Testimonies

Thank you for your support! The Ralph Johnson Family are grateful for your thoughtful gifts. Thank you personally as these items will go a long way for our sailors forward deployed.

Thank you for the awesome care packages. The crew of the mighty warship Antietam are greatly appreciative, and you boosted our morale. Each division was able to receive a package and is very thankful to receive the love and care from home. It made our days very special to know that families at home were thinking of us.

I just received your package and first off thank you for supporting the Sailors that are deployed. We have a couple months left on deployment and would be very happy to receive stuff to distribute to the Sailors and Marines on board.

On behalf of my squadron and its members, I want to say thank you very much and with sincere gratitude that it means a ton to everyone here that enjoys the small things from home. It motivates us to finish and crush our mission out here to return to our families and friends with our heads held high! We salute you over here and would love to keep your support coming while we are deployed out here!

Thank you so much for the wonderful box of snacks and goodies. Our folks here in Kuwait are enjoying them for sure. Thanks also for thinking of us during the holiday season. We appreciate your support and look forward to getting home in the spring!

Words would never express my gratitude for the amazing care package you sent my way. I’ve shared the box of goodies with the troops in my shop here at Air Force Central. It put a smile on our faces for sure. Thank you so much for thinking of us and taking the time to do something so wonderful. Since the Middle East unrest that began Oct 7, we haven’t been permitted to go off base, so these treats have meant so much. We are doing fine so far where we are…not much/many scares yet. But please pray for our comrades in Iraq and Syria. There have been many attacks directed at them. God bless you for your thoughtfulness and generosity.

Thank you so much for taking the time to send care packages and thoughtful messages for our troops this holiday season.

Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for the 474th Air Expeditionary Squadron. Your treats, supplies, and books have meant the world to us. While we may not be our of comms with our loved ones, we are still separated and knowing that there are organizations like yours out here supporting us means a lot. Again, we can’t thank you enough. Looking forward to working with you in the future.

We received the packages and want to say thank you for the books and cookies. Keep up the great work!

We’ll be home in ~12 days (fingers crossed). But we might get more mail tomorrow, so we’ll see. But that first heavy one (flip flops, nutter butters, pop tarts, etc.) has been a massive hit so far. Especially since food has been shit so far. Again, thanks so much!

I just got the package and holy crap!! Y’all are amazing! I got one of the heavy ones and everybody’s losing their minds (in a good way) Y’all really are amazing. Holy cow.

Thank you so much for the amazing box of snacks you sent our way to Kuwait. It is much appreciated and the whole gang has already started digging in. We appreciate your continuing support!

On behalf of the entire Devil Brigade, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible support. Please accept my apologies for the delay in this response; we've been operating at a high tempo, and I haven't had the opportunity to write until now. Your care packages have had a profound and positive impact on the morale of our paratroopers. It is no small feat to lift spirits in this environment, and the scale and thoughtfulness of your support speak volumes about your dedication to our service members. We are incredibly grateful.

We wanted to let you know that we have received the packages. We truly appreciate the health and hygiene items that have been donated they have been very helpful.

I have been meaning to send this sooner, but due to mission and OPSEC changes it took a bit longer. But I wanted to reach out to thank all of the volunteers and donors with Civilian Supply Corps for the very generous donation sent to us here at the 379 Expeditionary Medical Squadron! There have been many long days and nights, so the smiles you were able to provide offered a much needed morale boost! On behalf of my squadron, thank you so much from my bottom of my heart. We were able to spread the love to all of our flights here which consists of over 120 people!

You are an amazing human being. I have been doing anything in my power to try and keep my dudes happy, and most of the base. I think I have overly abused all the favors I built along the way just to keep people supplied. I have been robbing Peter to pay Paul just keeping dudes down here stocked. Most of this base is people who had to leave areas actively taking contact daily, so they are displaced.Most left with what they could carry.

Thank you so much, bless you Chelsea. You always look out for us always when we need it.

We have gotten more packages. We are so grateful for you and your company. Thank you so much. We don't have a microwave so it's hard to utilize the microwavable stuff. We also love sauce and seasonings for the food here. Anything and everything is always appreciated, especially with what's going on here right now. Again, thank you!!!

We recently received the latest care package sent from the Civilian Supply Corps! Thank you for your continued support and for the challenge coin. Your packages always bring a smile to our sailors and brighten their day.

