Hello everyone! With the holidays approaching fast, I would like you help spread the "Holiday Spirit!"
My sisters is serving in the United States Navy. She was recently stationed at the Naval Air Base on Whidbey Island in Washington state. The base is in a very isolated area north of Seattle. Melissa and her shipmates (airmen) won't have the opportunity to return home for the holidays this year. There is also a high probability that here will have to serve time in Iraq in the future.
To thank my sister and the rest of the men and women serving on her base an in her squadron, could you please write a note of thanks, send a holiday card or maybe a little gift. Anything would be appreciated.
I sent my first care package this week. Melissa has told me that she and others are fans of the following:
Apple Chips
Banana Chips
Any type of dried fruit
Chewing Gum
Crossword puzzles
Word Find books
Pistachios and other nuts
Towels and washcloths (navy issued ones are rough and not soft)
P.S. - Melissa is a HUGE animal lover, especially dogs and horses. If you have any questions about either write her a question. She managed a Animal Resort before joining the military. If you have photos or books, she'd love those too.
Please write when you can. Letters, cards and post cards make a big difference when you're far away from home.
For more information on the base click this link. Whidbey Island Naval Air Station
Here is the mailing address for my sister and her fellow service men and women
AME AN
Melissa Kitchen
Barracks 8
3665 North Princeton Street
Oak Harbor, WA 98278
Thank you in advance,
Frank
