~ Let's show our soldiers that we are proud of them & support them ~
The 164 is deployed in Iraq right now. They have been away from their families and homes for almost one year now. They will not be coming home for a few more months (hoping for Oct or Nov 06). We are sending packages to one soldier in the 164 who will share the goodies with his company.
Care Package Information Below
Questions or Concerns? Contact Tarra Hartl at tarra@heartl.com
Food Items
*Instant coffee. There are many flavored coffees that are very
good.
*Powdered Gatorade.
*Powdered hot chocolate
*Kool-Aid (presweetened of course) & crystal light (I hear peach
flavor is a favorite!) *NOTE crystal light may be a better idea as it's
lighter and very convenient to use.
*Tea bags
*Slim Jim's
*Crackers and Easy Cheese. Triscuits and Ritz crackers are
great.
*Single servings of bagged chips. (The small bags stay fresh
longer.)
*Candy, of course. (M & M's are great, hard candy-anything that
won't melt.)
*Little Debbie snack cakes
*Bubble gum
*Rice Krispie Treats
*Dry cereal. (The small, individual serving boxes stay very fresh.)
*Kraft Easy Mac
*Microwave popcorn
*Beef jerky
*Granola bars
*Power bars
*Dried fruit
*Chex mix
*Canned soup
*Tuna
*Spices (Onion powder, garlic powder, spice all, ect )
*Summer sausage
*Oatmeal
*Salsa
*Lollipops
*Marshmallows
*Gum
*Chips
*Ragu Express
*Canned chicken
*Salad dressing
*Instant soup
*Fast food condiments (Hot sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt and pepper
packets, relish, Mayo)
*Feminine hygiene products (Tampons, panty liners)
*Hair bands
*Hair clips
*Nail polish
*Nail clippers
*Q-tips
*Small mirrors
*body sprays
*Candles
*Hair spray (Pump)
*Hair gel
*Perfume
MAIL TO this exact address:
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Mail addressed to "Any Servicemember", or similar wording such as "Any Soldier", "Sailor", "Airman", or "Marine"; "Military Mail"; etc., is prohibited. Mail must be addressed to an individual or job title such as "Commander", "Commanding Officer", etc.
If you prefer to send items to me instead of directly overseas that is fine too. Just drop me an email and I will send you info on how to do that.
Erik is an extremely giving and caring young man. He is the kind of person who would literally give someone his last dollar and go hungry so someone else could eat.
If you want comfirmation that your package was received & feedback as to how much the soldiers liked it etc. please send me an email to let me know when it was sent and I will ask my nephew (Erik Lindborg) to keep us posted.
The moral of these men and women can always use a boost. There have been 5 young men killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan from our area in the last 2 months. One was Erik's friend and roomate. Knowing that they are all in our thoughts and prayers, and that we support them back home, means a lot to them all right now.
Do Not
- Send pressurized items (Shaving cream, etc...) Send chocolates (May melt all over package)
- Obscene articles, prints, paintings, cards, films, videotapes, etc., and horror comics and matrices are prohibited.
- Any matter depicting nude or seminude persons, pornographic or sexual items, or nonauthorized politi-cal materials is prohibited. Although religious materials contrary to the Islamic faith are prohibited in bulk quantities, items for the personal use of the addressee are permissible.
- Pork or pork by-products are prohibited.
- Fruits, animals, and living plants are prohibited.
- All alcoholic beverages, including those mailable under DMM C021, are prohibited.
- Materials used in the production of alcoholic beverages (i.e., distilling material, hops, malts, yeast, etc.) are prohibited.
- An Anti-Pilferage Seal (Item No. O817E or O818A) is required on all pouches and sacks.
Mailing Instructions:
*Put any item that could leak or melt or which is scented in a leak-proof zip-sealed bag!
*If you would like a reply, be sure to enclose a letter saying so.
*Use a sturdy corrugated, brown Kraft box, as free of other markings as possible.
*Fill all extra space with foam peanuts, bubble wrap, popcorn
*Double tape all seams with strong packing or shipping tape. Make sure you have a strip going around all sides.
*Fill out a "Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note" at the Post Office. Briefly list the contents & underestimate the value to discourage thieving. In the upper left corner write "Operation Support Alpha Company" with your complete return address so they know it is safe to open (or it might get tossed)! In the bottom left corner write a re-direct address of another troop or write, If the person to whom this box is addressed has been redeployed, please keep the box and share it with your unit.
