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LAKE COUNTY – News from the front lines is always welcomed by Operation Tango Mike supporters.
Recently, Sgt. James Mullins sent a letter thanking the Lake County community. Along with the letter came a group photo, signed by the soldiers of his team, some of the beneficiaries of Operation Tango Mike care packages.
Sgt. Mullins wrote, “First and foremost, thank you for supporting the troops overseas. Being away from family and friends for so long is hard on a soldier and we sometimes feel forgotten. I have received an enormous amount of care packages from Operation Tango Mike, and it reminds me there are people out there who still care and think about us, and when we are down it boosts our spirits and we thank you for that. Our company has an area that allows me to place items received in care packages for all to use. I do so with the items in your care packages, so there are 200+ soldiers who thank you for your contribution.”
He continued, “A little bit about us: My platoon (THOR 3-3) is the only known Army dismounted Route Clearance Package in Southern Afghanistan, if not all of Afghanistan. Attached to the 2nd Marine Division and now the 1st Marine Division, our job is to hunt down and dispose of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Unexploded Ordnance (UXOs) on the battlefield to provide freedom of movement for coalition forces and local nationals. Our mission has been a huge success.”
Sgt. Mullins closed, “So on behalf of my team and I, we thank you again for supporting the 162 Engineer Company in Southern Afghanistan. And to Bonnie Mullins, I love you Mom!”
James’ proud mom Bonnie works at Kelseyville Lumber where she helps host an Operation Tango Mike “Drop Zone” barrel and encourages donations. Bonnie Mullins attends monthly packing parties to prepare the boxes shipped to her son.
James DuWors, an Army chaplain, also sent a recent letter. He wrote, “We are so grateful you thought of us and I am personally grateful that when my guys come into my offices needing something it is there.”
Chaplain DuWors is assigned to the 4th Squadron of the 2nd Stryker Calvary Regiment and is currently near the Pakistan border.
He also wrote, “Very little comes to us here by way of typical military sales as a PX or AAFES. So much of what my guys use comes from generous folks like you. Knowing that someone is thinking of them and sending the things – even if they don’t know you–does a lot to boost a soldier’s morale. It’s more than just free stuff for guys who are too busy or don’t have access to regular stores. It’s about connecting soldiers to people back home and letting them know they are cared about. So whether you send a lot or a little, it doesn’t matter. You are helping me take great care of my guys and that means a lot to me and them. So, again, thank you and God bless!”
If you would like to help ensure that deployed troops, such as Sgt. Mullins, Chaplain DuWors and their comrades, continue to receive care packages and support you can.
Donations of goods are welcome at one of the many “Drop Zone” barrels at merchant locations throughout Lake and Mendocino Counties.
Monetary donations may be remitted to Operation Tango Mike, 5216 Piner Court, Kelseyville, CA 95451.
For further information or to add your deployed loved one to the care package recipient list please call 707-349-2838 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
