Courtesy Photo | Spc. Nita Mixaykham, a human resource specialist, 941st Transportation Company, 749th...... read more read more
by Spc. Crystal Williams
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq - Soldiers with the 941st Transportation Company, 749th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, are getting a taste of home when they visit their mail room.
“Operation Gratitude,” a volunteer organization, sends packages to soldiers in deployed environments filled with a variety of goodies for the soldiers to enjoy.
“A lot of soldiers do not receive boxes from loved ones and really feel alone or unappreciated,” said Spc. Crystal Williams, a human resource specialist with the 941st Trans. Co., and a San Bernardino, Calif., native. “Signing up my unit for care packages gives me a good feeling to make all soldiers feel thought of.”
The effort put forth by the volunteers is met with equal amounts of gratitude by the soldiers.
“To anyone who takes the time out to send us snacks, personal hygiene stuff and things to keep us cool - we thank them,” said Pfc. Aja Singleton, a motor transport operator for the 941st Trans. Co. and a Charleston, S.C., native.
“It puts a smile on our faces when we receive these boxes, and it lets us know that there are people out there that care about our well-being.”
| Date Taken: | 06.14.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 06.19.2011 02:15 |
| Story ID: | 72360 |
| Location: | CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, IQ |
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