Musings From Momma Marine - Supporting Our Heroes with Care Packages
From HMLA-169 Afghanistan
Fri, Jun 19 2009 06:18
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Living conditions are at a FOB (Forward Operating Base). We live in tents and have electricity. We have the ability to do laundry. Currently eating MRE's. I am representing my squadron of 200 men and 20 women. We are stationed at MCAS Camp Pendleton as our home station. We are a Helicopter Squadron that flies the Supecobra Attack Helicopter and the Huey Utility Helicopter in support of the troops on the ground. Our mission is to provide close air support and escort of casualties that are being evacuated to medical facilities. We are HMLA-169, "the World Famous Vipers", and we throughly appreciate your support.
1stLt Von Rembow
HMLA-169 "The Vipers"
Coming up on three months into the deployment and the squadron is continuing ongoing support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Recent, as many news outlets have reported, Task Force Leatherneck has arrived and we have fallen under their command. There have been some growing pains but we are bringing the fight to the enemy and ensuring the local nationals feel that, with the help of the USA, their own government forces are establishing a greater presence in the Province.
The Squadron would like to thank all those that have sent packages. The moral boost that getting a book, a letter from the states, or some items for use in the day to day grind in the desert are immense. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer breaks in the states and make sure you shoot off a few extra fireworks for us in July!
1stLt Von Rembow
HMLA-169 "The Vipers"
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