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December Adoption Caring for our Care Givers
We are the medical department (Corpsman both Navy and Marine Medics)on the USS Makin Island with the 11th MEU. Most of us are station in the San Diego area some came from Arizona.
There are about 70 of us living on the ship in 5th Fleet. 12 Females and 58 Males We do have racks but we love to be clean so Clorox or Lysol wipes, pine sol, sponges, and dish soap as these are a luxury for medical so the ship supply doesn\'t carry these items.
Requests:
We do have a microwave, a fridge and freeazer and cannot always get chow in time with our patient load so easy on the go things are great!
Easy Mac
Rice a roni bowls
Anything microwavable
Single serving of cereals (frosted flakes, coco pebbles, peanut butter crunch etc)
tuna packets
hot sauce (tapatio is the fave along with siracha)
oatmeal - flavored
coffee (dunkin donuts)
popcorn
apple sauce
granola bars
chex mix (spicy)
hot cheetos
gummy worms
pringles (small cans)
beef jerky (peppered)
anything spicy or jalapeno flavored
monsters (not sure if they ship)
mints
slim jims
yarn (we have some crafty corpsman)
colored paper (we will send thank you letters)
butter scotch
starburst
goldfish (queso and/or other flavors)
For females:
loofahs
st.ives cleanser (if possible)
baby wipes
make up remover
nail files
chap stick
nail polish (bright colors for toes)
brushes or combs
We appreciate all that you do and can send. Thank you!
OK Mom's this is a group that is near and dear to my heart. My son was on the Makin Island's maiden voyage ,he is....yes you got it a Corpsman. I had the privilege of taking a Tiger Cruse from Pearl to San Diego and see how they work and live. We need to show these care givers some MOM LOVE
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Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on
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PaMom, they are allowed pillowcases, correct? I'll get it posted and keep track of how many everyone can send on the We Stitch Love discussion.
I'm in and already have some of their requests in my MAS stash!
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Permalink Reply by PaMom on
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Kim yes they are allowed pillowcases. I can make some too. I Just received some cute and some manly fabric from my moms quilting club.
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Permalink Reply by valeriejean on
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I have 7 "female" pillowcases and 8 generic in my stash..... Let me know if you want them
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valeriejean, we will take them! I'll put you down for those! Thank you so much!
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RoseOfJa did you find the address ok
Kim how many more pillowcases do we need
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All the pillowcases have been promised! Mission complete!
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Permalink Reply by Donna on
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Hi Pamom,
I say the address to send the boxes to on the MAS Page. Just wondering if there I should put down the department on the label?
There seems to be just a name.
thank you
donna
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Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on
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HM3 Last name, First name
USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
FPO AP 96672-1601
This will do it!
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so excited for December adoption oven fired up and cookie dough done. Time to bake
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Good morning Mom's I know this time of year is very busy. Just a quick reminder our mailing date for December is next week. The 17th to the 20th. Lets send this caring bunch a ton of mom love.
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I'm packing in the next few days.........will let you know the total!
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