Operation Afghanistan Christmas Lights

[batterystation]

Sorry guys that it has been so long but I need your help. We have a sniper platoon deep in the hills of Afghanistan that needs a great Christmas and as in the past, I am asking for help. I hope this is the right place for this thread and if not I am sorry. Below are the details as shown on this page:
http://www.batterystation.com/afghansnipers.htm

Every Christmas we send a ton of assorted lights, batteries, coffee, etc. to a military outfit in Iraq or Afghanistan that is not otherwise going to have a very nice Christmas. This year it is these guys in Afghanistan. A local friend and EMT Rob hooked us up with this unit in Afghanistan. I contact each of my suppliers and politely ask if they might have anything laying around (new, used, seconds, etc.) that we might add to this Christmas shipment. Some donate and some don't.

I do not hold anything against those that don't but I am also not afraid to ask. These guys are there not by their choice and are working hard in an environment that you and I could probably never survive in so I figure they deserve one heck of a Christmas!!! Here are a few of the guys from this forward base in Afghanistan. This is a sniper group right in the thick of the action. Thank you for anything you can do to help us on this 2007 Christmas cause.

We will begin shipping anything donated to these fine troops on Monday, December 3 2007 and continue shipping until everything is out the door. We want these soldiers to have the best Christmas they have ever had away from home. Nothing beats Christmas at home but these troops cannot be at home, so lets take some home to them.

I wish to express a very early thanks to the following companies which we have contacted that have agreed to make whatever donations they can toward this cause. This list will be updated on a regular basis.

Thank you to Surefire, Pelican, Inova, and TNR for contributing to this effort and Ozark Radio Network and West Plains Chamber of Commerce for helping spread the word!!! This started 24 hours ago. Sorry I am late posting.

Please join us in this effort to make Christmas a special event even in the remote mountains somewhere in Afghanistan for these fine troops fighting for our freedom. As in the past, I sincerely thank all the fine CPFers here.

EDIT: I need to find some CREE P-60 replacement LED lamps to go in some G2Z lights we are shipping over there. If anyone knows who makes a good one please email me the info.

 

[FollowTheLight]

This looks like a great cause - how does one make a monetary donation?

Cheers.

 

[batterystation]

Sorry I forgot to mention that. When we did the Hellfire Predator Christmas donations, we got both product and monetary donations. If monetary donations are sent, they are used AT COST in our store for whatever it is they need the most. A ledger is kept as before and a total is available. A great number of people here have contributed in the past to Operation Greengoose. This is similar, just a smaller outfit in Afghanistan. Paypal can be sent to [email protected] if that works the best. You may tell us what you want funds spent on or if not mentioned, we will use discretion.
Thanks again. Kevin

 

[Lebkuecher]

Great cause Kevin and I hope everyone considers giving something. I think it is outstanding you and your company care enough to do this for our troops.

 

[TacticalGrilling]

Kevin,
I'll donate a set of my kit. Are your snipers Army or Corps? Let me know so I can send the appropriate pattern. Thanks for doing this for our boys.

Be Safe, Grill Tactical.

-Nick
TacticalGrilling.com

 

[topcat39]

use your discretion Kevin

I respectfully suggest that this thread should be a sticky - a really great cause:thumbsup:

 

[batterystation]

Kevin,
I'll donate a set of my kit. Are your snipers Army or Corps? Let me know so I can send the appropriate pattern. Thanks for doing this for our boys.

Be Safe, Grill Tactical.

-Nick
TacticalGrilling.com

I believe they are Army Special Forces. See the photo here and you might be able to tell. We hope to bury these guys with stuff just like the Hellfire Squadron the last three Christmas seasons.
http://www.batterystation.com/afghansnipers.htm
If someone can paste those pics in here, do it. I don't know how.
Thanks guys! You people are too generous.

 

[Schmenge]

Thanks for doing this for our guys. As a newbie it's great to know there are guys and businesses like you. Hope you get a ton of donations. Merry Christmas!

 

[TorchBoy]

I don't want to sound like the Grinch, but how does this square with Rule 8? :shrug:

 

[topcat39]

Seems to me this clause in Rule 8 applies:

The criteria I use for this is if I can't get away from it on TV/radio

Last time I looked, the war on terrorism is pretty hard to get away from on TV/radio.

