First wanted to say thank you all for your support.  Wanted everyone to know I have 7 Units in 4 Countries.  I do push items and have pushed items to all locations .  Where ever the worst need is I can push anything in 24 hours or less. I'm very well traveled to say the very least. In 34hrs I will be on the road again. I have over 700 (but less then a thousand) (Can't disclose locations, type of Unit or exact numbers, Sorry)  soldiers in my Unit and average 200 Military Service Members in the Recovering / Wounded Soldier Program I assist. I will be able to let folks know in 24hrs where we stand with items on hand or needed items. Please be understanding and patient. Yet another General Officer visited our main Site today and was grateful that our Unit thru Anysoldier.com are doing everything we can to take care of all the youngsters that are on lone to us from the Brave parents of the USA. Thank you, thank you !   

CSM Callaghan,

  We are all really happy to help you and the troops over there!  Don't hesitate to let us know what you need! I have another box ready to go out to you tomorrow.  Travel safely, and thank you for all you do!

Well folks, I really don't have a clue if i'm doing this right (Post etc..).  But I'm already 6 and ahalf hours late so here's the inventory from my Staff for all locations (Consolidated List). Some AS members and supporters have figured out that by virtue of Rank, Position and General Military Authority I have adopted this as a "Must Do" project.  Seems to me that we should either Lead, Follow or get out of the way. I have always felt that if no one is in Charge "I will take Charge". Seems to be the way I operate. 

No need for shower shoes or shirts / t-shirts in the foreseeable future. Please forgive me, these may not be in exact order of need.  Phone cards Note: a 300 minute phone card uses an average of 6 minutes per minute - last about 50 minutes for a 300 minute card!

1. Bath Towels, as many as 50            2. Wash Cloth as many as 50          3. White ankle socks - mens size 10 or so

4. Laundry Soap   (Alot)         5. Body Wash - full size 50 or more        6. Bar Soap as many as 40

7. Mouth Wash, personal size  as many as 50       8. Male deordorant as many as 50     9. Loafa sponges 40 or so

10. Small, Medium and X Large Gym shorts as many as 50 each    11.Small t-shirts as many as 50

12. Dryer sheets as many as 50 boxes   13. Finger nail clippers and  tweezers as many as 50   

14.Q-tips 50 personal small use boxes    15.  Mini Drink Mixes (Unlimited) single packs 

16. Action / Comedy DVDs   17.  writing tablets, pens and pencils (Unlimited)    18.  Magazines (unlimited)

Please don't kill the messenger - accept my most grateful and humble apoligy.  I merely feel someone has to collectively speak for the silent. I love them as my kids - they are merely on loan to the Military. I'm sure grateful parents are thanking God that someone cares and is caring for there children when they can't be at their side. 

I'm out the door on the run, if someone can pass it along to the miracle lady "Lori Pate" at Operation Quiet Comfort,  20 or more Lap quilts would be a HUGE blessing and Comfort if ever possible.

I have to ask myself if i'm nuts, I was stretched paper thin before - now i'm asking for someone to pass notes to other supporters! I must be insane?

CSM Jerry R Callaghan:

Please don't kill the messenger - accept my most grateful and humble apoligy.  I merely feel someone has to collectively speak for the silent. I love them as my kids - they are merely on loan to the Military. I'm sure grateful parents are thanking God that someone cares and is caring for there children when they can't be at their side.  . . . . .

I have to ask myself if i'm nuts, I was stretched paper thin before - now i'm asking for someone to pass notes to other supporters! I must be insane?

CSM Jerry -- you're not insane!  or, if YOU are -- WE are, too!!!!  We are Support Junkies and know EXACTLY what you mean -- don't we gang?  Both the "loving as my kids" -- oh, yeah -- and, the "stretched paper thin" -- but we can do one more box -- oh, yeah!

Thanks for the wonderfully detailed list -- this is terrific!  We'll get some coordination going and the boxes coming -- stand back, (again!) Jerry

Oh -- and one more thing -- why in the world would we want to kill the messenger (you?) -- For heaven's sake -- you're helping us help our wounded -- Thank you!

Hugs, love & God bless -- and STAY SAFE!!!

--Marilyn

 CSM Callaghan:

Thanks so much! I'm sure there will be some serious shopping going on among your fan club.

