Note: Patrick Brennan was dropped from this list on 21 Jan 2007 due to 60 days of no contact.
22 Nov 2006:
Well it is hard to believe it has been another 45 days but it has so I am sending another update. We are doing well and really appreciate all of the support and packages you send. Fall is here and so are the cooler temps. Our highs are in the 60's and 70's vs. the 140's for this past summer. I did see snow on the mountain tops as we went to Musekel yesterday. Winter is just around the corner now.
Things have been busy and we are trying to get to all of the remote villages before winter set in for the duration. We went to the Very Remote village of Musekel yesterday to drop off warm blankets and to see the Police Commander. It took us almost 3 hours to go 30 miles because the roads wind up and thru the mountain passes. I have a pile of school supplies and Beanies we will distribute on our next stop to the Minister of Educations office. And I am always giving out candy when we stop in any village when time permits. Please rest assured all of the things you send for the children are going to them. I have attached two new pictures.
The first is from a remote village we went to a few weeks ago to provide medical assistance and the second is from our trip yesterday to Musekel.
As for the Sailors and Soldiers of PRT Khowst we a doing fine. With the holiday season rapidly approaching we are working diligently to keep the spirits high for all of our troops. We are going to have a nice Thanksgiving dinner this week and are planning a Christmas Party for all. We are here to help the Afghan people but never forget we are American Service Men and Women. We make time to give our troops some much needed time off and allow them to celebrate our holidays.
For the wish list for the Troops:
Food and goodies:
Microwaveable meals, The chow hall gets old after a while
Munchies of any shape and form
Flavored Coffee Creamer, A favorite in the chow hall
Drink Mix for bottled water
As winter approaches:
Boot socks, Black or Green
seal skin gloves
Poly Pro Long underwear, Black or Tan
Ski Mask, Black
Knit Caps, Black
Gloves, Black
Once again thank you for your generosity. The troops thank you!!!
EOCS Patrick Brennan
PRT Khowst Afghanistan
18 Sep 2006
First , Once Again let me thank the Extraordinary Men and Women who support my troops here in sunny Khowst Afghanistan. All of your care packages are Greatly Appreciated by all.
When it comes to the Sailors and Soldiers they love all of the goodies you send. Mail day is like Christmas every week. It makes my day to go around and ask the troops if they would like or need anything special from home. We really do try to accommodate them as best possible. The Any Soldier/Sailor program is a great morale boost for all. We do have a few young servicemen and women who do not get much from home so we take extra care to ensure they get things they would like or need.
The beanie babies are still popular s well as the hard candy. The kids get to see the Doc, get their shots and get a prize for being strong. All of the School Supplies are going to a local orphanage here in Khowst and the children are very grateful for all of the things we drop off. We try to go at least once a month and help with what we can. On our next trip I will be sure to get some photos to post.
Once again Thank You from the Men and Women from PRT Khowst.
EOCS(SCW) Patrick Brennan
17 Jul 2006
Sorry for the Delay in updating my AnySoldier account we have been pretty busy here in Khowst Afghanistan.
Well the first 90 days are behind us now and we have many construction projects complete and several more starting in the next few weeks.
Our mission here is for the Hearts and Minds of the Afghan people. We provide medical care for the locals, supply schools with basic needs and hopefully give the children a little bit of America with every trip to see the Doctor or School Visit.
I do really appreciate all of the candy and Beanie Babies you have sent. The kids love them!!! I have attached a few photos from a recent Medical Clinic we held and you can see the joy in their face a little bit of candy or a stuffed animal makes.
The same goes for the things sent for our troops. I am unable to send you photos of the individuals who have received presents I can tell you they really do appreciate the things sent. You would be surprised to see the joy on the face of a Security Sentry when you give him a package of Swisher Sweets, a Portable CD Player, MP3 Player and the list goes on. They really do know they are cared about by the folks back home.
Updated requests:
Anything Tactical for 9mm Beretta or the M16/M4 Rifle
Music of ANY Genre
MP3 players
Movie DVD’s
From the Men and Women of PRT Khowst Afghanistan, Thank you!!!
EOCS Patrick Brennan
18 May 2006
I am the Senior Enlisted Navy advisor for a Navy/Army group supporting the Afghan Govt to rebuild. We have Sailors from E1 to E9. many of the younger Sailors love electronics, video games and Maxim, GQ and other type magazines.
We also give stuff to the local children like Beannie Babies and HARD candy. We love chocolate but it turns into a blob by the time it gets here.