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Giggles and the tearing of tape provided the backdrop for volunteers from nOg Running Club and LexisNexis as they prepare care packages for Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard’s 211th Military Police Company deployed to Afghanistan. The teams came to the NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., May 2, and stuffed nutrition bars, soap, books, movies and other goodies into nearly 150 post office shipping boxes and next stop the front. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan / released)
An amusing look at just how many boxes can be sent at once durring the holiday season, yes all these boxes are really full of goodies and socks and whatnot, labeled to 3/5 marines... note it goes back (has depth)...
Creator: Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866-1939).
Description: A woman war relief worker putting together gift packs for Queensland soldiers overseas. One of the items says: 'Xmas cheer for our Queensland boys at the front". The 'Q' of Queenslander, shows an image of a group of soldiers enjoying the contents of their packages.
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April sent me a care package! It's packed full of fabulosity (see the notes) and it definitely made my day AND my night!
U.S. Marines and Sailors relocate an AH-1Z Viper from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). The “Greyhawks” are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, and embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)
I ALWAYS miss the Boobie-Thon (which leads me to believe they do a poor job advertising it amongst the Bloggers)... So I'll direct you to another worthy cause:
The American Clothing Project is sending a care package to the troops with each of these t-shirts sold (and $1 to Operation Gratitude for each sticker sold).
Sample of the films sent to Tom A in his "care package". I had bubble wrapped the Nikon cassettes before I decied it was too wet outside and I needed an inside shot for the roll.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Charlie Mendoza replaces a hydraulic line on an AH-1Z Viper from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Mendoza is an airframes mechanic with VMM-161 (Rein.), 15th MEU. The “Greyhawks” are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, and embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Charlie Mendoza prepares to replace a hydraulic line on an AH-1Z Viper from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Mendoza is an airframes mechanic with VMM-161 (Rein.), 15th MEU. The “Greyhawks” are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, and embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)
Volunteers with the Clemson University Student Veterans Association pose in the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson, S.C., Oct. 21, 2017. They delivered more than 200 care packages to veterans in the home. Each box contained a hand-written note from a member of the Clemson Family. (Photo by Ken Scar)
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Charlie Mendoza replaces a hydraulic line on an AH-1Z Viper from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Mendoza is an airframes mechanic with VMM-161 (Rein.), 15th MEU. The “Greyhawks” are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, and embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/Released)
Australian Comforts Fund.
A further parcel of comforts has been sent away from the local Branch of the Australian Comforts Fund, to headquarters, comprising:- 56 bags, 257 handkerchiefs, 95 pairs of sox, 2 pairs pyjamas, 3 pullovers and reading matter. A parcel was also sent to the Red Cross comprising 3 dressing gowns, 1 old linen, quantity of children's second hand shoes. Front-line newspaper correspondents in their dispatches to the newspapers often refer to the fine work performed by the Y.M.C.A. and Salvation Army, but rarely mention the A.C.F.
This is understandable as officers of the two former organisations come in close contact with the troops, the A.C.F. organisation operating at the base. While appreciating the splendid work done by the Y.M.C.A. and Salvation Army, the fact should be known that the A.C.F. throughout Australia is responsible for the goods supplied and the finance required for the Y.M.C.A. operations. The A.C.F. is also responsible for 70 1/2 per cent. of the war finance requirements of the Salvation Army. This 70 1/2 per cent. is found by three southern A.C.F. Divisions.
The Queensland Division does not participate in this arrangement, the Salvation Army finding the Queensland proportion of its Federal expenditure. The work of the three organisations is co-operative, the A.C.F. supplying the goods and finance, the Y.M.C.A. and Salvation Army the service in the field.
Description source:
The Prosperpine Guardian, 12 March 1943
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Photo by Cpl. Clay Beyerdorfer. Soldiers from Company C, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, video chat with a sixth-grade class at St. Paul’s School for Girls in Brooklandville, Md., Oct. 23 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The students, who have been sending letters and packages to the Soldiers, had the opportunity to talk to and thank the Soldiers for their service.
GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Charlie Mendoza replaces a hydraulic line on an AH-1Z Viper from the âGreyhawksâ of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Mendoza is an airframes mechanic with VMM-161 (Rein.), 15th MEU. The âGreyhawksâ are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, and embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)
College of DuPage President Dr. Ann Rondeau and COD Cares volunteers packed care packages for deployed military personnel during a recent visit to Operation Support Our Troops -America in Lisle. About a dozen COD Action Heroes spent the morning packing much-needed comfort items to be sent to service members.
GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Charlie Mendoza prepares to replace a hydraulic line on an AH-1Z Viper from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Mendoza is an airframes mechanic with VMM-161 (Rein.), 15th MEU. The “Greyhawks” are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, and embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)
Giggles and the tearing of tape provided the backdrop for volunteers from nOg Running Club and LexisNexis as they prepare care packages for Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard’s 211th Military Police Company deployed to Afghanistan. The teams came to the NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., May 2, and stuffed nutrition bars, soap, books, movies and other goodies into nearly 150 post office shipping boxes and next stop the front. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan / released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 16, 2015) U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Charlie Mendoza replaces a hydraulic line on an AH-1Z Viper from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Mendoza is an airframes mechanic with VMM-161 (Rein.), 15th MEU. The “Greyhawks” are the aviation combat element of the 15th MEU, and embarked aboard the ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steve H. Lopez/ Released)
little man is still feverish, but tormenting his little sister, so feeling at least well enough to be pesky.
I'm about to fire up the cappuccino maker for round #2 of coffee. the snow is falling in heavy wet flakes, and I have a delicious ginger orange dark chocolate bar beside me. ( thank you dear Andrea)
So far so good on the mellow day wishes...
(and it's that mug again...I think I might make a set devoted to my love for this simple chipped blue coffee cup, it is nice and roomy, photographs well too. )
ORLANDO, Fla. - Approximately 200 Army Reserve Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) embarked on their year-long deployment in support of peacekeeping operations in Central Asia as they boarded two charter planes at at the Orlando International Airport Feb. 25, 2018.
Headquartered in Orlando, the 143d ESC conducted several training exercises and participated in numerous pre-deployment missions in the months leading up to this deployment. The Soldiers will conduct additional training at Ft. Hood, Texas, prior to their departure to the Middle East where they will oversee logistical operations for hundreds of American and allied military units across Central Command's theater of operations.
Volunteers from the USO Central Florida Chapter bade the troops farewell as they handed every Soldier a small care package containing sweets, snacks and toiletry items.
U.S. Army Photo by 1st Lt. Ian Shay, 143d ESC
ORLANDO, Fla. - Approximately 200 Army Reserve Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) embarked on their year-long deployment in support of peacekeeping operations in Central Asia as they boarded two charter planes at at the Orlando International Airport Feb. 25, 2018.
Headquartered in Orlando, the 143d ESC conducted several training exercises and participated in numerous pre-deployment missions in the months leading up to this deployment. The Soldiers will conduct additional training at Ft. Hood, Texas, prior to their departure to the Middle East where they will oversee logistical operations for hundreds of American and allied military units across Central Command's theater of operations.
Volunteers from the USO Central Florida Chapter bade the troops farewell as they handed every Soldier a small care package containing sweets, snacks and toiletry items.
U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
ORLANDO, Fla. – Dozens of Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined members of veteran services organizations to honor the families of fallen heroes during the 6th Annual Operation: Love Letters event conducted March 24, 2018, at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Orlando.
Hosted by the Orlando Survivor Outreach Services, a U.S. Army community support program dedicated to helping families cope with grief from losing loved ones who have served their country. Operation: Love Letters provides a forum of fellowship for family members to share their memories of the deceased through food, games, music, arts and crafts. Conceived in Orlando in 2013, this local activity has transformed into a U.S. Army sponsored flagship program for the entire nation with international reach.
The event commenced with full military honors as the 143d ESC’s color guard and the Patriot Riders Guard led the opening ceremony in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. The color guard then set up a Fallen Comrade table and conducted a “13 Folds” ceremony to honor all American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Miles Espaillat, the youngest of three sons of Maj. Gen. Francisco Espaillat, lit the candle on the Fallen Comrade Table. Espaillat’s father served as the commanding general of the 143d ESC from 2014-2016. He died of a heart attack April 7, 2017, while serving as general officer for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve.
