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We are the medical department (Corpsman both Navy and Marine Medics)on the USS Makin Island with the 11th MEU. Most of us are station in the San Diego area some came from Arizona. 

There are about 70 of us living on the ship in 5th Fleet. 12 Females and 58 Males We do have racks but we love to be clean so Clorox or Lysol wipes, pine sol, sponges, and dish soap as these are a luxury for medical so the ship supply doesn\'t carry these items.

Requests:
We do have a microwave, a fridge and freeazer and cannot always get chow in time with our patient load so easy on the go things are great!
Easy Mac
Rice a roni bowls
Anything microwavable
Single serving of cereals (frosted flakes, coco pebbles, peanut butter crunch etc)
tuna packets
hot sauce (tapatio is the fave along with siracha)
oatmeal - flavored
coffee (dunkin donuts)
popcorn
apple sauce
granola bars
chex mix (spicy)
hot cheetos
gummy worms
pringles (small cans)
beef jerky (peppered)
anything spicy or jalapeno flavored 
monsters (not sure if they ship)
mints
slim jims
yarn (we have some crafty corpsman)
colored paper (we will send thank you letters)
butter scotch
starburst
goldfish (queso and/or other flavors)

For females:
loofahs
st.ives cleanser (if possible)
baby wipes
make up remover
nail files
chap stick
nail polish (bright colors for toes)
brushes or combs

We appreciate all that you do and can send. Thank you!

OK Mom's this is a group that is near and dear to my heart. My son was on the Makin Island's maiden voyage ,he is....yes you got it a Corpsman. I had the privilege of taking a Tiger Cruse  from Pearl to San Diego and see how they work and live. We need to show these care givers some MOM LOVE 

    

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I've got 2 boxes ready to go...1 with the pillowcases, some Clorox wipes and tootsie pops...the other with candy and snacks!

That is awesome Valeriejean I know that they will love those pillowcases. and the snacks too. 

I know everyone is very busy this week but lets not forget our caregivers this week. Shipping starts today. 

PaMom, I will have at least 3 boxes. I have cereal, oatmeal, mac n cheese, slim jims, hot sauce, spicy chips, granola bars and some chapstick. I may have some more but not sure what all will fit so I'll let you know as soon as I have a total count.

I was thinking that this ship was on the news recently and this group would probably have been affected by what was going on so I am trying to make sure they know this Oklahoma mom is showing them some love and support1

I mailed 5 boxes. Three are going parcel. They have the lighter stuff (chips, mac n cheese, cereal) A neighbor and her 3 year old brought over folding pages and candy so I added those in to the other things.

Thank you Kim I know they will enjoy receiving all you Mom love 

I just sent my order thru Amazon (smile)  Colored paper, envelopes, and Lysol lemon wipes.  Working in a hospital ... you can never have too many wipes.

Thank you CruAn yes your are right they can never have too many wipes they will be muchly appreciated 

Good evening Mom's I know we are all busy with things for our family's but please lets not forget our Corpsman  Care Givers. I only have 10 boxes mailed for December Adoption. I will be emailing my POC Kansas tomorrow hopefully I will be able to tell her there are more coming even if they are later.

Sorry I forgot to send you an update..........I mailed 6 boxes and Molly is mailing 20. Also they are receiving boxes from NC Women's Auxiliary and a New Hampshire group called 3moms1mission!

That boosts the box count BIG TIME!!

Merry Christmas Mommies!!!

I've got a box going out today or tomorrow.

Thank  you  Mom' to rs it looks like we sent 40 boxes to our care givers.  I received an email form Kansas my POC and she is very excited and will be sending pictures of their unpacking party. Thanks again and I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Looking forward to a happy New Year with my sailor 

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