Well, once again the winter months are coming.  And as I'm sure you've guessed, that means it's gonna get cold - even in the middle east where our troops are right now.  The temperatures will reach below freezing in the months to come, and our soldiers need to stay warm.  Any and all warm items are welcomed!!!  Some suggestions are:

• Heat packs or compacts (not electric & should be a good size to travel with)
• Extra socks
• Gloves (Tough, not cute and fuzzy please!)
• Blankets
• Undershirts
• Hats (Please be aware of the approved color for whatever service branch you send to.)
• Coffee/ Tea/ Hot Chocolate Mixes
  

* For any other suggestions, please visit the "What to Send" page.  Also, if you have a suggestion that you don't see posted on this site, please let me know at mcd_production@yahoo.com so I can add it.  Thank you!

Even if you only have five minutes to write a letter saying "hello, I support you" - those five minutes of your time could mean the world to whoever receives the letter.  In fact, according to Marine Capt Jon Connolly, "most of all, letters from Americans that care about us are the real treat."

*(Plus, it'll give you a reason to actually get to cleaning that hall closet!)*

     Many people have been writing in this guestbook and/or sending me e-mails wondering where to get addresses to send things to our soldiers.  First, let me say that I always write back to the people to let them know where to find an address to send things to.  I am obviously an avid supporter of our troops, and I find it inspiring how many people feel the same way.  The whole point of my creating this site was to let people know how they can support our troops and why they should.
     Now, to answer this question for everyone else out there...  visit the AnySoldier.com website, and go to their "Where To Send" page.  This page gives you recent postings from the soldiers themselves, along with an address to send letters and care packages to their troops.  You can select the troops by service branch, where they are, who they deal with, etc.  This is one of the best places to visit to find addresses for our troops overseas.  There are other sites to visit for this information, though, so please be sure to visit my "Other links to check out" box at the bottom of the page.

                   

Don't forget to sign the guestbook!  (Click here)

* Do you have a story to share about sending things to our troops...?
* Do you have a relative or friend fighting for their country...?
* Have you gotten any thank you letters that you would like to share...?
* Do you know of another website that readers should visit for more info. about helping our troops...?
* How did you learn of this website?
* Is there going to be a draft if the enrollment in our armed services continues to decline?

(If concerned with privacy, please know that your full name/e-mail is not required to sign the guestbook.)

   Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank You!  

Many companies are donating items to such causes.  Any & every donated sample sized packet is extremely appreciated and I'm sure will go a very long way for these kids and their morale.

8-4-04 -> I am in reciept of a HUGE box full of Habaneros of Texas Hot Sauce sample packets!  Thank you for going that extra step to support our soldiers!  I am already stuffing my care packages with your hot sauce, so they will be on their way to different units shortly.
Readers, please return the favor by checking them out at their website www.HOTTEXAS.com.

http://www.operationhomelink.org/ - Free computers for spouses or parents of deployed soldier in ranks E1 - E5.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/2/prweb106818.htm - Free mail/gifts sent to children of deployed soldiers.
https://www.operationuplink.org/ - Free phonecards.
http://anysoldier.com/ForSoldiersOnly.cfm - To sign up for sponsoring soldier care packages for theater.
http://www.appreciateourtroops.org/forourtroops.shtml - To have commander sign up for mugs for unit troops.
http://www.operationshoebox.com/ - Free shoebox care package.
http://www.treatthetroops.org/ - Free cookies.
http://bluestarmoms.org/airfare.html - Lowest airfare available.
http://bluestarmoms.org/care.html - Free care packages.
http://66.241.249.83/ - Free air conditioners/heaters.
http://www.heromiles.org/ - Free air travel for Emergency Leave, and for the family members of injured soldiers to travel to Medical facility.
http://www.bluestarmothers.org/airlinespecials.php - Airline discounts for R & R.
http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/forum/index.php - Free books, DVD's, CD's.
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Nov2004/n11232004_2004112312.html - Free shipping/packing materials for shipping to troops.

         
Since Spring 2004.

Please feel free to use this (above) as a link to this site from your own website.  Thanks!

http://www.AnySoldier.com
http://www.operationcappuccino.com/
http://www.yellowribbonamerica.com/index.html
http://www.k9freedomdefenders.com
http://www.uswardogs.org/index.html
http://www.herobracelets.org/
http://www.lettersfromhomeprogram.org/
http://www.patrioticpastime.com/
http://homesforourtroops.org/
http://www.gunnerpalace.com/
http://www.americasupportsyou.mil
http://www.usamagnetsandmore.com/
http://www.bluestarsforsafereturn.com/projects.htm
http://www.herobeanies.com