"Operation Iraqi Freedom"

On October 28, 2009 with generous donations from patriotic citizens we sent our 1st Comfort Package to troops deployed in Iraq in support of "Operation Iraqi Freedom".  The packages weighed approximately 100 pounds and consisted of blankets (hand made by volunteers), breakfast bars, power bars, hot chocolate, baby wipes (keeping our soldiers clean) and other items.  We will continue to help support both fronts "Operation Iraqi Freedom" and "Operation Enduring Freedom" (Afghanistan) with comfort and care packages as frequently as our financial resources allow. 

On Saturday November 14, 2009 with the help of Girl Scout Troop 2951 and Girl Scout Cadette Troop 2454  fleece material was purchased and 9 hand-made blankets were made for the troops deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.   The Girl Scouts and Cadettes also donated the much sought after "Girl Scout Cookies".  The blankets, Girl Scout cookies and comfort and care items were sent to deployed troops with the 4th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division in Iraq on December 1st and December 4th, 2009.  The comfort and care items weighed approximately 200 pounds and consisted of hand-made blankets, personal hygiene items, snacks, and other items that the troops cannot get overseas. 

On June 15 and 16, 2010 we shipped approximately 645# of "We Care Packages"© to (11 Squads) the entire Company "A" consisting of 152 U S Army soldiers, serving with the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry unit at a Forward Operating Base in Iraq.  The "We Care Packages"© consisted of baby wipes (they only have running water a couple of days a week), peanuts, trail mixes, peanut butter cups, crackers, canned sardines, tuna packs, girl scout cookies (donated by a girl scout troop), and many other items that bring comfort to those serving our nation.  None of this could possibly be accomplished were it not for the generous contributors who do indeed SUPPORT OUR TROOPS. 

            A Email from Iraq

Dear Friends of AmVets and
Girl Scouts Troop #2951,

Thank you so much for the hand-made blanket sent to me at Able Company, 4-9 IN. Special thanks go to Julie, Lauren Gable, Lindsey Gable, and another girl from Troop #2951 whom I can't quite read the handwriting. My blanket was the black and red one with the horses. It is much appreciated. I am the executive officer or XO here and needed such a blanket very badly. You support is much appreciated. Thank you again!

1LT David Fahs, Able Company XO