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Official Troops Mailing Thread !

n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
edited July 2010 in General Discussion
(Moderators: Will you please make this a sticky so it will be easy to find.[:)])

If you know of someone stationed over seas please post thier address so we can all flood them with goodies![;)][:D][;)][:D][8D][:)]

I will start it off with TopKick's son:

Grim, Chase 1st Plt.
D Co. 4-6 Inf 4th Bct, 1st AD
Fob Garry Owen APO AE 09331


There are a few needs in his platoon I would like to share.

Hand sanitizer
Athletes Foot Cream
Beef jerkey
Gum
MuscleTech powder- I never heard of it, but am looking.
Toilet paper- suppliers contract ran out.
Your prayers!

(TopKick: I will get some goodies out to them later in the week after I get paid. [:D])


(Also Zulu: Get your Address listed here ASAP![;)])
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  • 11BravoCrunchie11BravoCrunchie Member Posts: 33,423 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by *_r_done
    (Moderators: Will you please make this a sticky so it will be easy to find.[:)])

    I will start it off with TopKick's son:

    Grim, Chase 1st Plt.
    D Co. 4-6 Inf 4th Bct, 1st AD
    Fob Garry Owen APO AE 09331


    There are a few needs in his platoon I would like to share.

    Hand sanitizer
    Athletes Foot Cream
    Beef jerkey
    Gum
    MuscleTech powder- I never heard of it, but am looking.
    Toilet paper- suppliers contract ran out.
    Your prayers!

    (TopKick: I will get some goodies out to them later in the week after I get paid. [:D])


    (Also Zulu: Get your Address listed here ASAP![;)])



    Done.

    SPC Jacob D Jennerman
    D Co 1-128 INF
    APO AE 09342

    And done.


    Edit: I just want to ask everyone on here who sends stuff to me to include a note with your screen name on it, so I know who to thank. (And so I know who not to kill when I take over the world.)
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks Jake. I'll get you a goodie box out too.

    (Do you want the good stuff included in that?[;)])
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  • 11BravoCrunchie11BravoCrunchie Member Posts: 33,423 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by *_r_done
    Thanks Jake. I'll get you a goodie box out too.

    (Do you want the good stuff included in that?[;)])




    If you decide to put it in there, I don't know about it, and it better not get found. I don't want to risk getting in trouble.
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  • LesWVaLesWVa Member Posts: 10,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just a friendly reminder.

    Do not mail Bibles to troops in Afghanistan.

    They will be confiscated and burned.


    You can thank Obambag for that decision.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by LesWVa
    Just a friendly reminder.

    Do not mail Bibles to troops in Afghanistan.

    They will be confiscated and burned.


    You can thank Obambag for that decision.
    I know![:(!][:(!][:(!][:(!]

    But I'm sure it would be fine with obama to send a coran.[:(][:(!][:(][xx(][:(!][:(][xx(]

    I think stuff like this is total BS!
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  • calrugerfancalrugerfan Member Posts: 18,209 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by LesWVa
    Just a friendly reminder.

    Do not mail Bibles to troops in Afghanistan.

    They will be confiscated and burned.


    You can thank Obambag for that decision.


    I thought that it was only UNSOLICITED religious material. If Zulu asks for a Bible and I send him one, I am pretty sure that he would get it. Correct me if I'm wrong Jake.
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  • 11BravoCrunchie11BravoCrunchie Member Posts: 33,423 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by callcameron
    quote:Originally posted by LesWVa
    Just a friendly reminder.

    Do not mail Bibles to troops in Afghanistan.

    They will be confiscated and burned.


    You can thank Obambag for that decision.


    I thought that it was only UNSOLICITED religious material. If Zulu asks for a Bible and I send him one, I am pretty sure that he would get it. Correct me if I'm wrong Jake.



