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I'm just a civilian, while I don't claim to understand the conflict, I'm not trying to judge it from the limited bits of information we receive back home. I also, don't want to be seen as arrogant or ignorant of our service personnel.
While the majority of the deployed force is about to be withdrawn from Afghanistan in the upcoming year, I thought of sending a Christmas care package for our troops currently serving in-country. Would this be of any service to anyone, or would it be unnecessary?
Now, I'm completely novice about this and I mainly got the idea after watching 'Generation Kill', the Marines complaining about the lack of proper equipment and goods being provided. So I thought that perhaps it would be the least I could do, to send a package of goods to our boys and girls serving. I don't have a whole load of money, I'm a university student with a low paying part time job; but I thought that as I have access to goods here and I'm enjoying the freedom and safety that our troops provide, what better way to show them the spirit of christmas than to send a package of simple goods.
Now, undoubtedly I would contact the DoD about an address to send the package to, but perhaps you more experienced folk and those who have served can provide me with information on what simple and sometimes trivial goods (to us back Home) are much needed and luxurious or what unit would be best served with goods from home?
Thank you!
While the majority of the deployed force is about to be withdrawn from Afghanistan in the upcoming year, I thought of sending a Christmas care package for our troops currently serving in-country. Would this be of any service to anyone, or would it be unnecessary?
Now, I'm completely novice about this and I mainly got the idea after watching 'Generation Kill', the Marines complaining about the lack of proper equipment and goods being provided. So I thought that perhaps it would be the least I could do, to send a package of goods to our boys and girls serving. I don't have a whole load of money, I'm a university student with a low paying part time job; but I thought that as I have access to goods here and I'm enjoying the freedom and safety that our troops provide, what better way to show them the spirit of christmas than to send a package of simple goods.
Now, undoubtedly I would contact the DoD about an address to send the package to, but perhaps you more experienced folk and those who have served can provide me with information on what simple and sometimes trivial goods (to us back Home) are much needed and luxurious or what unit would be best served with goods from home?
Thank you!