my dad was born in birmingham and didnt move here until he was about 7 so i have been to england about a dozen times to visit family. most recently was 2004 but i hope to go back soon. i have cousins coming to visit me this summer. flake bars are my favourite. they make a new one now too, its a flake bar dipped in chocolate, not sure what its called... so good! :) glad to be helpful, i'm sure anything you send would be well received and appreciated!

Hi Glenn (Marine5), It's an honor to have you here! And thank you for YOUR service and what you do for them now! Because of sites like Anysoldier, the people will never abandon them again either. What happened when you served, I was too young, but I've read and heard and can imagine you haven't been thanked enough yourself. Glad to have you here.

Shelly

Marine5:

Well MARTY & Company...Thanks for a Great Site and it is Appreciated...You have done a great job in putting a lot of info into one place...

Have sent a few Care Packages off to the SandBox the last few months...

 

My name is Glen Smith,I reside in Depew NY (outside of Buffalo NY)...

Am a Retired 100% Disabled Vet of the Vietnam War...also the VVA 681 Chapter Service Officer we have been Supporting the Residential PTSD Program in Batavia NY for some 11 years..(They just opened another whole floor for the Afghan/Iraq Vets...)...

"Never Again Will One Generation of Veterans, Abandon Another" !!!!

So now we are trying to support our Troops in the Sand Box...since I only had one Contact in Afganistan your site was a GOD Send !!! 

 

THANK YOU for allowing us to be but a "Little Part" of this Great Crusade !!!!

 

SEMPER FI !!!!

 

Hello and welcome Marine5/Glenn!   Glad you found us..this is the best support site ever and the junkies here are awesome!  I want to offer you my hand, a hug, and a huge thank you for your service and sacrafices in service to our country and the work you are now doing, for not only our deployed but also for those with PTSD. My husband was at DaNang and we had just been talking about that the other night with our son who will soon be deploying,  (again), for Afghanistan.  Again, glad you found us. I know you will have much to share with us. 

Howdy all!  I just joined the site a few days ago and already have a couple addresses so I can send packages.  I am located in Lakewood WA--near the Ft. Lewis and McCHord bases here. We have a strong, supportive community here. I can't thank you enough for putting together this site. I have already shared it with many of my friends. 

If you know of someone very very specific who has NO ONE--please, let me know. Some of our millitary --as you all well know-- are alone, with no support, no friends, no family--nothing.  Thankfully, they have giving brothers and sisters in their units who share their goodies and gifts, but there's nothing like getting something specifically just for you.   So, please feel free to let me know if someone is extra needy.  

 I am not rich, but my few dollars can make a difference.  I am a Nationally Certified Interpreter for the Deaf and love America with all my heart and soul.

So anyway...hellllooooooo!!!! and howdy!!!!! 

Stacy 

 

Welcome to the forum, Stacy!  Living near the bases gives you an advantage, I think.  You might be able to send support to folks who are your neighbors.  Neat!

I keep thinking one of these days I will take a course in sign.  I have a small vocabulary, just enough that I've been able to use it a few times when in a situation with a deaf person.  I have a friend who has been a missionary in Russia and she knows the Russian version of sign as well as the American.  Very interesting!

 

Hi All, My name is Joe Messier, I am currently stationed at Camp Taji Iraq. 

Welcome Joe! Thank you for all you do.

Joe, 

 Welcome. And a big THANK YOU for your service. My son is in your "neighborhood" also!  We always enjoy posts and insight from those "in the know" of what is needed that might not have been requested yet by the contacts. I look forward to hearing from you. Stay safe Joe.

God Bless,  Alison

 

 

HI JOE!  So glad you joined us!  Where is your unit based from in the States?  and how are things going for you at Camp Taji...we'd love to know more about you!  We all send lots of hugs and prayers.

 

Stacy   

Lakewood, WA (state)

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this question or not but I thought what the heck! I read a post a few days ago about a unit that is wanting baseballs for a team they formed. I was telling my husband about it and he said "oh, I have a whole bag of baseballs, do you want to send them??? Of course I do but now I can't find who it was.  And of course, I didn't write down what branch or location or anything that would make it easier to find.  I do think I saw it was a new post this week.  Just thought maybe someone saw it.  Let me know. PS I learned an important lesson about keeping notes for my new addiction!!! Thanks so much

Did a quick search for 'Baseballs' & here are the results:

Name	Latest Email	Male/ Female	Country	Service Branch
Chastain, David	06 Apr	10/0	Afghanistan	Army
Hatle, LCpl Kayla	18 Mar	10/4	Iraq	Marines
McGann Jr, SGT Robert	02 Apr	15/2	Iraq	Army
Miller, Cpl Jessie	22 Mar	20/0	Iraq	Marines
Soppe, LCpl Andrew	09 Apr	15/0	Iraq	Marines
Wersted, SSG Peter	20 Apr	120/0	Iraq	Army
West, PFC Matthew	23 Apr	5/5	Kuwait	Army

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I found it!!! It was Matthew West.  My husband played baseball for many years so a huge baseball care package will be going out Monday.  Also, I wanted to let you all know that this website has brought me so much joy.  Helping others is always been a major focus in my life and this website has given me such a wonderful opportunity. God bless you all. Nicki

Thank you so much! I didn't know you could search by item. How did you do that? I am still learning all the neat features of this website! Thanks again, Nicki

alohajoe2000:

Hi All, My name is Joe Messier, I am currently stationed at Camp Taji Iraq. 

 

Hi Joe, Welcome to the forum. Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself. We welcome your comments and suggestions on how we can help our troops. My son is currently stationed at Camp Warrior. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.   Diane

PS Love your screen name. My brother was stationed 6 years at Schofield Barracks.   

Welcome to the forum Joe.