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opusfxd
03-24-2008, 09:26 PM
Just got done emailing my trading partner for the latest Harley shirt trade and found out he's being deployed on April 28th. (Maybe a day for our April herf?) But after reading what he sent me:
"It is my unit crest for the 1229th Trans Co (LT/MDM) wich falls under the 1279th Support Brigade which falls under Troop Command for the MD Army National Guard. You might have noticed about the Med Co that was deployed today from MD they are also under the 1279th. Also good now I know who to contact when I'm in Iraq for supplies only a group like this can supply. I am scheduled to be deployed on 28 April and should be in country around the 1st of June. And thank you for taking on the responsiblity for the troops, we really appreciate the effort made by those who choose to and not are family members. It means a lot to us."
and sharing it with Fred, who told me that he was saving all those letters and such, what might be a thought about an area for servicemen to post to us for whatever? Requests, thanks, whatever?

If this is nuts, just say so. I already used my good idea for the day with a variation on the 'Fill the Box for the Troops" idea - B&M style.

opusfxd
03-24-2008, 09:48 PM
Ok, this isn't really about this thread so I guess I'm just hijacking my own with one last hairbrained idea.

Does anyone remember the post on CS from someone over there telling a story about a young soldier coming up and saying 'free smokes!!!'? He was quickly educated on the origination of these 'free smokes' and the people that sent them and why.

So what about sending along a picture of the person/entity that donated the smokes for a personal touch if the donor so wishes? Not trying for any free press or recognition but thinking of another way to build a bridge home to people that give a rip.

Now I'm done.

imported_macms
03-25-2008, 09:01 PM
I like the idea of having a thread for the troops to post there thoughts, etc. As far as pics...this could work.

opusfxd
03-25-2008, 09:16 PM
I've not been able to give the fill the box or comfort item collection thing any more thought. Have you?

Maybe we can talk about it Friday, I won't think between now and then so I should be good for another idea or two.

LordOfWu
03-28-2008, 10:12 AM
Hey, at least being an IT guy the part about not thinking between times is not a problem! I know, that's why I...uh, what were we talking about?