One on One Prayer Time Good morning, Thanks so much for the box of goodies that you sent us here in FOB Airborne. Everything you send is greatly appreciated by our Soldiers. We operate a chapel here that services about 1200 Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians. All the contributions you pack and send are quickly distributed. We also re-pack and send out items to the Soldiers stationed in the outlying COPs. Thanks again for all of the great things you sent. May God bless you. Regards, James Chaplain, Army
2010 - Supplies collected by Girl Scouts Thank you for your continuous support of our soldiers here in Afghanistan. We just received more boxes from you with toiletries, cough drops, cookies & hot chocolate. All much needed items (especially the cookies!!) It warms our Soldiers' hearts on these long cold nights of the Afghan winter to know that young people in America support us. Never lose that sense of service that you are learning. Thanks again God bless = less stress, Chaplain Samuel Hall Airforce
2010 Thank you for your thoughtful gifts. The Soldiers of C Troop received your gifts and messages at two small outposts in Northern Afghanistan. Your support goes a long way in letting all of us know there is someone back home cheering for us. We are proud to serve our country and we appreciate your support. Sincerely, George R. C Trp - Army Cav
17 December 2009 Good Morning and Greetings from Balad, Iraq, We are, indeed, overwhelmed by your generosity, love, compassion and patriotism. I, personally, am speechless and I don't have enough words to thank you and your community for all that you do for our Soldiers. Now, I will ask you for one more thing, regardless of your faith, pray for us. In your home church, please ask them to pray for us all here in Iraq, especially, the 2-159th Soldiers. I don't even know where to start and where to end. Please extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has sacrificed their time, energy and money to make this happen. Love and gratitude, Captain Goutier 2-159th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion Soldiers
6 October 2009 CHAPLAIN’S APPEAL FROM IRAQ Greetings from halfway around the world, Balad, Iraq. Our unit, the 2/159th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion has our main body here at Balad and soldiers spread out through 3 other bases in other parts of the country supporting the infantry. I am writing to you on behalf of the unit asking for your generosity and your assistance. I know your organization has pledged itself to help, care for, and assist our Soldiers generously. As you all know and have seen in the news, Iraq is a country torn by war and indifferences, and we have nothing to start with as a unit when it comes to care packages, and humanitarian assistance to the local community. As their Battalion Chaplain, I am asking for your assistance by providing for them the support, as you do for other Units, with some care packages and school supplies to help the community.I thank you in advance for your generous assistance and I hope that I can count on you to help support our Troops and the Iraq community in Balad. May the Lord Almighty continue to bless you all and your family members. My Utmost Regard, Ch (CPT) Goutier USA Battalion Chaplain
30 September 2009 Dear E. Hanover Supports Our Troops, On behalf of the Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors assigned to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, I thank you for your generosity. We have received your donations of school supplies and are grateful for your kind support. Operation School Supplies is an affirmative way by which we can reach out to the Iraqi people and make a difference. Your contributions will be distributed to the school children throughout the local area. When we are able to make a difference in the lives of the young Iraqi children, we also make a difference in their perception of us. As the children mature, we can hope and pray that they will come to see us as their allies and friends. Your contributions help us to achieve that goal. We appreciate all the prayers and support we are receiving. Although it is difficult to be away from family and friends, we are honored to be serving here. Thank you again for your generosity in contributing to Operation School Supplies. Sincerely, Lt. Col. Francis E. Group Chaplain
5 September 2009 To E. Hanover Supports Our Troops, Good evening/morning, my name is Sgt. H. I am the post master at HQ ISAF here in Kabul and I want to thank you for the kind care packages with the heart-spoken letter and poem. I distributed the packages to the lower ranking personnel here and had them read your letter and they helped themselves. The look on some of their faces was like seeing children opening Christmas gifts. One person from the Navy told me that you folks back home are the ones to be praised and honored for all you do in raising us and teaching us the true meaning of FREEDOM. and the love of each no matter what race or religion. wealth or poor, you folks are true heroes to give the country your children, fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers...so my hat is off to you and our prayers to each of the personnel that help out. God bless each family and their loved ones and we will keep our heads up for you and our country. Again, God Bless America, the home of the free and brave like each of you. Sgt. H, Army ISAF Post Office Afghanistan
6 July 2009 Anne Marie and Folks, I would like to extend a sincere appreciation for the care packages over the last 11 months. Citizen Soldiers, Ugandan Guard Force, and local Iraqis at the Baghdad Police College have enjoyed the many treats and personal care items. Many folks have been touched by your generosity...thank you. Sylvester W is a new point of contact and will continue to distribute the care package items. His address is: Sylvester W -Police / TQI- Shield AP I will be ending mission on 8 Jul 09. Sincerely, Sam Samuel t IV MAJ, US Army Chief of Operations DS SVO NIPmil SIPl.mil
13 April 2009 I am Michael S. D, assigned TDY to Patforswa (Patrol Forces South West Asia) whose job is to oversee and support the combined forces of Coast Guard Patrol Boats and Navy Patrol Craft that are patrolling the Gulf Region and protecting the oil platforms. The packages you sent have made their way to us and they have been distributed amongst the afloat and ashore personnel. Thank you very much for taking your time, energy and funds to provide us with the extra items that make life a bit more enjoyable. While I am here in the Kingdom of Bahrain I am further tasked with ensuring the logistical support for the Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell goes smoothly. I have enclosed pictures of one of our 110 patrol boats, the CGC Boutwell, and the sun setting over Karachi, Pakistan where the Boutwell was involved in a multi-national exercise. Thank you for all you have done. Chief Warrant Officer Michael S. DeLong
To Andrew Messineo - Eagle Scout Troop 23 c/o E. Hanover Support Our Troops Thank you guys very much for all the stuff! We appreciate your support and it is great that we have a program like the Scouts to help ensure we have strong leaders for the future. Thank you again! Lt. Jason C. Allen, USN Afghanistan, Buzkashi