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FYI, internet release authorized thought I would forward. This pertains to all branches of the service.
BBD
>
> The regulation prohibiting mailing to unknown recipients
>
> R 121302Z MAR 03 ZUI ASN-A00071000097
> FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-CIT//
> TO ALCOAST
> BT
> UNCLAS //N05110//
> ALCOAST 134/03
> COMDTNOTE 5110
> SUBJ: PROHIBITION ON MASS MAILINGS TO FPO/APO ADDRESSES
> 1. THERE ARE WELL-MEANING, PATRIOTIC AMERICANS WHO HAVE ORGANIZED
> BLANKET LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGNS, GIFT COLLECTIONS, AND MASS PARCEL
> MAILINGS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR DEPLOYED U. S. FORCES. BECAUSE OF
> ANTHRAX AND OTHER CONCERNS, HOWEVER, THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE WILL
> NO LONGER ACCEPT MAIL TO FPO/APO ADDRESSES UNLESS IT IS ADDRESSED
> TO A SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL OR JOB TITLE. BLANKET MAILINGS TO "ANY
> SERVICE MEMBER" ALSO BOG DOWN MAIL DELIVERY SYSTEMS. FPO/APO MAIL
> SYSTEMS MUST REMAIN AVAILABLE AND RESPONSIVE SO THAT FAMILY AND
> FRIENDS CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR DEPLOYED LOVED ONES.
> 2. THE FOLLOWING AVENUES ARE SUGGESTED TO SHOW SUPPORT IN LIEU OF
> MAILING ITEMS TO AN UNNAMED INDIVIDUAL/UNIT:
> A. SEND A THANK YOU ON-LINE TO ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AT:
> HTTP://www.DEFENDAMERICA.MIL.
> B. SEND A SAILOR, MARINE, SOLDIER, AIRMAN, OR COAST GUARDSMAN A
> MESSAGE OF SUPPORT AT: HTTP://ANYSERVICEMEMBER.NAVY.MIL.
> C. SEND A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO THE STARS AND STRIPES OVERSEAS
> NEWSPAPER AT: MESSAGES(AT)ESTRIPES. COM.
> 3. FOR QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS MESSAGE OR OTHER POSTAL MATTERS,
> CONTACT THE USCG MAIL MANAGER, ED LARSON AT (202)267-2313, OR E-
> MAIL AT: ELARSON(AT)COMDT. USCG. MIL.
> 4. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
> 5. RADM C. I. PEARSON, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY,
> SENDS.
> BT
> NNNN
>
>
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> Some suggestions on how you can show support are;
>
> Send a pre-written e-mail greeting or encouragement to deployed U. S.
> forces offered by the Defense Department at www.defendamerica.mil .
>
> Also use www.operationdearabby.net or
> http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/nav4/default.html to pen your own
> message.
>
> Additionally, "Stars and Stripes" (a DoD-authorized newspaper) distributed
> overseas for the U. S. Military community, will publish messages of support
> for family and friends of deployed service members. Messages of Support
> can be e-mailed to "Stars and Stripes" 24 hours a day at
> -- email address removed --, are limited to 50 words or less and will be printed
> on a first come, first run basis.
>
> Thank you again for remembering our deployed service members.
>
>
> One other way to help---USO Cares
>
> At the USO we completely understand the need for security. Our
> program actually came out of a partnership with DoD after 9/11 and the
> anthrax threats that ensued. Our program is endorsed by the Department of
> Defense and the White House because we receive no donations of goods from
> the general public. All of our items are shipped direct from
> manufacturers
> to our secure warehouse on Ft. Meade in Maryland. We use only screened
> volunteers to stuff the packages at our warehouse on Ft. Meade in
> Maryland.