    I'm not in Afghanistan.
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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I need names... lots of 'em. I made the rounds at my company and everyone was eager to help. So we're thinking of a giving tree like event for you guys. Haven't nailed down the details yet. We might just send one big care package from the company or individual ones, not sure at the moment. In case we do individual ones could you list the troop and a couple of items they'd like?
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  • SuwanneePirateSuwanneePirate Member Posts: 65 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Count me in ,I'm getting Jake and Ryan some boxes made up this weekend. How Long does it take to get there?
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  • MgderfMgderf Member Posts: 907 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Combat Medic- 2nd tour
    SPC Breece, Eric
    HHC, 2-505th PIR 3BCT
    FOB Loyalty, Iraq
    APO AE 09313-9998

    This is the man that 53Hawkeye has seen fit to bless with a free hunt when he returns in Dec. as per the "700 post giveaway"
    THANK YOU 53Hawkeye![^]
    And THANK YOU, *_r_done, for supporting our troops in this way.[^][^]
    I'd be happy to send out a care package to one of our soldiers that I don't know.
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  • usar1usar1 Member Posts: 405 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    SGT Walter Stumpf
    A-Co. 1/189 (3/159 ARB)
    unit 072
    Camp Basrah
    APO AE 09374

    Thanks to everyone for supporting all our troops
    Special thanks to *_r_done for starting this post
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  • VinhlongVet71VinhlongVet71 Member Posts: 4,605
    edited November -1
    I'll send something to somebody. Thanks for this link
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  • VinhlongVet71VinhlongVet71 Member Posts: 4,605
    edited November -1
    Can I contact Eric? I will send him anything the law allows. What
    does he need? Please be specificquote:Originally posted by Mgderf
    Combat Medic- 2nd tour
    SPC Breece, Eric
    HHC, 2-505th PIR 3BCT
    FOB Loyalty, Iraq
    APO AE 09313-9998

    This is the man that 53Hawkeye has seen fit to bless with a free hunt when he returns in Dec. as per the "700 post giveaway"
    THANK YOU 53Hawkeye![^]
    And THANK YOU, *_r_done, for supporting our troops in this way.[^][^]
    I'd be happy to send out a care package to one of our soldiers that I don't know.
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  • TopkickTopkick Member Posts: 4,452 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Some goodies sent out!
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  • MgderfMgderf Member Posts: 907 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by VinhlongVet71
    Can I contact Eric? I will send him anything the law allows. What
    does he need? Please be specificquote:Originally posted by Mgderf
    Combat Medic- 2nd tour
    SPC Breece, Eric
    HHC, 2-505th PIR 3BCT
    FOB Loyalty, Iraq
    APO AE 09313-9998

    This is the man that 53Hawkeye has seen fit to bless with a free hunt when he returns in Dec. as per the "700 post giveaway"
    THANK YOU 53Hawkeye![^]
    And THANK YOU, *_r_done, for supporting our troops in this way.[^][^]
    I'd be happy to send out a care package to one of our soldiers that I don't know.


    I just talked to Eric yesterday. He is a man of few words and really wont ask for much. You have to pry these things out of him. From what I hear, He wants, toilet paper, ANY kind of Mexican food that will not perish. (He DOES have access to a microwave), gum, hard candies, ALL of the troops seem to like my gun magazines, Guns & Ammo, Shooting Times,etc... and JERKY! They ALL want JERKY! Deer, beef, doesn't really matter, just JERKY! Ramen noodles in the styrofoam cups. Hand sanitizer, liquid soap(hand and body). He said troops REALLY like the scent-free deodorant sticks.
    I also sent Eric a utility knife w/ changeable razor blades. Got them at Home Depot for $12.00 for the knife, about $8.00 for a pack of 100 replacement blades. Eric said the one I sent him on his first deployment made him a VERY popular person indeed. "Go see Doc, he ALWAYS has the sharpest blade"! This time around, I sent him several. I figured he could pass them around to the other troops. I'm sure other troops would like to have them too!
    Thank you ALL, for your support!
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  • 11BravoCrunchie11BravoCrunchie Member Posts: 33,423 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Due to the extreme generosity of some of our forum members, I don't think I'm going to be needing books any time soon. I've got two boxes that are packed with them.
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  • VinhlongVet71VinhlongVet71 Member Posts: 4,605
    edited November -1
    Thanks Mgderf, I will be sending Eric a package in the very near
    future. quote:Originally posted by Mgderf
    quote:Originally posted by VinhlongVet71
    Can I contact Eric? I will send him anything the law allows. What
    does he need? Please be specificquote:Originally posted by Mgderf
    Combat Medic- 2nd tour
    SPC Breece, Eric
    HHC, 2-505th PIR 3BCT
    FOB Loyalty, Iraq
    APO AE 09313-9998

    This is the man that 53Hawkeye has seen fit to bless with a free hunt when he returns in Dec. as per the "700 post giveaway"
    THANK YOU 53Hawkeye![^]
    And THANK YOU, *_r_done, for supporting our troops in this way.[^][^]
    I'd be happy to send out a care package to one of our soldiers that I don't know.


