Military News: 30 May 2007

There are only two articles today. The first one is one that is close to my heart. For some reason, I really like to keep up with the Horn of Africa. This time, the article is about teaching and inspecting foods used in meals and medicines so that we may be able to reduce some of those horrific deaths from something so simple as washing our hands and other cleanliness details. Preventive Medicine Techs Keep Troops Mission-Ready.

This is an amazingly unheard article. Sometimes I get angry writing these, and that is why I mostly just give the first paragraph of an article. These people have done tremendous work, so much so that the terrorists don't even want to go there anymore! Yet, when do you hear about this? On the evening news? HA! Get your news here! :) Khowst PRT Winning the Fight in Afghanistan!

Solomon Islands Tsunami kills 30 so far

Photo by Fox News.
Story by Meraiah Foley, Canadian Press.

The news I've gathered as of this moment is that there are at 30 killed by this tsunami. This is an incredibly low number, which is good for a change. The airport is still closed, which makes it hard for aid to get to the island. The red cross is there right now, but they could never match our Military. (*grin*)

This occurred on Monday, and there is already being found. I do not know which kind, since it took me by surprise. I did not catch all the information. The article I provided is also a later version. (It states 28 deaths.) News of this type can change from minute to minute. Many people, however, were spared. This is a good thing. Now let us pray they make it through the survival.

Give aid and comfort to our troops!

I have just read a sincere request by a Chaplain who is stationed in Iraq. He is one of the ones who had his 'going home' time extended another six months. He has a wonderful site, and he never asks for anything until we bug him enough to let us know what we can do to help. lol. Please feel free to send care packages to him. Everything will be distributed and wholely appreciated.

"Many People have Asked" from "The Online Chaplain"

Many People have Asked.
Dear Friends,

Many of you have asked what you might do to help soldiers that come through CSC Scania. Here are some items that are in short supply on an on-going basis that help get soldiers through the days. Mind you they are not essentials, the Army takes care of the essentials. These are what we refer to as comfort items. But if you want to help, here is the list.

Razors
Shaving Cream
Hand Sanitizer
Deodorant
Lib Balm
Beef Jerky
Drink Mixes
Breakfast bars
Salted Sunflower Seeds
Small Cans of Pringles
Small bags of Trail Mix
Coffee
Freeze Pops (the old fashion kind that come in the plastic tube)

Thanks for all that you do. Although we don't always have time to thank everyone we are deeply greatful for your faithfulness. Things can be shipped to:

Chaplain CPT Corey Bjertness
HHB 1/125 Strike
CSC Scania
APO AE 09331

@peace@war,

Chapb

Anything you can spare will surely be a blessing returned to you in a way you could never imagine. I know. Thank you.