After the opening ceremony, the family members shared their most cherished memories of their son, daughter, parent or spouse. Some brought framed photos while others baked their loved ones’ favorite dessert. The 143d ESC Soldiers joined several family members in creating crafts and writing love letters.
Representatives from the USO, Veterans Affairs, Operation Military Matters and the Orlando Vet Center also attended the festivities to share the many free resources such as grief counseling, care packages, and financial assistance tailored to families coping with the loss of a loved one.
Operation: Love Letters concluded with its most cherished tradition as Soldiers, families and volunteers gathered at the school’s courtyard to release dozens of balloons with messages addressed to their fallen heroes.
Photo and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Veterans Services Coordinator Michael Ruybal and Student Veterans of Eastern President Daniel Hart fill care packages for deployed troops as part of Project Hero in the basement of the Stevenson Tower on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (Jay Grabiec)
ORLANDO, Fla. – Dozens of Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined members of veteran services organizations to honor the families of fallen heroes during the 6th Annual Operation: Love Letters event conducted March 24, 2018, at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Orlando.
Hosted by the Orlando Survivor Outreach Services, a U.S. Army community support program dedicated to helping families cope with grief from losing loved ones who have served their country. Operation: Love Letters provides a forum of fellowship for family members to share their memories of the deceased through food, games, music, arts and crafts. Conceived in Orlando in 2013, this local activity has transformed into a U.S. Army sponsored flagship program for the entire nation with international reach.
The event commenced with full military honors as the 143d ESC’s color guard and the Patriot Riders Guard led the opening ceremony in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. The color guard then set up a Fallen Comrade table and conducted a “13 Folds” ceremony to honor all American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Miles Espaillat, the youngest of three sons of Maj. Gen. Francisco Espaillat, lit the candle on the Fallen Comrade Table. Espaillat’s father served as the commanding general of the 143d ESC from 2014-2016. He died of a heart attack April 7, 2017, while serving as general officer for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve.
After the opening ceremony, the family members shared their most cherished memories of their son, daughter, parent or spouse. Some brought framed photos while others baked their loved ones’ favorite dessert. The 143d ESC Soldiers joined several family members in creating crafts and writing love letters.
Representatives from the USO, Veterans Affairs, Operation Military Matters and the Orlando Vet Center also attended the festivities to share the many free resources such as grief counseling, care packages, and financial assistance tailored to families coping with the loss of a loved one.
Operation: Love Letters concluded with its most cherished tradition as Soldiers, families and volunteers gathered at the school’s courtyard to release dozens of balloons with messages addressed to their fallen heroes.
Photo and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Making Toll House cookies to ship to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan through the excellent organization, Soldiers Angels.
Unc and Gordon get to eat the broken cookies! Strange how many cookies manage to get broken when we bake cookies for the soldiers! Maybe I have a flawed recipe?
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Giggles and the tearing of tape provided the backdrop for volunteers from nOg Running Club and LexisNexis as they prepare care packages for Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard’s 211th Military Police Company deployed to Afghanistan. The teams came to the NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., May 2, and stuffed nutrition bars, soap, books, movies and other goodies into nearly 150 post office shipping boxes and next stop the front. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan / released)
NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (July 20, 2020) - Volunteers from Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi's Junior Sailor Association/Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (JSA/CSADD) prepare care packages for Sailors in Restriction Of Movement (ROM) status at the NAF Atsugi's Headquarters building. NAF Atsugi is currently taking safety precautions against COVID-19 in order to safeguard it's service members and families on base. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Smith) 200720-N-EN275-2009
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An update to the care package I sent overseas.
Mike got all his goodies and sent me some shots of combat's bears adventures overseas. We're proud of both of you and happy that you're home!
This is the Airport Berlin Tempelhof, ( NOW CLOSED !!! ) which is the status symbol of Freedom and Liberty of the City which was 38 years in two different parts with an ugly Wall through it......East -and West-Germany. Since 1989 both parts of germany now together and many people say this airport can be closed... THIS IS N O T MY OPPINION !!!
Yup - my honey sent me a care package all stuffed with goodies and things to remind me of him and home. I am lored.
