Hello,

Just wanted to drop a quick email and say thank you for the Christmas stocking. It is always nice to get something from home, especially for those Soldiers who don't get as many packages.

Hope you had a merry Christmas and have a happy new year.

Thank You,

Derrick

Dear: Operation Support Our Troops,

My name is Spc Guerrero and I am currently stationed out in Afghanistan. I want to send my deepest appreciation for all the packages, letters and for having us in your thoughts. People like you guys give us the motivation to keep going and doing our jobs. We are grateful for having thoughtful people like you guys. Again thank you for what you are doing as well because I want you to know that this organization is really helping us, and making a difference.

Thanks,

Spc Guerrero
Spin Boldak, Afghanistan

My name is SFC Hanson from 5-2SBCT out of Fort Lewis, WA. I'm writing to thank all of you for your support for myself and my soldiers here in Afghanistan. It has been amazing and all of my soldiers are in awe of the support from people like yourselves. You all are keeping the American Spirit alive and all of my soldiers are thankful!!

I personally would like to wise each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!

Very Respectfully,
SFC Hanson
Bear TRP. 8-1 CAV
5-2 SBCT
Ft. Lewis, WA

Operation Support Our Troops,

My name is Trevor Burton and I am currently stationed out in Afghanistan for the holidays. I want to send my deepest thanks for the packages, prayers, and thoughts while we are over here. We are thinking of you as well and miss families, friends, and anyone else close to hearts. Again thank you for what you are doing as well because I want you to know that this organization is making a difference.

Thanks,

Trevor B
Spin Boldak, Afghanistan

I wanted to send a thank you for all the effort and time spent on preparing and shipping the Stockings to 3-2 SBCT. They were very much appreciated. Thank you again and Merry Christmas

SFC William Mangas
3-2 SBCT BDE
 

Dear Operation Support Our Troops,

I just wanted to thank you on behalf of the Arrowhead Brigade (based out of Fort Lewis, Washington) for the wonderful stockings you sent in support of our Soldiers serving here in the Diyala Province of Iraq (along the northeastern border of Iraq). Your support, kindness, and generosity are greatly appreciated. Please know that your act of benevolence means the world to us as we are not going to be able to spend the holidays with our families and friends back home.

May you all have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!

Most Respectfully and Very Sincerely,

Major Tom Gordon
United States Army
 

to whom it may concern,

Hi my name is SPC Conklin, Stanley. i received a stocking of goodies from you and wanted to drop an email by to say thank you very much. It is so nice to know people are thinking of us at this time of year. i wish you and everyone involved in putting the stockings together a Merry Christmas and happy new year. God Bless and thanks again.

God Bless,
SPC Conklin

Hello my name is Bertram Johnson. I am a soldier deployed to Iraq right now. Recently me unit received a box of Christmas stocking from your organization. On behalf of myself and every other greatful soldier that is deployed, we would like to say THANK YOU. Packages like those always boost soldiers morale, especially around the holidays. Once again thank you.


Respectfully,
SSG Johnson, Bertram

Proud Americans from the great state of Washington,

Thanks so much for your prayers, thoughtfulness and kindness to us during this Christmas season. It is so encouraging to be thought about while away from home, family and loved ones.

The gifts have been very encouraging and brightened the spirits of many here.

We do sacrifice to be away from home and family for as long as a year for some of us. I do get to go home for R&R during the holidays, so I am very thankful.

This is a great blessing to me as there are many others who will not.

Again, thanks for your kindness. You have brightened the spirits of many military members.

Please continue to pray for our country, our leaders, our military and the family of our military, who often sacrifice more than the military member.

Most thankful,

Bill

Lt Col William "Billy Bob" Mengers
Chief, TET

To whom it may concern,

Thank you for sending the package of stocking filled with small thing from home. Everyone enjoyed them including the Iraqi children in which give a few to make them happy. They were very happy and smile on little kids faces and parents that we give them was greet fully for us doing this for them. But it would it have happen if it weren't a group of people who loves the military and the men and women who serves. I'm not original from washington but married again a young lady that is from washington and now i call it home and will retire and live in washington. Once again thanks for the package and my you all have a happy holiday's.

Best wishes
SSG Ralph E. Taylor

Dear Sir or Ma'am,

Thank you for the Christmas stocking. The sweets are nice, your support is encouraging and motivating. We're proud to serve our great nation!

Semper Fi,
Col Sam Kirby, USMC

OSOT,

We just started receiving the packages you sent to my battalion, 3-17 FA a part of 5/2 Stryker Brigade here in Afghanistan. On behalf of all the Soldiers, thanks to all of those who volunteered their time and energy. What a great effort and boost to our morale. The Soldiers love to get mail. Again, thank you and have a great holiday season.

v/r
Dennis

LTC Dennis Smith
CDR, 3-17 FA "Stryke First"
5/2 SBCT
 

I would like to personally tell everyone that has supported OSOT thank you for the package. My troops will totally appreciate the gifts that you have sent. I will put out the stockings once we near Christmas.  We will put up a big Christmas tree in about two weeks. The soldiers  here are doing well, the morale is high and the motivation is going  strong. Thanks all especially sister's Buckley 1st ward of the LDS  church, Mrs. Herr and all your students, Mrs. Lovell and all your  students, Oma, and 570 KVI fox news for your support. I am attaching a photo for all you to share with the families and students. On the photo the Soldiers are from right to left, Specialist Lei my driver, Sergeant Thomas my medic, me Command Sergeant Major Chavez, Corporal Wall my gunner and a reporter. Just wanted to share this with you all. The candy really hits the spot and well appreciated. Once again thanks to all and hope to hear from you all again.

CSM Charlie G. Chavez

402D Brigade Support Battalion

Kandahar, Afghanistan