    I just talked to Eric yesterday. He is a man of few words and really wont ask for much. You have to pry these things out of him. From what I hear, He wants, toilet paper, ANY kind of Mexican food that will not perish. (He DOES have access to a microwave), gum, hard candies, ALL of the troops seem to like my gun magazines, Guns & Ammo, Shooting Times,etc... and JERKY! They ALL want JERKY! Deer, beef, doesn't really matter, just JERKY! Ramen noodles in the styrofoam cups. Hand sanitizer, liquid soap(hand and body). He said troops REALLY like the scent-free deodorant sticks.
    I also sent Eric a utility knife w/ changeable razor blades. Got them at Home Depot for $12.00 for the knife, about $8.00 for a pack of 100 replacement blades. Eric said the one I sent him on his first deployment made him a VERY popular person indeed. "Go see Doc, he ALWAYS has the sharpest blade"! This time around, I sent him several. I figured he could pass them around to the other troops. I'm sure other troops would like to have them too!
    Thank you ALL, for your support!
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  • darrhaldarrhal Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My son is stationed over in Iraq. He serves with the Minnesota Red Bull 34th INF Div. They have been over there since April.

    His Address is:
    Halvorson, Jeremiah PFC
    34th MP Co 34th INF Div
    HQ Unit 117
    APO AE 09374

    As to his / their wants - ???
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  • MgderfMgderf Member Posts: 907 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by darrhal
    My son is stationed over in Iraq. He serves with the Minnesota Red Bull 34th INF Div. They have been over there since April.

    His Address is:
    Halvorson, Jeremiah PFC
    34th MP Co 34th INF Div
    HQ Unit 117
    APO AE 09374

    As to his / their wants - ???

    Consider a package sent. Not sure yet what may be enclosed. I'll also let him know, but be sure to tell Jeremiah that the folks on GB forums DO support our troops![;)]
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  • usar1usar1 Member Posts: 405 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    darrhal, is your son in Basrah?
    If he is i might run into him someday
    I'm there with the 1/189th redbull avation unit.
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  • MgderfMgderf Member Posts: 907 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    O.K. Zulu, no books. Got that. What DO you want/need?
    Be nice![:D]
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  • MgderfMgderf Member Posts: 907 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by usar1
    SGT Walter Stumpf
    A-Co. 1/189 (3/159 ARB)
    unit 072
    Camp Basrah
    APO AE 09374

    Thanks to everyone for supporting all our troops
    Special thanks to *_r_done for starting this post

    Package almost ready to go. In the mail next week sometime.[;)]
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  • mqqnmqqn Member Posts: 66 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi folks -

    This is a great deal!

    I have been sending boxes out for a year now -

    They also like pens and pads of paper, wet wipes, and kool-aide or drink mixes that they can just add to water.

    I also send my recent magazines - mostly car magazines, but the troops like to get reading material no matter how old it is -

    Also - you can get free boxes at the post office - the "fixed rate" boxes, and the customs forms you will need when shipping.

    Keep an inventory of EACH BOXES CONTENTS - as you will need to list the contents on the customs sheet - ask the post office clerks, they know the deal.

    It costs around $9 a box no matter how much it weighs - so stuff those babies full and GET THEM SENT!!.

    You will have a great feeling for a week after you do your part - and then you need to do it again!

    Thanks *_r_done - my next shipment will be to the addresses in this thread.

    The VERY LEAST I CAN DO TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!.

    best regards-

    mqqn
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  • 7RiverMan77RiverMan7 Member Posts: 1,522 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My young cousin in Iraq.


