Comments for "Call to colors:" a troop-support request from Sergeant B.

"Call to colors:" a troop-support request from Sergeant B.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:50:36 -0600

John, I don't know if this is still the best e-mail address for you, but I'm going to give it a shot... There are many folks how ask "Is there anything I can do for you?" when they find out that I'm in Iraq... Up until a few hours ago, my honest answer was, "No, not really, other than send prayers and good feelings to The Big Guy on our behalf..." because, truth be told, they take very good care of us here. We have all the food we could ever want, we have a well-stocked PX, some fast food places, gym and fitness centers, even a theater that runs first run movies... Now, however, I am learning about a need that (you'd think) our supply system could stay on the top of, but is running into issues... ... We need flags... American National Colors... These flags are to be flown over our CP, and then, with appropriate documentation, sent to the folks who are supporting us, as well as given to every member of the unit, a reminder of the good and faithful service rendered here. I just have to find them... The flags that we use are the 2' 4-7/16" x 4'6" flags made by Allied Materials and Equipment Company, Inc.. NSN 8345-00-753-3230. Can you help me find them, and get the word out that we need them? AND... I can bargain... Send us two flags, and one will be flown above the Bone Crusher CP, and sent back to the donor with the appropriate documentation. Send us five flags, and the first flag will be flown as above, AND above the Joint Base Balad Headquarters Building. Ten Flags, and the first flag will be flown above the Bone Crusher CP, JBB HQ, AND the donor's choice of an F-16, C130, AH-60 Blackhawk, or Predator UAV, all based out of Balad. A significant number of flags over 20, and we can discuss the above, as well as making sure that the donor's flag is flown in every type of aircraft mentioned above. The Golden Donor, 100 flags or more, will receive all of the above, as well as having their flag carried to every Forward Operating Base to which the Bone Crushers travel. All is well here, hope everything is going well out on the Farm! Semper Fi, SGT B. Heh. Once a Marine, always a Marine, even if you're in the Washington Army National Guard... If you can help, drop me a line and I'll give you Sergeant B's mailing address.

Comment from Sgt. B. on 2009-01-09

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:12:32 -0600

I've got the mailing address on the project page...

I'm humbled, folks... Thank you.

Comment from spokanephoenix on 2009-01-09

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:44:30 -0600

The blog address is: www.thegunline.com - enjoy!

Comment from K Bray on 2009-01-09

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:55:59 -0600

Thanks, I wasn't sure where the Gunline was...

Comment from spokanephoenix on 2009-01-09

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:22:02 -0600

Sgt. B posted this email address at The Gunline: hvygunner@gmail.com
Thanks!

Comment from K Bray on 2009-01-09

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:15:14 -0600

Sorry, I was in the Army so I'm a little slow... Where is Sgt.B's email address? I'm ready to order flag and send immediately.

Thanks

Comment from Gnome on 2009-01-09

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:55:04 -0600

Yes please for the address to send to. I'd love to help out.

Comment from Sgt. B. on 2009-01-08

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:51:28 -0600

Further details are posted on The Gun Line...

You guys are ~~great~~ ~~wonderful~~ bloody magnificent!

Comment from Barb on 2009-01-08

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:41:14 -0600

I don't think material will matter, but the size might. I'm waiting till we get confirm from Sgt B.

Comment from AFSister on 2009-01-08

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:06:00 -0600

Doug- good question, but I'm guessing that since he asked for specific flags, there's a reason. The Allied flags are the government spec'd flags. I'm willing to bet that if you find another goverment approved manufacturer, they would have the right kind/size of flag.

Comment from Doug on 2009-01-08

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:38:21 -0600

John, do the flags have to be exactly 2'4-7/16 x 4'6" ? Would 3' x 5' suffice? Any particular material (cotton vs nylon) ?

Comment from AFSister on 2009-01-08

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:14:29 -0600

DOH!
echooooo echooooo

Comment from AFSister on 2009-01-08

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:53:54 -0600

I found out that Allied will sell the flags to us, wholesale, at a great rate. Please email me for details- maybe we can place a bulk order for the good Sergeant! (if you don't have my email address, John has it- I just don't want to post it here in comments)

Comment from AFSister on 2009-01-08

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:38:49 -0600

Oh, I am TOTALLY doing this.. besides, I owe him a package anyway.
WHOO HOO!

Comment from Barb on 2009-01-08

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:00:20 -0600

Oh, this is awesome. Off to buy some flags and help fulfill Sgt. B's wish :-)