Stephen W

June 3, 2012 My name is SSG Stephen W and I am in the Illinois Army National Guard. I am[...]

June 3, 2012

My name is SSG Stephen W and I am in the Illinois Army National Guard.  I am currently deployed at Camp Virgina , Kuwait.  I received one of your care packages today and wanted to send a thank you note.

This is by far the best care package I have received ( that wasn’t from family..lol ) while here and also on my last deployment in Afghanistan.  My squad also received a bag apiece and was very happy about it.

Thank all of you very much for what you do and please know that your kindness is very much appreciated.  Your packages were given out today while we are going through our second straight day of a sand storm.  It definitely lifted spirits.  Thank you and God bless you all.

Once again thank you !
Stephen W

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