    PFC JACOB WAGGENER

    A Co 15th BSB 1CD 2BCT

    FOB WARRIOR

    APO AE 09338


    I am sending homemade jerky, gum, wetones, magazines, and some flavored drink packets. Any help would be appreciated by both of us!
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  • CaptFunCaptFun Member Posts: 16,678 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well, there is another box of magazines on the way. I think she put some GunBroker swag in there for you as well.


    quote:Originally posted by Zulu7
    Due to the extreme generosity of some of our forum members, I don't think I'm going to be needing books any time soon. I've got two boxes that are packed with them.
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  • sabb0007sabb0007 Member Posts: 755 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You guys are awesome for sending stuff out. It's quite entertaining to get packages over here. They usually just get given to the unit and I'm sure they get picked over before I ever get to see them. So sending them to specific people is awesome, they get to decide what to do with the stuff. I'm a fobber (never leave the base [forward operating base]) and I've always been in pretty built up locations. Things I've enjoyed getting was baked goods, if they are sent directly to the person they are usually fine, (the flat raters generally take around 9-13 days if you get mail pretty fast). Keep in mind it is about 100 degrees every day now, around Christmas you can send anything it will be fine. I'll say a few things I like, keep in mind I'm a fobber, I fly once in a while, but that is about it, beef jerky, baked goods, weird/fun food items, vinegar chips, magazines, I like travel size toiletry items for traveling, better shower shoes, duct tape, 550 cord, whey protein would be awesome but it is expensive and far from necessary. Those are just a few ideas. Guys who are out in the middle of nowhere, or on a very small base, have very different and more basic needs. I live pretty much like I do back home except I carry a weapon more, everything else is provided for. Don't send any booze or porn, it's against general order #1, and if you get caught drinking it's a new MOS (at least in my field). That being said I just wanted to though out a little experience. Don't be afraid to be a little quirky and put some goofy stuff in it, lauging as you go through the box is usually the best part. Oh, socks are awesome to get. They have to be all white, and cover the ankle. Or there are the army green ones. That being said my four soldiers and I have to need for any of the stuff. Although fun, we are very well taken care of and there are other who can use the item far more than we could.
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  • mqqnmqqn Member Posts: 66 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi guys -

    I have another load going out this week -

    I just talked with one of my son's friends who was a navy seal.

    He said the Ramen noodles - the kind in the cup where you just add water, are a nice treat for the guys.

    This time I am sending a bunch of chewing gum, beef jerky, slim jims, country time lemonade (single serviings).

    Stuff those boxes people - it is the VERY LEAST that YOU can be doing.

    The kid I just talked to said "Getting a box like this makes your WEEK!"

    SEND THEM TOMORROW!

    best regards -

    mqqn
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  • darrhaldarrhal Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    usar1
    Yes Miah is in Basrah. He is a supply specialist assigned with the 34th MP division of the 34 Infantry MN Red Bull. If you see tell him that I said hello and stay in touch.

    Mgderf
    Thanks for the support. I'm sure that he / they will appreciate it.

    Thanks
    darrhal
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  • mqqnmqqn Member Posts: 66 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi Guys -

    Boxes to go out Monday -

    Halvorson, Jeramiah
    Dreverman, Kyle J

    On deck for the next mailing:
    PFC JACOB WAGGENER

    best regards-

    mqqn
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  • darrhaldarrhal Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by mqqn
    Hi Guys -

    Boxes to go out Monday -

    Halvorson, Jeramiah
    Dreverman, Kyle J

    On deck for the next mailing:
    PFC JACOB WAGGENER

    best regards-

    mqqn


    Thanks mqqn
    I'm sure that Miah and his unit will appreciate whatever is sent.
    darrhal
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  • mqqnmqqn Member Posts: 66 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hi darrhal -

    It's my pleasure, and no big deal, and that is the point!

    If half of us sent out two boxes a month, we would put our troops in an avalanche of support.

    I sent Miah some beef jerkey, slim jims, gum, ramen noodle cups, country time lemonade and car / motorcycle / gun magazines.

    And most importantly - a brief note of sincere thanks.

