Posted on Nov 14, 2016
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Christmas and Thanksgiving are right around the corner RP Members and Connections. Are you putting together a Care Package for a deployed service member? 90% of the stuff that is recommended are basic hygiene stuff like toothbrushes, deodorant, mouthwash, and things like that.

Which made me wonder, doesn't the military supply soldiers with this kind of stuff anyway?

What do you think should be in a Care Package and how many of you will sending one this Thanksgiving or Christmas to a deployed service member?

How many Corporate Offices will be putting them together this year? Civilian Supporters and Recruiters here on RP this may be a great way to give back to Service Members - Send a Care Package - more information down below on how to go about it!
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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COL Mikel Burroughs, Please add : AdoptaPlatoon to your list! Awesome Organization! Contact Me for All Information!
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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Definitely Agree Sir!Capt Tom Brown
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SPC Nancy Greene
SPC Nancy Greene
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I posted AdoptaPlatoon information for Christmas 2019 to RP! Rebecca Cantu is Awesome and so is her Program!PO2 Jerri Jackson
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SPC Nancy Greene
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I Know They are Awesome! My Father started this Family Tradition, and I am Now carting on His Legacy as I served in the US Army from 1983-1987!PO2 Jerri Jackson
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Baby wipes
socks and underwear
trinkets from the family and kids
Cards
Favorite foods and snacks
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Lynda Key
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Mine wants over the calf white or black socks. Where is a good place to find thise?
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SPC Nancy Greene
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How about Fabric Softener Sheets! Golfer’s bug repellent! Easy to pack in a pocket or Rick and smells much Better! (My Father kept a ‘baggie full in His Golf Bag! So did My Mom & My Brother! ( I am a swimmer, bug repellent not required! LOL
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SPC Nancy Greene
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Amazon! Big Lots, Dollar General, & Dollar Tree!Lynda Key
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Baby wipes should be a mandatory item within a care package. I've received care packages for Halloween, Christmas/new years and for 4th of July from a small organization from my hometown. Usually had your regular toiletries, candy, some snacks, and cards made from kids from the church or the local elementary school. Nice little thoughts!
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Baby wipes are the most versatile things on the planet!
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SPC Nancy Greene
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Definitely Agree! Add dryer sheets to your required items! Perfect bug repellent and easy to carry and smells great! Also agree with personal, hand-made items as these come ‘from the Heart; not from a store!SSG (Join to see)
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