Musings From Momma Marine - Supporting Our Heroes with Care Packages
Letters from 3/11 India Btry Afghanistan
Sat, Jul 18 2009 10:06
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I love getting mail and today received TWO letters from 3/11 India Btry in Afghanistan. One from LCPL Thompson and one from LCPL Charles A. Thompson....
Now what is so SPECIAL and FUNNY about this is that, I'm pretty sure, they are from the same Marine.
When I first received names to send to I understood: LCPL Thompson and LCPL Charley. It seems that LCPL Thompson, Charles A. may be getting a good amount of boxes. This is a mystery that I will have to wait to solve because mail is the only communication as of now and the letters I received today are post marked 4 July 2009 which may mean mail is speeding up a bit. We can hope. As it stands, LCPL Thompson and LCPL Charley have more coming to them (him).... I'm guessing they are having a good laugh about this and probably need it as much as I needed one this morning. God is good at things like that. I love HIS sense of humor!
Anyway, the letters from the LCPL(s) are for you, too, because this couldn't happen without YOUR SUPPORT.
Thank you Momma Jodi for the package. It could not have reached me at a better time. You actually sent me the one thing I needed. Envelopes. Not to mention all the other items are going to be a nice alternative to MRE's. If there is anything I can do to help you help those who are deployed please let me know.
Thank-you
LCPL Thompson
Thank you Momma Jodi. It's people like you who are willing to do stuff like this out of the kindness in your heart who make those out here realize we are out here for a reason. There's nothing I need, but if you could find the time to, could you just send a letter like the one I just received from you, one with some motivational words. Thanks again momma Jodi
LCPL Thompson
I'm always impressed by their "non need" of items but their willingness to "HELP" us in what ever way they can.... Amazing! Wonderful! Dare I say, Precious! Yes! I'm a MOM I can say it......
THIS, THANK YOU, is sent to all of you who help with SUPPORTING OUR HEROES with your donations of box goodies, letters, cards, money donations and Prayers! We are able to send to more of our Deployed Men and Women because of your help.
Semper Fi,
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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"
Marines working in Afghanistan
Fri, Apr 10 2009 01:56
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From HMH-466 in Iraq
Tue, Dec 9 2008 02:40
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Momma Jodi,
Hello, GySgt Malone here from HMH-466 in Iraq. Just wanted to drop you a line and say thank you to you and all who helped to brighten my Marine's day by sending the good stuff out here. The cards were passed out and brought many smiles to my men and women's faces. The kids did a great job on the cards, I would like to send out some stickers or something if I could. Please let me know how many you would need and I will do my best to get some for the kids. Thanks again for thinking of us out here, take care and God Bless!
Gy Malone (Shannon)
This is my crew, I am on the far left, thanks again!
Wed, Oct 15 2008 08:39
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Momma Marine!
Life here in good ol’ Afghanistan is coming to a close. We are almost done, just wrapping things up and turning things over. I can’t complain! I’ll be home in time to see the family for Turkey day!
As for sending us more boxes, our mail is getting turned off in a couple of days so no worries. You have done so much already that we are all very appreciative of, especially Cpl Robinson! I dropped something in the mail for you a few days ago as well, hope you can read my handwriting! I can hide that, my poor hand writing and spelling, with emails!
I wanted to tell you thank you again for everything. Sometimes I don’t think people realize the power of not being forgotten. Not that I am asking for anything, I really I can go about my business as a Marine and just be fine. But there are great kids over here doing great things on a daily basis, so it’s nice that occasionally someone such as you shows appreciation. Our country is such that, unless engaged in it, things are free from our mind. The Marines out here performed better than anyone could have even predicted, under conditions that were more dynamic than anyone expected. And ALWAYS came out on top. So again thank you for remembering all of America’s greatest national treasures over here, the county’s youth.
Semper Fi Momma Marine,
Capt Matthew “Duck” Roberts
HMM-365 (REIN), Operations
24 MEU FWD DEPLOYED
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Tue, Jul 15 2008 06:52
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Mrs. McClellan!
Thank you for the great gift package, I loved it! I split it up with a few Marines that work for me, a great surprise to start one of my days out here. It seems out here food and sweets are such a big hit; we all devour them as soon as we get them. If it wasn’t for the heat, I bet we’d all way 20 lbs more than we do right now. But fortunately the heat and work hours keep us busy and moving. I had never heard of Borger TX until reading you letter, but I believe I was once moderately close to it. I went through an Air Force flight school program for 6 months in Enid OK, Vance Air Force Base, about an hour north of Oklahoma City if I remember correctly. I’ve written some responses below to the other letters that were in the package you sent. Please, if possible, make sure they find their way to all the great letter writers! Thanks.
A few answers to your questions: I am part of an 82 person detachment that was detached (hence detachment huh) from our parent squadron and attached to the squadron I am part of. I fly CH-53Es (see attached picture) and the 82 person detachment I am part of all fly or work on the four aircraft we brought over. We are attached to an ACE (Aviation Combat Element) composed of 4 different types of helicopters and 2 types of fixed wing aircraft. The ACE is part of an even bigger unit, termed the MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) composed of about 2200 Marines, all working together to accomplish whatever missions we are tasked with.
Okay, a few words for the others:
Mattie !
First off, let me congratulate you on a great name Mattie is also my nickname and was my call sign for a while as well until it was changed to Duck because I almost flew in to a flock of birds. Good luck in the 6
th
grade and great to hear from you!
Lexi !
How are things in Borger TX this time of year? Hot I imagine, I know a little about that. It’s around 110 in the day time over here, but it gets down to the 80s at night. I am currently working the night shift, so I come in at 7 p.m. and go home at 7 a.m. so I am normally asleep during the hottest part of the day. But it still gets really hot flying around my helicopter, even at night. Have fun being 13 and enjoy the 8
th
grade!
Marissa !
The 8
th
grade, you are almost in high school! Thank you for the letter and the support, it is always nice to know we are appreciated over hear. What do you like to do for fun, sports, read, socialize? Have fun this summer and enjoy the 8
th
grade, next year high school!
Emme !
Hello Emme, I like the way you wrote your letter with a pen and a marker. It looks really cool! Are you getting to go outside and play this summer? I have two girls, Madison and Taylor. Taylor just turned 6 on July 3
rd
and Madison is your age, 7. She is going to be in the second grade too. Madison loves to play outside in the summer. Have fun in the second grade!
I wish all of you well!
Capt Matthew “Duck” Roberts
Kandahar Afghanistan
