1st Battalion 5th Marines Action Alert

My name is Josh Wright. I adopted the 1st Battalion 5th Marines stationed out of Camp Pendleton Oceanside, CA. during Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as during Operation Enduring Freedom. I know a few Marines that have deployed back out to defend our country, for a third to fifth tour. The Marines understand the sacrifices and are more than willing to make them. However, they are afraid that they will be forgotten while on deployment. I'd like to ensure that this doesn't happen. I have had the honor to meet these brave Marines in person and they are more then HEROES in my book. They are legends!

Through eMail Our Military, we're asking if your friends, family church and co-workers would like help support these Marines by donating some of the following items:

Thick Boot Socks (size 6-12)
Underwear (size 32-36)
Foot Cream
Handwarmers
Heat Packs
Body Wash
Body Lotion
Instant Hot Cocoa Mix
Baby Wipes
Eye Drops
Batteries
Small Flash Lights
Travel Size Snacks
Beef Jerky

You can also see additional suggestions for military care packages here.

These are a few of the items requested and just something to bring a small smile to their young faces to let them know we have not forgotten about them.

Additionally, our Marines and troops always enjoying getting letters and emails of support, the Sunday funnies, jokes, magazines (like Maxim, STUFF, Car and Driver, etc. ) and care packages.

You Can Drop off Items at the Following Locations:

Starbucks Coffee Shops located in Irvine, CA at:
Culver & Walnut,
Sand Canyon & 405 Shopping Center,
Campus Drive across from UCI

American Legion Post #291215
East 15th Street
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Telephone: (949) 673-5070

The Marine Corps Career Center
located right across the street from Downey High & next to PetCo.
8566 E Firestone Blvd
Downey, Ca 90241

Sincerely,

Josh Wright
eMail Our Military's Marine Corps Community Liaison

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