I have to admit that I'm a little surprised to find almost 300 "views" of this thread but only 14 "replies", and half of those are mine.8-)
I hope many are just quietly planning to make contact with someone who is over here, real soon.
My FRiends, I really can't explain how great a morale boost a upbeat letter from home can be.
Do this simple thing and I'll bet you'll feel good. I know you'll make some serviceman (or woman) feel a whole lot better.
This is FREE REPUBLIC, for gosh sakes. How 'bout using those "ping" lists and getting something organized? Maybe a group of FReepers could "adopt" a certain unit or camp. (The folks serving in the smaller, more remote bases, are the ones who would most appreciate hearing from home.)
Just an idea.
Regards
There is a thread, coordinated by freeper "patriciaruth". (Sorry I'm not techie enough to find/post the link but search via her name; title of thread is (surprise!)"care packages".) She and her "merry band" have been focusing currently on the Stryker Brigade units who were extended 8 days before they were due to head home. Anyone who wants to join the "merry band" should freepmail her. Anyone who has questions about the logistics of sending care packages -- who, where, how, when--feel free to freepmail me.
If you have questions about WHY to send packages, you should be ashamed of yourself!