Support the TROOPS!
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Racer
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From: Panama City Beach FL
Support the TROOPS!
Hopefully the title grabbed some attention. I am listing 2 websites below that you can go to and register to "support a troop".
www.treatsfortroops.com
www.booksforsoldiers.com
Each of the sites are inherently the same, yet different. Both sites afford you the opportunity to show your support for U.S. Servicemembers. After you register you will be given a name of a troop, or more if you so choose, that you can send a care package to. The treatsfortroops website lists suggested items to be sent, mainly food items, snacks, but is not limited to that whereas bookforsoldiers you will get a name of a troop and what he/she is requesting.
I have been a reciepient of both programs and am extremely thankful for those who choose to support us and show it. Care packages don't have to be expensive elaborate endeavors, we appreciate anything you are willing to give. An unexpected package in the mail is a great morale booster for most too.
So next time you're in Wal-Mart, stop by the snacks and $5 movie rack and pick up a few items for a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, or Airman. You will earn the respect and gratitude of the lucky recipient. Also, include your name and address or email and I almost guarantee a heartfelt thankyou will find you in return.
Other suggested items: playing cards, wet wipes, dvd's(even used), beef jerky, lunch packages ready to eat(MRE's suck), peanut butter and jelly(single serve jelly packs) and a good loaf of bread, gum, candy, little debbie snacks, etc.. you get the idea. Think of yourself 8000 miles somewhere you aren't enjoying and what might put a smile on your face.
Thank You to all who participate and spread the word, there is 140,000+ servicemembers in Iraq alone...
www.treatsfortroops.com
www.booksforsoldiers.com
Each of the sites are inherently the same, yet different. Both sites afford you the opportunity to show your support for U.S. Servicemembers. After you register you will be given a name of a troop, or more if you so choose, that you can send a care package to. The treatsfortroops website lists suggested items to be sent, mainly food items, snacks, but is not limited to that whereas bookforsoldiers you will get a name of a troop and what he/she is requesting.
I have been a reciepient of both programs and am extremely thankful for those who choose to support us and show it. Care packages don't have to be expensive elaborate endeavors, we appreciate anything you are willing to give. An unexpected package in the mail is a great morale booster for most too.
So next time you're in Wal-Mart, stop by the snacks and $5 movie rack and pick up a few items for a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, or Airman. You will earn the respect and gratitude of the lucky recipient. Also, include your name and address or email and I almost guarantee a heartfelt thankyou will find you in return.
Other suggested items: playing cards, wet wipes, dvd's(even used), beef jerky, lunch packages ready to eat(MRE's suck), peanut butter and jelly(single serve jelly packs) and a good loaf of bread, gum, candy, little debbie snacks, etc.. you get the idea. Think of yourself 8000 miles somewhere you aren't enjoying and what might put a smile on your face.
Thank You to all who participate and spread the word, there is 140,000+ servicemembers in Iraq alone...
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Panama City Beach FL
Nothing from the C4 guys/gals huh?
A few minutes of your time and a few dollars spent would make someones day and show your appreciation more than you can imagine..
A few minutes of your time and a few dollars spent would make someones day and show your appreciation more than you can imagine..
Last edited by 01QSZ06; Dec 22, 2006 at 08:17 PM.
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Last year I sent packages to a Marine in Iraq. i really enjoyed doing it as it brought back memories of 35+ years. Since he made it back (thank God) I think I'll sign up on one of these sites. Thanks for the info.......
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