My cousin is going to Afghanistan
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My cousin is going to Afghanistan
Michael leaves this weekend with a group of Marines from California.
He is the only surviving child of my Uncle Kevin who passed away this year.
Anybody have any books on Pashto they don't need any more? He wants to learn the language so he can speak with the people there. Knowing this crowd, you may have already studied this subject.
If you could all pray for his safety and those of his unit, I would be very grateful.
He is the only surviving child of my Uncle Kevin who passed away this year.
Anybody have any books on Pashto they don't need any more? He wants to learn the language so he can speak with the people there. Knowing this crowd, you may have already studied this subject.
If you could all pray for his safety and those of his unit, I would be very grateful.
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Re: My cousin is going to Afghanistan
I don't know about the Marines but the Army has online language courses that can be taken for free, using the same system as the Rosetta Stone courses that are available for purchase.christie1111 wrote:Michael leaves this weekend with a group of Marines from California.
He is the only surviving child of my Uncle Kevin who passed away this year.
Anybody have any books on Pashto they don't need any more? He wants to learn the language so he can speak with the people there. Knowing this crowd, you may have already studied this subject.
If you could all pray for his safety and those of his unit, I would be very grateful.
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Re: My cousin is going to Afghanistan
Good thoughts for your cousin and all the others stuck over there.christie1111 wrote:Michael leaves this weekend with a group of Marines from California.
He is the only surviving child of my Uncle Kevin who passed away this year.
Anybody have any books on Pashto they don't need any more? He wants to learn the language so he can speak with the people there. Knowing this crowd, you may have already studied this subject.
If you could all pray for his safety and those of his unit, I would be very grateful.
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christie1111 wrote:That sounds like a good idea. I will get a bag of non-chocolate things to use as a filler for the box I send next.The National Guard nephew of a friend always wants more candy
Candy, books, toys....those kids need everything! My son in law just got back from his 2nd tour in Iraq and he said the kids literally have nothing and are so grateful for anything.
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The unit I send stuff to is always wanting camping gear. It depends on where your unit is stationed. My unit says "no more candy" as they have gobs already, and there are not so many kids where they are.
I send Quench gum, used DVDs and CDs, microwavable popcorn, and all my old magazines. But it makes a difference what climate/situation they are in, and sometimes they can't say very specifically, so it's vague.
Other stuff that might be right for your unit:
sunscreen (double-Ziploc bags)
phone cards (make sure they can use them)
lip balm
Don't send:
books/mags with pics of other than fully dressed women
pork products
flea collars
large boxes - the USPS has Flat Rate boxes that are $8.95 anywhere (even APO/APE)
I send Quench gum, used DVDs and CDs, microwavable popcorn, and all my old magazines. But it makes a difference what climate/situation they are in, and sometimes they can't say very specifically, so it's vague.
Other stuff that might be right for your unit:
sunscreen (double-Ziploc bags)
phone cards (make sure they can use them)
lip balm
Don't send:
books/mags with pics of other than fully dressed women
pork products
flea collars
large boxes - the USPS has Flat Rate boxes that are $8.95 anywhere (even APO/APE)
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I have been told that pens, pencils and writing tablets are items local kids like to get in Iraq and Afghanistan. Seems that is true most everywhere in the third world. When we travel to places like that we often carry extra pens and pencils to give away to local kids.kayrharris wrote:christie1111 wrote:That sounds like a good idea. I will get a bag of non-chocolate things to use as a filler for the box I send next.The National Guard nephew of a friend always wants more candy
Candy, books, toys....those kids need everything! My son in law just got back from his 2nd tour in Iraq and he said the kids literally have nothing and are so grateful for anything.
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christie1111:
He has very little contact with locals. He is located in a compound that is guarded by Ghurkas. Greg loves him some Ghurkas.
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Greg was in the Air Force for nine years. He is now working for a private security firm: Dynecorp. We have sent him mucho hard candy such as Jolly Ranchers or Tootsie Pops when he was over there last year. The little packets of flavoring for water are also very popular --Crystal Lite or some such. Ramen noodles. Chocolate in the winter only.How did he feel the people felt about Americans? Is your son in the Army?
Do you have any advice about things it is good to send over to him?
He has very little contact with locals. He is located in a compound that is guarded by Ghurkas. Greg loves him some Ghurkas.
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Re: My cousin is going to Afghanistan
I can and will, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so.christie1111 wrote: If you could all pray for his safety and those of his unit, I would be very grateful.
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feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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