June 14, 2013 I would like to personally thank you for your generous gifts to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment currently serving overseas at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. We are a combined arms battalion stationed out of Ft. Carson, CO and are “on ground” in support of Operation Spartan Shield.
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
May 12, 2012 Greetings Mary from Uganda, I received and distributed your fantastic contributions to troops and village children in Uganda. Also sending greetings to volunteers at Tampa Bay Steel. We are a joint force of soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines serving/supporting the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces.  We really appreciate
May 10, 2012 Dear Mary, My name is SSG Joseph B and I’m currently serving in Afghanistan.  I received several packages from the wonderful members of your great organization.  Many things in the box are items we really aren’t able to get here.  If me or my platoon can’t personally
May 1, 2013 I just got one of your packages today and it was awesome! We got 8 bags, and I dispersed them quickly. Also, in the bags were some knit beanies. Man those were awesome! I will be sending an email soon with a picture of a few of us sporting them! Philip C.
The Villages, FL–Monday, April 29, 2013, pictures of our OSB gathering Thought we’d let folks see our busy crew!
April 19, 2013 Thank you for your support. It is amazing to watch the faces of my troop when they receive your gifts of generosity. You lift them up and keep them motivated. Thank you for everything you do. From: SSG John S
March 13, 2013 Thank you so much! I just want to keep thanking you. Here is a photo of part of my S3 shop. I’m the 2nd guy from the left (with glasses). Respectfully, SFC Matthew SH, Battalion S3 Land & Ammo NCO
February 24, 2013 Greetings from Qatar. I just wanted to send a “Thank You” your way for thinking of us and taking the time to sew and put together goodie bags for us. My favorite item in the bag was the single star from the American flag along with the
January 17, 2013 I would like to say thank you so much for the coffee and cookies that you sent our way. You guys went above and beyond what I expected and my unit thanks you. We also got a kick out of the letters from the kids at Mountain
Operation Shoebox is updating our shipping process to meet new customs requirements. During this transition, there will be a short delay in shipments leaving our facility.
✅ Care packages will still go out — we’re simply adjusting behind the scenes to comply with the new rules and keep boxes from being returned.
âś… We are also updating our website with a new list of requested items to reflect what can safely be shipped.
👉 If you are sending your own Adopt-a-Troop packages, or shipping directly, please use ShipThrifty for the smoothest experience and best rates under the new rules.
Thank you for your patience and support — together we’ll keep the smiles and supplies flowing to our heroes overseas! 🫡
