Col. Poppas and some of the boxes
that were sent to Camp Caldwell from Bess Ann Brown.
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Army Strong Community Center (Brevard, NC)
Mission and Vision:
ASCC Mission: Army Strong Community Centers enhance the quality of life by providing information, resources and referrals.
ASCC Vision: Build resilient Families and partnerships within the community, enhancing the strength of our Expeditionary Froce and the communities where they live.
What is the Army Strong Community Center?
The Army Strong Community Center program was created by the efforts of Lt. General Jack Stultz Jr. and his wife Laura. Their goal is to support the Military Members and their families who live away from the larger military installations where support is available.
The Army Strong Community Center connects those geographically dispersed Families with support resources in their own community.
The Army Strong Community Center is an information and referral office dedicated to assisting and supporting Service Members, Retirees, Veterans and Family Members. We service all branches of the military, active and reserve.
How do I contact the Brevard ASCC: call 828-884-9482
email: Shamica.means@us.army.mil
The Army Strong Community Center is in the miller/Duckett Reserve Center at: 306 E. French Broad Street Brevard, NC 28712
How can the ASCC help me?
ASCC staff provides resources and referrals for many quality of life issues such as:
In addition, the ASCC has:
How can I help the Army Strong Community Center?
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We are still collecting items for those serving in the armed forces overseas. There is a collection site in the chapter lobby.
Scroll to bottom to read emails from grateful local soldiers who have received our gift boxes.
DEPLOYED SOLDIERS SHIPPING/SHOPPING LIST
Batteries:
AAA Batteries D Batteries
AA Batteries C Batteries
Toiletries:
Foot Powder Shaving Cream (must have rubber plug in the bottom)
Toothbrush Razors
Toothpaste Eye drops
Sunscreen Deodorant-Gel (solid melts)
Lip Balm Hand Sanitizer
Kleenex Eye Glass Cleaner
Snacks:
Powdered drink mixes (individual like Kool-Aid or Crystal Lite
Mints Rice Krispy Treats
Candy Trail Mix
Breakfast bars Moon Pies
Granola Bars Pringles
Slim Jims Snack Cakes (Little Debbie)
Instant Soup Mix Snack Crackers (Cheez-It, Wheat Thins, etc.)
Peanut Butter Cracker Gum
Pop-Tarts Store Bought Cookies
Nuts Cheese Whiz in a can (must have rubber plug in bottom)
Equipment:
Pens Gel insoles for boots
Paper Bug Wipes (Mosquitoes are plentiful in Iraq)
Envelopes Fly catchers (Flies, too)
Black Sharpies Fly swatters
Morale & Recreation:
Disposable Camera Phone Cards (do not have to be international)*
CD’s and DVD’s Crossword Puzzle Books
Paperback Books Word Search Books
Small travel games Portable CD players (for injured soldiers)
Footballs Soccer Balls
Basketballs Baseballs, bats, and gloves
Frisbee Assorted greeting cards
PHONE CARDS*
International cards are NOT necessary - just a regular card
Suggested number of minutes: 600
Suggested purchase outlets: WalMart, Target, K-Mart, CVS, Rite Aid, etc.
Purchasing Online: AAFES.com This is a website for the Army and Air Force Exchange- not necessary to be military to use this website for purchasing.
Cards can be mailed in a regular envelope at standard U.S. mail price.
EMAILS WE HAVE RECEIVED FROM OUR LOCAL
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
June 24, 2009
Dear AMR Transylvania Chapter,
Good Morning,
Our mail here only comes once a week on Tuesday’s, and we have also recently lost the ability to email from a commercial websites like Yahoo or Google, so my apologies for not writing sooner. I want say Thank You for taking the time to support me and my platoon during our tour here in Afghanistan.
To tell you a little about our unit, we have recently taken over the Korengal Valley area of operations. The Korengal is the one you see in the news all the time. I think they call it Death Valley back home. Not the best place to be, but with a unit like mine I’m sure we will win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people.
The good thing here is the view. We have mountains on all four sides and the PESH River runs in the valley below. Actually would be a great camping spot. There are also 3 different villages nearby and the locals come on post every morning to work. The college aged ones seem pretty nice, but the older ones stare at you like crazy and are not as friendly. Makes you wonder if they aren’t calling their Taliban brothers after work.
The average temperature is about 95 and it’s not even July yet. The sun rises here at 0415 and sets around 7:30. It’s taken a little adjustment, but we are getting there. At night, because of the lack of street lights, the sky is filled with some of the brightest stars I’ve ever seen. I can see why this land has been fought over for centuries. It really is a peaceful feeling at dusk when they start chanting and it echoes in the mountains.
One thing we have been doing here is sponsoring other Soldiers who have less than we do. We have been consolidating the letters and packages then pushing them out on the chopper to the secluded areas. We have to be careful what we send them because the space they have is limited. I will do my best to get some pictures posted on the Web-site soon. Until then PLEASE accept all of our Thanks for taking the time to support us.
SFC Rob McAlpin
Lethal Warrior S6 NCOIC
2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment
August 17, 2009
Hey I am MSG Robert Eplee currently deployed to Iraq and originally from
Brevard. I just wanted to thank you for the boxes you sent my unit and
myself. We really do appreciate your support and it's good people like
you that make our efforts over here so worth it. We have only 35 days
left until we get to go back home to our families and we are really
excited to get back to the good ol USA. Once again thank you for all
that you do!!!
V/R
Robert Eplee
Col. Poppas and some of the boxes
that were sent to Camp Caldwell from Bess Ann Brown.