2004

 

What We Heard From Our Troops

 

 

1ST FSSG HQ SVC BN-MP-CO, Iraq:

 

The Marines of MP Company, 1st FSSG would like to thank everyone at OSOT.  You've made a Happy Easter for all of our Marines. Thanks again.

 

Semper Fi,

Capt Eric Young

 

 

Charlie Battery, 2-146 Field Artillery, Kuwait:

 

Dear OSOT: On behalf of the soldiers of Charlie Battery, 2-146 Field Artillery, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation for the care packages sent to us.  We were pleasantly surprised to receive them today here at Camp Wolverine, Kuwait. We thank you and all those who contributed to the outstanding gifts, sundry items, letters, and Easter candy!  It is refreshing to get a little piece of home.

 

The soldiers of Charlie Battery appreciate all that you do and have done for us. We applaud you and are honored to represent you and the State of Washington during this deployment.  We are posting the beautiful drawings and letters from the children in our tents, bunks, and garrison areas.  We also intend to write to all those who wrote such heart-felt letters to us.

 

Thanks again. Your support is definitely appreciated and welcomed by all of us serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom!

 

God Bless!

 

CPT Thomas J. Wargo

Commander, C/2-146 FA

 

 

Bravo Company, 29th Signal Battalion, Iraq:

 

Mrs. Sheaffer, Thank you for sending the care packages. I will send you pictures of the distribution when we get the chance. Your support is greatly appreciated.

 

I have also enclose a picture of me with some of the kids at a local school we have been supporting with supplies and rebuilding.

 

Thanks again, and may God bless you and your staff for all that you are doing for the troops.

 

Rick Young

Captain, Signal Corps Commanding

Bravo Company, 29th Signal Battalion

Logistics Support Area

Anaconda, Iraq

 

 

 

 

I apologize for the wait, however, you can imagine things have been quite busy leading up to the transfer of authority.

 

Anyway, I have attached a picture. Thanks again for the Easter packages, poster from Girl Scout Troop 2127, and t-shirts from the Chelan Fire Dept.

 

Standing from left to right: 2nd Platoon Leader, 1st Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Motor Sergeant, Supply Sergeant, 2nd Platoon Sergeant; Kneeling from left to right: Company First Sergeant, 1st Platoon Sergeant, and me Company Commander. Thanks again for all your support.

 

CPT Rick Young

Bravo Company, 29th Signal Battalion

Anaconda, Iraq

 

 

HHSC 502nd MI BN, III Corps, Camp Victory, Iraq:

 

 

 

 

 

67th Combat Support Hospital , Iraq:

 

Hi Sheryl!

 

Well, they finally arrived. All 6 packages plus or minus. With much appreciation.  Even if we can't get them out to the Iraqi Civilians, many of the soldiers who come through the hospital as patients will definitely use all the materials you have sent to the 67th Combat Support Hospital.  The Easter packets were a hit.  Everyone was interested in who sent them.  The soldiers of the 67th CSH and the patients that were here at the time give all their thanks to Operation Support Our Troops and everyone else involved.  I have visited the website and see familiar faces over I-5.  It makes all the difference that we have the support of our country behind us.  Not to mention us Washingtonians have all our hometowners out there in rain, snow or shine showing their support.  Thanks again and God bless!

 

Sincerely,

PFC April and the 67th Combat Support Hospital 

 

 

 

April Nichols (sitting lower far left) and others from the 67th Combat Support Hospital

we adopted.  It so good to see smiles on their faces!!  These are some very beautiful

young women (inside and out) serving our country.