>
> To date we have packed and shipped over 300,000 care packages, many at the
> request of unit commanders in overseas destinations. This Thursday 10
> Coasties will compete in a challenge against teams from the other services
> and stuff 500 care packages. Each service has been asked to "adopt a
> unit"
> and we would really like to make the 500 care packages that they stuff
> available to Coasties overseas. Each care package is supported by a $25
> donation from a member of the American public and is worth approximately
> $50-$70 in retail value. Through a secure website at www.usocares.org
> donors make the donation and are able to create a message of support for
> inclusion in a care package. The actal donor never physically touches our
> care packages. New this year is a toll free number to accept donations
> 1-877-USO-GIVE
>
> Sincerely,
> Cheryl Laaker Hall
> Director - Operation USO Care Package
> 204 Lee Avenue, Building 59, Room 312
> Ft. Myer, VA 22211
> 703-696-0994
> www.usocares.org
> cheryl. laakerhall@fmmc. army. mi
BBD
>
> The regulation prohibiting mailing to unknown recipients
>
> R 121302Z MAR 03 ZUI ASN-A00071000097
> FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-CIT//
> TO ALCOAST
> BT
> UNCLAS //N05110//
> ALCOAST 134/03
> COMDTNOTE 5110
> SUBJ: PROHIBITION ON MASS MAILINGS TO FPO/APO ADDRESSES
> 1. THERE ARE WELL-MEANING, PATRIOTIC AMERICANS WHO HAVE ORGANIZED
> BLANKET LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGNS, GIFT COLLECTIONS, AND MASS PARCEL
> MAILINGS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR DEPLOYED U. S. FORCES. BECAUSE OF
> ANTHRAX AND OTHER CONCERNS, HOWEVER, THE U. S. POSTAL SERVICE WILL
> NO LONGER ACCEPT MAIL TO FPO/APO ADDRESSES UNLESS IT IS ADDRESSED
> TO A SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL OR JOB TITLE. BLANKET MAILINGS TO "ANY
> SERVICE MEMBER" ALSO BOG DOWN MAIL DELIVERY SYSTEMS. FPO/APO MAIL
> SYSTEMS MUST REMAIN AVAILABLE AND RESPONSIVE SO THAT FAMILY AND
> FRIENDS CAN COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR DEPLOYED LOVED ONES.
> 2. THE FOLLOWING AVENUES ARE SUGGESTED TO SHOW SUPPORT IN LIEU OF
> MAILING ITEMS TO AN UNNAMED INDIVIDUAL/UNIT:
> A. SEND A THANK YOU ON-LINE TO ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AT:
> HTTP://www.DEFENDAMERICA.MIL.
> B. SEND A SAILOR, MARINE, SOLDIER, AIRMAN, OR COAST GUARDSMAN A
> MESSAGE OF SUPPORT AT: HTTP://ANYSERVICEMEMBER.NAVY.MIL.
> C. SEND A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO THE STARS AND STRIPES OVERSEAS
> NEWSPAPER AT: MESSAGES(AT)ESTRIPES. COM.
> 3. FOR QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS MESSAGE OR OTHER POSTAL MATTERS,
> CONTACT THE USCG MAIL MANAGER, ED LARSON AT (202)267-2313, OR E-
> MAIL AT: ELARSON(AT)COMDT. USCG. MIL.
> 4. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
> 5. RADM C. I. PEARSON, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY,
> SENDS.
> BT
> NNNN
>
>
>>
> Some suggestions on how you can show support are;
>
> Send a pre-written e-mail greeting or encouragement to deployed U. S.
> forces offered by the Defense Department at www.defendamerica.mil .
>
> Also use www.operationdearabby.net or
> http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/nav4/default.html to pen your own
> message.
>
> Additionally, "Stars and Stripes" (a DoD-authorized newspaper) distributed
> overseas for the U. S. Military community, will publish messages of support
> for family and friends of deployed service members. Messages of Support
> can be e-mailed to "Stars and Stripes" 24 hours a day at
> -- email address removed --, are limited to 50 words or less and will be printed
> on a first come, first run basis.
>
> Thank you again for remembering our deployed service members.
>
>
> One other way to help---USO Cares
>
> At the USO we completely understand the need for security. Our
> program actually came out of a partnership with DoD after 9/11 and the
> anthrax threats that ensued. Our program is endorsed by the Department of
> Defense and the White House because we receive no donations of goods from
> the general public. All of our items are shipped direct from
> manufacturers
> to our secure warehouse on Ft. Meade in Maryland. We use only screened
> volunteers to stuff the packages at our warehouse on Ft. Meade in
> Maryland.
>
> To date we have packed and shipped over 300,000 care packages, many at the
> request of unit commanders in overseas destinations. This Thursday 10
> Coasties will compete in a challenge against teams from the other services
> and stuff 500 care packages. Each service has been asked to "adopt a
> unit"
> and we would really like to make the 500 care packages that they stuff
> available to Coasties overseas. Each care package is supported by a $25
> donation from a member of the American public and is worth approximately
> $50-$70 in retail value. Through a secure website at www.usocares.org
> donors make the donation and are able to create a message of support for
> inclusion in a care package. The actal donor never physically touches our
> care packages. New this year is a toll free number to accept donations
> 1-877-USO-GIVE
>
> Sincerely,
> Cheryl Laaker Hall
> Director - Operation USO Care Package
> 204 Lee Avenue, Building 59, Room 312
> Ft. Myer, VA 22211
> 703-696-0994
> www.usocares.org
> cheryl. laakerhall@fmmc. army. mi
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