Wednesday, April 22, 2009

3 Months to go for Nick!

Nick tells us he's settled in Afghanistan. While living in tents and sleeping on cots, he surely lives for word from the outside world. There is a new way to send him a letter, since he now has very limited access to email. This is a note from his Commanding Officer:

I appreciate everyone patience during the transition from Iraq to Afghanistan. As you have noticed, we now have less access to computers with which to conduct personal correspondence. We fully understand the morale impact this can have for both you and your Ugly Angel. In order to increase the communications available given these more limited means, we have established the "Ugly Mail" service. "Ugly Mail" is a common Email address that we all share, but it is for incoming mail only. Here is how it works:
1. You send an Email to your favorite Ugly Angel at this address Ugly.Mail@afghan.usmc.mil. Please place their rank and name (Capt. Turner, Nicholas A.) in the subject line. Unfortunately we will not be able to print any attachments.
2. Our Family Readiness team in Afghanistan prints the Email and gives the hard copy to your Ugly Angel.
Please note that we cannot assure total privacy so please consider that fact when deciding to send messages.
Sincerely,
Lt Col Hagan, Commanding Officer
HMH-362, Ugly Angels

I've never known what it's like to have a husband or child have to be so far away, let alone, fighting a war. I know some of you do, though. If you have a quick moment, would you please send him a short note to let him know we're all thinking about him. It would really mean a lot to him and his family! Thanks so very much!! :)

1 comment:

~Kimberly said...

I didn't even think about posting the motomail info! thanks! He'll love hearing from people! And not that i'm counting, but we still have 4 months left, not 3....but 3 does sound better! :)