AFSBn-KAF SPO receives support from home

Photo By Jacquelene Van Pool | The Army Field Support Battalion- Kandahar Support Operations Cell received special care packages from Jason’s Box, a non-profit organization in Rock Island, Ill., that sends care packages to deployed U.S. forces. The SPO cell coordinates maintenance and sustainment support for units in the southern and western parts of Afghanistan. They work around the clock to help U.S. and coalition forces maintain their equipment.  

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN

03.24.2012

Story by Jacquelene Van Pool 

401st Army Field Support Brigade

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The Army Field Support Battalion- Kandahar Support Operations Cell received special care packages from Jason’s Box, a non-profit organization in Rock Island, Ill., that sends care packages to deployed U.S. forces.

The SPO cell coordinates maintenance and sustainment support for units in the southern and western parts of Afghanistan. They work around the clock to help U.S. and coalition forces maintain their equipment.

“This support means so much,” Lt. Col. Nathan Acree, SPO officer in charge said. “Having a little taste of home really boosts morale here. It’s very nice to know that people back home are thinking of you and are supporting you.”

Jason’s Box was founded by Teri L. Johnson in honor of her son Jason, who was killed in Iraq. At Jason’s Box, volunteers make customized care packages for troops serving overseas. They also help service members access emotional/behavioral health resources in their community. For more information visit jasonsbox.com.

• Date Taken: 03.24.2012
• Date Posted: 03.24.2012 03:43
• Story ID: 85738
• Location: KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AF