"A Christmas Plea From Sgt Major Luke Converse--USMC Battalion Sergeant Major for the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Afghanistan" By Reverend Barbara Sexton "The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"

Sgt Major Luke Converse

2d LAR Bn. Det A

UNIT 73526

FPO AP AE 09510-3526

Sgt Major Luke Converse Intro

Hello, this is Sgt Major Luke Converse. I am the Battalion Sergeant Major for the 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, currently deployed to Afghanistan. The Marines are doing some tremendous work over here. They are living rough, basically out of their LAV’s for the most part and are taking the fight to the Taliban. I have been in the Corps for 24 years and still marvel at Marines in combat. They are definitely living up to their legacy.

The Marines are in need of a lot of basic toiletry items. We are at the end of the line logistically, so they start to run out of things like soap, razors, socks are worth their weight in gold- simple cotton tube socks- (over the calf type) The Marines are on the go, it is incredibly hot and they packed lots of socks, but we have trouble with water to wash them, and then we seldom slow down… Baby wipes are also a hot commodity- we never have enough of them. Because we are geographically remote… we don’t have access to a PX where they can purchase these items on their own.

I greatly appreciate anything you can do for the Marines. I have 400 from my bn and another 150 in attachments- anything you can send to me will be given to the Marines via their company 1st sgts…

This is my mailing address:

Sgt Major Luke Converse

2d LAR Bn, Det A
UNIT 73526
FPO AP AE 09510-3526

From Rev. Barb:
Dear Ones:
     Here are two useful LINKS for you so you can get involved:
http://www.soldiersanta.com/
Soldier Santa Stamford Packing Party
http://twitter.com/soldiersanta
     Won't you take a few moments to help our United States Marines?  When trouble is at hand, we DEPEND upon the USMC...anytime and everywhere.
     Please support these warriors who protect and sacrifice for all of us. 
     Sgt Major Converse's requests are for the simple things we 'at home' often take for granted.
     Do join me and step up and donate and volunteer today for this fine cause.  Truly, every bit helps.
Thank you, and--
May God Bless the work of your hearts and hands
Reverend Barbara Sexton
"The Biblical Biochemist-Where Science Meets the Cross"
http://www.dearoneshealingministry.blogspot.com/

GOD BLESS AMERICA

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