When you get a chance, I hope you will add this list (or a version of it) to your main Anysoldier listing. Every time you post, it comes to the top, and more people will see it, since not all supporters read this forum.   Especially for the "unlimited" items like drink mix, pens, tablets,phone cards, etc. you want to reach the widest audience possible. Just one more thing to do in all the free time  you DON'T have.

Thanks again for taking the time to speak with us personally.  Hearing from you always warms my heart.

Pam 

I am shipping  12 Dozen pair (144 Pair) Althletic White Crew Socks, they are on their way to me as we speak...the company doesn't ship to APO/FPO so will forward asap...

Have shipped out today...

25 AT&T Global 300 minute Phone cards..from aafes direct...

Soap 1.5oz....100

Toothbrush Holders....100

Soap Dish....100

Tissue Pocket Pks....72

Shower Shoes....96

Plus some other things that I cannot recall...CRS

I have to got to Counsling now...Since you turned me ito a Junkie...Almost wiped out our reserve fund...LOL...This is from a VVA Veterans group in Niagara Falls NY,All of which are 100% SC PTSD Veterans

Oh -- This is truly wonderful!  Thank you so, so much!  Thank everybody for me -- for all of us --

Okay -- I sent a box out on 4/21 of hygiene gear (just a coincidence, really) --

• 4 full-size bottles of body wash
• 10-15 travel size bottles of body wash and shampoo
• 1 personal Q-tip pack (just happened to have it in my stash!)
• 1 Schick Quattro razor
• 12 ballpoint pens
• AA batteries

plus a few decks of playing cards, some plastic Happy Meals type toys and a Mr. Potato Head (hey, I figured it might give them a chuckle

I'll be working on more of the personal items CSM Jerry mentioned (I already picked up some bottles of body wash and a couple things of deodorant).  I also want to check out that way cool bulk products site Marine 5/Glen told us about http://www.federatedcares.com/ -- I think I remember seeing nail clippers and other stuff there -- CHEAP!

Go, Junkies -- We ROCK!

--Marilyn

Junkies --  I took at stab at making a list that can help us coordinate and track our shipments -- can you please take a look and let me know if you think it will work?  All comments welcome   What I'm thinking is -- as you select an item/quantity to send from the list -- PM me -- I'll update the items sent & quantities still needed. 

CSM Jerry -- if you need to edit the list, just e-mail or PM me & I can modify the list accordingly -- what does everyone think?

Recovering/Wounded Warrior Needs as of 4/24/08

• 1. Bath Towels, as many as 50
• 2. Wash Cloth as many as 50         
• 3. White ankle socks - mens size 10 or so
• 4. Laundry Soap   (Alot)        
• 5. Body Wash - full size 50 or more  (Marilyn shipped 4 bottles 4/21/08)     
• 6. Bar Soap as many as 40 (Marine 5 shipped 100/1.5 oz bars 4/24/08)
• 7. Mouth Wash, personal size  as many as 50       
• 8. Male deordorant as many as 50     
• 9. Loafa sponges 40 or so
• 10. Small, Medium and X Large Gym shorts as many as 50 each   
• 11.Small t-shirts as many as 50
• 12. Dryer sheets as many as 50 boxes  
• 13. Finger nail clippers and  tweezers as many as 50   
• 14.Q-tips 50 personal small use boxes   
• 15.  Mini Drink Mixes (Unlimited) single packs 
• 16. Action / Comedy DVDs   
• 17.  writing tablets, pens and pencils (Unlimited)   
• 18.  Magazines (unlimited)

Phone cards (Marine5 shipped 25 AT&T Global 300 minute Phone cards..from aafes direct...4/24/08)

Miscellaneous -- Marine5 shipped 4/24/08 

• Toothbrush Holders....100
• Soap Dish....100
• Tissue Pocket Pks....72
• Shower Shoes....96
• Athletic socks  -- 144 pairs (Marine5 ordered -- to be shipped upon receipt)

Marilyn:

This looks very good to me. Thank you for taking on this task (and for highlighting CSM Callaghan in the first place in "Special Contact Requests"). Our contributions will be more balanced since you are keeping track.

Oh, I cracked up at your Mr. Potato Head. I almost bought one the other day. When historians are studying this war a hundred years from now, and they find the record of this forum which Marty will surely archive, what will they think of Mr. Potato Head? Is it a weapon? A foodstuff? I can imagine puzzled scholars diligently figuring that one out. 

