Well, it’s time to bring out that soap box again.

We still have more brothers to post on the “Brothers in Arms” page, but seems that its getting a lot of feed back, which I’m hoping is good news! A lot of the deployed brothers are now expecting some Care Packages, so lets get it together.

Following is a list of things that might help with some ideas for your care packages or “GIFT BOXES”.

1. Disposable Cameras
2. Chapter Support Shirts
3. Music Cd’s
4. Beef Jerky or sausage (no pork allowed)
5. Biker Magazines (new or used)
6. Hard Candy (nothing that melts easily)
7. Movie Cd’s
8. Thank You cards, Notes, Letters of encouragement
9. Cookies (well packaged)
10. Electronic Hand held games with batteries
11. Powdered drinks
12. Surefire flashlights or good quality small, hand held flashlight
13. Wiley sunglasses, goggles or wrap around sunglasses
14. Personal fans with batteries
15. Multi-tools (Gerbers, Leatherman, or similar)
16. Neck Coolers
17. Compact binoculars
18. Hot sauces and hot spices
19. Heavy Ziplock Bags
20. Snacks from your local area (may not be available there)
21. Sand Flea control products (Permethrin, Noseeums Netting, and underwear)

Tips for sending care packages:

When sending electronic devices, don’t install batteries. Porno, pork products, alcohol or flammables are not allowed.

A free Military Shipping kit can be ordered from the United States Postal Office by calling 1.800.610.8734, option 1, or stop by your local Post Office to pick up a Military Kit or Care 4 kit. These contain everything you need to get those care packages to our Brothers, family members and friends currently on active duty. Don’t forget to fill out a customs form 2976A or 2976E for packages traveling overseas.

If you have a problem with any of this, or just wish to donate some cash and a letter to one of our Troops, we will be more than willing to send out a package in your name. To sponsor a care package, please email the webmaster from the link at the bottom of this page.

Remember, “If you’re not willing to stand behind our troops,
You’re invited to stand in front of them”

Wrench, “Bad Company” Chapter, New Mexico

Support Our Troops, Don’t Protest Them!

In recent weeks I have noticed there a lot of people against the current military actions (the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan).

Now I hear hanoi jane is back in Washington DC doing her Anti-war/Anti-troops protest again. She hasn’t learned her lesson yet! What will she do next, put on a bomb laiden vest or visit the enemy in Iraq or Iran and tour an IED manufacturing house and pose with them!

This is a WAR and we need everyone to fall in line with OUR TROOPS over there. Don’t get me wrong, everyone has the right to protest the war except this traitor hanoi jane. No matter how each of us feel about the war, we have an obligation to support our Troops. Without our support, the troops may have failed way back in the first fight for our freedom. And throughout our history, our deployed troops have required the support of the Citizens of this great country. When we lose sight of our true goal (freedom), and let the politians or protesters guide our thoughts away from our objectives, we lose sight of who is doing the real fighting over there. Even a letter to one of our warriors letting them know that we have not forgotten them, is a big plus. How many of us have done this?

We need to support every one of our troops. Even if we don’t believe in the war, we must believe in our troops. A letter, care packages, pro-troop support rallys can really add to an indiviuals morale. Especially if they are sitting in a far away country feeling alone and home sick. My Brothers in New Mexico have been sending care packages to our troops for the last couple of years. Some times it’s to ones we know of, and other times it’s through a group who sends out care packages to different units. If you feel this is something you may want to get involved with, contact us. The point is, we all need to get involved some how. We must remember this is a WAR, and we can’t forget the Warriors.

(This is my opinion, and may not be that of the Club’s or my Brothers)

Wrench