Care Package Advisory

Hey all,
Many of you have expressed an interest in sending a care package to Josh, and I just got this important info from the Command Master Chief's wife about some thefts that have been going on with care packages to service members. Please feel free to send him a package, just keep this in mind (and if you need it, e-mail me for his address):

"Hello Ship's Families,
I wanted to pass on information to you before you sending on packages to you sailors. Unfortunately is has been brought to the attention of our commands, as well as countless others that there has been tampering with care packages. What is happening is our packages we work so hard on are being carefully slit open, our gifts are being stolen, and then the packages are being resealed and then forwarded on to our unsuspecting loved ones. Items being stolen are things like PS3 players, games, Xbox 3 Players, games, DVD players, MP3 players, various electronics, jewelry, PASSPORTS, etc...How do thieves know these items are in the boxes? We disclose these items are in the boxes, as requires by Customs. A few suggestions to make sure your packages arrive safely:

1. Insure everything you send if you have any concern if may be stolen and you would want it replaced. This is a very small fee.

2. Report all damaged packages IMMEDIATELY to the post office (if you received it) and direct your sailor to report damaged packages to the postal petty officer immediately.

3. APO, FPO AND International Mail Must have a customs form. Go to the local post office and fill out the for description portion of the POS form 2976-A Customs Form, insert the form inside before you seal the package and place the top portion of the form (which is green) on the outside of the package. This lets customs official know that the item description form is inside the package.

4. Reconsider sending "high ticket" items. If you choose to send them, INSURE THEM!"

Please let me (Tina) know if you have questions, and I will ask them to the appropriate people and get back to you ASAP. If you do want to send those big ticket items, you can send them to me and I will hold onto them until my dear husband returns home!

Here is a cute picture of Otto to tide you all over!



Thanks again for all your love and support!
Tina