A public service announcement from Captain Husband

Captain Husband sent me some information about an ongoing humanitarian project when I asked him if there was something I could do here to help out over there.   He informed me that the United States Navy, Army & Air Force, along with the Afghan Army, provide free medical care to the citizens of the Khowst province; they need donations to continue as they cannot accept financial assistance.  Here's a list of the things that they need the most to continue providing care and help to those in need in Afghanistan:

Children's multivitamins

Children's ibuprofen & Tylenol

*Spiral-bound notepaper

*Hand-held pencil sharpeners

*Coloring books (no English writing, please)

*Backpacks, gym bags & totes

Folders or small notebooks & loose-leaf paper

Pens, pencils & crayons

Shoes & athletic socks

*Blankets

*Jackets (especially children's)

*Hats, scarves & gloves

Travel size toiletries

Toothpaste & toothbrushes

* Most urgently needed

Items can be sent by US mail to the following address:

Community Clinic

1/203rd BST

FOB Salerno, Camp Clark

APO AE 09314

As an added incentive, the United States Postal Service charges a flat rate of only $10.95 when sending priority mail flat rate packages to APO/FPO addresses.  Not too shabby when you think about it.  I have a couple extra priority mail boxes around the house and I'd like to send a couple of these special care packages over while Captain Husband is on tour; if anyone is interested in helping me put some together, let me know.