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AA Chris M. Hernandez
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AA Chris M. Hernandez
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APO/FPO: FPO AP (Note 1*)
Added here: 05 April 2005
End date: 20 Jun 2005 (Note 3*)
Contact for approx number of Males: 15, Females: 15 (Note 5*)
Unit is from: (Note 6*)

20 Jul 2005:
Greetings from the Med!
We are weeks away from home now and getting antsy by the minute! We just left an amazing break in Greece. It is more beautiful than I imagined. The time we spent out here working seems like a lifetime. Going through this experience has definitely made a mark on my lifeline. I can't believe that
I went through a world cruise, doing my part to serve my country! I am still in shock. We all have gone through our share of tears and smiles, sacrificed our families, friends and loved ones. The pride and courage all of us, as Americans, fill the temporary emptiness. Those of you that have sent letters, pictures, magazines, and care packages should know that you made a huge impact on us. We couldn't do our duty without the support of all of you from various places in the U.S. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can't wait to get home and see my friends and family. I'm hoping that seeing me home, my uncle will feel a bit better and forget the strains of chemotherapy. I am anxious to hear my god-daughter laugh and see her smile for the first time. I can't wait to see how my little brother is growing into a young man. I am still young myself, but I feel so old after all this. I am sure I am making my mother feel her age by now. I am only 23 and I have done so much for my country -I can't describe the feeling, I want to do more! I don't like seeing some of the dangers that have passed and will come
again. I am saddened for the many losses and destruction this war has brought. The pride that, those who we have lost, fought with gives me hope. Their sacrifices were not in vain. I will not let that happen. I will not live my life in this great country to waste for the cost they paid. I will
continue on for those who have gone before me. "...To defend freedom and democracy around the world." As stated in the Sailor's Creed: I AM A UNITED STATES SAILOR!

With Honor, Courage, Commitment,
AN Hernandez
VAQ-138


28 Jun 2005

Greetings from the gulf! We're on our last leg of our voyage and getting antsy to coming home. We recently left a very hot, sandy port-call in the Emirates. The main area where we stayed was so nice! The people there really appreciate us. Some of us cooled off at the water park, others (like myself) took to relax in a day spa. I'm very much looking forward to passing through the canal homeward. We are finishing up our missions and soon enjoying a break from the strenuous times here. Our ship will be relieved soon and our fellow sailors on the incoming ship will take the heavy responsibility. I have now come to terms with my position in the path I have chosen. I now recognize that the sacrifices I had made to be where I am today. There have been many hurdles and problems while being underway, but as I read all your letters -I know it is well worth it. Nothing I have done, as of yet, compares to the strenth, courage, and honor that you havegiven us here. Thank you!


04 Jun 2005

Hello!
Well, we've been dealing with the heat and the strains from missing home but we all stay strong for you at home. I am sure that you know of Mr Rumsfield decision of the situation in China. So it looks as though we will be out here longer than expected. All of our loved ones at home are a bit sad from the news. I am distraught that I have to disappoint my goddaughter, yet again. I was hoping to be home in time to take her to her first trip at the beach, but now since we may miss summertime.... Hearing news that my little brother is starting highschool (he just turned 14), and my younger sis (she just turned 19) is struggling with work and becoming a resposible adult has brighten the sad news. I also have been losing sight of the "why" I chose to be here. Being out here for so long at sea, one loses sight of the importance of the sacrifice we made. Granted, some are here for the scholastic opportunities and/or the benefits. I (as sappy as it may sound) chose because I wanted to make a difference. Not only in my life but the other lives I indirectly affect. I always was a giver and tried my hardest to help others....what better way than fight for the rights and freedoms our forefathers and mothers gave? Some days my job seems unappreciated, useless, but then I remind myself that what I do directly influences the aircraft that go out there to watch out for our boys taking care of business. One day I hope to fly as well. The jets are amazing and our specifically are awesome! Thank you again for your support and we hope to see home soon!


