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Here are some emails and cards sent from our troops in 2012

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Here are some examples of our emails, cards, etc from 2012... (By Date - Recent News First )


From: "laura.burton@adab.afcent.af.mil"
To: ibjosey
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 9:21 PM
Subject: RE: [UNSIGNED MSG] Re: Troops

Hello,

The Box was awesome Thank you so much. The Troops loved it.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Laura

LAURA J. BURTON, TSGT, USAF


From: Salvatore Giampapa
To: I B Josey
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 10:15 PM
Subject: Re: Amazing

Thank you for the box. We received it on Saturday. Amazing the things you do. We cannot express how much we appreciate you for what you do. Thank you from the guys here in the 838th AEAG/Det 1. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. God bless!

Salvatore


On Dec 24, 2012, Josey wrote:

> MERRY CHRISTMAS ! WE HOPE YOUR BOXES ARRIVE IN TIME TO CELEBRATE A LITTLE ! WE WISH YOU ALL A SAFE AND PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS SEASON !
>
> BLESSINGS
> BE SAFE
> JOSEY

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From: Thurman Purdiman Jr
To: Josey
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 9:47 PM
Subject: Re: Troops support

They sure did. I distributed the items about 3 days ago. Everyone was very appreciative. You guys are the best. Merry Christmas and may all of your New Years resolutions come true.

Thurman Purdiman Jr


From: Crews, Terry C CPL MIL USA CT Kunar COP Monti Supply NCO
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2012 7:53 AM
To: Admin@honeycrisp.com
Subject: [UNCLASSIFIED//NONE] A grateful soldier

UNCLASSIFIED//NONE


Mr. Wooley,

I am the Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program representative for 1BCT out of Fort Campbell, KY. I am writing to tell how grateful we are for the delivery (here in Afghanistan) of 100 of the best apples that my soldiers have apparently ever had! I have not stopped hearing about how much they enjoyed them and I told them it would be my solemn duty to get some more ordered, but not before I thanked you!

I am not sure how we fell in your good graces, but we are truly grateful for this act of generosity. I will be placing our order in the next few days for more apples (potentially a variety) and hopefully they will enjoy them just the same.

Thankfully,

Terry C. Crews Jr.
CPL(P), QM
Supply NCO
COP Monti TF "No Slack"
D Co 2/327IN 1BCT 101st ABN DIV


From: "Hosman, Jamie L. PFC HHC OPS"
To: josey@treatsforthetroops.us
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 12:48 AM
Subject: (U//FOUO) Your Package

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Hi so I thought I would update you on how we are doing. Things are well
here in the Stan, the season is coming to a close. We are all safe and
ready to come home already. We received your package yesterday. We are
all gonna become diabetics after this deployment is over. Thank you so
much for all that you did to get us that package, it was great. We would
love to have sent you photos but as the fact that we work in a an area
where we cant take pictures. Im sorry!!! But juswt know that you guys
put smiles on a lot of faces. Thanks for your support and we hope to
here from you again. Thanks from every in the DIEHARD S-3 Shop.


True Always,

Jamie Lee Hosman, PFC
TF DIEHARD
ALWAYS FIRST



>>From: Anthony Tetro
>>To: josey@treatsforthetroops.us
>>Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 4:58 AM
>>Subject:
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>My name is SPC Anthony Tetro and my unit is currently deployed to
>> Afghanistan. We are located at a small base with only about 36 people.
>> How can we get ourselves on a list for receiving a care package?
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Anthony Tetro
>>

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From: Me
To: I B Josey
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 11:56 AM
Subject: LRMC visit

Sorry for the delay! Here's a picture from when I delivered the boxes you sent to the Chaplains Closet. Pictured is a Red Cross volunteer, myself, and SPC Rich, the chaplain's assistant. As you can see behind us are shelves of clothing that help clothe the wounded warriors. Your contributions will help keep them warm during our very chilly winter days. Thank you so much!

Brittany Paredes

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From: "Sturdivant, Chontrelle K WO1, 4BDE S4"
To: I B Josey
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 6:03 AM
Subject: RE: (U//FOUO) Treats for Troops

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

We received them! Thank you so much. We have enclosed a letter to your
organization.

v/r

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From: "Sturdivant, Chontrelle K WO1, 4BDE S4"
To: I B Josey
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:33 PM
Subject: RE: (U//FOUO) Treats for Troops


UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

We currently have 500 personnel on our forward operating base. The
address is listed below. Thank for all your help and assistance in
bringing some comfort to our troops!

WO1 Sturdivant, Chontrelle K.

