Survivors in Afghanistan Need Immediate Help - 56 Soldiers Lost EVERYTHING

From Cow Pastures to Kosovo Like so many of you my heart has been heavy since the news of the attacks on our posts in Afghanistan on Saturday. The families of the Fallen are first and foremost in my thoughts and prayers. May God give them strength and comfort as they prepare to lay their loved ones to rest and may they always know that there are many of us out here who will ALWAYS remember their sons, brothers, fathers and husbands.

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On another note, my great friend and troop support partner, Bob Connolly and I have been in direct contact with the unit's CSM after learning that the base was destroyed and the men lost all of their belongs except the clothes on their backs. The Army is working to replace uniforms for the men. But they need assistance with other personal items. And they NEED TO KNOW that we are thinking about them over here, too. Please contact me IMMEDIATELY to help fill their "needs" list below. Socks (both white socks and winter wool hiking socks) MED - 24 LG - 22 XL - 10 Underwear (boxers and boxer briefs SM - 3 MED - 30 LG - 21 XL - 2 tshirts (must be Army ACU tshirts - Army will issue for immediate need but extras are always helpful) SM - 3 MED - 30 LG - 21 XL - 2 PT shorts (or long pants) and shirts SM - 3 MED - 30 LG - 21 XL - 2 Shower shoes MED - 24 LG - 22 XL - 10 Towels, wash clothes, twin sheet sets, pillows, blankets (fleece)- Need 56 sets Razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream - Need enough for 56 men Running shoes - we are awaiting specific sizes The above items are the "immediate" needs. Other suggestions are: balaclavas, knit caps to fit under helmets (dark colors), winter gloves (dark colors and preferably water proof) iPods, DVDs, MP3 players and movies, batteries, digital cameras. Please contact me ASAP via emial -tankerbabelc@gmail.com. We want to work to assure every Soldier is covered with basics first so it is important that we track the donated items. If you prefer to make a monetary donation I can give you information to do so. Bob is getting some goodie boxes out to them today just to let the know we are behind them. We need to get these other items in route ASAP. Many thanks! Tankerbabelc

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