Just letting you know we received some packages. One with quality of life items, another with snacks and a third with books. The troops could not be happier. Thank you so much!

I have been meaning to email you to say thank you for your donation to the troops of the 2ND Calvary Regimental Engineering Squadron. The cookies you sent were such a moral booster and we all really appreciate your donation. Once again, I am sorry for not reaching out to you as soon as we got the boxes, but I was very busy. God bless you and all you do for the troops!!

I received 5 Full boxes, and they are not going to waste. We have been supporting 24/7 MWR plus our own hangout spot called the Cardinals Nest.

I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all the ways you have gone out of your way to support our soldiers. Your kindness truly makes a difference.

Thank you for coordinating the donations! It means a lot for me and my Sailors missing home.

I hope this email finds you well. I'm so sorry for the late response, we just got out of the field. I just wanted to say thank you so much! The cookies truly boosted the soldiers' morale. They were a blessing and an encouragement to my battalion, everyone enjoyed it. We are exceedingly grateful!

On behalf of our small deployed team, thank you for the incredible support and generosity. The snacks and Girl Scout cookies were a huge morale boost for all of us. We missed the Girl Scout cookie season back home since we were already overseas, so opening those boxes felt like a little piece of home showed up at our door. The guys truly appreciate it more than we can express. Your kindness, effort, and willingness to support us out here means a lot. Thank you again for thinking of us and lifting our spirits.

Me and my soldiers truly appreciate the care packages more than you could ever know! They all actually scavenged the hell out of the girl scout box! You do go out of your way to care for the troops.

THANK YOU!!!! I was totally thinking it’d be like seven shoe box size boxes. This is incredible!

The snacks/candy/jerky etc got here yesterday! Huge hit!!! You’re awesome! I’ve never been in this position so it's humbling to see the kindness people show towards us. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

From some one who has been in the shit, let me tell you it changes everything. It’s a sign of humanity and not a [stupid] MRE. You appreciate the little things and delights a lot more out there. When you are cut off from the world, it’s nice to know it’s still there waiting for you.

Thanks so much again for the support to our team! Its been a very challenging deployment – my hardest in my 15 years in the army. Thanks so much for all you have done. We are already off site and do not have a mailing address. We will hopefully be home by the end of March (God willing). Either way, our mail has unfortunately been cut off for good because of how much we are on the move.

I wanted to thank you for sending a package of Girl Scout cookies to our crew. As soon as our Sailors heard there were cookies they swarmed my office. We were able to distribute the boxes throughout the ship and it certainly brought smiles and a boost in morale. One of our Sailors was able to take a photo as a thank you and I wanted to make sure you received it. I may be able to send other photos when we are in port once Sailors can share photos from their phones.

Thank you for the cookies and support. They were good and were a happy surprise. Keep up the good work and we will keep up our happy with cookies.

That is so kind! My soldiers are going through a lot right now, God has really touched us through you today My unit has been extremely appreciative of them as we have been going through multiple training exercises. The cookies have boosted their morale tremendously.

I pray this finds you well. We cannot thank you enough for the Girl Scout Cookies they were a huge success and everyone loved the aspect of Operation: Sweet Appreciation.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the cookies you are providing for the soldiers. Your kindness and thoughtfulness mean so much, and I know that this will brighten their day. Small gestures like these go a long way in showing support and boosting morale. Thank you again for your generosity. It’s deeply appreciated!

We received the packages and cookies! Thank you so much for all of your assistance. We truly appreciate your support.

I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of the soldiers and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the cookies you sent. Your thoughtful gesture has brought joy and comfort to everyone here, and it truly means a lot. Your support and kindness remind us of the care and encouragement we have back home. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in their day. We deeply appreciate all that you do for us. Thank you, Chelsea, for your unwavering help and support to the soldiers. Your encouragement has been invaluable during the challenges of deployment.

Awesome, thank you!! I know of one person already who joined the ship in Guam and was unable to get supplies, and is worried about toiletries for the 4 months. Thanks to your box I was able to reassure her that she is welcome to get some basics from me if she needs.

I would like to say on behalf of the USS Sterett’s Deck division, thank you so much for the cookies and hydration packets. The guys love everything and wanted me to make sure there thanks was sent. I also brought it to our bridge watch men and women and they loved them as well. Thank you again for everything.

