3/4 1st Sgt Wells Checking in
May/21/2008 21:27 Filed in: Iraq
Updates
Friends
and family of Weapons Company, this has been a
great week! Today we received our first round of
packages from some of you. The Marines poured
through the contents immediately and, I am happy to
say that there was not a single item untouched. The
boys loved the pictures and notes that some of you
included in your boxes. It was like a big adventure
for some of them to get to open a box. Some of
these Marines haven't received a box from anyone
yet and we have been here nearly 3 months. Thank
you all so much for your support of these patriots.
It is truly an honor to serve with each and every
one of them.
Weapons company was had a pretty busy week. The Marines are spread out over a large area, so they stay busy. This week the Marines were engaged in conducting a census of a local town. This is always a good opportunity to engage with the locals and speak with them about current issues. If we are in an area long enough, the locals will often slaughter some lambs for us and fix dinner for the Marines. Since coming to Iraq, I have eaten so much lamb that I believe my hair is beginning to curl. The Iraqis love having us here because we provide security for their communities. Security is a commodity that Iraqis never had a lot of under Sadaam. They now see the value of having Marines in their neighborhood and they're quick to show us gratitude. We truly are welcomed here.
One common site on patrol is hordes of small children. They know that Marines like giving them candy and other goodies so they always flock to the patrols when they see us coming. Though these kids are poor, they are very rich in spirit. They gather around any Marine that will give them some attention. They often come up to us and try to trade little items (like home made slingshots) with the Marines for some of the Marines' equipment. We also enjoy giving them small toys, so, feel free to send one or two each time you send a package.
Our boys really appreciate the support that each of you provide. We realize how much of your tim
e
is dedicated to supporting the troops and you
make a HUGE difference. Receiving packages
from you reminds the Marines that home is
still right where they left it. You give them
some stability in an area where there is very
little to be had - Thank you so much
R/S
1sgt Wells
Weapons company was had a pretty busy week. The Marines are spread out over a large area, so they stay busy. This week the Marines were engaged in conducting a census of a local town. This is always a good opportunity to engage with the locals and speak with them about current issues. If we are in an area long enough, the locals will often slaughter some lambs for us and fix dinner for the Marines. Since coming to Iraq, I have eaten so much lamb that I believe my hair is beginning to curl. The Iraqis love having us here because we provide security for their communities. Security is a commodity that Iraqis never had a lot of under Sadaam. They now see the value of having Marines in their neighborhood and they're quick to show us gratitude. We truly are welcomed here.
One common site on patrol is hordes of small children. They know that Marines like giving them candy and other goodies so they always flock to the patrols when they see us coming. Though these kids are poor, they are very rich in spirit. They gather around any Marine that will give them some attention. They often come up to us and try to trade little items (like home made slingshots) with the Marines for some of the Marines' equipment. We also enjoy giving them small toys, so, feel free to send one or two each time you send a package.
Our boys really appreciate the support that each of you provide. We realize how much of your tim
e
is dedicated to supporting the troops and you
make a HUGE difference. Receiving packages
from you reminds the Marines that home is
still right where they left it. You give them
some stability in an area where there is very
little to be had - Thank you so much
R/S
1sgt Wells
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