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Master and Commander
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Location: Port Ludlow, WA (the Olympic Penninsula) | Subject: A Soldier In Iraq
For Doc Gardner and anyone else that would like to help bring a bit of sanity to a soldier in Iraq just starting his 3rd tour, my grandson would, I'm sure, be delighted to hear from you (tell him how rough submarine life was - LOL)... SSGT Joshua Akiona Delta Company 100 BN 442nd IN APO AE 09327 |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2254
Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
crystal - 2009-06-14 7:31 PM
For Doc Gardner and anyone else that would like to help bring a bit of sanity to a soldier in Iraq just starting his 3rd tour, my grandson would, I'm sure, be delighted to hear from you (tell him how rough submarine life was - LOL)... SSGT Joshua Akiona Delta Company 100 BN 442nd IN APO AE 09327
Chief:
My wife and I are collecting donations now and will be sending packages to deployed troops in July. Your grandson will be one of the recipients. Last November we sent 22 boxes of "stuff" to the Marines in Al Akbar (sp?) Province and they put it to good use.
Just our way of paying back.
BTW; submarine duty was rough; just ask any of us.
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 781
Location: Port Orchard WA | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
anything in particular he needs (Geedunk etc) and is there anything he is not allowed besides the general No-Nos |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2191
Location: Port Ludlow, WA (the Olympic Penninsula) | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
Jan (etal), all the standard "no - no's" apply (mostly common sense stuff)... Any geedunk, games, music, reading - all those thing would be appreciated and shared with the outfit... Kind of like the holiday season around the boats where we had the look of a USO parcel drop! Thanks for any effort on goodies that you guys (and gals) can forward to them... I know I'll hear back (and will share same) as he and they get anything from back here - let 'em know it came from the submarine community and we'll all be the talk of Iraq... |
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Great Sage of the Sea
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John, what kind of music does he like? I'll burn him some cd's of songs seldom heard |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2191
Location: Port Ludlow, WA (the Olympic Penninsula) | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
Ian, thank you VERY much for the offer... let me ask our daughter before I commit to anything, we don't see our grandson that often to know his taste in music and I don't want to get it wrong - He does live with his mom out on Oahu so she should know... Back to you with this tomorrow (Tues.) evening.... |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2191
Location: Port Ludlow, WA (the Olympic Penninsula) | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
To Doc, Bear, Ian and anyone else with an urge to make a soldier in Iraq smile, I offer the following from my daughter re: my grandson... Joshua "likes" any seeds, nuts etc. but unsalted (he's into the health thing unlike his grandpa). He does like the beef jerky route along with dried fruits (pineapple, mango, apricot etc.), triscuits - - all that type of snack food. His music is pretty general, rock and roll etc. (no hard rock, rap), he obviously likes Hawaiian music (from home). As to books; history, military, archeology, geography - along those lines... I really don't think you can go wrong with almost anything you wish send. He obviously has very close ties with his fellow soldiers of the 442nd, "Go For Broke", out there in Iraq and would share anything coming in with the troops around him... I will get feedback from him and will definitely share same with all... Thanks for caring guys and gals, from a proud (and always concerned) grandpa!!!!
Edited by crystal 2009-06-16 4:47 PM
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Master and Commander
Posts: 1405
Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
I'd just bet you a box full of sunflower seeds and corn nuts would be appreciated...May not turn on a lot of folks, but it's good trading fodder.....I'd have killed for Corn nuts on patrol!
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2254
Location: Foothills of the Ozarks | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
Chief:
The "goodies" are being gathered and the plan is to ship the boxes on July 18th. We have 4 troops (including your grandson) we are covering this time. If anyone else on the BBS has a deployed relative or friend and would like to be added send me an e-mail or private message and we'll see what we can do. We do this twice a year; next time is just before Christmas so they have a little something for the holidays.
We need their address and just a little bit about them; the "nurses" (my wife and her co-workers) like to personalize the messages that go with the shipment.
The "nurses" love to receive photos back when the boxes are being opened; they have built a great scrapbook which keeps them motivated to keep doing this. Seeing the troops smile is a special treat for them (me too)
Edited by Doc Gardner 2009-06-17 4:53 AM
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Old Salt
Posts: 403
Location: Sacramento/Twain Harte | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
Here is a list of what I sent my grandson last year when he was in Irac.
2 cans tinny tot sardines
2 cans smoked clams
1 box crackers
1 bag licrice
1 box short bread cookies
1 bag gummy bears
1 sml. can of cat food (for a joke)
When he got home I asked him if he like his package and he said he loved it and shared it with a few mates. I said what about the cat food and he said what cat food? OH OH enough said. John 396  |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 2540
Location: Wappingers Falls, NY | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
Never fear, Chief...this group always seems to come through...and the Lynn's are no exceptions. I'm in the process of making up a "box of goochies" for my cousin, Eddie, who is in Afghanistan right now...so to make up one more...NO PROBLEM...it's an honor!!!
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 606
Location: Citrus County FL | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
I've sent a couple of packages here and there.... I got a good response re: copies of the latest "OUTSIDE" magazine, Gold Bond crotch powder, and socks (cheap tube socks, lots of 'em). I vacuum sealed the socks in one of those kitchen gadgets -- saved a lot of space. whalen |
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Great Sage of the Sea
Posts: 606
Location: Citrus County FL | Subject: ANOTHER Soldier In Iraq (don't blame me....)
I just got this today. Anybody want to reply? From: Sgt Bill Anderson
Hello,
My name is Bill Anderson and I am an American soldier serving in the
Military of the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq. As you know, we are being
attacked by insurgents everyday and car bombings. We stumbled into Saddam
Hussein's storage vault and discovered funds belonging to his family. The
total amount is US$18.5 Million dollars. We want to move this money to a
reputable/sincere person for investment purposes. This is the reason for
contacting you.
We are ready to compensate you with good percentage of the funds. We have
shipped the money out of Iraq to a security company via diplomatic means
as Iraq is a war zone. We want you to help us receive the funds into your
bank account for purposes of investiments or you can set up a fresh
account for this transaction. If you are interested, I will send you more
details. We are three colleagues in this business transaction and I was
mandated to find a good and respectable partner with great repute that we
can trust. Can we trust you?. If we can trust you, kindly send me an
e-mail signifying your interest and supply me with the following
information:-
1 Your telephone numbers(Cell/Home)
2 Your full mailing address
3 Your Ocupation
4 Your marital status.
5 Your age/sex
6 Your Position
7 Your First & Last Name
This transaction is 100% risk free. You can visit this website for better
understanding. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm
Kindly getback to as soon as possible.
Respectfully,
Sgt.Bill Anderson. |
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COMSUBBBS
Posts: 6180
Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: ANOTHER Soldier In Iraq (don't blame me....)
Gee Bill, sounds like your lucky day and/or your reward for sending those "care" packages.  |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2191
Location: Port Ludlow, WA (the Olympic Penninsula) | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
Yeh, you'd really think a soldier could do better than ask a sub vet to help him with money (bad ideaa0... |
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Master and Commander
Posts: 2191
Location: Port Ludlow, WA (the Olympic Penninsula) | Subject: RE: A Soldier In Iraq
Here's that young grandson soldier of mine on his home turf awhile back - Oahu! Thanks again guys and gals, the response has been great and I know that he and his comrades in harm's way will GREATLY appreciate any kindness extended to them! Thanks!!!
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