Books for Troops

Internet ^ | Oct. 27, 2003 | myself

[Peach]

Done - have Clancy books, Cussler, Daniel Silva, DeMille and Sue Grafton. Also notes of support accompany each book. Thanks so much for posting this important information.

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[Soaring Feather]

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[fatima]

We get so many books at our thrift shop,I will ship him a box of books tom.,fatima

[diamond6]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

CLICK HERE for 03/22/03 Department of Defense
Press Release.
TROOP SUPPORT MAIL POLICY STRESSED
To bolster force protection, the general public is urged not to send unsolicited mail, care packages or donations to service members forward deployed unless you are a family member, loved one or personal friend.

“Operation USO Care Package”
Delivers Needed Items and Personal Messages to
Service Members Deployed Overseas
You, Too, Can Show a Service Member You Care

With thousands of U.S. troops deployed around the world, still actively engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom and the fight against terrorism, the United Service Organizations (USO) is offering a unique way for individuals and corporations to let our nation's defenders know we haven't forgotten them. “Operation USO Care Package,” sponsored by the USO World Headquarters and administered by the USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro), enables individuals to write a personal message and financially support care packages that will be delivered to service members participating in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Because of heightened security, individuals can no longer send letters and packages to 'Any Service Member.' Operation USO Care Package is approved by the Department of Defense, providing a safe, easy way for individuals and corporations to show their prayers and thoughts are with our men and women in uniform.

Corporations may also contribute to this program through financial contributions, items donated in bulk for the care packages, or through implementation of an employee participation program. AT&T is a major supporter of this program, providing a complimentary toll free number for individuals to call for further information (1-866-USO-GIVE) and donating thousands of prepaid international phone cards to be included in the packages for the troops. “Our men and women in uniform give so much to the country, we wanted to give something in return as a token of our appreciation that would allow their separation from their loved ones to be a little easier,” according to Paul McQuillan, Defense Sales Vice President, AT&T Government Solutions.

“These Care Packages help the USO bring a touch of home to our men and women in uniform,” said Edward A. Powell, President and CEO of USO World Headquarters. The care packages contain an assortment of items the military have specifically requested, such as prepaid international calling cards, disposable cameras, toiletries, and sunscreen. They also include greetings from the American public, transcribed onto official “Operation USO Care Package” post cards by volunteers and USO staff members.

“Operation USO Care Package will continue for as long as our country is at war,” according to Elaine Rogers, USO-Metro President. “This program is possible because of the support from individuals, corporations and organizations that donate funds to sponsor these care packages.”

Individuals and corporations can learn more about how to get involved and support “Operation USO Care Package” through donations of product or funds, by calling 866-USO-GIVE.

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT OPERATION USO CARE PACKAGE?

• Individuals may donate $25, which goes toward sponsorship of an “Operation USO Care Package.” Personal greetings may be forwarded to our post office box with the contribution. USO will transcribe the message onto an official “Operation USO Care Package” postcard, available for preview here.
• Corporations may make a tax-deductible financial donation to support “Operation USO Care Package.” A $25 donation goes toward sponsorship of one care package. Each care package will recognize corporate sponsors.
• Corporations may donate items listed on the “Service Members’ Wish List” to USO-Metro, many of which may be branded with your corporate logo. These items must be sent in bulk from the manufacturer. Please call (703) 696-2628 for advance coordination of deliveries.
• Corporations may delegate an employee to serve as its “Operation USO Care Package” liaison. The liaison will communicate your corporate involvement and enlist employees to participate. Employee participants could sponsor an individual care package, which would include their personal message. Corporations interested in participating in this option or willing to match their employees’ support should call (703) 696-2628 for further information.

