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Marines CLB 6
My nephew is in this group of marines (stands for Combat Logistics Battalion) and they will be deployed soon.
The total number needed 700: 36 females, 664 males.
We will be mailing in waves to the different companies. Once I get the breakdown of numbersby company, we will decide on the mailing dates. At this point in time, it looks like we will start in late August with a very small possibility of a late July mailing.
Watch for further details. And ladies, "start your machines".
Ok This is the suggested ship schedule. Let me know what you think, how many you can help with. Thanks!!
A company 152 male- 6 female ship date 8-10 thru 8-13
B company 154 male- 5 female ship date 8-31 thru 9-3
ENGR Co 134 male- 8 female ship date 9-21 thru 9-24
HQ 239 male- 19 female ship date 10-5 thru 10-8
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Permalink Reply by Sue-Pillowcase lady on
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CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - Lt. Cmdr. Mxxx, the chaplain with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), leads the Marines in prayer before a convoy to Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan. The Marines and sailors with the battalion conduct themselves as a family, not only training and operating together, but eating, sleeping, and supporting each other constantly. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kxxxx)
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Permalink Reply by LLovesmysailor on
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I have plenty of more shampoo, creme rinse and body lotion, if anyone wants to send them with the other female pcs.
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that's great Lyn. I have ladies at Curves saving me the travel stuff now. Sometimes I just have that tiny spot to fill and those work great!
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yes that's the standard size that we use. some make them bigger and that's okay too.
I get them in all sizes and shapes.
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Permalink Reply by Annie on
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Hi Ladies -
What are the fabric dimensions for the "fancy" banded PCs? The one I made yesterday came out too short (28"), so I went back to the one piece ones. I'd still like to try some banded ones though.
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Annie, I think you came up short because you forgot to add 1/2 inch to each strip to account for the seam allowances. Do that and you should be OK. With a single band you only need to add 1/4 inch to the band and the body of the pillowcase. Good luck.
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Permalink Reply by Natalie on
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Thank you, Dori, for forwarding this very nice Thank You note from an HM1 with the CLB!
Good Morning,
I received my pillow case today via my chaplain, and I absolutely love it! I had the chance to go through several and I picked the American one with the ship. I want you to know I truly appreciate the time you took to make and send these. I know as a woman it makes it feel a little more like home. never feel like the things you do go unappreciated because we need the pick me ups from home. We see a lot of ugly in the world, and what you do brings happiness. You will be blessed.... Thanks again
Very Respectfully,
HM1 (FMF) Sxxxxx Gxxx
CLB - 6 Med Ops
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I wrote back to the person that Natalie just posted and here is her reply:
Good Morning Sue,
It is so nice to hear that you are still encouraging our troops even though your son has gotten out. It means so much to us all. It’s funny how a pillow case can make you feel just a little closer to home. I will keep my pillowcase forever and will always remember and appreciate your kindness. Bravo Co will love it when they get theirs. Thank you so much for the time you have taken to make us smile.
Very Respectfully.
HM1 (FMF) Sxxxxx Gxxxxx
CLB- 6 Med Ops
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Permalink Reply by m'smom on
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Thanks for sharing those notes and the one you emailed me. After the worry of this last weekend, I needed a little boost. All is right with the world again. Back to sewing!!!
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Thank you from one of the Marines-Turns out he is my nephew's commander and he got one of my pillowcases!! Small World!Ma’am,Thank you so much for the handmade John Deere pillowcase. It is the little things we have that remind us of home after a long day, and this pillowcase will certainly do the trick. Not to mention that it is a fair bit more comfortable that what I have right now. All I have to offer in return is a simple “thank you”, but it is a thank you echoed a thousand times over by my fellow Marines.Semper Fi,Sxxx Bxxxxx
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