Very Respectfully,

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From: "Sturdivant, Chontrelle K WO1, 4BDE S4"
To: josey@treatsforthetroops.us
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2012 9:29 AM
Subject: (U//FOUO) Treats for Troops


UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

I am inquiring on how my unit can receive support from your prestigious
organization. I am currently deployed with the 4th Brigade Combat Team,
1stCavalry Division and would like to seek interest in receiving care
packages for our unit. I am pleased to have an organization such as
Treats for Troops and its commitment to the military. Please let me
know what information is required as we want to ensure we stay within
the regulatory guidance of operational security. Thank you.

v/r

Chontrelle. K. Sturdivant

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From: "laura.burton
To: ibjosey
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 9:21 PM
Subject: RE: [UNSIGNED MSG] Re: Troops

Hello,

The Box was awesome Thank you so much. The Troops loved it.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Laura

LAURA J. BURTON, TSGT, USAF
NCOIC, PERSCO (Day Shift)

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From: "laura.burton
To: ibjosey
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 10:41 PM
Subject: RE: [UNSIGNED MSG] Re: Troops


Ma'am,
Thank you so much there are 8 people in my Unit.
We have 6 females and 2 males


LAURA J. BURTON, TSGT, USAF
NCOIC, PERSCO (Day Shift)

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From: Salvatore Giampapa
To: I B Josey
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 10:15 PM
Subject: Re: Amazing

Thank you for the box. We received it on Saturday. Amazing the things you do. We cannot express how much we appreciate you for what you do. Thank you from the guys here in the 838th AEAG/Det 1. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. God bless!

Salvatore

Sent from my iPhone


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From: Salvatore Giampapa
To: Josey@TreatsForTheTroops.us
Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 7:33 AM
Subject: Amazing

>
> Josey and Jeff,
>
> I just received the box today. We would like to give a BIG thank you to you all for what you do and to Walgreens for the donation. When my guys picked up the mail they all complained because my box was too heavy.. When I opened it up I said this is for you all, then their tones changed. Lol. Thank you for the continued support and for you program that lets us know we are not forgotten.. Thank you very much.
>
> Salvatore Giampapa, TSgt, USAF
> 838 AEAG/Det-1
> Herat Afghanistan

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From: Thurman Purdiman Jr
To: I B Josey
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 9:47 PM
Subject: Re: Troops support

They sure did. I distributed the items about 3 days ago. Everyone was very appreciative. You guys are the best. Merry Christmas and may all of your New Years resolutions come true.

Thurman Purdiman Jr

From: Thurman Purdiman Jr <purdimanjr@gmail.com>
To: I B Josey <ibjosey@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: Troops support

I am not sure what items are reasonable to mention but below is the list of things most desired by the young Marines. If any of these items are within the scope of what is supported we appreciate it.

Things which we could use are as follows but we are appreciative of any and all.

All seasonings and sauces
Pans, pots, and utensils
Ramen noodles
All non perishable snacks
Boxed noodles
Boxed mashed potatoes
Non perishable soy milk and cereal
Large zip ties
Rite in the rain paper
Huggins baby wipes
Pickled sausages
Gummy bears
All favors sunflower seeds
Any DVDs that still play
Size 11 and 12 croc shoes
Febreeze fabric spray
Mach 3 razor blades
Fusion razor blades
Horseshoes sets
Baseballs, gloves, and bats

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From: Thurman Purdiman Jr
To: "josey@treatsforthetroops.us
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012 2:06 AM
Subject: Troops support

Hello again,

I was in contact with you a year ago and you sent several items out to support the company I was assigned to. Well, we are back out on deployment and would request support for this deployment if at all possible. My name and address are below. There are 32 Male Marines in my unit. Thank you guys for all that you do!

GySgt Thurman Purdiman Jr

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From: "Hosman, Jamie L. PFC HHC OPS"
To: josey@treatsforthetroops.us
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 12:48 AM
Subject: (U//FOUO) Your Package

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Hi so I thought I would update you on how we are doing. Things are well
here in the Stan, the season is coming to a close. We are all safe and
ready to come home already. We received your package yesterday. We are
all gonna become diabetics after this deployment is over. Thank you so
much for all that you did to get us that package, it was great. We would
love to have sent you photos but as the fact that we work in a an area
where we can’t take pictures. I’m sorry!!! But just know that you guys
put smiles on a lot of faces. Thanks for your support and we hope to
here from you again. Thanks from every in the DIEHARD S-3 Shop.


True Always,

Jamie Lee Hosman, PFC
TF DIEHARD
ALWAYS FIRST

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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From: Salvatore Giampapa
To: I B Josey
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 10:15 PM
Subject: Re: Amazing

Thank you for the box. We received it on Saturday. Amazing the things you do. We cannot express how much we appreciate you for what you do. Thank you from the guys here in the 838th AEAG/Det 1. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. God bless!

