Joel posted with the Support Team today on the "where to send" page, and is again on "active".

 He has been on leave, he's back now and will be at the same address until September.

I had an email thank you from him April 5, and told him I would be sending him a box of "goodie bags" about every 3 weeks.  I have a box ready to mail to him next week, so will drop him an email to confirm his address still current, and suggest he check in with AS. 

 I'm glad you are "back in business"!  I am packing a box of "goodie bags" (toys, trinkets, candy) for the children and will get it on its way Monday! (I sent children's sandals/socks, and lots of boxed crayons last week).   Cheers!

Sloss, Joel P., last posted Feb. 20, a portion of which reads:  I know economic times are hard in the US but we continue our efforts since our government has decided that we must be here. I have attached a photo of the last village outreach program we did and you can get a sense of the urgency by looking at the ...

[quote user="rosepeddles"] SFC Thomas V. Quinn sounds like they could definitely use some support for themselves and for their humanitarian efforts. Rosemary [/quote]  I've been sending him both care packages for his team, but also boxes of "goodie bags" to give to local children.  I was delighted to see he ...

Chaplain Shane Vande Vrede requests gifts - small toys, balls, stuffed animals, etc. - for local Iraqi children.  "Public relations that personally affect the lives of children and families, like these gifts and toys for children, is instrumental on this battle front."  

I couldn't agree more, and have often wished there was more AS stuff to buy at the AS store.  And t-shirts/sweatshirts, if nothing else, would help us "spread the word" by wearing them.  I have bought from Cafepress, too, and have found the products good. As for "made in US",  my AnySoldier.com mug is made ...

Well, I tried to delete my post (Sturgis/bikers is history, until next year), but there seems no way to do that.  Bikers are known for supporting the military, perhaps your local bike groups can be enlisted to the cause?           

Hi, Janet!  I'm no seamstress, either, but I read that flannel can be cotton, a cotton blend, or wool.  I have no idea what the "blend" might be?  Flannel is noted for its ability to absorb and release perspiration, it is soft and it drapes well, and is durable, all good qualities for coolties.  I suppose a burn ...