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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)
The ever-awesome SARAH DAVITT (*the crowd cheers!*) sent me a care package at Burning Man, with this timely home-made LOLCAT picture on the back!
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Service members from the Presidio of Monterey stepped forward along with other volunteers from the Monterey communities to organize care packages for Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and coast guardsmen stationed overseas as part of Operation Care and Comfort at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula Aug. 23.
Official Presidio of Monterey Web site
Official Presidio of Monterey Facebook
PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
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)
some of the lovely post I have recieved recently. also books, other cds, ugly postcards from ugly airports, beautiful illustrations of twin peaks characters and gimps, stories about hung monkeys, letters and photos of french men.
i love my friends
Students from St. Stephens Lutheran School turn donated goodies from North Carolina businesses into care packages at Hackney Service Merchandisers in Hickory, North Carolina for deployed North Carolina National Guard Soldiers via the NCNG Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Fund, Jan. 31, 2018. Members of Soldiers and Airmen Fund and retired NCNG leaders Air National Guard Col. Steven Martin and Army National Guard Sgt. Maj. Dennis Roach and Col. Drew Goodwin helped plan the event with Hickory businessman and retired Army Reserve Command Sgt. Maj. Dean Cline Sr. Hackney provided storage space for the $250,000 worth of snacks and comfort items. The 23 St. Stephens' students made quick work of loading up the nearly 500 care packages soon to be shipped to deployed NCNG Soldiers worldwide. Cline used years of experience in shipping and his business contacts to get donations for the packages. "You have to know how it works, connections mean everything," said Cline. In less than 2 hours the last package is taped shut, one for each deployed Soldier. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan / 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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Service members from the Presidio of Monterey stepped forward along with other volunteers from the Monterey communities to organize care packages for Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and coast guardsmen stationed overseas as part of Operation Care and Comfort at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula Aug. 23.
Official Presidio of Monterey Web site
Official Presidio of Monterey Facebook
PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
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
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
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, California -- More than 20 DLIFLC student volunteers from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines joined together at the Monterey Peninsula American Legion Post 41 on Feb. 17 to put together care packages for troops currently overseas in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait.
Official Presidio of Monterey Web site
Official Presidio of Monterey Facebook
PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
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
got the most amazing care package in the post from Clara - I love you, bae! ♡ ♡ ♡ I'm brewing tea in the mug right now... everything looks so good!
contents of care package i received from a friend in america...bento supplies: bunny bento cups, bento liquid containers and plastic seperators for bento box.
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
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. - 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
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)
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)
Volunteers pack over 200 Valentine's Day care packages for members of the Indiana National Guard 38th Infantry Division, which is currently stationed overseas.
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Service members from the Presidio of Monterey stepped forward along with other volunteers from the Monterey communities to organize care packages for Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and coast guardsmen stationed overseas as part of Operation Care and Comfort at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula Aug. 23.
Official Presidio of Monterey Web site
Official Presidio of Monterey Facebook
PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
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
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)
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)
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. - 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
White Lick Elementary and West Middle School students gathered in Brownsburg, Indiana to pack 200 Christmas care package stockings for US soldiers serving overseas.
We are allowed to send two care packages to our daughter in Korea, and here's what we sent in the first one a couple of weeks ago: some pajamas, a teether/stuffed animal, and a soft photo album with pictures of us (her new family).
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)
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)