Soldiers receive our Valentines care packages

We just received these photos of  our care packages being distributed to our soldiers in Afghanistan. The blankets, sheets, mattress pads and bedding were a big hit. We also included some Valentine decorations to brighten up their surroundings. (click on photos to enlarge)

From our contact who distributes the items: "Attached are pictures of where we store all the goodies y'all send us. We either pull from this storage area to provide Soldiers items at the outlying locations or we allow Soldiers coming in to go in an pick what they need. Then there are some pictures of Soldiers "extremely" grateful for the bedding, especially during these cold months - brrrrr!"

Storage area for our care package goods

Letter and Certificate from Task Force Lobos

From Task Force Lobos in Afghanistan (click to enlarge).

Certificate of Appreciation - Task Force Lobos

Supporting Soldiers from Ohio and Michigan

Here are some recent notes from soldiers in Afghanistan, particularly a large contingent from Ohio and Michigan. If any of you have decorations from Ohio or Michigan that would brighten up their living quarters and guest rooms, please let us know.

"Oh, and this is an odd request since y'all are out Texas, but of course my unit is made up of mostly people from Ohio and Michigan so they are asking for Ohio State and Michigan University type stuff."

"Yesterday we had received the additional mattress pads and sheets and we've probably already given out half of them. We also gave out more fleeces and blankets because cold and snowy weather has hit us again. And yes, the chocolate and gummy worms everybody loves ..."

Other items asked for were bungee cords, yoga mats, and a computer projector that can be used for yoga classes and other presentations.

Soldiers Photo from Afghanistan

Here's a great photo from one of our care package recipients in Afghanistan. (click to enlarge)