Just a quick note to thank you for all the stuff you sent us. I am the chief cook in the kitchen at Camp Bastion. We put the coffee sachets and other gear out for the lads they were gone within minutes. You’ve done a hooting job collecting all that stuff and I thought you should know how much it was appreciated. It’s great to know there are people like yourself back home who give a damn.
Thanks.

I have just received your parcel and appreciate it very much. It will make it a lot easier knowing that there are people like u supporting us here. God Bless U.
Ghurka

Thank you for the card and Christmas box. How did you know I needed a new toothbrush? It is warming to know people back home are thinking of us over the festive period.
Graham.

I would like to thank you on behalf of the RM’s serving out here. Although we have taken casualties I feel so far our tour has been successful and the young lads are growing up fast and gaining experience. The majority of Afghan’s are decent people and just wanting to live a peaceful life that we take for granted.
United Kingdom Landing Force

I am 24 years old from Preston Lancs. I am currently stationed in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in a little backward town called Gereshk. I returned off a 2 week patrol on Christmas eve to find your parcel on my pit (bed) and my face lit up I was well chuffed. I managed to resist the temptation of opening it and waited till the morning and by 6 am I was stuffing my face with all the nutty (food) and hot wets (tea) you sent me. All of the men in my tent each had a gift from many branches of the RMA and I can’t thank you enough for your generosity I really can’t.
Royal Marine

When I was told that Ex Bootnecks (Royal Marines) sent the parcels I was expecting them to be full of sand in true Bootneck humour. Thank you very much for your parcel that arrived in good condition (a bit of a surprise) and received with great appreciation. Currently I am a Sgt Chef working at Cdo Logistic Regt and for my sins I am working in the QM’s dept as the senior catering contract monitor. “Oh what Joy” and as ever the chefs are doing an outstanding job within the current climate, for once every man, dog and bearded things called WRENs are happy. Joking aside.
Thanks.

As I was writing the report on this evening’s activity for Brigade HQ I noticed the adjutant enjoying some nuts. After getting him to share his nuts I saw where he got them from. He reached into a “box of delights” that was placed in the ops room. You will be unsurprised to hear this was one of the boxes you so kindly sent forward. I have taken the time to ensure that most boxes have been sent forward to the outstations where the lads will, I know, take great pleasure in the luxuries they contain. However, even the Headquarters need some Morale sometimes. Personally I have enjoyed a small packet of cashew nuts and the QM is grinning like a Cheshire cat at the thought of real marmalade on his toast in the morning.
Operations Officer.

On behalf of Pet Troop in Camp Bastion I would like to thank you for the lovely Christmas presents. It is good to know that someone back home is thinking about us here in the desert and that has boosted the morale of the lads.
Pet Troop.

Sorry if my writing and spelling are bad but I do try. It is good to know that the British public are behind us which is something that has previously concerned me.
Thank you very much. Soldier.