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heylinder · Rated XXX

This is from a buddy of mine from another forum .... Please help!

Info on helping US forces in Afghanistan...
I'm posting this in an effort to help out a buddy. Joe is a USAF non-com, currently stationed in Afghanistan working on reconstruction and civil affairs projects. Normally he is stationed up here at McCord AFB as an aircraft armorer. In his latest post(on the VTX board) he asked if any of "us" were interested in sending small items to his APO that he could then give to the native Afghani children, most orphaned. I know Joe is spending most of his paycheck on this himself... the guy is unbelievably generous. Anyway, below is a list of items he requested and his APO address, if anyone wants to contribute, I know he'll make sure it goes to those deserving. Even if its just a card or brief note to Joe, Thanking him for the sacrifice hes making. My THANKS to any and all who can.

items needed are:
toothbrushes
toothpaste
bar soap
plastic soap dishes
cotton socks
writing paper
ballpoint pens
boots, sz 7-10.5, new or used
small toys or stuffed animals

lastly, the USPS large flat rate box, available at any Post Office, will get a $2 discount on the shipping cost, if mailed to an APO address. Do NOT over stuff the box as it will not go out if its bulging, or overstuffed. NO liquids... I'm sure any snack food items would be much appreciated, but please... send NO pork products. These guys are trying to build trust with the population, so please do not make them look bad. Thank you one and all, whether you choose to contribute, or not.