Category: Letters From The Troops

Henry E. G.

November 26, 2012 I would like to thank you and all of the personnel who made and send the boxes to me.  The Soldiers here greatly appreciated the packages.  It really does bring a smile to Soldiers faces when they get gifts from you.  Words really can’t express our appreciation. 

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SFC K

October 22, 2012 Opertionshoebox team, Thank you so much for sending care packages for the Soldiers of 104th Engineer Battalion. We are so thankful and grateful that people would take time out to honor the troops.  We serve our country but without the support of families and agencies like yours

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New International Shipping Regulations

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.
✅ 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! 🫡