Generous public: Please avoid sending Christmas gifts to troops: Instead: htt

Equipment and Logistics | Generous public urged: think twice before sending unsolicited Christmas gifts to troops

mod.uk 17 Sep '12, 11am

Generous public: Please avoid sending Christmas gifts to troops: Instead: htt

With just 100 days to go until Christmas Day, some generous members of the public may be considering sending presents to Armed Forces personnel serving abroad to help them celebrate the festive season. But while everybody in the Forces is hugely grateful for the sentiment behind such gifts, the message is very clear: if people wish to show their support for those serving in austere conditions in Afghanistan, there are far more effective ways of doing so. The volume of mail arriving at Camp Bastion for onward distribution to other locations in Afghanistan causes three key problems: private mail sent to deployed personnel by their loved ones can become significantly delayed amongst all the other items from members of the public. Receipt of letters or gifts from a parent or spouse are very important for morale in theatre and for the peace of mind of families back home. The de...

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@SteveBakerMP See MOD Press Release regarding unsolicited Xmas parcels to the troops [link]
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@loughecho @luttmail @CoalvilleTimes @HarbMail @therutlandtimes Please publicise MOD An on Xmas parcels for troops [link]
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