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Local group sending packages to soldiers
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Posted on Jul 26 2008
[B]By Kristi Eaton[/B]
[I]kristi_eaton@saipantribune.com
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A local organization is hoping to add a little enjoyment to recently deployed soldiers.
Troops-To-Teachers, an organization aimed at placing returning and currently-enlisted military in local classrooms as teacher’s aides, has started Operation CNMI Trooper.
The organization hopes to send care packages to 11 soldiers recently deployed, Program Assistant Fred Camacho said.
“I know getting any kind of care package is a morale booster,” said Camacho, who served from 2004 to 2006. “We want to be a part of that.”
Camacho said care packages would contain canned foods, personal hygiene products, newsletters and newspapers.
“Depending on where they are, they might not have access to computers,” he said. “It’s a big sign of support.”
The organization, which has gained support from the Armed Forces Committee and the Reserve Center, will also have local students write to the soldiers in hopes of becoming pen pals, something Camacho had while he was stationed, he added.
The group’s first meeting will be Aug. 12 at 1:30pm at the Army Reserve Center. Camacho said they hope to finalize details, such as when to send packages and how often, and find out who is interested in participating.
Operation CNMI Trooper is also hoping to track where various soldiers from the Commonwealth have been deployed, Camacho said.
