Troop's Comments
Comments received from the Troops Serving in Harms Way!!
Note: Most of the comments are addressed to Jack!! BUT they are realy for each and every one of you who sent the troops a Card, Letter and/or Care Packages!! So they are for each of you not only Jack:: Semper Fi Jack
AFGHANISTAN:
Date: 11 August 2010 : From: SgtMaj SgtMaj Neil O'Connell, I MHG, IMEF FWD
Jack: Thanks again for the continued support of all the Marines, Sailors here in AFGHANISTAN, Your boxes have an excellent variety of items which are very practical and usefull. I distribute them to the units who operate in remote locations and the Men / Women Sincerly appriciate tour thoughtfullness.
/s/ Neil O'Connell, SgtMaj
Date: 5 August 2010: From: GySgt David L. Pruden, India 3/12 1st Bn 11th Marines, United States Marine Corps
Hey Jack thanks for all the emails and the updates that you have been sending. I have been getting all kinds of emails and contacts from people that just want to let us know they care and support us. We do really do appreciate all that you and THEY do. I thank you for your unselfish support. Sorry I haven't gotten back to you, I have been out gallivanting through the Helmand Prov. We are back and safe and happy be to hm in our FOB. Take care and talk to you soon.....
Date: 5 August 2010 : From: 1stSgt Donna A. Dunbar, 3MAW MWCS-38, United States Marine Corps
Good morning Jack. I wanted to inform you that my unit will be redeploying soon and will not be in receipt of mail after 20 Aug. Anrthing that is coming in from now until then will get to us and we will still be in country. But nothing can be sent after that date.
I want to truky thank you for all the support you and your supporters have provided for our Marines. We have thoroughly enjoyed the letters, packages and emails thoroughly uplifting us during this trying mission. Semper Fidelis
Date: 15 June 2010 : From: United States Marine Corps , I Marine Expeditionary Force (Fwd)
This certifies that the accompanying Flag was flown over the headquarters of Regional Command (SouthWest) and I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Camp Leatherneck in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. on 15 June 2010 : First Sergeant Jennifer L. Simmons, United States Marine Corps, dedicated this in honor of Major Jack D. Mc Hugh, United States Marine Corps (Retired).
/s/ M.P. BARRETT, Sergeant Major /s/ R.P. MILLS, Major General
Date: 25 December 2009 : From: United States Marine Corps , Marine Wing Communication Squadron,2d M.E.B.
This certifies that the accompanying United States Flag was flown over the Battlefields of Afghanistan at Camp Leatherneck during decisive operations against Enemy Forces within Helmand Province of Afghanistan on 25 December 2009, Presented to Jack D. Mc Hugh,
on behalf of The Marines of MWCS-28 Det-B, Marine Wing Communication Squadron, 2d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Task Force Leatherneck - Afghanistan OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
/s/ P.B. SHERRON, First Sergeant /s/ A. D. CABRALES, Captain
Date: 21 December 2009 : From: United States Marine Corps, Marine Expeditionary Brigade.
This certifies that the accompanying American Flag was flown over Camp Leatherneck in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan for
Jack D. Mc Hugh on 21 December 2009, Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Task Force Leatherneck - Afghanistan, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.
// E. K. HOOPII, Sergeant Major /s/ L.D. NICHOLSON, Brigadier General
IRAQ:
Date: 14 March 2010 : From : 447th EXPEDITIONARY CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON, Sather Air Base, Baghdad International Airport, IRAQ, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM: To
Jack D. Mc Hugh, In recognition of your overwhelming generosity to our service members in support of the Sather Air Base, Your dedication to our servicemen is greatly appriciated, and your gracious gifts and support Drasticall improved the quality of life on Sather Air Base.
