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MarineParents.com Newsletter
a Place to Connect & Share(TM)
In This Issue
Deployment Learning Center
Vote Vote Vote!
Meal Kits for Deployed Marines
Thank You for Your Support!
Supporter Spotlight
From & About Our Marines
USMC Window Decal
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Support for You:
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Learning Center:
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NOTE: When communicating online, your Marine's privacy is as important as Operational
Security. Please respect YOUR Marine's privacy!
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Learning Center:
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Learning Center:
About Homecoming
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Unit Chat Nights
Unit Chat Night Schedule:
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Tuesday: 13th MEU
Wednesday: 1/5, 2/8
Friday: 3/6
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Local Support Groups in Your Area
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Greetings Marine Families!
If this is the first edition of the MarineParents.com Newsletter you have received,
WELCOME! If you are a returning reader we are glad you have joined us.
In This Newsletter
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an awesome news article about the 3/5 Marines written by a journalist who was embedded
with the platoon.
You'll also find a heartwarming story about a Marine grandma who is sending her
love to our troops through healthy meal kits she assembled.
Get Connected
We're always looking for folks to get involved with our Care Package Project, whether
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Hearty Meals for Deployed Marines
Marine Grandma Sends Us "Meal Kits"
A few weeks ago we received 12 meal kits (see photo to right) in the mail from the
grandma of a 3/5 Marine. These kits were packaged with care and contained healthy
meals the Marines much prefer to the MREs they are given to eat.
Each kit also had a personal letter attached to the bottom of its box. In the letter
the Marine grandma includes funny anecdotes about her small town. She also states
that her son was with the 3/5 Marines and she constantly sent him packages. When
3/5 returned home, she wanted to continue sending packages to the platoon that
was replacing 3/5, the 1/5 Marines. Though the meals were designated for 1/5, the
platoon is heading home soon, so the meals will be sent to another platoon wanting
supplies.
In the letter she also says, "You need to be reminded of the good wishes and prayers
of the people of your country." The letter ends with, "God bless you and watch over
you in your walk abouts and help you to sleep well at night. We on the homefront
thank you for your service. Love, Grandma Stroh"
The Marines who receive these packages will be filled with encouraging words and
good food. We thank Grandma Stroh for sending us the kits to forward on to our
brave service men and women!
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We Appreciate Your Support
Dollar Campaign Success
Thanks to all of your generous donations, we raised a total of $8,972 for our summer
Dollar Campaign. We didn't quite reach our goal of $12,500, but our cost of shipping
over 1,000 care packages on Saturday, July 23rd was significantly lowered.
On behalf of the Marines who look forward to receiving these packages while overseas,
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News Article: The Marines of 3/5
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An April article on the Wall Street Journal's website featured the Marines of 3/5
and some of their experiences while deployed. The article was written by a journalist
embedded with the platoon and gives a first-hand look into the daily lives of these
Marines.
A poignant excerpt from the story reflects the bravery and tenacity of all Marines:
"We got a radio intercept yesterday," Lt. Garcia said. "Some Talib leaders in Pakistan
were chewing out the local fighters for quitting. The locals yelled back, 'Marines
run toward our bullets.'"
One of the Marines in the above photo (far left) stepped on an IED during 3/5's
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