Check out post 2162 about a unit in Afghanistan that would appreciate care packages of survival foods.
And here’s an email from STRYKER at Baqubah!
I want to say thank you for all the support you and all the supporters have done for [our unit] over the last few months. I want to apologize for not contacting you as of lately, as there has been a lot going on here in Baquba. All the Soldiers love when we receive packages and we are really thankful that you send lots of goods that the Soldiers look forward to getting. The Christmas tree we received was the main attraction at the JCOP and our 1SG loved it. I hope the new year finds your family well and I hope to hear from you soon.
I know you don’t get to see what the Soldiers of [our unit] do on a daily basis, but ...there is a video made by combat reporters from ... late November.
LT
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Any volunteers for sending a box of Valentine candy or other goodies to Stryker?
BTTT!
Here’s the latest going today to INPTT in Baghdad. I was thinking Super Bowl when I bought the goodies (most from Sam’s Club).
Box 1:
2 jars Pub Mix
2 bags roasted peanuts
1 24 oz bag tortilla chips
2 12-1/4 oz bags Tostitos scoops
2 14-3/4 oz bags Fritos scoops
1 bag Cajun peanuts
1 container chili-lime peanuts
1 toy football
1 party tape “Tailgate Zone”
2 packs NFL teams napkins
2 packs NFL teams plates
2 decks NFL playing cards — Patriots and Cowboys
3 boxes (10 ea) Country Time on-the-go lemonade
2 DVD’s — “Invincible” and “Remember the Titans”
Box 2:
2 large containers chunky salsa
6 packs Hickory Farms beef snack sticks
2 small bottles hot sauce
1 beef summer sausage
Box 3:
4 containers salsa con queso
2 small bottles hot sauce
10 packs Pop-Smart popcorn
3 beef summer sausages
Box 4:
1 large container Poppycock
2 snack pack trays (different mixes of nuts, pretzels, etc)
2 beef summer sausage party trays (with crackers & mustard)
10 packs Pop-Smart popcorn
1 container dry roasted walnuts
4 packs of pocket Kleenex (used as stuffers)