Holiday Spirit

In what is one of the great tokens of gratitude I have seen during this deployment, every soldier, E-4 and below, received a Christmas gift today on my camp.  The program is currently in its eleventh year and according to the letter included in the gifts, "is a thank you for the sacrifices and dedication to ensure the securty of the region and to eradicate the world of terrorism."  The organization solicits donations from corporations and Kuwaiti's as a token of gratitude for the sacrifices soldiers are making.  I included a picture of the soldier's from our unit who received a small gift today.

Comments

[bicyclemark]

I think the gift is a nice touch. But the note is a bit.. well.. "eradicate the world of terrorism" ... that's ummm... as possible as eradicating drugs, crime,.... well anyway.
Like I said... it is definately a nice touch.
If we don't speak before then... enjoy the holidays.. and especially the new year.. one in which I hope to see you, at some point, blogging safe and happy from good ol california.

[Violin Duchess]

Love the pictures! I've seen pictures of those sand spiders and they look pretty nasty. Stay safe and God bless you, Sarge! Tootles!

[texasbug]

Wow, that is so cool! I'm so glad you guys all received gifts. It's the least we (the people outside the service that is) can do. I'm sorry I didn't know about it or I would've participated! Anyway, especially cool that the Kuwaiti people were involved. That says volumes. You guys keep up the great work. My chldren sleep peacefully at night because you guys are taking on the bad guys for them, keeping them a long way from our homes. Thank you, thank you, thank you.