Photo By Liesl Marelli | U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Harry Thompson of Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery,...... read more read more
CAMP RAMADI, Iraq - It's one of the most rewarding morale boosters - a letter or care package from a loved one back home.
The voyage is extensive for these envelopes and boxes to make their way across the big blue sea, Europe, arriving to the Middle East and then making its way to the troops at Camp Ramadi.
It all begins with someone back home taking the time to pick up a few items to send to their Soldier - items a Soldier may need or want or something that might just make him smile - or sitting down to write a hand-written letter.
Soldiers here know first-hand that finding the time to write letters is sometimes hard to come by. However, it's also known understood that family members back home, who are taking care of the family, the house, working and still finding time for themselves are also in the same position. Time is tough to come by.
Yet, the devotion from many of the Soldiers here and their families and friends back home give them the inspiration to find the time for one another.
"Getting mail always makes a noticeable impact on morale," said 2nd Lt. Trey Thompson of Battery A.
"Just getting a package is exciting. It doesn't even matter what's in it really. It could be full of junk but that wouldn't matter," he said.
Normally, mail arrives to Ramadi every three to four days, said Sgt. 1st Class David Garduque, who emphasized that mail deliveries increase during the holiday season, which is quickly approaching.
During the holidays, there may be a dozen connexes of mail, which can be upward of a thousand letters and packages.
They look forward to mail regularly, said Garduque.
A little envelope or a small care package can make a Soldier's week. Each item sent yields a smile that is well worth the effort!
| Date Taken: | 09.10.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 10.12.2009 09:19 |
| Story ID: | 39987 |
| Location: | RAMADI, IQ |
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