New Troops in Afghanistan

While we celebrate that our troops in the 715th have returned from Afghanistan, I have recently received some new names. These troops are stationed at FOB Lightning. There are about a half dozen and they do have email access sometimes.

Here are messages from two:

I was wondering how I can get adopted please?
My name is SGT Gail S. I've been in the US Army for over 8 years. I'm deployed to FOB Lightning in Afghanistan. I'm the proud mom of a one year old girl and a three year old boy. My husband works and takes care of our little ones, so he doesn't really have much time to write to me. That's okay with me since our babies come first, but it sure would be nice to get mail at least every now and then, so I hope you consider me for your program!

Gail S

Dear Aunt Nancy,
Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful service to the troops. You are an awesome American and I wish there were more like you. I sometimes feel that Americans have forgotten that we are still over here, but knowing there are people like you renews my faith in our country. Thank you for YOUR service and for boosting the morale of all the troops you touch.
Sincerely,
SSG Guy S

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715th Military Police mail stop.

The 715th Military Police unit we have been supporting in Afghanistan is departing soon. Many won't leave until early July, so they can receive mail through May (their Army Post Office, APO, generally closes a month before they leave.)

Since I don't know exactly who is leaving this month, except Jeff Pilgrim, no packages should be sent unless your soldier has indicated otherwise. One more card or letter won't hurt though.

My contact wrote:

"Hello:

Just wanted to update you and let you know that there will be a mail stop put in soon for Jeff. They will be moving them into tents on May 20. So if you could halt all packages and not send out any mail for him as of this Friday, May 8.

Thanks for all the support thus far :)

It is much appreciated :)

Jill P."

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Note from Afghanistan - it's very cold there now!

Here's a note home from one of "our" soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan. It is freezing there now. I think the heating pad idea is a great one! Hopefully we will be able to share more updates.
If you have received a Thank-You from your soldier, or anything you think others may appreciate reading, send it to me: nancy@auntnancyusa.com
I don't generally post full names unless the troop gives the "OK".

Hi honey,
I miss you and really hope you are getting better. There is not a whole lot I can do except pray and make it though this deployment. I am tired, tired of cold showers and stepping out into cold wheather after getting wet from ice cold water. Sometimes, I luck out and get one minute of warm water in my shower, but it does not last long enough to rise.

Yes, the heating pad works, and I don't want to get out of bed because it is cold. I wish I could wear it in the shower. It is so cold I have to sleep with my shampoo to keep it from getting frozen in the bottle. It is so cold I have to put my water in the fridge to keep it from freezing overnight.

Honey, when I come home I have some stories to tell you. This deployment has been an awesome adventure and I cant wait to tell you. I love you alot. Tell C. I say "Whats up dude". Tell your momma, to put some beans in the kettle I will be home soon. At least for a little while.
LOVE
Jeff YOUR HUSBAND


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715th Military Police going to Afghanistan

This week I have received a few requests to support soldiers going to Afghanistan. I have begun to pass them along to people on my waiting list. Hopefully I'll get a good size group, as I have about 30 people in line to support the troops.

Afghanistan conditions are not very good, similar to the early months in Iraq. Mail is much slower too. The basics may be in high demand. I'll let you know more as I find out.