my soldier lost his rations card. What should i put in his counciling statement? Does anyone have a blanket co
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Put down that he enjoys steak and caviar.
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Hello Daniel, I'd like to help you if I can...can you tell me more about your assignment....do you need to know how math is used by the USA Military ...wow for one thing if they didn't use math they would not know how to figure the amounts needed to cloth the soldiers, to feed the soldiers, to house them...how many guns and ammunition  they need. ...the list goes on and on just think each man needs supplies to last a year or more while stationed there...every job they do they need something in their hand to get the job done. To communicate with the officers they need phones and ways to get around jeeps....and computers for messaging. This is all I can come up with now...oh another thing...they probably need to know all the different uses of math.... \nDaniel I can't email you I see you dont' accept emails. but if you want to talk more about this with me you can send a email.\nbest of luck...Mama Geri\nitalmama6060@yahoo.com
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Just a heads up: the postal service says that packages need to go out by Monday to get there by Christmas.  My son is over there and I am busy putting together packages for him and his platoon.  I am sending eye drops, chapstick, socks, cd's, lotion, salty snacks, gum, hand- held games, a harmonica, a yo-yo and fabric softener sheets to help keep his stuff smelling better.  (someone has also suggested fabreeze.)
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Contact your state representative office, senator,i have found that they will get involved with these kinds of matters. While in the service we knew if we had a problem that was being ignored we would go to our state representative, all the sudden the problem got more attention than those trying to hide it or ignore it,so problem got fixed, took a while. it is sad though that army is ignoring this problem, this is not the kind of attention they need and the PFC needs to spend some time in military prison for his behavior.
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On Ancestry.com, I found a record of a "C. C. Bowman; Unit:  1 Kentucky Infantry; Company F; Rank - Induction:  Captain; Rank - Discharge:  Captain; Allegiance:  Confederate."  The source citation is  Box: 377;Extraction: 2; Record: 873; taken from the records housed in the National Archives.  I also found a record for Christopher C. Bowman in the General Index to Pension Files.  The state in which the application was filed is Kentucky. His service is listed as "Verified Recruit U.S.A.; Post (or Fort) Service, U.S.A." The application date is 1901 June 11th (not sure about the 11, as the record is hard to read, but that's what it looks like to me).  The application number is 1270159; Certificate No. 1,271,824; state from which filed:  KY; Attest: C & W. B. King; another blank at the bottom for which I cannot read the title shows "C-885-322", and is stamped "Combined."\n\nIf you can provide me with an e-mail address, I'll be happy to send you a file containing this image.  (I do not allow my e-mail to be posted here, so you will need to add a comment to your question.)  \n\nI don't have any proof that these two are referring to the same people, but at least a bit of the information appears to be correct.  \n\nI'll put this question in my watch list and check to see if you've added an e-mail address.  I do genealogy as a hobby.
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I think this is an awesome website. You can adopt a soldier and send him cards and care packages. They will love every letter, they can get. Check the website out.
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Have you tried contacting his squadron, that would be your first bet to get into contact with him. His First Shirt would be the one to talk to. Don't call the Red Cross without contacting his unit first, it could cause problems in the future. Use his chain of command within the unit, they are there to support you while he is deployed.
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I love it. Can I copy it and post it in places around here (Afghanistan)?\n\nThank you so much.
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Call your local council office.  Many councils have a store right there, where you can purchase one.  The councils who don't have stores will be able to help you find what you need and possibly even order it for you.
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I am with Soldiers' Angels, a volunteer organization that works with the Defense Department to match caring Americans with our brave service people to help boost morale. You can submit your son's name for adoption, and then he will be matched with someone who would like to show their support by writing and sending small care packages, and as a matter of fact beef jerkey is one of the suggested items simply because Iraq and Afghanistan do not allow the importation of pork products such as Slim Jims, etc.\n\nIf you are going to do this, please let your son know so he is not surprised when someone adopts him (soldiers have a lot of pride and do not like to think they are receiving charity), and if someone does adopt please ask your son to make certain he does write back just to let the person know he or she is making a difference. I've been doing this for a little over a year, and no one has written back yet. I guess everyone needs a little morale boost every now and then!\n\nSome of the companies you allude to do make arrangements for discounts to people with organizations like SA, but most do not give outright donations as far as I have seen.
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The Best EXCUSE ever:::\n\ni got a ribbon on my car: I support the troops\n\nGood for you. Morons\n\nI, personally have one. BUT---I did my part 6 yrs USN. So, I can put it on my car. I asked a 20 yr old man. Why if it means so much to him to "support the troops" why not help them in some way. Send them a thank you note. Go, by the VFW, Vet. Hospital etc etc. and tell them thank you.\n\nHis reply: "I do not have time for all that. I have a Job and school"\n\nI said" OK, fine. Next time you see a Vet wearing a ball Cap of a Unit or War tell him thanks"\n\nHe said,"As long as it did not say, Iraq or Vietnam on it. He might think about it."\n\nPeople are just unpatriotic and find any excuse not to fight the fight. Whether it is politically correct or not. These are the same types that failed to sign up in ALL American Wars.\n\nWe have had "war dodgers" since the American Revolution. It is just a fact of Life. A few give the freedom thru sacrifice and Death. While all bear it fruits.\n\nThanks
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www.anysoldier.com    You can send packages or letters. You can pick a female or male soldier. There are plenty of them on this website.\n\nThank you for supporting the troops!
