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[Skittles]

06 Nov 2009:
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 875-09
November 06, 2009
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DOD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Amy C. Tirador, 29, of Albany, N.Y., died Nov. 4 in Kirkush, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the 209th Military Intelligence Company, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

For more information media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at 253-967-0152, 253-967-0147.



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23 Oct 2009
Dear Any Soldier Inc.

Thank you for linking me up with a generous family in NV who has already sent care packages to us. I am still at the following address:

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and do not have plans on relocating any time soon. We receive mail just once a week out here at this camp and opening a box from the AnySoldier program is always a treat for whomever is around me at the time. An AAFES establishment opened at our location during the past month, so the things you send have now become more of a treat than a necessity, but are still very much appreciated. Additionall y each time the mail arrives, we realize that another week has passed and we are that much closer to getting back home.

Some specific requests include: beef jerky, dove brand Shampoo, head 'n shoulders brand shampoo, s'mores flavored pop tarts, juicy friut gum.
I've found that we haev an aboundance of waterless hand sanitizer here and do not have need for that product at this time.

Thank you so much for the time and efforts everyone involved puts toward this program.

On behalf of myself, and other soldiers from this Cavalry Squadron who consume the 'care' in the packages you send, Godbless.

SSG Tirador



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01 Sep 2009
I am requesting items for the realtively small number of female troops at this particular location. We do have a laundry service, we do not have microwave, refridgerator, or freezer for personal use nor do we have the ability to cook. We will soon live in container housing (CHUs) I serve from Ft Lewis, WA. Special requests include twin sized sheet sets for our bunk beds and female scented deoderant sticks. We will be grateful for any items you send and appreciate your service to us!