skygazer 0 #1 December 10, 2004 Many of us at my company are getting involved. We understand the website to be totally legit. Let's do what we can to help. Thanks to all of those who are serving...God Bless! http://anysoldier.com/index.cfm_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 41 #2 December 10, 2004 The website is totally legit. Here's a news article about its origins. http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=2555837&nav=0s3dT32i"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #3 December 10, 2004 What a great idea! I'm going to put a package together today. Thanks for the link! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WFFC 1 #4 December 10, 2004 the downside is that if the package is mailed to 'any soldier', it may never get there as real packages with names take priority. There was something on 20/20 or similar a few weeks ago.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skygazer 0 #5 December 10, 2004 Quotethe downside is that if the package is mailed to 'any soldier', it may never get there as real packages with names take priority. There was something on 20/20 or similar a few weeks ago. I am willing to take a chance!_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #6 December 10, 2004 I hear yah, but it's worth a shot. And you aren't just sending it to "Any Soldier". You are sending it to a contact over there that then distributes the packages. Who knows. But it'll only cost about 2 jumps and could make somebody's holiday. My vote: worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #7 December 10, 2004 Quotethe downside is that if the package is mailed to 'any soldier', it may never get there as real packages with names take priority. There was something on 20/20 or similar a few weeks ago. Actually, you CANNOT send anything addressed to "any soldier" anymore. It won't go anywhere. It has to be addressed to a specific person, that's why these kinds of sites were set up. I tried to send a care package to "any soldier" and it was returned to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #8 December 10, 2004 just send it to any old name, someone will get it. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #9 December 10, 2004 QuoteQuotethe downside is that if the package is mailed to 'any soldier', it may never get there as real packages with names take priority. There was something on 20/20 or similar a few weeks ago. Actually, you CANNOT send anything addressed to "any soldier" anymore. It won't go anywhere. It has to be addressed to a specific person, that's why these kinds of sites were set up. I tried to send a care package to "any soldier" and it was returned to me. Even if the address has a contact, like: SSG John Doe ATTN: Any Soldier HHC 1/503 INF etc etc I mean, if that's the case, I will just take out the "ATTN" part and the contact guy should know what to do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyingferret 0 #10 December 10, 2004 Just read the page....you send to people who distribute. All the ATTN line does is label it for the contact. Come on Kev, RTFM -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #11 December 10, 2004 It looks like if you read here, there is a list of names.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #12 December 10, 2004 Check out the home page of this site. www.romad.com Charlie is organizing to send stuff to the guys in theater. Just shoot him an email to charlie@romad.com with "XMAS FOR THE BOYS" in the subject line. He'll tell ya what you need to do. Make a ROMAD happy this Christmas. Oh yeah....hit the "enter" button below the pic and scroll down on the next page. One other edit.........also check out this page. www.romad.com/finaljumper/faley.htm. I'm trying to find out if the memorial account is still open. I called the Ft Campbell credit union but they seemed to be clueless. I have an email in to Charlie....hopefully he can find something out for me. I want to send Andrew and Shannon a few bucks extra for Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mouth 0 #13 December 10, 2004 My girls and I just sent several packages over there a few weeks ago. We even filled a box with a small Christmas tree and ornaments so the soldier could have a little holiday cheer. We did have a name of an exact soldier though so I hope he gets it. We also sent a letter and picture of us just to make it more personal. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #14 December 10, 2004 QuoteJust read the page....you send to people who distribute. All the ATTN line does is label it for the contact. Come on Kev, RTFM Right....I meant you can't just send it addressed to any soldier without a contact. If you send it to an individual soldier specifying you want them to distribute it, that's fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skygazer 0 #15 December 10, 2004 I'm really excited about doing this. Christmas is about doing things from the heart and as anyone knows that does volunteer work and anything like that, the feeling you get is better than any gift bought commercially. Happy Holidays to all_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #16 December 10, 2004 As a soldier who has received a few of those packages I am happy to say we do get them, although they do end up being abit after there intended delivery because the named packages are first priority as you said. I found that cards for me meant more. I tended to answer as many as I could and eve nmake avisit whe npossible upon getting home. