Good afternoon from Kabul! I was just overwhelmed with a very pleasant surprise package from your organization, and in reply to the enclosed card I wanted to let you know the package arrived in perfect condition on 3 September. It was surprised to see the short transit time because the box had a postmarked date of 27 August! Everything stuffed in the package is great and fits right in, me and my workgroup here mostly appreciated reading the personal notes and artwork from the children. We already posted some hand-colored U.S. flags on our wall; I don't have my camera handy right now but will send along some photos of me and the group here. My deployment runs through April 2012, and the address to which the package sent was spot-on. I have repeated it below because the card in the box requested as such: Of my Navy unit that deployed here, I believe it's only me who heralds from Illinois, so I don't have anyone to sign up as of now. My most sincere gratitude to all of your volunteers and donors at Operation Support our Troops-Illinois! The outpouring of support means a lot, and I am also glad to have a workgroup comprised of Army, Air Force, and Navy with whom I can share all the goodies! ...and GO ILLINI! Best Regards, Lt. Commander Ned Of course we emailed back to tell him of our name change and that we support all of our troops-not matter what state they hail from, here's that response: Here are two pictures we took yesterday, thanks again! The package arrived undamaged, we tend to get decent mail service here. And I'll share your sign-up information with my unit, since you support folks from all around the country.
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