In addition to sending Kat cards destined for troops in combat for the 4th of July, MAJ Mark Thompson has other support needs he’d like you to know about.

160th Signal Brigade UMT Outreach Programs
Dear friends,
Now that the holiday season is over I find that the donations for the soldier free store have dropped to next to nothing. I am resending a standard letter explaining the possible mission programs. I will always respond to your individual emails and as possible we will send pictures and notes telling you what we have done with your gift. For mailing, we suggest the set fee box as there is no weight limit.
First, some things not to send for the solders we are working with:
1. Writing paper and supplies
2. Stamps
3. Books
4. Religious material (I have a GOOD supply of this and solid funding for more)

Please remember that we can not give out any names or address of deployed Soldiers.

1. Soldiers Free Store (On going)
2. “Operation Hope” Clothing Drive for the Refugees in Kuwait. April & May
3. Afghanistan/Iraq school supply program (On Going)

Soldier Free Store: (These are just suggestions)
This program provides items free to all soldiers stationed at Camp Airfjan, Kuwait. We have lockers that we stock with these items and open the “store” three days a week and upon request. We also make it available for the Soldiers just checking into the unit.
SEND TO:
Chaplain
160th Signal Brigade
APO AE 09366

1. Soldiers Free Store (On going)

Shampoo
Face products
Razors
Shaving Cream
Body wash
Tooth Paste
Floes
Deodorant
Crackers (peanut butter etc…)
Bags of candy
Jerky
Coffee & Flavored coffee
Flavored Tea
Woman’s famine hygiene products
David’s Sunflower seeds
Jelly
Fingernail/toenail clippers
Combs
Micro Popcorn
Micro Brownies
Cookies (all types)
Chips (small bags)
Cereal (small boxes)
Raman
Snacks (all kinds)
Socks
Underpants (Boxers Only, all sizes)
Small Flash lights
Pillow Cases/Sheets (Twin)
Current Magazines (All Types)
Manicure items
Sowing kits
Comic Books
Travel Alarm Clocks
Sun glasses
Finger nail clippers
Toe nail clippers
Manicure items
Sowing kits
Beef Jerky
Bags of candy
Small flash lights
Battery powered wall clocks’
Socks
Peanut butter (Crunchy)
Jelly
Flavored coffee creamer
Any Decorations to put on walls
Any Mary Kay Product
Travel Games
Head Phones
CD’s & DVD’s
Cards
Tee Shirts (Long and Short sleeve with logos, sayings, sports teams etc…)
Sports Teams (Stuff)
Sweat Shirts (Hooded and un-Hooded, Large and up)
Surprise gifts

2. Operation Hope” Clothing Drive, for the Refugees in Kuwait. April & May

SEND TO:
Chaplain
160th Signal Brigade
APO AE 09366

Any Clothing (please wash all items)
Shoes
Hygiene Items:
toothbrushes/toothpaste
soap
shampoo
disposable razors
Non-Perishable Items:
tea bags
individually wrapped hard candy
crackers/biscuits/cookies
bags of sugar
Monetary Donations are accepted by check only – Payable to Operation Hope

3. Afghanistan/Iraq school supply program
This is an on going program to provide for the children of these countries.

SEND TO:
Steven Strem, LTC
Phoenix Base
MNSTC-I, J7
APO-AE 09348
ATTN: Chaplain
25th Signal BN/ITT
APO AE O9320

Back Packs
Children’s Shoes
Pens
Pencils
Chalk (all colors/sizes)
Paper
Note books
Glue sticks
Erasers
Rulers
Pencil Sharpeners
Games
Sports equipment
Toys
Clothing (all types/sizes)
(Any thing I can’t think of teachers?)