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lostinspace 0 #17 December 10, 2004 QuoteIt looks like if you read here, there is a list of names. I'd be nice if that list came with pictures and info on if they were sinlge or not .... Edited to add: Not that I was going to, but why can't you send "horror comics"? Edited a second time to add: When over in Iraq, the soldiers never get to have bacon or sausage for breakfast, do they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ScubaSteve 0 #18 December 10, 2004 My little brother is overthere for about a year now. He and others in his company get packages all the time from people they never met. It really goes a long way. There are some soldiers whos families cannot afford to send care packages. I dont know about sending them to any soldier. I thnk those are now rejected. I attached a pic of my brother with some packages he revieved. Disregard the brotherly sign of affection...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #19 December 10, 2004 There are lots of dropzone.commers over there... Packages are taking a minimum of 2 weeks to reach them, even sent priority. So...if ya'll know of someone that could use a little holiday cheer...start in with the addys eh?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katiebear21 0 #20 December 10, 2004 Bets - I was just going to say that. Our very own LouDiamand is over there now. If anyone wants to send him a package, PM me or Bets for his address. Bets - Trevor Hill made it there yet? Give him a big hug from me, will ya? Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #21 December 10, 2004 QuoteBets - Trevor Hill made it there yet? Give him a big hug from me, will ya? Trevor showed up this morning. He and Gillibean are getting their jump on! They've made every load toady...I think they plan to stop at 15Will pass on the hugFolks, do send Lou a package...just dont tell him where ya got the info from Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WFFC 1 #22 December 10, 2004 QuoteMy vote: worth it. I agree...Here's an idea to make sure it gets there...Call your local reserve office if you know they're deployed. Get a name and address of someone in the group. If you want a name and address, my girlfriends brother is currently calling Camp Anaconda home. I can get some names from him if you like.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WFFC 1 #23 December 10, 2004 QuotePackages are taking a minimum of 2 weeks to reach them, even sent priority. Sending priority will only expedite it a day or so. It's only expedited to the east coast, from there it's in the military postal system from what the post office has told me here a few times. Also, make sure the post office puts a rubber stamp on the outside of the package (not sure what it says, but the postal clerk should know). It expedites the delivery on a space available basis. e.g. it will go priority, space available.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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WFFC 1 #4 December 10, 2004 the downside is that if the package is mailed to 'any soldier', it may never get there as real packages with names take priority. There was something on 20/20 or similar a few weeks ago.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygazer 0 #5 December 10, 2004 Quotethe downside is that if the package is mailed to 'any soldier', it may never get there as real packages with names take priority. There was something on 20/20 or similar a few weeks ago. I am willing to take a chance!_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #6 December 10, 2004 I hear yah, but it's worth a shot. And you aren't just sending it to "Any Soldier". You are sending it to a contact over there that then distributes the packages. Who knows. But it'll only cost about 2 jumps and could make somebody's holiday. My vote: worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 December 10, 2004 Quotethe downside is that if the package is mailed to 'any soldier', it may never get there as real packages with names take priority. There was something on 20/20 or similar a few weeks ago. Actually, you CANNOT send anything addressed to "any soldier" anymore. It won't go anywhere. It has to be addressed to a specific person, that's why these kinds of sites were set up. I tried to send a care package to "any soldier" and it was returned to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #8 December 10, 2004 just send it to any old name, someone will get it. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #9 December 10, 2004 QuoteQuotethe downside is that if the package is mailed to 'any soldier', it may never get there as real packages with names take priority. There was something on 20/20 or similar a few weeks ago. Actually, you CANNOT send anything addressed to "any soldier" anymore. It won't go anywhere. It has to be addressed to a specific person, that's why these kinds of sites were set up. I tried to send a care package to "any soldier" and it was returned to me. Even if the address has a contact, like: SSG John Doe ATTN: Any Soldier HHC 1/503 INF etc etc I mean, if that's the case, I will just take out the "ATTN" part and the contact guy should know what to do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #10 December 10, 2004 Just read the page....you send to people who distribute. All the ATTN line does is label it for the contact. Come on Kev, RTFM -- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 December 10, 2004 It looks like if you read here, there is a list of names.