tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post1383076519876948104..comments2023-09-01T20:13:24.703+10:00Comments on Ocean, Sky and Khaki: Feedback: A thank You from Afghanistan, Adopt a SoldierNilkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13872495050796257177noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-73916801829558112092018-07-21T21:18:44.382+10:002018-07-21T21:18:44.382+10:00Hi!
I'm wondering if the procedure and adress...Hi! <br />I'm wondering if the procedure and adress for the Chaplain to adopt a soldier to write letters to is still the same these days? I've been looking for a way to get involved in this but I keep finding US based stuff and would really prefer to support our own Aussie troops. You seemed really knoweldgeable about this so I though I would ask, though i'm not sure if this blog is still monitored. <br />Hope you can help, though no worries if it's not something you're involved in still. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />ElleEllenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-8221045989519754522015-12-15T10:43:07.867+11:002015-12-15T10:43:07.867+11:00Hi Laure
It would be best to write to the general...Hi Laure<br /><br />It would be best to write to the general address for mailing to service personnel deployed overseas and address the letter or postcard specifically to The Chaplain, ask the Chaplain to forward your request to a suitable member who may need support.<br /><br />Let me know how you go.kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-66530113126124757322015-12-07T00:17:58.159+11:002015-12-07T00:17:58.159+11:00Hi Kae,
I would like to adopt a soldier. What is ...Hi Kae,<br /><br />I would like to adopt a soldier. What is the procedure?? <br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />Laure :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740590168394556200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-68536797439225556542015-11-03T13:00:53.491+11:002015-11-03T13:00:53.491+11:00I knew there was something else I had to last nigh...I knew there was something else I had to last night...kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-62730760833878421422015-11-02T10:10:03.742+11:002015-11-02T10:10:03.742+11:00Thank you so much Samarra!
I will make a post abo...Thank you so much Samarra!<br /><br />I will make a post about this tonight. I was relying on contacts within the services to let me know information.kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-82889846882065854652015-10-29T23:04:45.574+11:002015-10-29T23:04:45.574+11:00Here is the Aus post one too :)
http://auspost.co...Here is the Aus post one too :) <br />http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/mail-for-defence-personnel.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038803188512866021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-42712715586221382412015-10-29T23:03:55.146+11:002015-10-29T23:03:55.146+11:00Hey I looked into this And asked a friend who dire...Hey I looked into this And asked a friend who directed me to the defence web site :) I have the link! He said lollies and things they can share go down well there's also a link to Aus post so you can seperate navy, army and Air Force should you choose :) I'll post that link too!! <br />http://www.defence.gov.au/events/christmas/support.aspAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038803188512866021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-37744389812284740042015-10-29T14:02:40.928+11:002015-10-29T14:02:40.928+11:00I haven't been able to find out whether we can...I haven't been able to find out whether we can still send parcels and where to.kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-23838974005711508182015-10-29T13:06:09.538+11:002015-10-29T13:06:09.538+11:00Hi. I was just curious as to wether it's still...Hi. I was just curious as to wether it's still possible to send care packages to Afghanistan. On Malcolm Turnballs website it says until April 13, 2015. Does that mean no more care packages, letters or emails can be sent?<br />http://www.malcolmturnbull.com.au/sendingacarepackage<br /><br />Thankyou so much. I look forward to hearing backAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-78994669299419557212015-10-13T08:32:37.354+11:002015-10-13T08:32:37.354+11:00Okie dokie! Fingers crossed :) Okie dokie! Fingers crossed :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038803188512866021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-47669582724868222242015-10-13T08:31:31.416+11:002015-10-13T08:31:31.416+11:00Hi Samarra
Not yet.
I have a few contacts I need t...Hi Samarra<br />Not yet.<br />I have a few contacts I need to follow up.kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-59927918627861262032015-10-13T07:47:54.712+11:002015-10-13T07:47:54.712+11:00Anything yet Kae? :) Anything yet Kae? :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038803188512866021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-11715613958114854752015-05-13T18:04:52.920+10:002015-05-13T18:04:52.920+10:00Hi Layela
I'm trying to get information on wh...Hi Layela<br /><br />I'm trying to get information on where mail/parcels can be sent now.<br /><br />I just have to wait until I hear. <br /><br />Sorry!<br /><br />Kkaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-91076371188555445312015-05-13T16:52:48.741+10:002015-05-13T16:52:48.741+10:00HI! My names Layela.
I really want to send care pa...HI! My names Layela.<br />I really want to send care packages, letters of good will and maybe adopt a soldier? Trouble is, I cant find any addresses that im sure are 100% current, I dont want anyone to miss out and the only one I can find is for Afghanistan.<br />any help? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-12205229406451340262015-03-31T10:26:24.671+11:002015-03-31T10:26:24.671+11:00Hi Lillian
I am checking at the moment.
