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Nancy Muller replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"Stickles and gel glitter pens are okay. But no glitter is mainly for overseas because glue sticks dry out in the hot weather. Check out guideline at Operation Christmas card on FB if you want to see the discussions about this. ~Nancy~ "

Oct 27, 2012

Nancy Muller replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

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Oct 27, 2012

Robin Logue replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"Operation Write Home stresses no glitter because the cards are delivered to soilders on the front lines. (I hope that is the right way to say that.) And they don't want to compromise their safety by shining in the dark. That's the way I…"

Oct 27, 2012

Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"Perhaps so, Karen. I have been a member of Soldiers' Angels and several other organizations and hadn't heard that before. I just asked my husband, who is retired after 25 years in the Army. He was a Chinook pilot and actually was…"

Oct 27, 2012

Anna Jernigan replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"Please Debbie, in my opinion, I do NOT consider what you said "being on a soapbox". I believe that people need to be reminded of these things. I also agree that we owe all of our military personnel many thanks and much…"

Oct 24, 2012

Karen replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"According to Operation Write Home, any glitter transfered to a uniform will show up with night vision equipment. I'm sure this is a concern more for personel in hostile environments. I don't know whether this is a military requirement or…"

Oct 24, 2012

Rosy Newlun replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"Thank you for sharing Debbie - I'll get on it :)"

Oct 23, 2012

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Oct 23, 2012

Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"I checked and we have heard of no such restrictions regarding glitter. I have been sending cards for years and hadn't heard that before. Anyway, in the case of this soldier, he has no restrictions in the place that he is at. So, glitter away,…"

Oct 23, 2012

Cheryl Wright replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"I guess that makes sense. Glitter shows up all over the place when we use it, doesn't it! Thanks for responding, Lee - I appreciate it."

Oct 23, 2012

Cheryl Wright replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"I've heard about this "glitter-free" requirement before, Lee. Do you know the reasons behind it? Just curious. "

Oct 23, 2012

Debbie replied to Debbie's discussion Wounded soldier needs support & encouragement cards

"I have permission to post my friend's address. Thanks for asking. I really appreciate your help. I am always getting requests for cards for soldiers. It means more than you know. When my son was deployed, having support from home meant…"

Oct 22, 2012