Squadron 283 Editor

October/November Adopt-A-Platoon Update

November 12, 2014

Our platoon continues to benefit from the generosity of corporate sponsors and friends Squadron 283. And now it’s time for our November care packages: can you help?

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Thank You From Our Adopted Platoon!

September 21, 2014

We recently received a thank you note from our adopted platoon. Here’s an excerpt: “On behalf of the Soldiers in my shop, we would love to thank you for the boxes of goodies that you sent addressed to SFC Stone (he shares with each Section)….”

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May Adopt-A-Platoon Update

May 30, 2014

We have a new platoon deployed in Kuwait until March 2015! At their request, we were able to send them an Xbox 360, extra controllers, and a lot of games in addition to the usual supplies!

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March Adopt-A-Platoon Update

March 19, 2014

While waiting to be assigned a new platoon, Neal Conners and Nicky Casalenuovo have formed an Adopt-A-Platoon club at Saint Monica High School to help support our efforts and to raise student awareness for our U.S. military. Students were able to contribute some green-packaged products for our last St. Patrick’s Day packages and will also help in the coming months with writing morale-boosting cards and letters.

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New Year’s Care Packages Sent to Troops

January 15, 2014

Six care packages including New Year greetings, assorted snacks, along with candy and cards of support for upcoming Valentine’s Day. “Camo Beans” courtesy of the Jelly Belly Candy Company!

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Christmas Care Packages Sent to Squadron 283’s Adopted Platoon

December 8, 2013

We wish our adopted platoon and all the men and women who serve our country, a very happy and safe holiday season!

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Sun King Squadron – Hey Ya!

October 17, 2013

Our adopted “Sun King” squadron at Point Mugu recently made a music video for Outkast’s Hey Ya! and posted it on YouTube. Check it out!

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Halloween Treats for the Troops

October 17, 2013

Neal Conners and Nicky Casalenuovo sent the first batch of boxes for our new platoon in Afghanistan that included some Halloween candy and decorations, several of their requested items and the cards/notes of support written at the last meeting.

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