Please send all checks and personal greetings for “Operation USO Care Package” to:
USO-Operation USO Care Package
C/O Pentagon Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 19221
Alexandria, VA 22320-9998

Due to the threat of anthrax following September 11, DoD suspended its practice of forwarding personal care packages and correspondence by the American public to “Any Service Member.” In its place, USO created a care package program. Through sponsorship of an “Operation USO Care Package,” an individual’s personal greeting will be transcribed onto an official postcard and included in the care package going to a service member.

MAKE YOUR DONATION NOW!

SERVICE MEMBERS' WISH LIST
Travel Size Personal Items*	Miscellaneous Items*
Disposable Razors	Playing Cards and Board Games
Toothbrushes	Compact Discs
Toothpaste	Current Movies on DVD
Tissues	Crossword Puzzle Books
Shampoo/Conditioner	Disposable Cameras
Shower Gel	Pre-paid Global Calling Cards
Sunscreen	Stationery and Journals
Baby Wipes	Sunglasses
Hand Lotion	Small Footballs, Softballs
Lip Balm	CD/DVD Cases with Zipper
Cotton Swabs	Individually Wrapped Snack Items
Sewing Kits	Shoe Polish Kits
*Many of these items may be imprinted with your corporate logo and /or the USO logo.

[Jen]

WOW! Good job.

[PhilDragoo]

BOOK BUMP

[Will_Zurmacht]

bumped and emailed to my profs here on campus...
thinking about a campus wide book drive...

[windchime]

It's heartbreaking to read Operation Forgotten Soldier. Going to do something about that!

[djreece]

Thanks for the great links, AntiJen!

Bump for post 13.

[cateizgr8]

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[Diva Betsy Ross]

This is a great idea. I was thinking of sending music cds, but then I thought they may not have anything to play them on. I have a bunch of books.. They are mostly conservative in nature. Do you think that is accpetable? :} Thanks for the post. I am going to mail some books and magazines out tommorow.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Do you know who the main contact is for the forgotten soilder? I have a couple of questions about those guys. I want to make sure the info there is current before I send stuff out. Thanks

[Michael.SF.]

One of the reasons I posted this was because the Anti-war/Anti Bush people were sending stuff by Michael Moore and Al franken. So yes, conservative info is wanted. Two short stories, If I may (my son was on the USS Lincoln and reported the following):

Number one news source on board during the war: FOX

Sean Hannity: Reugularly cheered
Alan Colmes: Regularly booed and hissed

One time an interview was shown (this was during the war) with the parents of a sailor, one who was serving on board the Lincoln. The parents were at an anti-war rally and declaring "No war for oil", and such stuff. They had a picture of their son. My son, who was watching with the guy in question, described him as "devastated." Everyone went silent and had no words of consolement.

By all means, send what you in your heart feel will help them.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

I send regularly. I haven't sent books yet though. Please Thank your son for his service and his family too, from a mom who is grateful. May all of our American heroes come home safely to their Moms , families and children.

[VOA]

In a post at a anti War/Pro Dems website they are asking their readers to send
to our troops books for their reading pleasure. They have suggested books by
Michael Moore and Al Franken.

How compassionate, considering their books are actually multi-purpose battle-zone
devices.
1. Use for target practice. If you can hit a cover photo of a big fat lying liberal
at a couple hundred yards, you're good to go!

2. Use pages to make paper airplanes.

3. Starter for camp-fires during cool desert nights
OR
4. Backup when out of toilet-paper.

[VOA]

My son, who was watching with the guy in question, described him as "devastated."
Everyone went silent and had no words of consolement.

I'm glad I wasn't there...I probably would have yelled to the poor fellow...
"You never told us you were adopted."
or
"There goes that genetics theory of inheritance stuff."

I sent two boxes of school supplies to a US Army chaplain in Baghdad...his unit is
adopting a rural Iraqi elementary school. I need to get some packages out to
some homeboys serving in Iraq soon.

[VOA]

any publicity is good publicity...bump!

[TruthNtegrity]

BTTT

[stlnative]

Folks Don't forget about Puzzle & Crossword Books also...! and Humor Books like... The Far Side - Series and so on!