Daddubo
New Member
I copied the e-mail I got from my son:
Thanks Dad - I'm proud to be here at the "tip of the spear"! This wing is really involved in the meat of the operations in AFG. I see a lot of care packages and I can tell you what's most desired from our perspective:
1. Ramen noodle soup or that oriental noodle soup - especially the stuff that's ready to make in the cup, just add water
2. Crystal light individual "to go" packets - we drink all our water from 1/2 liter bottles and these are perfect for "variety"
3. Athlete's foot power
4. Good coffee - like the Starbucks or Peets.
They have Coffee pots
We tend to get quite a bit of the store bought goodies - which is good too, what we don't use or eat goes to the Afghan children, so it all goes to good use.
A couple of other things I thought of were individual serving packets of Salsa and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing - stuff we can put in our pockets and carry to the chow halls - none of that stuff available here.
Sorry the address I gave is wrong please read below
I was reading more on the http://www.anyairman.com/WhereToSend/
Please go there and read it before sending anything
Also
http://www.anyairman.com/FAQ.cfm
Isn't it illegal to send mail to "Any Airman"?
No, it is not illegal, it simply won't go anywhere, the postal service just won't accept the package.
This is not the postal service's fault, they won't have anybody to give it to as the DOD won't support the program.
This is very understandable if you think about it. Here is a APO guy with a zillion packages and he has NO idea what to do with them.
However, that is not what we are doing here.
With our effort you address a letter or package to a full and complete address with the addition of an attention line. That line tells the Airman that the package is to be handled in accordance with our effort.
There is no USPS regulation concerning "Any Airman", however there is a DOD Postal Manual (DOD 4525.6-M) Issue #22093 dated 9 January 2003, which states, "a. Mail addressed to "Any Service Member," or similar wording such as "Any Soldier," "Sailor," "Airman," or "Marine"; "Military Mail", etc., is prohibited. Mail must be addressed to an individual or job title such as "Commander," "Commanding Officer," etc."
Good luck finding this version of this manual...
Some postal clerks are confused by this so we suggest avoiding any arguments you simply draw a line through the attention line. The Airman will see this and appreciate your valor at the post office and he/she will still know what to do.
We don't advocate getting into an argument with anyone.
One thing that that he didn’t mention is Phone Cards so they can call Home.
I want to thank everyone in advance and do what you can as you are led.
God Bless
Thanks Dad - I'm proud to be here at the "tip of the spear"! This wing is really involved in the meat of the operations in AFG. I see a lot of care packages and I can tell you what's most desired from our perspective:
1. Ramen noodle soup or that oriental noodle soup - especially the stuff that's ready to make in the cup, just add water
2. Crystal light individual "to go" packets - we drink all our water from 1/2 liter bottles and these are perfect for "variety"
3. Athlete's foot power
4. Good coffee - like the Starbucks or Peets.
They have Coffee pots
We tend to get quite a bit of the store bought goodies - which is good too, what we don't use or eat goes to the Afghan children, so it all goes to good use.
A couple of other things I thought of were individual serving packets of Salsa and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing - stuff we can put in our pockets and carry to the chow halls - none of that stuff available here.
Sorry the address I gave is wrong please read below
I was reading more on the http://www.anyairman.com/WhereToSend/
Please go there and read it before sending anything
Also
http://www.anyairman.com/FAQ.cfm
Isn't it illegal to send mail to "Any Airman"?
No, it is not illegal, it simply won't go anywhere, the postal service just won't accept the package.
This is not the postal service's fault, they won't have anybody to give it to as the DOD won't support the program.
This is very understandable if you think about it. Here is a APO guy with a zillion packages and he has NO idea what to do with them.
However, that is not what we are doing here.
With our effort you address a letter or package to a full and complete address with the addition of an attention line. That line tells the Airman that the package is to be handled in accordance with our effort.
There is no USPS regulation concerning "Any Airman", however there is a DOD Postal Manual (DOD 4525.6-M) Issue #22093 dated 9 January 2003, which states, "a. Mail addressed to "Any Service Member," or similar wording such as "Any Soldier," "Sailor," "Airman," or "Marine"; "Military Mail", etc., is prohibited. Mail must be addressed to an individual or job title such as "Commander," "Commanding Officer," etc."
Good luck finding this version of this manual...
Some postal clerks are confused by this so we suggest avoiding any arguments you simply draw a line through the attention line. The Airman will see this and appreciate your valor at the post office and he/she will still know what to do.
We don't advocate getting into an argument with anyone.
One thing that that he didn’t mention is Phone Cards so they can call Home.
I want to thank everyone in advance and do what you can as you are led.
God Bless
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