May 2006

Hello from FOB Speicher, Iraq,

I hope this finds you all well. We have had increasing participation for the model group thru the last few months. The group is finally settled into a location that allows for the twice a week meeting and has desk workspace for up to 10 soldiers at a time. Many soldiers are taking the kits back to their living areas and working on them there.

I would like to pass on my thanks and the thanks of all the soldiers and airmen that have received model kits and supplies from all of you. I would like to recognize the following people and groups for there generous donations to the group.

Groups - Washington Armor Club, IPMS/USA Fame City Chapter, Aleutian Tigers, Brooklyn Plastic Modelers Society, IPMS Phoenix

Individuals - Philip Fitzer, Nara Finch, Charles Morris, John McGrail, Hugh Alcock, Randy Frisbee, Eric R. Teel, William Rauch, Mark A Willis, Tom Hancock, Mathew Campos, J-O Nasman(Sweden), Brian Scroggins, John Williams, Johnathan Lin, Walter & Judy Wright, Sue Tofthagen, Carl D’Alessandro, David Henning, Andrew Bennett, Thomas Hecker, Jerry Sudduth, Larry Grapentine, David Henning, Gregg Braswell, Greg Edmonds, Robert Baum, Paul Snyder

If I missed you and you have donated to the group, please accept my apologies. I have tried to keep track of the mailing labels; I may have missed some early ones though. Just ask my wife about my ability to organize paperwork………..then again, you will get an ear full.

I intend to keep the group up and running until my redeployment back to the states in August. I will be actively looking for a replacement for myself amongst members of the incoming unit. I will keep everyone informed of any address change or end of donation date.

Thanks again! You guys are great Americans.