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December 2013 Adoption...VAQ-130 "Zappers"
We have a mission to "ZAP" some new energy into the "ZAPPERS"!
This group of sailors is in need of some serious tender loving care that only we could provide! They are half way through a ten month deployment.
The "Zappers" are an airborne electronic attack squadron who fly and maintain the EA-18G Growlers, and are responsible for providing support for Navy, Marine, Army, Air Force and Coalition Forces. This is one busy group and they are far from home.
The Zappers are based out of Whidbey Island, Washington and they are currently deployed with CVN75, Harry S. Truman, a Norfolk, Virginia based aircraft carrier, currently under the command of 5th Fleet. We all know where 5th Fleet is so we know their living conditions.
There are many sailors in this group who don't receive any packages, cards or letters from home. Some sailors have resorted to, "ordering stuff online or sending each other stuff in effort to keep the morale up".
As we prepare for the holiday season decorating, writing cards, baking cookies, let's BAKE A BATCH FOR THE ZAPPERS!
They would love to have a touch of home. Homemade cookies, a hand written letter, a child's drawing...all of these will mean so much to this group. The carrier isn't their real home and at times they feel like house guests who have overstayed their visit. Let's make them feel welcomed and loved!
Here are the details;
Total sailors: 146, which is comprised of 125 males and 21 females.
Top Requested Items;
Food, (especially homemade treats, jerky and sunflower seeds)
Feminine Hygiene Products (21 females)
Pictures & Letters
Coffee and Creamer (I will ask if they have access to a coffee maker or if they are requesting single serve packets)
Deodorant, Lotion, Wipes, Tide Pods
They access to a fridge and microwave but no freezer. (so freezer pops are out)
They also have access to a DVD and CD player.
Pillowcases are a GO for the Zappers!
Let's make this adoption a wonderful way to transition to the new year
Shipping Dates -
December 20th & 21st (or as close to that as possible)
Thank you all in advance for your help with the December adoption!
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Permalink Reply by AmyS on
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Ugh, I ran out of packing tape today and the post office closed before I got back with some more:( Will it be okay to ship my boxes on Monday or should I hold on to them for the next month?
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Permalink Reply by Laura on
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http://www.navyformoms.com/group/masweshiplove
Hi Donna,
For OPSEC reasons the address cannot be posted on this page. Click on the link above and it will take you to the "We Ship Love" group. Pat will accept you into the group. The "Ship to" address is posted on that site.
Thank you for the nine boxes!! Nice job!!
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My church requires the Confirmation groups to complete two service projects per year. Three groups chose "Molly's". They held a bake sale to raise money then shopped for items to send to the monthly adoption. These were the pre-packaged, dry goods, type of items.
With the help of friends and neighbors, they packed 71 boxes for this months adoption.
With the addition of the cards, letters and home baked goods that all of you are sending, this will be a very well rounded monthly adoption!
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I am loving this month's adoption! FABULOUS JOB EVERYONE!
Here are the confirmed shipment totals so far; (please let me know if I missed anyone)
Whitt's Mom - 27 boxes
Huskerfan - 10 boxes
Donna - 9 boxes
Sarabi2013 - 3 boxes
Lynda - 2 boxes
Laura (Me)(St. Francis de Sales Church Youth Ministry) 71 boxes
Let me know when you ship and I will add it to the totals. Then I will give our adopted group an update on the numbr of packages they will receive.
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Permalink Reply by Whit and Stephen's Mom (Ann) on
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Merry Christmas Sylvia! Enjoy his visit. That first visit home after boot camp is precious!
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Give your sailor an extra big hug from me! Mine won't be home. Have a fun Christmas!
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We sent 28. Boy were the people in line behind us at the Post Office Saturday unhappy. Most had a change of heart once they saw the Molly labels on the boxes. We called ahead and took Tim Horton gift cards so the workers were happy!
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Are people in line in the post office ever happy? LOL!
Glad you guilted a few of them into counting their blessings!
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Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on
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I shipped my 2 boxes of pillowcases on Saturday. The post office worker looked at me, and said, "Only 2?"
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