Soldier of the Week--Support Our Troops Thread

[ozdog]

There is another organization that i have been going through for the last 7yrs or so since i have been deploying. I'll spare you my back ground, but will make a pitch for a non profit that i truly support.

It is called adopt a platoon. Not only do you support one soldier, you can help support his whole platoon and his whole company.

If any takers on more information please email me or leave me a messege on here. I have been deployed through the holidays many times and its no fun, but it is nice to get a letter or even a box full of shit. Makes it even better if its someone in the states that you dont know but they really appricate what you are doing and your sacrifice, and just want to send you a thank you and a candy cane.

[ozdog]

Originally Posted by Lambboy

Hey Wichita is where I hang my hat as well...



Most requested items from soldiers


Iraq phone calling cards
AAFES gift cards (need military account to buy)
Multi-tools (Gerber, Leatherman)
Surefire flashlights
Wiley sunglasses and goggles
Personal fans (battery & AC adapter)
Under Armour underwear (can't be used in tactical operations)
Unlocked GSM cell phones


Other items soldiers may want or need


Semi-rugged laptops (Hummer, Toughbook)
Face masks, neck coolers and helmet coolers
Sand flea control products (Permethrin, noseeum netting and pantyhose)
Ruggedized cameras & electronic gear
Pelican cases (to protect laptops and other electronics)
Compact binoculars
Handheld electronic videogames
Current DVD movies, books, magazines

Food items:

COLOR="Black"]Beef Jerky
Instant Soups
Hard candy
Chocolate candy
Slim Jims
Cookies
Crackers
Chex Mix
Nuts
Trail Mix
Chips
Doritos
Salsa
Gum
Microwave Popcorn
Breath mints
Dried fruit
Canned fruit (pop tops)
Granola/cereal bars
Dry cereal
Tuna packs
Chicken packs
Spices, condiments
Summer sausage
Snack Cakes
Easy Mac and Cheese
Sunflower Seeds
Instant coffee
Hot chocolate mix
Tea bags
Gatorade powder
Kool aid (w/sugar)
Easy cheese
Pudding cups
Instant Oatmeal
Instant grits
Ramen noodles
Ragu Express
Juice Boxes[/color]

Toilet Articles

Sunscreen
Chapstick
Insect Repellant
Eye Drops
Cough/cold meds
Advil/Tylenol
Toilet paper
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Body wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Dental floss
Mouthwash
Bar soap
Laundry soap
Gel innersoles
Cotton balls
Q-tips
Contact lens cleaner
Hand sanitizer
After shave
Lotion
Cologne
Feminine hygiene
products
Brush
Comb
Hairspray
Hair gel
Hairbands/clips
Nail clippers
Nail file
Nail polish
Body powder
Foot powder
Body lotion
Kleenex
Nasal Spray
Antacids
Socks
Undershirts
Underwear
Disposable razors
Shave gel/foam

Other Items

Antibacterial Wipes
Cooling bandanas
Clorox wipes
Plain black sunglasses
Sand scarf
Frisbee
Nerf balls, etc.
Beach toys
Beach balls
Electronic games
Playing cards
AT&T Phone cards
CD Player
CD's
DVD's
Books
Magazines
Water guns
Envelopes and paper
Sewing kits
Small mirror
Wash cloth
Towel
Small flashlight or
booklight
Disposable camera
Batteries
Zip lock bags
Cigarettes
Copenhagen
Word puzzles
Board games
Mister bottles
Plastic silverware

Notes:

Food items are by far the most popular requests
Canteens holdl 1 quart. If you send a 2 quart mix such as Crystal Light, you might want
to send a jug too!
No pork or pork products, alcohol, pornography, or glass containers
No chocolate after May or before September. With temperatures reaching into the 130's and beyond, the chocolate wouldn't make it very far!
Don't forget plastic silverware with food items.
Put liquids and scented items in Zip Lock bags just in case!


In order for you to keep the shipping costs down, you can use a Priority Mail Flat Rate Box. When shipping in one of these boxes (there are two sizes), whatever you can fit in the box, regardless of the rate, is $8.10!! You can pick these boxes up at your local post office. You will need to fill out a Customs Declaration From (Form 2976-A).

Chocolate is not a good thing to send, chocolate doesnt last very long in the 120 degree heat. But we all want it over there though, please dont send chocolate or homemade cookies, they wont make it.

[OSLIN]

Originally Posted by smallnorth

I know where you're coming from dude, but it's not the fault of the guy on the front line.

He's just trying to put food on his family's table, I don't think he was asked his political thoughts on going to war.

Exactly. I don't know the specific circumstances regarding the
Sgt. that I sponsor, but I know a lot of people go in for financial reasons.
Often times recruiters lie to them just to get them to join. The recent military ads seem to be aimed at getting parents to soften up to the idea of their kids going in. Get a young person graduating from high school with no job prospects and no hope to attend college and perhaps you can convince them that the military is their only option...especially if parents have been softened up ahead of time.

Or, what if the guy actually believes that he is defending his country?


And, Matt, I am also a card carryiing member of Amnesty International, as well as many other human rights organizations. If we expect to have any kind of world worth living in, we are going to have to recognize that it's all about the peeps.

ALL the peeps, not just the ones that look and think like me or you.

[jwdd27]

Originally Posted by OSLIN

Exactly. I don't know the specific circumstances regarding the
Sgt. that I sponsor, but I know a lot of people go in for financial reasons.
Often times recruiters lie to them just to get them to join. The recent military ads seem to be aimed at getting parents to soften up to the idea of their kids going in. Get a young person graduating from high school with no job prospects and no hope to attend college and perhaps you can convince them that the military is their only option...especially if parents have been softened up ahead of time.

Or, what if the guy actually believes that he is defending his country?


And, Matt, I am also a card carryiing member of Amnesty International, as well as many other human rights organizations. If we expect to have any kind of world worth living in, we are going to have to recognize that it's all about the peeps.

ALL the peeps, not just the ones that look and think like me or you.

Good stuff MR OSLIN.
I'm an anti-war peace-loving hippie/commie, but that doesn't mean I don't care about the troops serving overseas.
Being concerned for the welfare of the troops does not mean supporting the war.

[ozdog]

[quote=OSLIN]Exactly. I don't know the specific circumstances regarding the
Sgt. that I sponsor, but I know a lot of people go in for financial reasons.
Often times recruiters lie to them just to get them to join. The recent military ads seem to be aimed at getting parents to soften up to the idea of their kids going in. Get a young person graduating from high school with no job prospects and no hope to attend college and perhaps you can convince them that the military is their only option...especially if parents have been softened up ahead of time.


I'm that guy. High School kicked my ass, college wasnt an option. I have zero regrets, have served proudly for 12 yrs.

Just cause folks think different, and have different opinions, doesnt mean anyone is wrong or right, its an opinion. Thats the beauty of living in America, and being an American, the ability to open your mouth and have nothing but shit come flying out a majority of the time