Vietnam Veterans chapter sends care packages to troops

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Nevada Daily Mail

Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church of Bolivar has partnered with Chapter 918, Vietnam Veterans of America, Nevada, to send care packages to soldiers in Afghanistan.

Thirty-eight members of the U.S. Army Reserve 414th Military Police Company, Joplin, have deployed for an 11-month tour. The Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church is providing the funding for the care packages. The local chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America will procure the contents, pack the packages, and pay for the shipping. Every member will receive an individual package.

"We need the names and addresses of local soldiers from Barton, Bates, Cedar, Dade, Polk, Saint Clair, and Vernon counties," said Joe Brooks with the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 918.

"It is a part of our mission to 'never forget' those who have served and are serving in harm's way to protect our freedoms.

"If you know of a husband, wife, son, daughter, friend or neighbor who is overseas in a combat area or an unaccompanied short tour area, please contact the local Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter so that we can send them a care package to let them know that they are not forgotten."

If you have a name and address or would like to help with this mission, contact Joe Brooks, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 918, 2615 S. 550 Rd., Hume, MO. 64752, or call 660-643-7553.

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