We want to sincerely thank you for the generous care package you sent to our deployed team. Each item was appreciated, and the thoughtfulness behind it was felt by all who shared in its contents. Care packages like yours are more than just items—they’re reminders of home, expressions of love, and symbols of the unity we all serve to protect. Whether it’s a favorite snack, a hygiene item, or a handwritten note, your kindness boosts morale and strengthens our resolve. Thank you for standing with us. Your support helps us stay focused on the mission and connected to the values we defend.

Thank you so much! Everything y'all have sent has been such a blessing. This deployment we have not been able to pull into many port calls so your care packages really uplift the spirits of these Sailors and they are truly grateful! Thank you so much and God Bless!

I just received several packages yesterday! Our mail takes extra long to get to our location as it can sit at one of the other bases for weeks before they can get it on a plane going to this location. We received a tropical Christmas backdrop, Santa hats, leis, two inflatable palm trees, and two packages of streamers. Thank you so much for sending all of this. We never expected to receive such kindness. We still have over a month before the event kicks off, but we will be sure to send you pictures so you can see how much your donations have contributed to our joy and success.

Your packages arrived yesterday! The books from Central PA (where my parents live!), the DVDs, and 1 box of toiletries and one box of food technically addressed to Daniel. I forgot my phone while handing out toiletries, but one of my other Sailors took pictures I will send you once she sends them to me. They were a big hit, especially the shower shoes and sheets. Oh, and the melatonin and caffeine drink mixes and back-heaters, those went like hot cakes! The DVDs went right to the ETs, and I think they have already started playing them on our system.

THANK YOU for the cookies. Pics are coming, but I have some VERY happy Soldiers out here. I am waiting on the medical supplies to show up but we are getting another delivery of mail on Thursday and Friday. Blessings on your team!

My soldiers loved the cookies, and keep raving about them. American treats are their biggest want down there.

I hope this message finds you well. As we approach our Third month of deployment, our troops are beginning to feel the emotional weight of being away from home. While we remain focused on the mission, there’s no denying that the small comforts from home—coffee k-cups, popsicles, snacks, and simple reminders that we are not forgotten—go a long way in lifting our spirits. To those who have already sent care packages, I cannot thank you enough. Your generosity is felt in every box opened and every letter read. You are making a real difference in the morale of our soldiers, reminding them that they are supported, appreciated, and prayed for.

For those who are considering supporting but haven’t had the chance yet, I encourage you to join in. A simple package filled with snacks, hygiene items, or handwritten notes brings a level of encouragement that is hard to put into words. If you’d like to get involved, I’d be happy to provide guidance on what items are most needed and how to send them. Your support means the world to us, and I assure you, it does not go unnoticed. Thank you for standing with us, for your prayers, and for the love you continue to show. Together, we can make this deployment just a little bit easier for the men and women serving far from home.God bless you and thank you for all you do.

Thank you for the care package that the Civilian Supply Corps recently sent to USS Ralph Johnson. The package came at the perfect moment. Until recently, we had not received mail in some time. When most of the crew finally received mail, I distributed the letters and snacks in the care package with sailors who had not received any mail that day; they were all very thankful and they especially wanted the letters! Thank you for your generous gift to us, it means a lot to the young men and women serving our country and it lifted their spirits at a critical moment.

I wanted to reach out and say THANK YOU so much for the unbelievably generous donation of cookies. My marines and sailors are SO happy.

We received two more boxes full of food and snacks, including cereal, cracker jack, and granola bars. It is GREATLY appreciated. There was enough and enough separate boxes/packages for me to be able to give one of each to the Chiefs Mess, Wardroom, and everything else to the Mess Decks. It was perfect, and I'm so grateful!

I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for the gifts that the Civilian Supply Corps sent to the USS LAKE ERIE. We are greatly appreciative. These gifts gave snacks to Sailors and Coast Guardsmen that haven’t been to a grocery store in a while, and they made those who haven’t received care packages feel valued. Thank you so much for your efforts!

I appreciate all the packages and taking care of us. I always meant to send pictures, but it was hard to get them. They boys are always on shift, or I am in a building that doesn't allow phones due to security reasons. I hope everything is going well. Everything you have done has been extremely helpful, and the boys notice. I appreciate it immensely.