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FALLON - Barbara Rosenberger has a conviction for the young men and women serving overseas in the military, and is asking for the public’s help in providing supplies and “treats” for a National Guard squadron stationed in Iraq.
Rosenberger belongs to several groups which volunteer their time and money to support the troops, one of which is the Web of Support. Through the Web of Support, www.webofsupport.com, Rosenberger “adopted” Chief Warrant Officer Jason Penrod who is attached to C Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, 101st Airborne of the Nevada National Guard. C Company is an air ambulance helicopter squadron based near Sacramento, Calif., and Penrod has requested several items for his squadron and to share with the men his squadron rescues.
The items requested include:
— Copenhagen chew (which Penrod requested against his obligation as a doctor, but the troops has requested it)
— Baby wipes to clean with
— Starbucks coffee or Starbucks treats
— Square-bottom coffee filters
— Travel coffee mugs
— Candy like Twix or Hershey’s
— Sunflower seeds
Penrod has also requested cards and letters from people of Fallon. He told Rosenberger the letters boost the troops’ moral, especially when received from children who show appreciation for their military service.
Rosenberger, who is a member of the Patriot Guard Riders (the Old Guard Riders), plans to join the local Eagle Riders group. While none of her children was able to serve in the military due to illness, she’s kept in touch with her children’s friends who are service members and feels a strong need to provide whatever support she can for them.
“What we take for granted, these soldiers would really appreciated as they have so very little over there to keep their morale and spirits up,” Rosenberger said. “These men and women risk their life every day so we as Americans can live safe and free. What they are asking for does not seem like much to us, but I can assure you that it will mean the world to them.”
Several donation boxes have been set up around town, and Rosenberger will also accept items at her home. She is also accepting monetary donations for shipping charges, as she pays that from her own pocket and only works part time. If other local businesses wish to set up donation boxes, contact Rosenberger at 427-5416, or barbspaints@yahoo.com or at 2850 Cushman Road.
Donation boxes are located at the following locations:
— Banner Churchill Community Hospital
— Western Nevada College — one in each building
— Lahontan Valley News
Suggestions for further general donation items troops desire can be found on numerous Web sites, and Rosenberger requests each donation be accompanied by a letter for a personal touch.
Rosenberger belongs to several groups which volunteer their time and money to support the troops, one of which is the Web of Support. Through the Web of Support, www.webofsupport.com, Rosenberger “adopted” Chief Warrant Officer Jason Penrod who is attached to C Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, 101st Airborne of the Nevada National Guard. C Company is an air ambulance helicopter squadron based near Sacramento, Calif., and Penrod has requested several items for his squadron and to share with the men his squadron rescues.
The items requested include:
— Copenhagen chew (which Penrod requested against his obligation as a doctor, but the troops has requested it)
— Baby wipes to clean with
— Starbucks coffee or Starbucks treats
— Square-bottom coffee filters
— Travel coffee mugs
— Candy like Twix or Hershey’s
— Sunflower seeds
Penrod has also requested cards and letters from people of Fallon. He told Rosenberger the letters boost the troops’ moral, especially when received from children who show appreciation for their military service.
Rosenberger, who is a member of the Patriot Guard Riders (the Old Guard Riders), plans to join the local Eagle Riders group. While none of her children was able to serve in the military due to illness, she’s kept in touch with her children’s friends who are service members and feels a strong need to provide whatever support she can for them.
“What we take for granted, these soldiers would really appreciated as they have so very little over there to keep their morale and spirits up,” Rosenberger said. “These men and women risk their life every day so we as Americans can live safe and free. What they are asking for does not seem like much to us, but I can assure you that it will mean the world to them.”
Several donation boxes have been set up around town, and Rosenberger will also accept items at her home. She is also accepting monetary donations for shipping charges, as she pays that from her own pocket and only works part time. If other local businesses wish to set up donation boxes, contact Rosenberger at 427-5416, or barbspaints@yahoo.com or at 2850 Cushman Road.
Donation boxes are located at the following locations:
— Banner Churchill Community Hospital
— Western Nevada College — one in each building
— Lahontan Valley News
Suggestions for further general donation items troops desire can be found on numerous Web sites, and Rosenberger requests each donation be accompanied by a letter for a personal touch.