29 May 2005

Hello!
It has been very busy and HOT! It has been over the 100s. Some of us have been dealing with it pretty well until the AC went out throughout the ship! We pulled into port for a few days to take a much deserved break. I got a nice dose of Arabic culture. The food was great and the people were nice. Their architecture was awesome. I will try and load some pics soon. For now I will send pictures of past port visits and stuff from the ship. We all thank everyone for the inspiring letters and packages. You all back home really did make a difference for us. We wrote to as many as we could. I especally would like to thank the Girl Scout troops and boys and girls from schools who lifted our hearts with the many letters. I would like every one to know that you working hard back home makes what we do out here worthwhile. I joined to serve my country and to do my part in protecting the families at home for our future.


08 Apr 2005
I do not get a chance to check my email often but will make an effort to keep you informed. I was curious as to if some of the Sailors here wanted to write to the people who have donated the items, if there are addresses posted. I have yet to recieve a package, so I do not really know what to expect. We will try to send pictures for your use as well. Internet access is difficult at times, so I may/may not be able to check the web page out often as I would like. Thank you again for your effort! Thank you as well for supporting us and reminding us why we are here.

AA Hernandez, Chris


05 Apr 2005
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(NOTE *): Effective 1 May 2006 this web site added a major layer of security to our contacts' information. This change is necessary to protect our troops and ensure that Any Soldier will continue to operate.
The ONLY changes are that the addresses of our contacts are now hidden and the number of addresses you can get are limited. You may obtain addresses simply by clicking on the link provided and correctly filling out the form, the address will then be emailed to you immediately.

(NOTE **): The number shown is how many times a form was submitted requesting this address. This does NOT necessarily mean that this contact will be helped by that many folks. Rule of thumb is that anything 5 requests or less may in fact be no support at all. No way to tell exactly unless the contact lets you know in his/her update how much support they are getting.

(Note 1.): Note that postage to APO AE and FPO AE (E = Europe) is only to NY where the connection to the APO/FPO (APO = Army Post Office)(FPO = Fleet Post Office) is, or to San Francisco for APO AP and FPO AP (P = Pacific), so you don't pay postage all the way to Iraq/Afghanistan. You might consider picking contacts closer to your mailing area to help cut the cost of mailing. If you live on the East Coast, pick "AE", West Coast, pick "AP", Midwest, well...uh, Thank You for your Support! ;)

New with us (December 2005) you might notice "APO AA" and "FPO AA". This is for units in the Caribbean/South America. Normally. However, due to the nature of some units they may be in Iraq but have an address showing "FPO AA". Mail addresses to "AA" goes out of Miami, Florida.

(Note 2.): Why are military addresses weird? There isn't a street address or city. What gives? Correct, just about everything about the military is weird to civilians. Military units are very mobile, they move around a lot, often they even become part of another unit. The APO (Army Post Office) and FPO (Fleet Post Office) assign APO and FPO numbers as needed, they are NOT static. An APO/FPO number may be for a large unit, or a location. An APO/FPO number for Baghdad today may be for Frankfurt tomorrow.

(Note 3.): The "Expect to not mail past" date is only an approximate and is one of the least reliable things on this web site. It is because of this that you must check often before you send anything to this unit. There are a few reasons this date is not reliable, to include: it IS the Military, we ARE dealing with the APO/FPO/DPO. The only thing that does not change in the military is that things will change. PLEASE NOTE that a Contact is dropped off our active list 30 days PRIOR to their date leaving to help avoid mail bouncing.

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(Note 5.): The lines, "Contact with approx number of Soldiers:" and "Approx how may Female Soldiers:" have NOTHING to do with unit strength. They are approximately how many other Troops the Contacts believe they can get packages to. This helps you understand that you should not send 100 packages to someone who only deals with 10 Troops.
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( Note 6.): This is simply where the unit this contact is from. This is NOT a true picture of the folks in the unit as most all units are made up of folks from all over the United States.) A "Composite Unit" is one made up of other units and is usually temporary for a particular mission.

( Note 7.): Updated APO/FPO/DPO mailing restrictions> courtesy of Oconus.com (gone now) (Note: About Restriction "U2": "U2 - Limited to First Class Letters", Box "R" is for retired personnel that live overseas and are still authorized an APO/FPO box. Their address will be something like Box 3345R. Doubt you will see anything like that in Afghanistan or Iraq or ...)(Please Note: Sometime in August 2013, Oconus.com changed the code on their page and our form doesn't work with them anymore, so a link to their page is the best we can do, sorry.)


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