Survivors in Afghanistan Need Immediate Help - 56 Soldiers Lost EVERYTHING
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Survivors in Afghanistan Need Immediate Help - 56 Soldiers Lost EVERYTHING
This is legit. This unit is the unit of a friend of mine's husband (that was an awkward sentence). You can read the news story HERE. The entire FOB was destroyed.
Tammy's husband has a first-hand account HERE.
And yes, the Army will cover the basics but the personal items are mostly up to the individual soldiers to take care of - just as it is when they head into theatre. Add to that the fact that these guys just lost eight of their own in one moment and you can imagine how difficult this is for them. To have the support of those of us back here will be a huge morale boost for them.
So please consider sending in a few items. TankerBabe is heading up the coordination and you can email her for a mailing address. The list of what is needed is on the blog post. My kids are currently drawing pictures and writing notes to the guys as well.
Every little bit helps. Thanks.
Survivors in Afghanistan Need Immediate Help - 56 Soldiers Lost EVERYTHING
This is legit. This unit is the unit of a friend of mine's husband (that was an awkward sentence). You can read the news story HERE. The entire FOB was destroyed.
Tammy's husband has a first-hand account HERE.
And yes, the Army will cover the basics but the personal items are mostly up to the individual soldiers to take care of - just as it is when they head into theatre. Add to that the fact that these guys just lost eight of their own in one moment and you can imagine how difficult this is for them. To have the support of those of us back here will be a huge morale boost for them.
So please consider sending in a few items. TankerBabe is heading up the coordination and you can email her for a mailing address. The list of what is needed is on the blog post. My kids are currently drawing pictures and writing notes to the guys as well.
Every little bit helps. Thanks.
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10/7/2009 3:15 PM
MilBlogs wrote:
Via Tanker Babe who has been heading this effort: my great friend and troop support partner, Bob Connolly and I have been in direct contact with the unit's CSM after learning that the base was destroyed and the men lost... -
10/7/2009 3:18 PM
Mudville Gazette wrote:
Via Tanker Babe who has been heading this effort: my great friend and troop support partner, Bob Connolly and I have been in direct contact with the unit's CSM after learning that the base was destroyed and the men lost all of their belongs except the clothes on their backs. The Army is working to replace uniforms for the men. But they need assistance with other personal items. And they NEED TO KNOW that we are thinking about them over...
I tell you what... when I read a similar blog entry about this (I posted a link on FaceBook) I had to fight a frenzied feeling of "GET STUFF NOW". We may be making a trip to the store after dinner.
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I can see a lot of husband's story here. LOL.
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