/s/ Hugh J. McKenna, MSgt, USAF Paul E. Novello, LtCol, USAF
First Sergeant, 447th ECES Commander, 447th ECES
Date: 30 April 2010 : From : 36th Sustainment Brigade, Chaplain 36th Special Troops Battalion, COB Adder, IRAQ
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR SUPPORTING OUR SOLDIERS OF DEPLOYMEN' 09-11
Special Troops Battalion Trail Boss 36-SB Awarded to: Jack D. Mc Hugh
/s/ LTC MARVIN D. JOHNSON, COMMANDER /s/ CSM MURPHY McCARDELL, Command Sgt Major
Date: 2 April 2009 : From: Counterinsurgency Center For Excellence, Camp Taii, Iraq
Throughout history the Flag has been a symbol of liberty and the sacrifice of Americans who have paid the ultimate price so that we may live freely. The Flag has been flown over the Phoenix Academy, Camp Taji, Iraq on 2 April 2009 In Honor of Jack D. Mc Hugh of
Semper Fi Jack Care Pakages. Our school is dedicated to preparing Americans and Iraqis in a combined effort to fight the forces that would do us harm. The Flag has been flown over the intellectual bastion in the most complex war of our time, so it is with great pride that we present it as a token of our appriciation of your contribution and support for our cause of supporting freedom.
/s/ COL PAUL S. BURTON, SF
Commandant
Date : 14 February 2008 : From : Engineer Company Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Iraq
I hope this note finds you with peace and in good health. Engineer Company is winding down to the end of another deployment. Many of us have served multiple tours here in Iraq. It's exciting to know we're just around the corner from reuniting with our families.
The Marine Corps is a close-knit organization forged in the fires of Parris Island and San Diego. It is this kindred spirit that creates our "Brand of Brothers" and mottos like; Marines take care of their own.'
But, I would submit to you that the Marine Corps is also a social organization that relies on interaction with its local populace. We serve our great nation in her endeavors for world freedom and national interests . You are the nation. The individule American regardless of race, color, sex or creed is the strength of our nation and is ultimately whom we serve.
Great American Patriots like you that transend politics and opinions who choose to support our nation's troops are to be commended.
On behalf of Engineer Company's Marines and Navy Corpman-and with great pride and gratitude-I thank you for your selfless support. Your support has been a key element of our tremendous success. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
God bless the United States and success to the Marines! Very Gratefully
/s/ M. J. Clingerman, First Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Date: 22 February 2008 : Marine Air Control Group 38, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing (FWD), Al Asad Airbase, IRAQ
Mr. Mc Hugh, I am writing to extend to you the sincere appriciation of the Marines, Sailors, and families of Marine Air Control Group 38 for your support. It is heartening for the members of this unit and their families to know that their many sacrifices are appriciated and that patriotic Americans such as you support them.
Having just recently deployed to Al Asad Airbase, Iraq, my Marines and Sailors are adjusting to their deployed lifestyle away from home and family and, for some, in new environment. Even those Marines and Sailors who have deployed to Iraq multiple times before, the initial weeks of the deployment are tough as we MACG-38 welcome your snacks, CD's and DVDs as a show of support at this critical time.
I have charged all the Marines and Sailors of Control Group with three priorities: accomplish the mission; take care of each other; and represent our unit, Corps, and country honorably. With the support of fine Americans such as you, their job in realizing these priorities is made that much easier. Thank you, again, for your support.
Semper Fidelis
/s/ P. C. Reddy, Colonel
U.S.Marine Corps, Commanding Officer
Date: 3 December 2008 : Marine Aircraft Group - 16 (REIN) Al ANBAR PROVINCE , IRAQ
Marine Aircraft Group 16 (REIN), Al Asad, Iraq on 3 December 2008, During Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 8.2 Presented to
Jack D. Mc Hugh, As a token of our appreciation for your support of our Military Mambers.
/s/ TYRONE HUMPHREY /s/ MICHAEL H. BELDING
Sergeant Major, MAG-16 (REIN) USMC Commanding Officer, MAG-16 (REIN) USMC
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