Salvatore

Sent from my iPhone



From: "Thompson, Glen W 1LT USARMY (US)"
To: Josey
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:02 PM
Subject: RE: Troops (UNCLASSIFIED)

From: "Noer, Michael J SSG Army USA CTU RST NCOIC"
To: josey@treatsforthetroops.us
Sent: Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:15 AM
Subject: Troops

Hello,
I am SSG Noer with the CTU here in Afghanistan. I am emailing you as I
am the Chaplain Assistant here and I am working diligently to support
our soldiers. I currently help oversee the morale and spiritual needs of
2 FOB's and an Outpost. I seen you website on line and was very
interested. With the Holidays coming up and stuff, I was wondering how
to officially sign up and utilize your service. Thank you for your time
and willingness to help, awesome. V/R SSG Mike Noer

Michael Noer
Staff Sergeant, US Army
Combined Team Uruzgon RST NCOIC
Multinational Base Tarin Kowt

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From: "Noer, Michael J SSG Army USA CTU RST NCOIC"
To: josey@treatsforthetroops.us
Sent: Saturday, December 8, 2012 12:15 AM
Subject: Troops


Hello,
I am SSG Noer with the CTU here in Afghanistan. I am emailing you as I
am the Chaplain Assistant here and I am working diligently to support
our soldiers. I currently help oversee the morale and spiritual needs of
2 FOB's and an Outpost. I saw your website on line and was very
interested. With the Holidays coming up and stuff, I was wondering how
to officially sign up and utilize your service. Thank you for your time
and willingness to help, awesome. V/R SSG Mike Noer

Michael Noer
Staff Sergeant, US Army


Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Thanks Josey. We have 550 guys in our unit. God Bless!

Hi Josey and Jeff,

Honestly, at this time I'm not sure how you can help. We are leaving for southern Afghanistan next week (some of our battalion have already left) for 270 days. The chaplain who we're replacing is operating out of a different forward operating base with minimal supplies. He said, "that there is designated tent for use as a chapel. It has a few benches and air conditioning." He does not use the tent, instead he uses the dining facility because of connivance. He finishes with, There is great potential for you to come in and beautify the chapel and create a sacred space for your Soldiers.

I hear it's nice when the chapel has "fun" resources and supplies. Item's like baby wipes, beef jerky, slim jims, energy bars, sunflower seeds, peanuts, chewing gum, batteries, personal hygiene stuff, eye wash/drops.

I hope this is helpful! Let me know what else I can do to help this move efficiently and effectively.


For God & Country,


CH Thompson

CH (1LT) Glen Thompson
Battalion Chaplain


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From: "Thompson, Glen W 1LT USARMY (US)"
To: "josey@treatsforthetroops.us
Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 1:54 PM
Subject: Troops (UNCLASSIFIED)


Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE


To whom it may concern,

Was wondering if you’d like to adopt me? Meaning, been in touch with the chaplain I’m replacing and he said that my FOB has a chapel tent but needs some love. We’re in the process of ordering resources and supplies but it is slow moving until we get there. Our battalion is leaving next week. Thanks.

For God and Country,

CH Thompson

CH (1LT) Glen Thompson
Battalion Chaplain
1-38 IN BN, 4-2 SBCT


From: Salvatore Giampapa
To: Josey@TreatsForTheTroops.US
Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 7:33 AM
Subject: Amazing

> Josey and Jeff,
>
> I just received the box today. We would like to give a BIG thank you to you all for what you do and to Walgreens for the donation. When my guys picked up the mail they all complained because my box was too heavy.. When I opened it up I said this is for you all, then their tones changed. lol Thank you for the continued support and for your program that lets us know we are not forgotten.. Thank you very much.
>
> Salvatore Giampapa, TSgt, USAF
> 838 AEAG/Det-1
> Herat Afghanistan


September 3, 2012

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Faithful Supporters,

I am nearing the end of my deployment and wanted to thank each of you
again for your tremendous support of our troops.
Your generosity has been a true blessing and we have offered many
prayers of thanks for all that you have done for us. My replacement is:

Chaplain (CPT) Lim, Joon

I know he would appreciate your continued support. His email address is
in the CC line.

GBU.
For God and Country,
Chaplain Matthew Shenton
TF 1-82 Wolfpack

The closer we walk to the Shepherd, the farther we are from the wolf.


Subject: Re: treats for troops
To: "Josey"
Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 7:48 AM

Thank you for the speedy reply, I'd like to send you my information as well as the information for my son, we are both deployed to Afhganistan. If you can only accept one of us, please send to my son, only if you can accept both send to me - my priority is for my son. Addresses follow:

Here is my son's address:

Michael J. Uhlig II



From: Collum, Kristin N SSgt USAF 455 EMDOS/SGCU
Date: Friday, May 11, 2012, 3:07 AM

Good morning,

I’m sorry I haven’t emailed back in awhile, we’ve been quite busy, but we did receive your boxes of goodies. Thank you so much for continuing to send us boxes. We really appreciate all your kindness and support. The cards were very heart warming, please tell everybody we said thank you. Our tour is beginning to wind down, I will leave you a name of a soldier that will be here after we leave. I’m sure they will appreciate the boxes as much as we have. I can’t tell you enough how thankful we are to have people like you on our side. Please take care and God bless.