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Giggles and the tearing of tape provided the backdrop for volunteers from nOg Running Club and LexisNexis as they prepare care packages for Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard’s 211th Military Police Company deployed to Afghanistan. The teams came to the NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., May 2, and stuffed nutrition bars, soap, books, movies and other goodies into nearly 150 post office shipping boxes and next stop the front. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan / released)
ORLANDO, Fla. – Dozens of Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined members of veteran services organizations to honor the families of fallen heroes during the 6th Annual Operation: Love Letters event conducted March 24, 2018, at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Orlando.
Hosted by the Orlando Survivor Outreach Services, a U.S. Army community support program dedicated to helping families cope with grief from losing loved ones who have served their country. Operation: Love Letters provides a forum of fellowship for family members to share their memories of the deceased through food, games, music, arts and crafts. Conceived in Orlando in 2013, this local activity has transformed into a U.S. Army sponsored flagship program for the entire nation with international reach.
The event commenced with full military honors as the 143d ESC’s color guard and the Patriot Riders Guard led the opening ceremony in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. The color guard then set up a Fallen Comrade table and conducted a “13 Folds” ceremony to honor all American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Miles Espaillat, the youngest of three sons of Maj. Gen. Francisco Espaillat, lit the candle on the Fallen Comrade Table. Espaillat’s father served as the commanding general of the 143d ESC from 2014-2016. He died of a heart attack April 7, 2017, while serving as general officer for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve.
After the opening ceremony, the family members shared their most cherished memories of their son, daughter, parent or spouse. Some brought framed photos while others baked their loved ones’ favorite dessert. The 143d ESC Soldiers joined several family members in creating crafts and writing love letters.
Representatives from the USO, Veterans Affairs, Operation Military Matters and the Orlando Vet Center also attended the festivities to share the many free resources such as grief counseling, care packages, and financial assistance tailored to families coping with the loss of a loved one.
Operation: Love Letters concluded with its most cherished tradition as Soldiers, families and volunteers gathered at the school’s courtyard to release dozens of balloons with messages addressed to their fallen heroes.
Photo and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
so. good. from my mom for Valentine's Day! how crazy sweet she is. Homemade special bread all the way from Ca to NY!
ORLANDO, Fla. – Dozens of Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined members of veteran services organizations to honor the families of fallen heroes during the 6th Annual Operation: Love Letters event conducted March 24, 2018, at St. John Vianney Catholic School in Orlando.
Hosted by the Orlando Survivor Outreach Services, a U.S. Army community support program dedicated to helping families cope with grief from losing loved ones who have served their country. Operation: Love Letters provides a forum of fellowship for family members to share their memories of the deceased through food, games, music, arts and crafts. Conceived in Orlando in 2013, this local activity has transformed into a U.S. Army sponsored flagship program for the entire nation with international reach.
The event commenced with full military honors as the 143d ESC’s color guard and the Patriot Riders Guard led the opening ceremony in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. The color guard then set up a Fallen Comrade table and conducted a “13 Folds” ceremony to honor all American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Miles Espaillat, the youngest of three sons of Maj. Gen. Francisco Espaillat, lit the candle on the Fallen Comrade Table. Espaillat’s father served as the commanding general of the 143d ESC from 2014-2016. He died of a heart attack April 7, 2017, while serving as general officer for the Office of the Chief of the Army Reserve.
After the opening ceremony, the family members shared their most cherished memories of their son, daughter, parent or spouse. Some brought framed photos while others baked their loved ones’ favorite dessert. The 143d ESC Soldiers joined several family members in creating crafts and writing love letters.
Representatives from the USO, Veterans Affairs, Operation Military Matters and the Orlando Vet Center also attended the festivities to share the many free resources such as grief counseling, care packages, and financial assistance tailored to families coping with the loss of a loved one.
Operation: Love Letters concluded with its most cherished tradition as Soldiers, families and volunteers gathered at the school’s courtyard to release dozens of balloons with messages addressed to their fallen heroes.
Photo and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Giggles and the tearing of tape provided the backdrop for volunteers from nOg Running Club and LexisNexis as they prepare care packages for Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard’s 211th Military Police Company deployed to Afghanistan. The teams came to the NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., May 2, and stuffed nutrition bars, soap, books, movies and other goodies into nearly 150 post office shipping boxes and next stop the front. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan / released)