Heyyy everyone.
So the month is up, and I still haven't heard anything from our original unit. This whole process with them has been a little weird. I feel like the adopt a platoon POC should have put us in touch with our deploying unit a little earlier in the game. By time we actually got a unit, and a POC there, they were gearing up to deploy and had other things on their minds. It's understandable, and I am still hoping to hear from them as they get settled in.
So in the mean time. I got in touch with the Chaplain for the 1-32 Infantry. They are part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Drum. His guys will be deployed until around August.
I've spoken with northacuse and we are going to send what he has collected from the tailgates, and the Chaplain will distribute them out.
CH (CPT) Foerster is also going to get us the names of a few soldiers that don't receive packages from home. We are going to support those soldiers. I know originally we were talking about adopting a whole unit, so this kind of changes things. Once we get the names of the soldiers, I will put a list together. This should require everyone who is interested to send out one box.
I asked the CH for a list of items that the soldiers could use, here is his response:
"Some of the necessities that we need are decent razors and shaving cream, but if you are looking for something special... some PS3 games, Athletic shorts and t-shirts (so guys can where something other than PT shorts to the gym. Most guys are size Medium or Large), also some new movies on DVD to watch in their down time.
One other thing that the guys could use is Itunes gift cards as most have access to Wifi and then would be able to buy some music."
Does anyone know anybody at holyshirt? It would be cool to be able to work a deal and send over some SU gear for them to work out in.. These guys are in uniform 24/7. They dont get to walk around in jeans, or a cool polo shirt. Being able to wear civilians in the gym, getting out of uniform, feels pretty good. Plus, Army PT shorts suck.
I have money in my paypal account that a few posters have donated to. My plan right now is to use that to buy the Itunes gift cards.
I also have some PS3 games that I don't use anymore that I will mail.
I'm pretty excited for this to be falling into place. Let me know if you guys have any questions.
Once I get the list of names, I will start seeing who is still interested in helping out, and we will go from there.
Go Cuse!