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This used to make my day even when wounded it was the highlight!  Thanks for asking.  \n\nThe United States armed forces cannot recieve cards to "any serviceman" this year due to fears of terrorism.  Instead, the Pentagon has set up a secure email system that allows anyone to send a message to "any serviceman." Just pick the branch of the service, type your message and click send.\n\nThe story behind the "to any serviceman" cards:\nSince 1967, when Sgt. Billy Thompson wrote Abigail Van Buren and mentioned that a wonderful Christmas present to our armed forces would be "just a letter from home," American citizens have been sending holiday wishes to servicemen and women stationed overseas every holiday season. Dubbed "Operation Dear Abby," the program has brought holiday joy to hundreds of thousands of U.S. military personnel deployed away from home.\n\nTo access the site, visit http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/\nMilitary Exchange Prepaid Calling Cards\nThe Department of Defense Military Exchanges have been authorized to sell the following prepaid calling cards to individuals and organizations who wish to purchase these cards for our troops serving overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.\nhttps://thor.milexch.com/scs/default.aspx\n\n12 Ways to Support Our Troops\nBy Lance Helgeson\nhttp://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourlife/Articles/a2004-12-07-12support.html\n\nYou can adopt a specific or random service person for a prayer circle.\n\nhttp://www.presidentialprayerteam.net/troopsadopt.php  \n\nYou can write to a service person.\n\nhttp://anyservicemember.navy.mil\nThere are dozen of organizations, which allow you to purchase items and present it to a service person, but there are other options you might consider.  Visit the closest VA Hospital or for something really unique try: \nwww.snipersonline.org (They ask for contributions to buy items that the Government refuses or that is out of stock.\n\n\nGod Bless You and The Southern People.
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sorry i cant give my address already to many strangers got due to my picture flying through the internet. but try to find a friend that happens to be a soldier near by his AKO acct has acces to the information you request. Hopefully he/she is willing to help you. the army is a big place so unless you know what unit he went to its like finding a needle in a stack of needles.I used to see this all the time in Bragg, people would ask for their son/brother etc if we know them . And we keep telling them without their unit or MOS we cant narrow down anything due to our post being the size of a city.
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This is sweet of you it meant alot to me and my men!  \n\nThe United States armed forces cannot recieve cards to "any serviceman" this year due to fears of terrorism.  Instead, the Pentagon has set up a secure email system that allows anyone to send a message to "any serviceman." Just pick the branch of the service, type your message and click send.\n\nThe story behind the "to any serviceman" cards:\nSince 1967, when Sgt. Billy Thompson wrote Abigail Van Buren and mentioned that a wonderful Christmas present to our armed forces would be "just a letter from home," American citizens have been sending holiday wishes to servicemen and women stationed overseas every holiday season. Dubbed "Operation Dear Abby," the program has brought holiday joy to hundreds of thousands of U.S. military personnel deployed away from home.\n\nTo access the site, visit http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/\nMilitary Exchange Prepaid Calling Cards\nThe Department of Defense Military Exchanges have been authorized to sell the following prepaid calling cards to individuals and organizations who wish to purchase these cards for our troops serving overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.\nhttps://thor.milexch.com/scs/default.aspx\n\n12 Ways to Support Our Troops\nBy Lance Helgeson\nhttp://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourlife/Articles/a2004-12-07-12support.html\n\nYou can adopt a specific or random service person for a prayer circle.\n\nhttp://www.presidentialprayerteam.net/troopsadopt.php  \n\nYou can write to a service person.\n\nhttp://anyservicemember.navy.mil\nThere are dozen of organizations, which allow you to purchase items and present it to a service person, but there are other options you might consider.  Visit the closest VA Hospital or for something really unique try: \nwww.snipersonline.org (They ask for contributions to buy items that the Government refuses or that is out of stock.\n\nGod Bless You and The Southern People
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At our local grocery store there is a list of things that the soldiers need. It includes, shaving razors and cream, sun screen, chap stick, instant oatmeal (small packages), soap, deodorant, magazines, stamps, "find the word games", cards, subscriptions to magazines and snack food such as raisins.  Also I think he might appreciate those new crystal light packages that come in an individual size, because apparently they get lots of water but not many  other choices.  Also movies and Cd's are on the list.  how nice of you to think of him.
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my husband was on deployment not too long ago.  letters are great, try to keep them positive.  don't go on and on about how awful the war is and how stupid bush may be...they will either agree or disagree, but it doesn't change the fact that they are there.\n\nalso, black socks, underwear, t-shirts, toothpaste, handi-wipes etc. all help.  there was a period of time when my husband was without a shower for a month or 2 because their water resources were blown up.  so, showers came from handi-wipes or wet nap, ya know baby wipes.  get things that are unscented, though.  snacks are good, granola bars, nuts, cookies, chips, etc.  someone mentioned non-melting things...that's best since it can get to 120 degrees by 9 am.  also, movies, books, magazines, cds...my husband's biggest complaint was boredom alot of the time. they spent a lot of time swapping movies and music. \n\nalso, if you are writing to some troops, ask them if they have any friends that wouldn't mind a care package.  my cousin got lots of packages, but some of his buddies didn't get any at all....he shared, but it wasn't quite the same.\n\nthank you from all of the loved ones of the troops over there for being so compassionate to their personal needs.