Serving Around The World
Recently, with the presidential election, the inauguration, Advent and Christmas, we are reminded of the many ways we are fortunate to live in the land of the free. Being able to shop for clothing and shoes would be a luxury for many people around the world. Residents in many of the rural communities of Afghanistan struggle in the long harsh winters. (NO Wal-mart available). Anne and Kathleen Redfern have a sailing friend, David Ostwind, who is in the reserves working for Homeland Security and was called up suddenly last summer. He went to Afghanistan on October 18th for a year. When Anne emailed David what he needed, his immediate response was to ask for any SIZE OF USED WARM CLOTHING and SHOES (any size from children on up) so he could distribute them to the Afghan military to deliver to the locals. (Thus, they don’t know they are from Americans.) David did not ask for food, DVD’s, or anything for himself. What a role model and ambassador for our country!!! Through our contacts and neighborhood, about nine packages have been mailed. Let’s all try and spread the warmth in Afghanistan this winter. Here is his address:
LT DAVID OSTWIND
ARSIC-S
RCAC/FOB LINDSEY/NAVY GARRISON
APO AE 0935
Thank you.
The Redferns