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 December 10, 2004 Check out the home page of this site. www.romad.com Charlie is organizing to send stuff to the guys in theater. Just shoot him an email to charlie@romad.com with "XMAS FOR THE BOYS" in the subject line. He'll tell ya what you need to do. Make a ROMAD happy this Christmas. Oh yeah....hit the "enter" button below the pic and scroll down on the next page. One other edit.........also check out this page. www.romad.com/finaljumper/faley.htm. I'm trying to find out if the memorial account is still open. I called the Ft Campbell credit union but they seemed to be clueless. I have an email in to Charlie....hopefully he can find something out for me. I want to send Andrew and Shannon a few bucks extra for Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #13 December 10, 2004 My girls and I just sent several packages over there a few weeks ago. We even filled a box with a small Christmas tree and ornaments so the soldier could have a little holiday cheer. We did have a name of an exact soldier though so I hope he gets it. We also sent a letter and picture of us just to make it more personal. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #14 December 10, 2004 QuoteJust read the page....you send to people who distribute. All the ATTN line does is label it for the contact. Come on Kev, RTFM Right....I meant you can't just send it addressed to any soldier without a contact. If you send it to an individual soldier specifying you want them to distribute it, that's fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygazer 0 #15 December 10, 2004 I'm really excited about doing this. Christmas is about doing things from the heart and as anyone knows that does volunteer work and anything like that, the feeling you get is better than any gift bought commercially. Happy Holidays to all_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #16 December 10, 2004 As a soldier who has received a few of those packages I am happy to say we do get them, although they do end up being abit after there intended delivery because the named packages are first priority as you said. I found that cards for me meant more. I tended to answer as many as I could and eve nmake avisit whe npossible upon getting home. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lostinspace 0 #17 December 10, 2004 QuoteIt looks like if you read here, there is a list of names. I'd be nice if that list came with pictures and info on if they were sinlge or not .... Edited to add: Not that I was going to, but why can't you send "horror comics"? Edited a second time to add: When over in Iraq, the soldiers never get to have bacon or sausage for breakfast, do they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaSteve 0 #18 December 10, 2004 My little brother is overthere for about a year now. He and others in his company get packages all the time from people they never met. It really goes a long way. There are some soldiers whos families cannot afford to send care packages. I dont know about sending them to any soldier. I thnk those are now rejected. I attached a pic of my brother with some packages he revieved. Disregard the brotherly sign of affection...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #19 December 10, 2004 There are lots of dropzone.commers over there... Packages are taking a minimum of 2 weeks to reach them, even sent priority. So...if ya'll know of someone that could use a little holiday cheer...start in with the addys eh?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #20 December 10, 2004 Bets - I was just going to say that. Our very own LouDiamand is over there now. If anyone wants to send him a package, PM me or Bets for his address. Bets - Trevor Hill made it there yet? Give him a big hug from me, will ya? Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #21 December 10, 2004 QuoteBets - Trevor Hill made it there yet? Give him a big hug from me, will ya? Trevor showed up this morning. He and Gillibean are getting their jump on! They've made every load toady...I think they plan to stop at 15Will pass on the hugFolks, do send Lou a package...just dont tell him where ya got the info from Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #22 December 10, 2004 QuoteMy vote: worth it. I agree...Here's an idea to make sure it gets there...Call your local reserve office if you know they're deployed. Get a name and address of someone in the group. If you want a name and address, my girlfriends brother is currently calling Camp Anaconda home. I can get some names from him if you like.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #23 December 10, 2004 QuotePackages are taking a minimum of 2 weeks to reach them, even sent priority. Sending priority will only expedite it a day or so. It's only expedited to the east coast, from there it's in the military postal system from what the post office has told me here a few times. Also, make sure the post office puts a rubber stamp on the outside of the package (not sure what it says, but the postal clerk should know). It expedites the delivery on a space available basis. e.g. it will go priority, space available.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