Sincerely,

Kristin and ICU staff


From: Duarte, Jerry MSG USA JSC-A
Subject: RE: Checking (UNCLASSIFIED)
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 12:07 AM

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Josey,

I want you to know that you, your family and your staff have forever a
spot in our hearts. It's the little things in life that count. You have
forever gained a friend. Hope that we can stay in contact. Thanks for
all the blessings and prayers.

v/r

Jerry D Duarte


From: Shenton, Matthew F CPT USA USA TF Wolfpack Chaplain
Subject: (U//FOUO) Thank You
Date: Monday, April 9, 2012, 6:50 AM

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Josey,

We appreciate the huge box of candy. It was a big morale booster today.
Thank you so much for your continued support. God Bless You.

For God and Country,
Chaplain Matthew Shenton
TF 1-82 Wolfpack

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the
Lord, not for men." Colossians 3.23


From: Duarte, Jerry MSG USA JSC-A
Subject: RE: Checking (UNCLASSIFIED)
Date: Monday, April 9, 2012, 8:21 AM

Josey,

We received your care package, this pass Saturday. As we prepare to
redeploy back to the states as 15 April 2012, we cannot receive anymore
care package. Thanks for all the support and prayers you have done for
our unit.


From: Oliver-Elliot, Melinda SGT USA 741st EOD
Subject: Troops (UNCLASSIFIED)
To: josey@treatsforthetroops.us
Date: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 9:57 AM

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

HI Josey.you might have remembered me from 09.well I'm now on my fifth
deployment.this time of course afganistain.thank for the treats that we
sent back than.I know you guys don't here it that often but thank you
for supporting us and GOD Bless


From: Collum, Kristin N SSgt USAF 455 EMDOS/SGCU
Subject: RE: (UNCLASSIFIED)
Date: Friday, April 6, 2012, 12:57 AM

Hi Josey,
I just wanted to let you know we received your box of Easter candy and
we sure did dig in. Of course we shared with some of the other units so
that box went pretty fast, but I just wanted to pass on many thanks and
appreciation. All of us out here really appreciate the support, time and
effort you put into sending us goodies. The cards were so cute also
please tell everyone that was involved thank you so much.

Sincerely,
Kristin and ICU staff



2/18/12

We got a real nice surprise today in certified mail from the 7th Cavalry...




From: Duarte, Jerry MSG USA JSC-A
Subject: RE: Holiday Care Package (UNCLASSIFIED)
Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 9:24 AM

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Josey,

We just received your Super Bowl care package. This package has made it
a lot brighter to watch the game and enjoy some snacks from back home.
Well it's been cold, snowing, and rainy over here for the last several
months. I truly want to thank you, your family, and your staff for the
efforts ya'll had made on behalf of the troops. It really means a lot to
me, the soldier's, and all the contractors that work with us. Thanks
again from the bottom of my heart. Your organization has lifted our
spirits in many ways. Stay warm and look forward to chatting with you
in the near future.

v/r

Jerry D Duarte
MSG 74D5O
Joint Sustainment Command-Afghanistan(JSC-A)
Joint Operations Center NCOIC
Kandahar Air Field Kandahar, Afghanistan


From: Collins, Christopher M SPC MIL USA USARPAC
Subject: Care packages (UNCLASSIFIED)
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 2:53 AM

UNCLASSIFIED
Hello. I am SPC Christopher Collins and I am a Chaplain's Assistant currently serving in Afghanistan. My unit, 2-377 PFAR, arrived in December of 2011 and will be deployed for a year. The Chaplain's and my goal is to help make the deployment a little more comfortable for the troops (especially those in the outlying COPs who have trouble obtaining such stuff as hygiene items). We also run a store at our home station where people can come in and grab what they want. We aren't looking for anything in particular but if you can help support us with whatever can be sent it would be greatly appreciated. 2-3 boxes a month if possible. I thank you in advance and for all that you have done for deployed Soldiers. Our mailing address is as follows: SPC Christopher Collins (POC)


From: Shenton, Matthew F CPT USA USA TF Wolfpack Chaplain
Subject: Thanks (UNCLASSIFIED)
To: Josey@TreatsForTheTroops.US
Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012, 1:35 AM

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

Josey,

We received the big box of candy just in time for everyone's New Year's
resolution to eat better (ha-ha!). We really do appreciate all of your
support. May God bless you in this New Year.

For God and Country,
Chaplain Matthew Shenton
TF 1-82 Wolfpack

 

 

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