Pam 

I'm sorry I don't know how to do the PM. But, I have 4 boxes ready to go in the morning.

10 bath towels, 4 shorts, 8 body wash, 6 mouthwash, 12 nail clippers, 4 dozen washcloths,

2 large boxes fabric softener sheets, several magazines, funny pages from paper, 3 dz

ink pens, 8 DVDs.

Pam -- Thanks for your feedback -- I appreciate it!  Oh, and I'm glad you liked the Mr. Potato Head -- I hope the guys get a laugh, too --

I moved some of the items around a little bit & organized by categories -- and added a couple more things from Marine5/Glen (Thank you!)  and also from Ruth's post (Thank you!) -- and re-posted below with the new date in red -- the only thing I'm not sure about is, should I keep posting a new list in a new post?  or edit the old one. 

I'm thinking I'll post a new list in a new post -- so it will be the latest one Junkies will see.  And, if you guys think we should move this thread, just let me know -- except someone will have to help me (Jen?) -- cause I'm a newbie at that

Oh -- and has anyone contacted Lori Pate at Operation Quiet Comfort for CSM Jerry yet?

--Marilyn

Recovering/Wounded Warrior Needs, UPDATED as of 4/25/08

• 1.  Bath Towels – as many as 50 (Ruth shipped 10 --  4/25/08) (Gran - 2)
• 2.  Wash Cloth – as many as 50  (Ruth shipped 4 dz -- 4/25/08)
• 3.  Body Wash -- full size 50+  (Marilyn shipped 4 bottles 4/21/08) (Ruth shipped 8 bottles -- 4/25/08)    
• 4.  Bar Soap – as many as 40 (Marine5 shipped 100/1.5 oz bars 4/24/08) Looks like we’re good for now! Thanks, Glen!
• 5.  Mouth Wash – (personal size) as many as 50 (Ruth shipped 8 -- 4/25/08)       
• 6.  Male deodorant – as many as 50     
• 7.  Loafa sponges – 40+
• 8.  White ankle socks - mens size 10 or so (Marine5 ordered 144 pair -- to be shipped upon receipt)
• 9.  Small t-shirts – as many as 50 (Michelle ordered 10 to be shipped from vendor - 4/25/08)
• 10. Small, Medium and X Large Gym shorts – as many as 50 each (Ruth shipped 4 pr -- 4/25/08)   
• 11.  Finger nail clippers – as many as 50  (Ruth shipped 12 -- 4/25/08)
• 12.  Tweezers – as many as 50
• 13.  Q-tips -- 50 personal small use boxes (Gran - 10/30 ct.)
• 14.  Laundry Soap -- (A lot)        
• 15.  Dryer sheets -- as many as 50 boxes  (Ruth shipped 2 lg bx -- 4/25/08)
• 16.  Mini Drink Mixes (Unlimited) single packs 
• 17.  Action / Comedy DVDs (Ruth shipped 8 -- 4/25/08)   
• 18.  Writing tablets (unlimited) (Gran - 20 tablets)
• 19.  Pens (unlimited) (Ruth shipped 3 dz pens-- 4/25/08)  
• 20.  Pencils (unlimited) (Gran - 20 mech. pencils)   
• 21.  Magazines (unlimited) ( Ruth shipped  4/25/08)
• 22.  Puzzle books (crossword, wordsearch, etc.) (Gran - 10)

• Toothbrush Holders -- 100
• Soap Dish -- 100
• Tissue Pocket Pks -- 72
• Shower Shoes -- 96
• Standard Hygiene Kit – contains Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Razor, Shave Gel, Deodorant, Shampoo, Comb – 100 kits

Operation Quiet Comfort (Lori Pate)

• 20 Lap Quilts (to ship w/in next couple days) -- thanks, Lori!
• Q-tips (quantities to come)
• shorts (quantities to come)

Marilyn, I tried to post a PM to you, but it wouldn't post, so here is what we are packing up:

10 (30 ct.) cotton swabs, 10 word puzzle books (word search and crossword), 20 writing tablets, 20 mechanical pencils, and 2 towels.

Gran

Marilyn,

Thank you for the great list!  I am in Texas traveling and we won't be home until Saturday.  On Monday morning if you could have an updated list that would be great and Treat Any Soldier will take care of whatever is left to be sent. 

And to CSM Callaghan - you are a true leader - thank you for taking such good care of your troops!

Sue Horn