Support our Marines Overseas

Many of you know I served in the Marine Corps after graduating from high school.  The training and experience of the Corps molded me for life.  I was blessed to have seen so much while in.  From carrying a rifle though the jungles in the Pacific to crewing a KC-130 on flights around the globe to molding Marine Recruits on the grinder at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina.

The Marine Corps is an environment, a lifestyle where words like honor, commitment, loyalty, dedication, courage and faithfulness are core values that are lived out each day.  I love the Corps and miss it everyday.

Today I received an email from a retired Marine friend of mine, Gene Hetzel.  He passed along some information on supporting our Marines overseas this Christmas.

I emailed the unit Chaplain, Lt. Cullen and he sent me the following letter I want to share with you.

How to Support our Marines

Greetings from Iraq! We are the men of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, United States Marines Corps. As we draw near to the holiday season, we are seeking support once again for our Marines and Sailors. As you can imagine, the holidays are difficult times to be away from family members. Our supporters play a big role in keeping the men’s morale high and impacting the effectiveness of the greater mission. Movies, Greeting Cards for the Marines and Sailors to send home, though seemingly insignificant, have a great affect on morale.

Below, please find a list of recommended items, but by no means consider this list exhaustive. We also included our Battalion’s web site. Visit the site regularly to stay abreast of things happening with 1st Recon.

Thank you for your support, thoughts, and prayers. We are very mindful of you and all that you do for the Marines and Sailors of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion.

Web Site: http://www.i-mef.usmc.mil/div/1reconbn/default.asp

Care Package Mailing Address:

LT DAVID J. CULLEN

1st RECON BN H&S CO

UNIT 40535

FPO AP 96426-0535

Suggested Care Items

Packets of sugar Packets of creamer Chocolate powder Oatmeal Beef jerky Sunflower seeds Protein bars Hand warmers Trial size deodorant

Socks Phone cards  DVD movies  Toothbrushes Toothpaste Chap sticks Greeting cards  Travel size lotion Baby wipes

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Thank you for your support of our Marines overseas.  As I was writing this the following verse came to mind:

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. — Ecclesiastes 11: 1 (KJV)

Have a great day,

Just a grain of sand on the worlds beaches.