Check out the quilt site -for ways to help this effort
ALL branches of the service
PLEASE contact this group
given freely to a direct family member
This group makes afghans for ALL fallen heroes
PLEASE contact this group
given freely to a direct family member
They would much appreciate anyone who would like to
make some quilt squares.
making quilts for the families of our fallen heroes
HOBQP does not distinguish between any of the services
we have awarded quilts to every service
given freely to a direct family member
PLEASE click link and let them pay their respects to you
and your fallen hero.
Wooden Scrollsawn portraits (for direct family members)
made and given freely to the family members of a soldier.
Please check this site - and contact this group.
Click here to sign a Memorial book honoring OUR HEROES
Items to send to our troops
(if you need some names?? just let us know !)
(don't forget -- do NOT send aresol cans of repellent or deoderant)
lip balm, sunbscreens, bug sprays, hand sanitizer, beef jerky, power or energy bars (NOT choc. in this hot weather...)
unscented deodorant, shampoo (small bottles), mens t-shirts,
socks (seamless), DVD's, tuna or chicken lunch kits, playing cards, puzzle books, games, dry drink mixes, individual snack items, mouth mints
Extras: Batteries, pads of paper or note cards, envelopes, pen, magazines (recent please with no provocative or porn), newspapers, sports sections of papers, paperback books, puzzles, small flashlights, stress balls, journals, radio headsets, mini fans (batteries), portable CD players, ramen soup in Styrofoam containers, instant oatmeal, small microwavable meals, Kraft Easy Mac, canned soups (don’t forget plastic silverware for them), spices (onion powder, garlic powder, packages of salt, pepper, etc) Restaurant size packets of mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.(all of these are used to "dress up" military food!)
Mailing
There are restrictions, rules, etc. have to be followed if you are mailing your own package to a soldier. Of course all boxes shipped out by us, we make sure everything is packaged accordingly, all paperwork is properly filled out, etc.....
* All items that could leak, melt or are scented should always be put in zip leak proof bags.
* Use a small-medium sturdy corrugated box as free of markings as possible. Must be within size restrictions. Better to send smaller boxes than one large box or use
USPS Priority Mailbox #7 or smaller #4
* Pack very good - use lots of newspapers, fill all space with foam peanuts, bubble wrap, popcorn, etc.
* Double tape all seams with STRONG packing or shipping tape. Put strip all around box.
* If you want reply, include letter with address
* Fill out a “Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note” at the post office
* Briefly list items on declaration
* Underestimate value to discourage thieving
* In upper left corner write your complete return address so they know its safe to open or it might get tossed.
* In bottom left corner write “If the person to whom this box is addressed has been redeployed, please keep this box and share it with someone else
or label: TO CHAPLAIN
* During this conflict must be a direct soldiers name on box or mail. Can’t be addressed “To Any Soldier” or won't be delivered.
The following are thumbnail pictures of some great guys in IRAQ...
Thanks to the Casper Cavalry NIFL for bringing a smile to them when they need it and for supporting our troops!
These men are all part of A co 1st ID in Tikrit Iraq at Camp Speicher
click on each thumbnail for a quick enlargement.
