Believe it or not, I'm still alive and kicking here in NM. I'm getting more troop requests that I can personally fund, so I thought I'd give a shout out to any of you who might want to contribute. I'm also going to post the Troop notes of appreciation here, too, instead of having two separate threads that don't get topped very often. PM me here or email ABQBetty AT Gmail if you need my address/cell or have questions or want to ask about Prickly Pear Jelly that's available (or what to talk dirty....
or whatever).
Repeat Requests:Coyote Brown THORLO thick padded combat over-the-calf socks (sizes M, L & XL)
Dip - Esp. Copenhagen Wintergreen, which seems to be the most requested
Slim Jims
Protein bars
Thanks from Troops who received OpFTH boxes from me:Quote:Beth, As always your boxes are amazing. It just arrived today. Can't wait to share with the cigar club. We meet every Friday and Saturday night here. Thanks again. SFC John O.
(June '19)
Quote:Ma'am, Thanks again for all the cigars and goodies I just got the first package and am really grateful. My soldiers are enjoying the cigars and pipes as well. Very Respectfully, SGT Jaymz S.
(April '19)
Quote:To the Team at Operation From the Heart, As I reach the end of my tour, I wanted to provide one final thank you before heading home. While I still have a few weeks left, it has been incredible to receive the two packages from your organization. I cannot describe the immense pleasure and satisfaction it has been to share these packages with members of our team from all over the globe. With the cooler weather here in Iraq we gathered almost nightly to enjoy the snacks, cigars, and pipes around a small fire. Being able to share something with each other, and savor small luxuries was an immense joy and distraction from the normal day. The corn cob pipes were actually quite a hit, as many people didn't realize that they were an actual thing. Regardless, it was a true treat, and I wanted to let you know from the bottom of our hearts here in Iraq how much it meant to receive them from you all. So from Matt, Si, Dave, Z, Jake, Phil, Al, Todd, Laurence, and many others. Thank you! MAJ. Matt B.
(From 2018, but I don't think I posted it at the time)