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JamisJockey
Joined: 16 May 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:10 am Post subject: Adopt a Unit in Iraq |
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| Consider this an open letter to the other members, and the forum administrators. In this thread one of our forum members advised his unit is heading to Iraq. I'd like to see how much support there is for adopting this unit. What I'm talking about is sending care packages, support materials, and doing anything else that we can for the members of Dave's unit as necessary. Obviously, before we can do much, we'll need Dave to let us know when he's in country and has an address. I've got other ideas on what we can do for them, and have fun doing it, I'll post those at a later time. |
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rockgremlin
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 9:24 am Post subject: |
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| I like the idea! Count me in! :2thumbs: |
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JamisJockey
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| Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Once I hear back from Dave I'll have a better idea of how many people we're adopting and what thier needs might be. I PM'd him and asked him to notify me when he's in country and can get me the specific information I need.
Being he's a tanker, I figure on probably adopting the platoon.
A tank platoon is usually 3 vehicles and thier crews, so about 12 individuals. I figure its not too big a mountain to climb.
Among my ideas are magazine subscriptions to his unit, a care package party, and I've got a few others bouncing around. |
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DaveOU812
Joined: 22 Dec 2004
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Location: Murray
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| Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 12:00 am Post subject: |
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| Well, I'm here. I have an address but I don't have it on me at the moment. Thats really great that you would want to do something like this. :2thumbs: Really it's awsome. On the number of people, I would say 16. A normal platoon is four tanks. I'm in the headquarters platoon so it's alot bigger but there are about 16 of us tankers. These computers over here are afwul. Real slow. I'll post when I can. |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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DaveOU812 wrote: Well, I'm here. I have an address but I don't have it on me at the moment.
Get your info to Jamis and we can get this thing going. Pronto! :2thumbs: |
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DaveOU812
Joined: 22 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:35 am Post subject: |
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| Ok, here it is. Cpl. Nelson David J 1st Tank Bn. Bravo Co. Unit 41680 fpo, ap 96426-1680 |
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Windwalker
Joined: 20 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:43 am Post subject: |
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| I don't know any of you personally but I think very highly of you for the support your giving to Davids outfit. I can tell by the Jamis avatar that he's a big prick but we're going to love him anyway for starting this thread. We supported three of our kids at the same time while they did their tours, (all home safe) and right now we have one boy that should be in Iraq with in a week to ten days. Count us in if only for the $$ to one of you so as to help with the buying and shipping. God Bless Ya, Your Good People! |
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JamisJockey
Joined: 16 May 2005
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:40 am Post subject: |
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DaveOU812 wrote: Ok, here it is. Cpl. Nelson David J 1st Tank Bn. Bravo Co. Unit 41680 fpo, ap 96426-1680
Okay got it. |
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JamisJockey
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:25 am Post subject: |
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David,
Get me a list of items that ya'll need or want.
Do you have access to:
Microwaves
DVD Players
VCR's
?????? |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:48 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah just let the rest of us know where and when to pony up the money. Dave is my bro and I really appreciate the idea Jamis. You da man........ :2thumbs: Let me know how I can help. Thanks again. |
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JamisJockey
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:50 am Post subject: |
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accadacca wrote: Yeah just let the rest of us know where and when to pony up the money. Dave is my bro and I really appreciate the idea Jamis. You da man........ :2thumbs: Let me know how I can help. Thanks again.
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=955
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DaveOU812
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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| We have access to dvd players. The microwaves I don't think we do. It kinda depends on where we are at the time. Magzines are always good. Stuff to eat. Hygene stuff. |
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JamisJockey
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| Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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All:
I'm still planning on shipping either Tuesday or wednesday. I haven't been to the store yet, but haven't recieved anything dropped off or donated.
I'll mostly be sending food this time. I have a book or two I'll be putting in, too. |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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I have not been able to get to the store yet either. :roll: This last week has really flown by for me. I know what I am going to buy, just haven’t had the chance. Can I bring it to you on Tuesday night then ship on Wednesday?
Thanks,
acca |
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JamisJockey
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| Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:44 am Post subject: |
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accadacca wrote: I have not been able to get to the store yet either. :roll: This last week has really flown by for me. I know what I am going to buy, just haven’t had the chance. Can I bring it to you on Tuesday night then ship on Wednesday?
Thanks,
acca
Absolutely. I'm planning on sending food items and batteries (AA and AAA). Maybe a DVD or two if I find something on sale. |
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