There ar...Hi Lillian<br /><br />I am checking at the moment.<br /><br />There are several operations still on which involve members of the Australian Defence Forces.<br /><br />http://www.defence.gov.au/Operations/<br /><br />I will investigate more and get back to this blog. I may put up a new post about it if I can find the information.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Kaekaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-75820819991448508522015-03-31T10:06:30.794+11:002015-03-31T10:06:30.794+11:00Is anyone still sending letters to troops - has an...Is anyone still sending letters to troops - has anything changed since then ? Ta LillianAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030016977679361114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-84740271189148472502013-10-11T12:27:42.781+11:002013-10-11T12:27:42.781+11:00Great to know, thanks. I'll pass that info alo...Great to know, thanks. I'll pass that info along :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191802278695242224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-45578775748411428812013-10-10T12:32:21.730+11:002013-10-10T12:32:21.730+11:00Hi Kristy
Thanks for that!
Please remember that no...Hi Kristy<br />Thanks for that!<br />Please remember that nothing should be sent for the K9s - they have a special diet and reward toys which are tightly linked to their training so we can't send these things as they will not be used.<br />A good brew (tea/coffee), the sachets of flavoured stuff are good for a change, too. Cuppa soups type snacks (heading into winter there), dried fruit, lollies are all popular things. Hard lollies individually wrapped are popular as are chupachups as these can be shared and last a while.<br />Good Luck, and thanks for passing the word around!<br />KaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-54613613734845319522013-10-10T11:33:28.326+11:002013-10-10T11:33:28.326+11:00Thanks for providing an address! I posted on Faceb...Thanks for providing an address! I posted on Facebook and twitter yesterday and have over 30 people committed to send letters or packages in the next week. Those people have also shared the statuses and have got others involved. I'm aiming for 50 letters and care packages, but would be great if it's more! My local post office is on board and supplying people with boxes :)<br />There are lots of people out there wanting to show their appreciation to our troops. We just didn't know HOW!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191802278695242224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-55727025802417856322013-09-13T19:28:14.319+10:002013-09-13T19:28:14.319+10:00"Damn you auto correct"
I really do thi..."Damn you auto correct"<br /><br />I really do think these machines are getting way too smart for their own good!kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-59762750486929441502013-09-13T19:27:22.973+10:002013-09-13T19:27:22.973+10:00Hi Anonymous
Your thankyou is appreciated.
I hope ...Hi Anonymous<br />Your thankyou is appreciated.<br />I hope your son finds his service rewarding and that he returns home safe and sound.kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-74276321121820687742013-09-13T19:26:28.244+10:002013-09-13T19:26:28.244+10:00Sons* although they're is a bit of devil in m...Sons* although they're is a bit of devil in my son! Damn you auto correctAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-34625812091939400862013-09-13T19:23:53.914+10:002013-09-13T19:23:53.914+10:00My son had recently completed Infantry training an...My son had recently completed Infantry training and been posted. I haven't had to go through the worry of deployment yet - Thank God. But I will be sending care packages as well. Thank you to all those above who take a moment to do this for Australia's sins and daughters Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-15402559713862194302013-06-24T10:50:20.019+10:002013-06-24T10:50:20.019+10:00Hi Natasha
For the latest information on sending ...Hi Natasha<br /><br />For the latest information on sending parcels please go to the Anzac Day 2013 deadline post.<br /><br />You can send letters to our Defence Personnel deployed overseas via the parcel address. The address is in the bar on the right of the screen.<br /><br />Just a general, chatty letter. Introduce yourself. Let them know about the weather here at home, you can tell the recipient about yourself, your hobbies and interests. If you are at school you can talk about that, too.<br /><br />It's easy. Think of a penpal and what you'd talk with them about.<br /><br />If you have an email address give them that, too. Sometimes they don't have pen/paper/envelope/time to actually write a letter, but may be able to email.<br /><br />Don't be disappointed if you don't hear back. Sometimes they do get busy and just don't have time to spare to write.<br /><br />If you'd like to "Adopt a Soldier", for example as a penpal, write an introductory letter and talk about yourself and why you'd like to befriend a soldier, as well as your letter to the soldier, and add "The Chaplain". That way the padre will be able to pass your letter on to someone who may not have contact with home.<br /><br />Good luck!kaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819693069445947851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006292833388885256.post-46671325978360177152013-06-24T10:28:54.266+10:002013-06-24T10:28:54.266+10:00ok so hi it would be absolutely amazing if someone...ok so hi it would be absolutely amazing if someone could answer a few of my questions.<br />first i have been meaning to send letters to the troops but i have no idea where to start or where to send it?<br />and is it even slightest bit likely that i would get a reply back?<br /><br />again it would awesome if someone could help me out, thanksNatashanoreply@blogger.com