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mudvillegazette.com - 12/2/2008
Care Packages Needed
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There is an ETT team in Afghanistan that is in need of some support. The Team Chief blogs here (A must read!!!) Some of the things they are looking for are: * Microwaveable goods * Instant oatmeal * Baby wipes, especially anti-microbial baby wipes * Books * Movies * Power bars ...

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Mudville Gazette: Care Packages Needed
Victory Caucus -- All Content — There is an ETT team in Afghanistan that is in need of some support. The Team Chief blogs here (A must read!!!) Some of the things they are looking for are: * Microwaveable goods * Instant oatmeal * Baby wipes, especially anti-microbial baby wipes * Books * Movies * Power bars * Laundry soap (single wash packets are great) * Hygiene items * Chocolate * Misc. junk food * Cigars * Copenhagen * Skoal * American cigarettes * Anything else... read ...

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