Note from the Family Readiness Officer for the 1/7

There is no guaranteed times to hear from your Marine. Some are in an area where access to phones and internet are not available. Please do not worry, everyone is fine - it all depends on their location. During my husbands deployments sometimes I have only heard from him 3 or 4 times during the whole 7 months whereas others heard weekly. I am afraid it is just one of those things.
I know it can be frustrating - just continue to write and send packages to him.
When he is able to I am sure he will call.
Ruby

News from Trey...

Trey was able to call yesterday and sounded in good spirits! He said the chow hall was 'awesome' and the gym was 'sweet'. He seems enamored with the landscape - it is lush and exotic. They are still getting settled and he has not yet received any of his mail.

I am passing along some websites that have been suggested for us to use:
*For info on what is happening at the base (CA) http://www.mccs29palms.com/
*For MOTOMAIL www.motomail.us
*A great family support website is www.marineparents.com (please follow OPSEC rules). Click on the link above then click on Marine parents, 1st Mar Division, 7th Regiment, 1/7.

For mailing packages, make sure you get a flat rate box from the post office and a customs form. You will need an itemized list of the contents of the box. Do not pay for package insurance. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for packages to arrive.

Please keep writing and praying.
N

News!

Just a short note to let you all know that they have arrived safely in theater. I had a short email from Trey this morning. They are short of sleep and the area 'smells funny', but , other than that, they are good - busy getting settled.

If anyone hears from him, please post a comment here so we can all keep up with the news. I am certain that there will be some good stories coming our way!

Happy Valentine's Day!
N

Remember - at the bottom of this site are two items that might be of interest: there are two clocks showing the time here and the time in Iraq, and there is a news map. If you click on Iraq you can read the current news there - in English!

Update...

Those of you that requested Trey's mailing address should be receiving it soon. You can begin sending letters and packages, if you like. I encourage you to write often. He will deploy shortly so get those phone calls in while you can!

Nancy

The latest...

I have received a verified mailing address for Trey. Email me if you would like to have it. As a reminder, we have been asked not to post these addresses publicly or on the internet. If you would like to send a care package, make certain that it does not contain any perishable food stuffs, any food stuffs of pork origin or any pork products (no Slim Jims!), no alcohol, and no adult reading material. Trey may not have ready access to a PX and will let us know what items he would be glad to get.

We have been notified that they leave soon. For security reasons, I cannot post dates and times here. He is excited and confident, both in his training and in the leadership in his unit. Pray for all those leaving with Trey. Keep a positive attitude.

Nancy