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A REQUEST FROM IRAQ

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  1. teide

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    #1 teide, Jul 5, 2008
    As many of you know I was deployed to Iraq a couple of months ago. I am a Platoon leader in an Infantry company. We are doing convoy escorts all over the place. I took over this platoon about a month ago and Morale is SUPER LOW!!. Our missions are very long sometimes 10 to 13 days. Even though we are very well connected with the outside world through internet and phones. The feeling of receiving a letter is as the saying goes PRICELESS. So here goes, it would be great if maybe a group of my fellow F-chatters can send care packages or even have your kids write letters to my soldiers. It would mean a lot to them. When Morale is low is when mistakes happen. This little gesture can make a big difference. If anybody is interested pm me and I will send a list of my soldiers names with the address here in Iraq. Thanks everybody.
     
  2. Texas Forever

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    #2 Texas Forever, Jul 5, 2008
    You have a PM.

    Dale
     
  3. RMRClub

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    #3 RMRClub, Jul 5, 2008
    Hi Antonio

    Please provide an email. I've been there and done that in another life and understand. I would like to get some of your suggestions.


    John Babos
     
  4. Oneday

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    #4 Oneday, Jul 5, 2008
    Hi Antonio,

    PM sent. We appreciate your service!
     
  5. nsx4me

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    #5 nsx4me, Jul 5, 2008
    I am on the same boat as the OP's. I have experienced the soldiers morale and it is very low. At most times they feel very unappreciated even when trying to do everything you can in the sand box. It goes a long way for the soldiers when they recieve something other than an email or phone call. Something physical does help. Overall the experience is at times overwhelming, tiring and long durations in the heat not to mention side BS they have to endure. The little things help them. I appreciate the OP's posting this and those who PM him with little support.

    -g-
     
  6. BrianZuk

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    #6 BrianZuk, Jul 6, 2008
    PM sent...would be honored to help out :)

    -Brian
     
  7. teide

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    #7 teide, Jul 6, 2008
    I really appreciate everybodys support. One of the things I was thinking that would be great is to send anything Ferrari related, Ferrari magazines, maybe track videos etc. Oh also a big thing over here if laundry detergent. For some reason that is the one thing that the PX is always out of. Thanks again everybody. I will pm the Alpha Roster to the people interested, Also if anybody can get in touch with the Ferrari Club and propose this idea to them ADOPT A PLATOON IN IRAQ, that would also help out a lot.
     
  8. phrogs

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    #8 phrogs, Jul 6, 2008
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    Hey where are you at?

    I might be able hook you up with some stuff If I know where you are at.

    the only place we do not fly is into baghdad I do go to liberty and to baghdad international.

    I can also send you guys some supplies inner theather via space a

    johnny

    al asad Iraq


    also incase you didnt know

    http://anymarine.com/
     
  9. Stackhouse

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    #9 Stackhouse, Jul 6, 2008
    PM sent

    Kids and I would love to show our support!!

    God Bless you all!!

    CT
     
  10. CavalloRosso

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    #10 CavalloRosso, Jul 6, 2008
    PM sent. Would be happy to help out any way we can.
     
  11. cszakolczai

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    #11 cszakolczai, Jul 7, 2008
    PM sent, I have tons of magazines.
     
  12. teide

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    #12 teide, Jul 7, 2008
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    WOW I can't thank everybody enough. I have received your PM's I am still on mission believe or not. I will send you all the Alpha roster as soon as I get back. The sand storms have delayed us a bit. Should be back in a couple of days and will have more time to respond to everybody's pm's. I only have 30minutes and the internet is very very very very slow. Here are some PIC's of me and some of my guys.
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  13. teide

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    #13 teide, Jul 7, 2008
    Hey I am in Tallil, that would be great great great if you can help us out.
     
  14. palmer8

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    #14 palmer8, Jul 8, 2008
    I'd love to help out in any way I can! How about some car magazines? Could you send me a PM with the info for where to send the packages and what else you guys would like?
     
  15. DrStranglove

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    #15 DrStranglove, Jul 9, 2008
    I have a lot of payback to do from my time in the sand, pm me the address and a worthy Soldier's name and a list of what he may want.
     
  16. mseals

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    #16 mseals, Jul 10, 2008
    Tiede,

    PM me a soldier's APO and I'll make sure he gets taken care of...

    Mike in Kuwait
     
  17. msouza

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    #17 msouza, Jul 10, 2008
    Antonio,

    Please PM a soldier 's name and APO. and I will make he gets something.

    Milton
     
  18. Texas Forever

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    #18 Texas Forever, Jul 10, 2008
    If I may, asking for the name of one soldier may be putting Antonio on the spot. A platoon has roughly 40 to 50 men. The military teaches, and rightly so, that is "all for one, and one for all." So it may be better to send a generic letter to all 50. Or to send laundry soap. Or candy bars. Or car mags. Or whatever.

    Just a thought.

    Dale
     
  19. copterjon

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    #19 copterjon, Jul 10, 2008
    I would love to help. Thanks for everything you soldiers do. You guys (and gals) are awesome!!!!!
     
  20. SonomaRik

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    #20 SonomaRik, Jul 10, 2008
    My cousin in Phoenix started MOM, mothers of marines, and has been on national news etc.

    She is VERY VERY adapt at doing these sendings of care packages.

    Will get in touch with her, I remember puting together a whole warehouse full of such with her group such as tooth brushes etc. etc.etc.

    and a lot of things, well, ya' probably will want to give away.

    thanks for your service.
    r
     
  21. teide

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    #21 teide, Jul 13, 2008
    Thanks everybody for all the support. I think the easiest way to do this is if you guys want to send some care packages send it to the following address:

    The address is:

    Sanchez Antonio (ATTN: 2nd PLATOON)
    TRP C 1-151 CAV
    COB ADDER, TALLIL
    APO AE 09331

    I will then distribute among my soldiers. Again I really appeciate the support, I will send back a signed picture of my platoon.

    PS: On a sad note we had our first death a couple of days ago.
     
  22. Texas Forever

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    #22 Texas Forever, Jul 15, 2008
    It breaks my heart to hear this. Those of us in the comfort of our own little worlds cannot do enough for you guys.

    Dale
     
  23. Detailers Paradise

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    #23 Detailers Paradise, Jul 16, 2008
    Hey Antonio. I have some laundry soap lined up. What works best for you guys, liquid or powder?
     
  24. teide

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    #24 teide, Jul 17, 2008
    Powder is the best thanks again.
     
  25. copterjon

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    #25 copterjon, Jul 17, 2008
    Something tells me you guys are going to be the cleanest soldiers in Iraq.:)
     
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