I am a soldier serving in northern Iraq. We, being my platoon, received your care packages and Christmas stockings.  I can tell you they were very thoughtful and much appreciated.  It is because of great Americans like you and your organization that make coming here and fighting for our country a little easier.  I want to thank you on behalf of my platoon.  I realize it might not be easy to support the war or support the president but thank you for supporting the troops on the ground serving in Iraq.

SPC Lowry, Caleb W
Mosul, Iraq

Thank you and all who contributed to send stockings and stuff to our Troops for the holidays. It went a long way to fill the void of being away from family and friends. I'm the 1SG of a Cavalry Troop and each of our Soldiers received at least one stocking, several cards, and other items of support, not only from your group, but from others around the country, but since we're out of Ft Lewis, your support had a little extra meaning to it. If there is anyway you can pass on to the many who adopted/supported us for the holidays, please let them know how much we appreciate their efforts and kindness.

Cheers,

Jimmy J. Briggs
1SG, D Troop
2-1 CAV, 4-2 ID

Leilani sent me some pictures that you will probably want on your website.

She put names on the stockings and hung them up.  I guess she had a hard time keeping soldiers out of their stockings.  She finally downloaded an article about a woman that stabbed her husband for peeking in his stocking.  So they might stay our of their stockings. LOL

Thank you for putting your life into our soldiers!

Love, Sandy

I just wanted to drop you a quick email to say "Thank You" for the Christmas Stocking.  I'm an Air Force Reservist who happens to be working in the 4/2 Stryker Brigade spaces.  A Platoon Sgt gave me a stocking today.  Thank you and everyone who took the time to make those.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Brian Willis, MSgt (E7), USAFR

North Augusta, SC

I am a member of the 31st Combat Support Hospital here in Iraq. We received gifts from your organization and I just wanted to thank everyone who had a part in making Christmas away from our loved ones a little brighter. May God bless you all and all you do. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 Todd Hulen, CPT AN

Dear "Operation Support Our Troops" members,

We would like to send a special thanks to all of you.  Thank you so much for the wonderful Christmas stockings, they truly provided inspiration to the Soldiers.

We are very thankful for proud Americans like you.  Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

FROM:  Soldiers of E Troop 4-6 Air Cavalry Squadron

THANK YOU FOR THE CHRISTMAS CARD AND STOCKING.  HOPE ALL IS WELL STATESIDE AND BEST WISHES INTO THE NEW YEAR.

SPC BRANDON S LITCHFIELD
4-6 AIR CAVALRY SQUADRON

FORT LEWIS, WA
"FIGHTING SIXTH"

I wish to thank you for your gift that was sent to us from Operation Support Our Troops. I am currently serving with E Troop 4-6 ACS out of Fort Lewis WA. We really appreciate all of your support and you made our day. Thank you very much again Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!

SGT William J. Peterson
E Troop QC Shop

E Troop 4-6 ACS

We got some care packages from your organization, and I would like to take the time to personally thank you for supporting us, as we all support you over here in Afghanistan.

Thank you for the Christmas cheer!

God Bless,
Mark Becker II, AZ2(AW), VAQ-133

I would like to say thanks for all your help and support.  All the care packages that you have sent were greatly appreciated by myself and the rest of the company.  Knowing that people like yourself helps the quality of life run smoother.  We could not do what we have to do without your help and support.  Take care and once again thanks for everything.

RLTW

MSG Duenas, Robert A.

I received your Christmas stocking today and since I cannot thank you in person I hope that you will accept this email as a token of my gratitude.  I appreciate your kind generosity and support.  I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.  Thank you for the stocking and keeping the spirit of patriotism alive.

Chris Anthony

My name is Anita and I'm a soldier currently deployed in Iraq.  I am writing to tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing for us soldiers out here away from our families.  Thank you, we appreciate all your packages.  May god bless you through the holiday season and all the times.  Thank you again!

I hope all is well to you, your family and the OSOT company. We have just received the packages in the mail that your company has graciously sent for our troops.  I know this gift alone, will put a smile, lift there morale and bring some of the holiday spirit to them while they are away from home.

I have the youngest company (battery) in the Squadron, average age is 23, but they have the biggest heart also. I am so very proud of them, thou I don't show it, most of the time (to keep them alert and on there feet all the time).

The unit that we are currently in was located in Ft Lewis, the old 1/25 Infantry Div, we re-flagged to 2SCR upon returning from Iraq 2005 and relocated to Vilseck, Germany. I am assigned to return to Ft Lewis 2009, hopefully I will get to meet you and the OSOT family.

On behalf of my Commander, the Men and one woman from Charlie Battery, Fires Squadron 2SCR, thank you for your continued support and prayers.  We definitely couldn't celebrate this holiday season without your support.

Happy Holidays, and God Bless.

Very Respectfully

Su'a Peni Mene
1SG, USA
Charlie Battery
Fires Squadron 2SCR

Thank You for your support and the Christmas Stockings.

Happy Holidays

Sincerely

SFC Richard Perez
C Battery FS-2SCR
Camp Taji, Iraq

Merry Christmas!

I just received my stocking from your organization. Thank you so much! The fleece beanie is going to come in very handy as I recently lost mine on a mission, and am heading back up north where it is very cold.

I am honored that there are Americans who care so much about us over here.

I am a National Guardsman from Oregon, and have been deployed to Northern Iraq for a little over 4 months now as an Army photojournalist.  It is a great job, and I can tell you first hand that good things are happening here, and we are making a difference.

Thank you again for the thoughtful gift. Merry Christmas to you all, and God Bless.

Sincerely,


Spc. Eric A. Rutherford
115th MPAD Print Section
1st Armored Division PAO: Task Force Iron

Just a little note to let you know that our office (the Combined Review & Release Board) received the two big boxes that you sent yesterday.  Thank you so much! I immediately handed out the stockings to our office members, and they were really touched and very appreciative. I am going to hold on to the wrapped packages and hand them out to everyone on Christmas morning, and I know that they will really enjoy that. We decided to donate the stuffed toys to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program here. Just like in the U.S., they are running a similar program here in Iraq, but will be handing out the toys to Iraqi children throughout the country here. Since we don't come into contact with many children (we rarely leave our compound), we felt that this would be the best way to get these toys to the kids.

Please let all of your helpers know that we really enjoyed the goodies!

It feels so good to know that we are supported. I am attaching a photo of our office for you. Thanks again!!

Sincerely,

Airon Mothershed, Capt, USAF
JDRC Board Attorney, TF-134