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Edited on Fri Aug-26-05 12:13 PM by TexasLawyer
and some toothpaste, and some powdered drink mix, and some books and magazines, etc... I just sent these guys off a box of candy and cookies, but my single box is not going to go very far with 110 Marines.
Does anyone else want to show these guys (and gals) some love?
It is very easy to send a care package, and very inexpensive. Mailing letters or boxes to APOs or FPOs is just regular domestic postage. The post office has "flat rate" boxes that are pretty big, and no matter how heavy they are they cost just $7.70 to mail.
Also, Media Mail is CHEAP. You can send a huge, heavy box full of magazines, recent newspapers, and books and pay around $5-6 dollars. Re-cycle what you already have in your house. Then postage will be the only thing you're paying.
Or else just write these soldiers a letter to say you are thinking about them and hope they can come back soon. There are LOTS of other soldiers who post their wish-lists on the web-site "AnySoldier.com" if you want to browse around for platoons from your state or for a different branch of the military. Single people-- some of these men and women are CUTE and very funny.
It's a great way to make friends and help out people in need. I get some very interesting e-mails from time to time.
SSgt Sean C. Viscuso Attn: Any Marine MALS-26 SUPPLY (SSD) UNIT 77141 FPO AE 09509-7141 (Use address exactly as shown.) Marine's Title: SSD SNCOIC Expected to leave Iraq: 27 Feb 2006 Where in Iraq: Baghdad Contact for approx number of Males: 100, Females: 10 Unit is from: North Carolina
From the Marine:
26 Aug 2005:
My name is SSgt Viscuso and I have been serving in the Corps for 10 yrs now. I am originally from Buffalo, New York. I am a leader of Marines and would like to keep their spirits up at all times, especially in time like this.
I just want to say, "thank you for everything you are doing for the troops and our country".
Our living conditions change periodically. I can say that we do not have the convenience to pick up any hygiene products, food, or any other survival products. Reading materials are alway a plus.
Anything else that comes to mind will be great. Thanks again.
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