I had this idea. It may seem crazy to some. I have been in this hobby since May 1988. In that time I have collected numerous magazines and catalogs. I also have some duplicates. I was wondering what does everybody think of taking some or even one magazine or parts catalog that they are done with and sending it our folks in IRAQ who are serving in the military. It would be a welcome sight for some and open up the hobby to others possibly and promote good will/spirit amongst the troops. Does anyone have an APO address where I could send my magazines and catalogs? Thanks

Donald

 

Contact any of the armed forces &/or the Dept. of Defense. they can direct you from there.

Daryl

 

Donald

It's not a crazy idea at all. Very thoughtful of you. But to tell you the truth most of the youngsters are into 10,000 RPM Honda Civics with giant shiney mufflers these days. At this stage of the game, the military does a pretty good job of sending periodicals and stuff like this for the guys and gals. I'm afraid a package addressed to no one in particular might not get there. It will make it if sent to a particular soldier.

If you don't have any friends or family over there, I can help you out with an address. One of my mechanics volunteered to deploy with a helicopter unit since we weren't deployed anyway and they were short Doorgunners. The one that had one of their Chinooks shot down earlier in the month. He could use some cheering up the last time I spoke with him.

 

Fenders,

Just let me know the name and Address I will send what I have. Thanks

 

Don

Here's some current info. They are asking for magazines and the address is provided.


Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 8:19 AM
To: SetteJ
Subject: Red Cross Needs Assistance for Wounded Soldiers


Red Cross Needs Assistance for Wounded Soldiers



The American Red Cross at Walter Reed Army

Medical Center is looking for incidentals/comfort

items for sick and wounded Armed Forces Personnel

now recuperating at the hospital. When someone is

stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere and

is wounded or falls ill, they are immediately

evacuated, and it can take weeks for their

personnel effects to catch up with them. The Red

Cross is asking for donations of any of the

following:

- telephone cards of at least 30 minutes

- rolling luggage (small), totes, carry-ons

- individually wrapped snacks

- magazines

- notepads, pens

- playing cards and games

- sweat pants and shirts (all sizes)

All items should be addressed to:

ATTN: Barbara Green,

American Red Cross

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Ave, N.W.,

Washington, DC 20307-5001.

Checks should be made out to the American Red

Cross. For more information, call (202) 782-2080

or e-mail Barbara.Green.1@AMEDD.army.mil. For

more on the Red Cross, see

http://www.military.com/Resources/Re..._Red_Cross.htm

 

Way to go Fat

Thanks for the info

 

Thanks I will be getting some magazines sent off Saturday to the RED cross

 

Having some new material to read over there is greatly appreciated. In fact, regardless of what the individuals are actually "in to", you will read just about anything you can get your hands on. I know a few people that are still over there, and can provide an address to send to if anyone else is interested!

 

Our local radio affiliate who carries the John Boy and Billy Big Show was urging folks to send stuff to soldiers with no specific name. Since 911 and the tightened security, unless you address an item to a specific service member, the discard the item. Such a shame it got to that. Like the info 'Fenders posted, the Red Cross is doing a program to send out premade packages to service members. All you have to do is contact the Red Cross and donate $25 , they will do the rest. I'm gonna take my least favorite person off my list and send the money I would have sent on their present.

Guess that just leaves the wife, the truck and the dawg to buy fer, cours she'll buy for mommer n em.

From the outhouse, reading the catalog

Bubba

 

That was a very thoughful Ideal you guys have there I'm sure the Guys & Gals here would appreciate the mags. A couple days ago I spotted a classic truck magazine by the time I got around to retrieving it it was long gone. Occasional I can get on the internet to keep up to date on what being discussed here. I see a lot of Fords here mostly the F600s,falcons, and galaxies some in almost new condition. I spotted one 56 F100 and she was beautiful.
well gotta go take all
hopefully I'll be back home in a few months.
Jaye
101st ABN DIV

 

well gotta go take all
hopefully I'll be back home in a few months.
Jaye
101st ABN DIV

Take care Jaye and I hope you get to come home very soon. I didn't know we had a "Screamin Eagle" among us. I'm honored. The 101st ABN is the baddest division in the US Army in my opinion. You guys been taking out the garbage in every conflict as long as I remember. Thankyou

 

Fatfenders,

I just completed another magazine/parts catalog cleanup. Is the address given earlier in this post still good. I have some catalogs, truck and street rod magazines to send. Thanks Donald

 

Amen to that! One day I found myself reading the MRE box. That's the thing over there; when you're busy, you're F#@#% BUSY! When you're not, you're bored out of your skull.

 

If you want an address I will be going in a month, I don't think I will get an address untill I'm there but if you give me your's I can send you a letter with mine.
As for the Hondas I will agree with the rice burner thought, but if you show sombody a truck with around 500 horse that looks good they will think twice.
My email is
kcb37@yahoo.com