Then again, I'm a noob, so what do I know

 

[Greta]

I don't want to sound like the Grinch, but how does this square with Rule 8? :shrug:

Kevin knows he has always had my (CPF's) support on this.... :twothumbs

 

[ledaholic]

Here are Kevins pics.

 

[bigfoot]

Many thanks to Kevin and BatteryStation for supporting our troops. God Bless America!

 

[Derek Dean]

I don't want to sound like the Grinch, but how does this square with Rule 8? :shrug:

A very fair question, and since this is ok with Sasha, I'm happy to donate. What a wonderful gesture Kevin. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

 

[JohnB]

Kevin
Great cause! I will be more than happy to send you
some lights for this cause. I have some 21 LED AAA lights that would work nicely for them.

Keep up the good work.

 

[AFAustin]

Kevin,

PP sent. Pls. use it as you see fit.

Thanks for taking on another great project. :thumbsup:

Cheers,

Andrew

 

[TorchBoy]

Kevin knows he has always had my (CPF's) support on this.... :twothumbs

Yay! :kiss:

Just for a moment I thought that bottle was a torch (of the flashlight kind). :sigh:

 

[batterystation]

I have a note from Bruce (Nick's dad) that I thought I would share with everyone. Also, if someone would email me, I will send them the photos that Bruce sent with this email. They are awesome. I am sorry I don't know how to resize and post them here. Someone please contact me and I will send them over. There are several and you can choose. The Barrett one is awesome! I would like to express and early thanks to you guys. Every Christmas we try to do our part as one small piece of this huge project. It is an honor to be a servant this Christmas season and give these guys an awesome Christmas. Bruce also told me that this IS a surprise. They have NO idea what is coming. His note starts here:

Kevin:

Just wanted to take this opportunity to extend my personal Thanks to you, and all of The Battery Station! (and CPFers!)

As you know, members of www.AR15.com are running a specific ‘thread’ dedicated to supporting my son (Nick), his fellow snipers, and other troops, presently serving with the 1-91st Airborne Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Combat Team (Task Force Saber) at Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Afghanistan - right on the Pakistan/Afghanistan border.

After visiting the site this afternoon I was absolutely overwhelmed by the support you’ve offered for the Boys … it is most humbling to realize there are those like you, and your fellow employees, who are so willing to step forward to support our Troops … humbling as I said, but also a whole lot of pride realizing that what these Troops are doing is recognized and appreciated.

When that website was first started, Nick asked me to forward a ‘personalized’ photo of the Recon Platoon and/or the Sniper Team to those who chose to get involved – as a VERY small token of Thanks for their support.

As such and as per his wishes – photos are attached - sized and suitable for printing. It is with hope you will take them to heart and realize what you, and all of The Battery Station, are doing is not only greatly appreciated by the Boys … but also by the families of each.

Additionally, I’ve attached some photos without the personalization so that you can use them for the drive if you'd like too. Or if you want to ‘pull’ some of the pictures off the site itself you’re more than welcome.

Again, heartfelt and sincerest THANKS !!

Bruce

p.s. In case you’re interested - Nick is front row center in the Recon Platoon photo (with his M24 Sniper Rifle) and on the left in the Hatchet / Sniper Team photo with his .50 Caliber Barrett. Longest shot to date with that 'cannon' – 2400 meters (1.5 miles). *s*

 

[paulr]

Kevin, how about posting a snail mail address where stuff can be sent, either on your site or here on this thread.

 

[batterystation]

Kevin, how about posting a snail mail address where stuff can be sent, either on your site or here on this thread.

Sure, if anyone wants to send something directly to the troops, email me and I will send over their direct APO address. I am trying to avoid putting that address on the internet at this point for security reasons but would be glad to send it to anyone who wants it. You can also send stuff here with "Afghanistan" somewhere on it:

Kevin Falkner
The Battery Station LLC
303 Washington Ave.
West Plains MO 65775

If it is heavy, you may call me for our UPS account number if you want.
I think Derek is posting those photos too shortly. Thanks!!!

Don't send anything over there too soon as Nick will be the only one that knows anything about it. He has been sworn to secrecy by his wife.