    The least I could do - thanks for raising a fine young American.

    mqqn

    quote:Originally posted by darrhal
    quote:Originally posted by mqqn
    Hi Guys -

    Boxes to go out Monday -

    Halvorson, Jeramiah
    Dreverman, Kyle J

    On deck for the next mailing:
    PFC JACOB WAGGENER

    best regards-

    mqqn


    Thanks mqqn
    I'm sure that Miah and his unit will appreciate whatever is sent.
    darrhal
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  • 11BravoCrunchie11BravoCrunchie Member Posts: 33,423 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    SPC Jon Handy
    D Co 1-128 INF
    APO AE 09342

    Another soldier in my platoon who gets no mail.
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  • flip72txflip72tx Member Posts: 17 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    SGT Barrientos, Felipe
    A CO 1-5 INF 1-25 SBCT
    FOB WARHORSE APO AE 09336

    I GOT A COUPLE SOLDIERS WHO GET NO MAIL, SAME ADRESS AS MYSELF
    SPC HOWELL (LOVES HOMEMADE JERKY)
    SPC POOL
    SPC VAN WAGONER
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  • TopkickTopkick Member Posts: 4,452 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    More packages going out today.

    Thabks for posting up the additional addresses!
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  • clinteasterlingclinteasterling Member Posts: 549 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    SGT Easterling, Clinton
    D Troop BTB 1-25 SBCT FOB Warhorse
    APO, AE 09336
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  • kc836kc836 Member Posts: 94 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Some things that i found useful that people sent, were zip strips, epoxy glue, crazy glue, ect. Stuff breaks, you dont have wal-mart to go done to get some of those odd ball things. also those insulated coffee cups with lids. a little wisk broom made cleaning up your area a little more dust free. ha ha demi moore meals. we had a toaster oven, and people would send the pizza kits, you can send the pepperoni that doesn't spoil. jalapenos in a can, velvetta cheese dips in the plastic tubs. this is stuff you cant get at the px, bx, ect. fly swatters, back scratcher's. be creative. we had ps 2's, x box's. any games for those you are tired of. just a comment from someone who has been twice.
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,611 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bringing this in here:

    I'm a civy contractor & my department just transfered to a base further south away from Mosul. I packed up all my stuff and shipped it before I went on R&R.

    I had been having my Shotgun News magazines sent to me plus some Sportsman's Guide catalogs. I bagged all those up and dropped them off at the MWR center (Morale Welfare Recreation) center before playing some pool.

    The MWR has a movie room, some tv's set up for XBox and Playstation, free phones, pool tables, ping pong tables, a small library of donated books, and computers set up for the troops to use. They have some donated magazines but most of them are crappy.

    After playing pool, I came back and found that all 6 copies of SGN and the SG catalogs were scooped up in 15 minutes!

    Any of you guys want to box up and send me your old gun magazines & catalogs? I will drop them off at the MWR for the soldiers on base to grab.

    Email me through the board and I will give you my addy.

    Thanks,

    Dan


    New Base is FOB Qwest
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  • mousemouse Member Posts: 3,624
    edited November -1
    Sent today; Packages for Eric Breece, Jacob Jennerman, Jon Handy.
    The boxes were 12.95 apiece to mail, and a lot smaller than I
    thought they'd be. Couldn't stuff all the toilet paper in,
    but got a few pair of socks in each, candy, gum, Jacob got no
    books, Eric got some happy birthday balloons, hope they cheer
    someone. Everyone got ramen noodles, sardines, some got hot
    sauce, instant rice mix, koolaid, candy and or gum, one got
    duct tape, another surgical tape, another funny bandaides.
    refried beans, pens, wet wipes, granola bars, hot chocolate mix,
    little composition notebooks, shower liquid mens soap, zip ties.
    Thought I was mailing one big box, but had to divide it. Hope
    you each got something you wanted. Thank you for serving
    fellows, write a note, I'll get back to you. Mouse and Kenny.
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,611 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Big thanks to buffalobo got a big box of gun mags and books from him. Dropped them off at the MWR, they were snapped up quickly by the troops.

    [8D][8D][8D]
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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,611 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Another thanks to ECC. Received a 15# box of magazines from him. Will be dropping them off tonight.

    The MWR here at Q-West is packed full of people. Thinking these will go fast!
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