!

We will be praying for you! - And sending whatever else we can. I am concerned by your words. You have friends here praying for wisdom and strength for everyone over there.... your unit and those in command.

Hey, Welcome to Hobbit Hole!

That is very sad to hear about your unit and how the active unit is treating you. You all need the support you can get! I know I am preaching to the choir here, but good grief...

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all!!