The postage cost will be at the regular postage rate (or priority mail rate if desired and going to an APO).
Other Ideas, Tips, & Fine Print:
Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note: Item No: FORM 2976-A
Required for all packages over 16 ounces
Envelope for PS Form 2976A: Item No: FORM 2976-E
This is the envelope for the above customs form. Please DO NOT pre-seal the envelope, allow your postal clerk to do this for you.
Customs: Item No: FORM 2976
Small customs form for packages under 16 ounces. Check your zip restrictions to make sure you can use this form first!!
Priority Mail Address Label: Item No: LABEL 228
This is your address label for any package you send via Priority Mail.
The Priority Mail Flat Rate Box is $7.70 for any U.S. destination and any weight up to a 70 lb. maximum.
• The inside dimensions for the two boxes available are 11" x 8.5" x 5.5" and 13.625" x 11.875" x 3.375".
• The contents of the flat rate box must be neatly contained inside of the box with adhesive packaging tape.
• The box must close securely and retain its shape when taped with adhesive.
• The shape of the box may not be changed or enlarged to fit its contents.
Prepaid (Stamped) Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope 10-pack
Same as above, only it's already stamped for you.
They have a new Flat rate Box as well you can send up to 70 lbs.
Best rate right now!! Ask Post office about it!
Priority Mail Envelope Tyvek 11.625" X 15.125: Item No: EP 14
This is a very tough mailing pouch. It's great for sending small items which do not need protection from crushing.
Priority Mail Box Item No: O-BOX4 7" x 7" x 6"
The box, also called the #4, that you have heard so much about. You will be amazed by how much you can actually fit in this little box!!
Priority Mail Box: Item No: O-BOX7: 12" x 12" x 8"
This is the #7 PM box. Oh what a difference 5 inches makes!! You can fit a HUGE amount of items well packed into this box.
Priority Mail Box: Item No: O-1096S : Small 8.625" x 5.375" x 1.625"
This is the Video Mailer, great for mailing video's and other small items.
Priority Mail Box: Item No: O-1096L : Large 9.25" x 6.25" x 2"
This is the Large Video Mailer. Works great for DVD's, Playstation/Xbox games.
Priority-Express Mail Tube: Item No: O-1098S : Small 6" x 25"
This box is great for sending odd sized items, longer items or for sending an emergency supply of instant soup cups!
Priority Mail Box: Item No: O-1092 : 12.125" x 13.375" x 2.75"
The Shirt Box - This box is the perfect size to hold a lasagna sized pan of baked goodies
Practical
*Clorox wipes
*Baby wipes
*Razors, shaving cream
*Shampoo, conditioner
*After shave lotion
*Soap or body wash
*Mouth wash
*Deodorant
*T-shirts, underwear and socks, monthly.
*A big fluffy towel
*Eye drops, especially for those in the desert.
*Chapstick
*Lip balm
*Sun block
*Skin so soft (Avon)
*Lotion
*Dental floss
*Baby powder
*Foot powder
*Combs /brushes
*Cotton balls
*Liquid hand sanitizer
*Breath mints
*Contact lens cleaner
*Eye drops
*Nail files
Just for fun
*Send batteries. It sounds simple, but people forget.
*Sunblock
*A stress ball.
*Stamps, paper and envelopes with a nice writing pen might
inspire a few more letters home.
*Phone cards (AT&T works best from Iraq)
*Paperback book or magazines
*Disposable cameras
*Puzzles
*Film
*Journals
*Yo Yo's
*Squirt guns
*Frisbees
*Dart boards
*Small flash lights
*Hackie sacks
*Jump ropes
*Electronics hand held games
*Post cards from your home state
*Handmade items
*Radio head sets
*Portable CD players
*Mini fans
*Jokes and comics
*Balloons
*Hats (Baseball)
*Bandannas
*Socks
*Blankets
*Bug off
*Single sheet sets
*Birthday decorations
*Banners
*Send board games-the ones they have made into key chains.
*Send favorite magazines
*If they're gone over a holiday, do up one box with just holiday
stuff. Be creative!
*With a CD burner, make a CD of favorite songs.
*Always write letters, but in addition you might record your
letters onto a tape.
*Send a few toys. Slinky, sidewalk chalk, squirt guns...anything
extra silly.
*Send electronic games.
*Make a miniature scrapbook.
*Foam footballs and basketballs, the miniature size. These will be
used constantly!
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From the depths of my soul & the bottom
of my heart,
THANK YOU ALL!
Erik
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