So as you
can see, the sky is the limit. PLEASE NOTE: Flammable items cannot be
sent. But we were able to send some manicure/pedicure kits and
hydrating lotion to a troop that is stationed high in the mountains.
Every
thank you note we have received had stated that the soldiers are sharing
the goodies with their tent or room mates! Everything is appreciated.
Please
contact Peggy Kayser for more information at phone (847)506-5002
or e-mail
peggy@ranwc.com or
info@helpingourheroes.org
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Email
from Troops in Afghanistan
From: Pearson, Tim S USA SFC USA TF Rock
Sent: Wednesday,
January 30, 2008 12:57 AM
To: Peggy Kayser
Subject: RE: goodies
coming your way
Ms. Peggy Kayser,
I can't tell you how much we appreciate the
support that you have provided to the Paratroopers of my unit, but all
Service Members as well. It really let's the Soldiers know that people
much like yourself, are out there willing to support them regardless of
the situation. It helps them do their jobs with confidence when they
know that many American's continue to provide support and comforts to
them while they spend many months away from the normal comforts of home
and time away from their families.
The bread maker's will make a huge hit with
the Soldiers. The bread we get here is not sent straight from the
bakery due to the logistical issues as well as the location where we
are. 40% of our locations are only reachable via helicopter. Because
of these circumstances, they freeze the bread and then deliver it. By
the time the Soldier consumes the bread, it is usually between 6-7 days
from it's initial baked date.
So if the Soldiers don't toast the bread, it
crumbles.
If you get any other supporters, we are
looking for a few slow cookers as well. Since our operations can't stop
because of night, we have a select few Soldiers that stay up during the
night and run the operations. With them up like that, we would like to
support them with the ability to cook fresh food while still keeping it
hot. With the large bulk quantity that we get most of our food, it is
hard to provide good food in small quantities without having to waste a
good amount.
To give you a little background on who you
are supporting, my field feeding platoon consists of 27 of the best food
service sergeants and specialists the Army has to offer. We support a
light infantry airborne battalion that is spread all over the mountains
in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan.
Our infantry counterparts, are involved in
80% of the conflicts and contacts with the insurgents that occur here.
They live in some of the most austere conditions and some are just now
getting electricity after being here for over 8 months now. But yet,
their morale continues to stay high as they know the purpose of their
mission.
My Soldiers just completed cooking an
authentic Thanksgiving and Christmas meal and they usually work between
14-16 hours a day in the kitchens, pulling guard duty, and riding
logistical patrols. I am very proud of my Soldiers as we continue to
ask them to accomplish more than anyone else.
Most of them are between the ages of 19-24
years of age.
50% of my platoon is on their first
deployment and this is their first time away from home. This is the
best platoon I have been associated with during the 15 years that I have
spent in the Army. I have attached a few pictures of our platoon so you
can put a face to the group, unfortunately not all of them are in here.
We are spread out over 9 different locations so it is hard to get a
group picture.
Again, thank you so much for your support and
I will send you updates as much as I can.
TIM S. PEARSON, SFC, USA, Senior Food Operations
Sergeant, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Task Force Rock
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