Operation Grunt Care Packages

Operation Enduring Freedom

Iraq- The New Sandbox

Presently we are supporting the 25th Aviation Regiment In Iraq.

If You wish to help us with their massive needs contact me on how and where to send packages

They are 785 stong and headed up by Lt. Col Frank Tate. He sees to it that the lowest ranking persons are taken care of first, with what they need.

The present needs are DVD's, CD's, toiletry items, writing materials, reading materials (these are mostly guys) NoRomance novels<G>

Jerky, Gummy Bears, macaroni and cheese, tuna, hard candy, gum, handi wipes, q-Tips, sun screen, baby oil, disposable razors, tooth paste,

Most anything is OK, it is the thought behind it. Letting them know we care that is more important to them than what the items are.

CSM Rob Felder or LTC Frank Tate

TF 2-25th Avn

FOB Speicher

APO AE 09393

Lets do it again right like we did last time.

Just want to throw a couple bucks in the kitty and let me take care of it?

You can use the Pay-Pal account below, or contact me for a mailing address.

I have built them a web page, so you to can keep up with what they are doing. It is located at

http://25thaviation.org/tfdiamondhead

Sincerely

RonLeonard

Just want to write someone? Help a deployed persons family at home?

Get involved with an organization to help the troops?

Contact

Reagan Roundup 06,

We work hand in hand with them. Tell them you found them here.

Sir,

Thank you very much for your continued support of our Soldiers. I know that from experience you are very much aware of the appreciation our Soldiers have for those that extend any form of support. The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade consist of over 3100 Soldiers, made up of our own organic Battalions of

2-6 CAV,

2-25 Avn Bn(Diamondhead),

3-25th General Support Avn Bn (GSAB) and the

209th Avn Support Bn (ASB) along with the Headquarters Company for the Brigade HQ.

We also have two attached battalions from the 82nd Abn Div,

the 1-82 Avn Recon Bn (AH-64's) and

the 1-17th CAV (Kiowa Warriors).

I understand that over 3100 Soldiers is a large number and I would never ask for that large of support. However, I would gladly accept any type of Care Packs that can be sent and I will provide those first to the over 200 Soldiers a day we have either guarding the Main Entry Control Point (ECP) for our Forward Operating Base (FOB) here outside of Tikrit also to the Soldiers conducting Roving Patrols outside the wire and then our Soldiers manning the OP's around this FOB. Anything in excess would be distributed to our junior enlisted Soldiers making the daily mission happen. Any items sent, can be mailed to myself and I will get them out to those deserving Soldiers I mentions above. I will also make sure that those receiving any Care Packs are fully aware of the great legacy of the original 25th Avn Bn, I am sure they will be in awe that that the forefathers of this organization are still watching over them. I am personally grateful for your and your Brothers in Arms contribution to our great nation and the sacrifices you endured. I promise you, that todays Soldiers are working hard to ensure your efforts of yesterday were not in vain. My address is:

CSM Roger Kingston HHC,

25th Cbt Avn Bde

ATTN: Bde CSM FOB Speicher (Tikrit)

APO AE 09393

I loo! k forward to hearing from you. God bless and have a great day. With deep appreciation and respect,

CSM Roger Kingston

CSM ROGER KINGSTON

'WINGS 07'

25TH COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE

FOB SPEICHER (TIKRIT)

APO AE 09393

Ron

A friend of mine at work gave me the following names of soldiers from the 10th Mountaun Division In Iraq that could use a care pack or two. From the information I reciieved they do not get a lot of mail from home and are all in the same unit. Can you pass thier names along. Sorry I do not have thier ranks

Donald Jordon

Terrance Sampson

Richard Kegley

Chris Taylor

Mailing address

2/10th Mountain Division

A Co 2-14 INF

APO AE 09322