Soldier of the Week--Support Our Troops Thread

OSLIN · 12-15-2006, 12:37 AM

I would like to nominate SGT. Robert Vela to be the first soldier to feel the awesome power of the KATG forum. I am a 'sponsor' of this soldier which means that he requested through an organization that he be hooked up with someone who would write a letter once a week and send a box of crap every once in a while.

Through the course of corresponding with him, I learned that he is a 24 year old mechanic who has 6 years (!!) of experience in the military. This guy is no slouch! Although I have disagreed with this war and just about everything that Bush has done since he 'took' office in 2000, I have always been sympathetic to the victims of this administration--and what group has been hit harder by Bush et al. than the American soldier? So, for Christmas, I would like to give this guy something that he really wants; he likes music and is "...big into the HIP HOP/ R&B scene, as well as Chicano Rap music, or stuff like techno,..." Unfortunately, I don't own any of this kind of music and don't even know what might be good to buy.

So, this is where you guys come in. PLEASE HELP ME give this guy something special for Christmas! If you know ANYTHING about this kind of music, please copy any good music of this sort onto CD and send it to the address below. If it is mailed by Monday it should get there by Christmas. Even if you can't get it done by then, please consider doing it some time. And, if you don't have any of this kind of music to send to him, please consider just sending a note or something saying thanks or other words of support. Even though the situation is fucked, please keep your notes as positive as you can.

THANKS EVERYONE!

P.S. It would be cool if everyone who sends something could post on the forum whether they sent a card or letter or music so I'll know what kind of response he got. THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!!

(The address below is complete; don't write 'Iraq' or anything on it, it will only get there using the following address written line for line as it is below. Letters cost the same as regular U.S. postage.)

*Info removed to preserve privacy*

Thanks to everyone who responded!

KansasLady · 12-15-2006, 06:03 AM

http://www.cardstore.com/asp/usps/index.cfm?

If that link doesn't work because I screwed up, you can go to www.usps.com then go to the NetPost Cardstore.

You can purchase traditional folded cards or postcards directly online, customize your message, and have them mail it for you.

You can also create your own card with a photo of yourself or other created images uploaded from your computer.

No minimum purchase required......send 1 or send 1000.

Thanks for starting the thread!

P.S. I sent him a Christmas card with a note inside. I'm having it mailed for me. Total cost was $2.88 for those who are curious about prices. I think postcards are 88 cents. You will need a credit/debit card on file for payment.

OSLIN · 12-15-2006, 11:46 AM

Thanks KansasLady.

I'm in Kansas too, by the way (Lawrence).

MichaelG · 12-15-2006, 11:49 AM

Does he have an iPod? We could send him coupons for the itunes store and he could download from there.

Damn chicano music
http://www.chicanorapmusic.com/

OSLIN · 12-15-2006, 11:51 AM

No. I had the same thought.

KansasLady · 12-15-2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OSLIN

Thanks KansasLady.

I'm in Kansas too, by the way (Lawrence).

You are welcome! Kansans are just so damn nice. (Wichita)

MichaelG · 12-15-2006, 03:18 PM

i spent 3 years in Kansas. (Ft Riley) Ogden, the Gateway to Junction City.

Great girlfriend from Blue rapids, or something Water.

Mattt · 12-15-2006, 04:39 PM

What?
Why can't he buy his own music and ipod ?

He's in the army, he's not a bum.

MichaelG · 12-15-2006, 04:44 PM

http://www.militaryfactory.com/2005_..._pay_scale.asp

Army SGT with 6 years in makes $2,205.30 a month.

Tough to do anything extra if you have bills back home.

smallnorth · 12-15-2006, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelG

http://www.militaryfactory.com/2005_..._pay_scale.asp

Army SGT with 6 years in makes $2,205.30 a month.

Tough to do anything extra if you have bills back home.

So where's the "Support our Mail Room Workers" thread?

It's more about tanks (no pun, just the Malleyism) than finance methinks.

12-15-2006, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
OSLIN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 317	Soldier of the Week--Support Our Troops Thread I would like to nominate SGT. Robert Vela to be the first soldier to feel the awesome power of the KATG forum. I am a 'sponsor' of this soldier which means that he requested through an organization that he be hooked up with someone who would write a letter once a week and send a box of crap every once in a while. Through the course of corresponding with him, I learned that he is a 24 year old mechanic who has 6 years (!!) of experience in the military. This guy is no slouch! Although I have disagreed with this war and just about everything that Bush has done since he 'took' office in 2000, I have always been sympathetic to the victims of this administration--and what group has been hit harder by Bush et al. than the American soldier? So, for Christmas, I would like to give this guy something that he really wants; he likes music and is "...big into the HIP HOP/ R&B scene, as well as Chicano Rap music, or stuff like techno,..." Unfortunately, I don't own any of this kind of music and don't even know what might be good to buy. So, this is where you guys come in. PLEASE HELP ME give this guy something special for Christmas! If you know ANYTHING about this kind of music, please copy any good music of this sort onto CD and send it to the address below. If it is mailed by Monday it should get there by Christmas. Even if you can't get it done by then, please consider doing it some time. And, if you don't have any of this kind of music to send to him, please consider just sending a note or something saying thanks or other words of support. Even though the situation is fucked, please keep your notes as positive as you can. THANKS EVERYONE! P.S. It would be cool if everyone who sends something could post on the forum whether they sent a card or letter or music so I'll know what kind of response he got. THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!! (The address below is complete; don't write 'Iraq' or anything on it, it will only get there using the following address written line for line as it is below. Letters cost the same as regular U.S. postage.) Info removed to preserve privacy Thanks to everyone who responded! __________________ http://www.SaveTheInternet.com Last edited by OSLIN; 01-27-2007 at 10:36 AM.
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12-15-2006, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
KansasLady Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 61	http://www.cardstore.com/asp/usps/index.cfm? If that link doesn't work because I screwed up, you can go to www.usps.com then go to the NetPost Cardstore. You can purchase traditional folded cards or postcards directly online, customize your message, and have them mail it for you. You can also create your own card with a photo of yourself or other created images uploaded from your computer. No minimum purchase required......send 1 or send 1000. Thanks for starting the thread! P.S. I sent him a Christmas card with a note inside. I'm having it mailed for me. Total cost was $2.88 for those who are curious about prices. I think postcards are 88 cents. You will need a credit/debit card on file for payment. __________________ "The world is overpopulated with all the wrong kinds of people." ~ E.D. Last edited by KansasLady; 12-15-2006 at 06:48 AM.
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12-15-2006, 11:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
OSLIN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 317	Thanks KansasLady. I'm in Kansas too, by the way (Lawrence).
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12-15-2006, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
MichaelG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In my chair Posts: 4,566	Does he have an iPod? We could send him coupons for the itunes store and he could download from there. Damn chicano music http://www.chicanorapmusic.com/
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12-15-2006, 11:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
OSLIN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 317	No. I had the same thought.
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12-15-2006, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
MichaelG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In my chair Posts: 4,566	i spent 3 years in Kansas. (Ft Riley) Ogden, the Gateway to Junction City. Great girlfriend from Blue rapids, or something Water.
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12-15-2006, 04:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mattt Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 44	What? Why can't he buy his own music and ipod ? He's in the army, he's not a bum.
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MichaelG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In my chair Posts: 4,566	http://www.militaryfactory.com/2005_..._pay_scale.asp Army SGT with 6 years in makes $2,205.30 a month. Tough to do anything extra if you have bills back home.
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