I correspond with a Marine Sgt that's leading his men in some pretty difficult conditions and when I asked him what I could do to help him out, he responded by saying...
Don't worry about me. I have some guys that don't have family and they could use something.To be honest.
I froze when I read that.
If you've been anywhere and done anything then you understand what its like to either be that guy or see that guy.
Back to my solution.
I also remember getting packages from well meaning strangers but at the end of the day it was nothing that I wanted or could use. I want to avoid that and because of how the modern US military infrastructure is setup (fobbit heaven I guess) many things can be purchased in country.
Things that the Sgt's guys can use.
Long story short I'm in communication with Pay Pal and I'm trying to set up an account in the Sgt's name with the instruction that proceeds will go to supply members of 3/9 LCpl and below with snivel or comfort items.
Its still a work in process and I intend to be totally hands off. If the idea is good let me know and once 3/9 comes home, we'll simply roll it over to the next unit coming in.
More info coming and I have a call scheduled with PayPal to see how this can be setup so expect an update this afternoon.
That is all.