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Note: Airman dropped from this list on 29 Apr 2007 due to 60 days of no contact. From the Airman:
25 Feb 2007:
The book drive has been a lot of fun and the Afghan community has really appreciated the contributions. To date, I have received 516 books which have been shelved for check-out by Afghans studying the English language. Due to my upcoming redeployment, I am setting a cut-off date of 15 March 07 for future shipments of books. The project has been a tremendous success. Thank you for this support to the developing people of Afghanistan. On 19 February 2007, TSgt Shelly Ward and I went to the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) to drop off a shipment of books received through the AnyAirman.com program. Upon arrival at KMTC we unloaded the boxes of books and carried them up to the second floor of the English language training center. Unfortunately, MAJ Habib was in the U.S. receiving his advanced English language training, but I found another ANA English language instructor who accepted the books for donation to the library. He was very happy to receive the books and he thanked us for our efforts. On our departure from KMTC, we decided to stop at one of the last untouched areas of KMTC's Soviet equipment graveyard, to explore the collection of rusted out Soviet tanks, armored personnel carriers, and Best regards... 24 Jan 2007
SFC Wormer and I returned from our mid-tour leave in the U.S. It was much needed and we made the most of our couple of weeks away from the action. Personally speaking, I felt like I was in a time warp, being thrust back into my former life in the U.S. and then being thrust back into the 'Stan. I probably wasn't quite my old self when I was back home, but it's hard going from 5th gear, to 1st gear, and to know that I'll quickly have to return to 5th gear again. Nevertheless, I have indeed returned and I am excited about the opportunities to educate the people of Afghanistan in the months ahead. Of course, one of those educational opportunities comes through the book donations we receive from the heartfelt patriots overseas. I look forward to receiving your generous donations and distributing them accordingly. I received one shipment of 40 books for December, but I know that more books are on the way. In fact, I have been informed that a full set of encyclopedias are on their way to Kabul. This will be a nice addition to one of the libraries in Kabul. Thank you all for your generosity, dedication, and patriotism…this is one of the best contributions that you could possibly make to the Global War on Terrorism. Education is the key to the future for Afghanistan, Southwest Asia, and beyond. Best regards, -- Maj Pat Monahan 18 Dec 2006
All… I am scheduled to leave Kabul to begin my R&R Leave voyage to the U.S. I will return in Jan 07. I hope you enjoy my attached Christmas card being sent to each and every one of you. My family and I wish you peace and happiness during this special time of the year. Thank you for all of your support and I look forward to seeing, working, and hearing from you more in 2007. Happy Holidays & Happy New Year... -- Pat 155 Days & A Wake-Up :) 15 Dec 2006 Best regards... Maj Pat Monahan 04 Oct 2006
The “Books For Afghans” program continues to make great strides within the city limits of Kabul, Afghanistan. We received 74 books in August and 47 books in September. I’ve got a good feeling that the fall season will yield even greater results. Thank you to all of the kind hearted supporters who have made contributions to the program. It has been a very rewarding program and we couldn’t have done it without the volunteer contributors across the oceans. In the past two months we have received books from: Houston, TX, Centerville, VA, and Vancouver, WA. I anticipate receiving books from all 50 states of the Union plus perhaps some from other countries as well. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce SFC Wormer to you. She joined the book drive team nearly two months ago and she is doing a wonderful job helping to advance the literacy cause here in “The ‘Stan.” I couldn’t do the mission without her and I really appreciate her support. You can see her in the picture passing a box full of books to the Afghan National Army major. Again, we really appreciate the support and I look forward to writing each and every one of you…even if it’s after I return to the states. I have saved all of your mailing addresses so that I can say an appropriate THANK YOU when time permits. As you can imagine, the pace of the war has picked up recently, so I cannot apologize enough for not being able to spend more time on the administrative end of this program. W will continue to do all we can though to further the program and to make sure everyone understands just how much good you are doing for the new Afghanistan. Best regards… Maj Pat Monahan 11 Aug 2006 The program continues to be very successful with lots of opportunities on the horizon. I have points of contact back in the states who are helping to open up the pipelines in supporting the book drive. I receive books from churches, military groups, schools, volunteer organizations, and patriotic citizens of the U.S. We have received 7 shipment and 95 books this month. This month, the books received have had concentrations in the following areas: dictionaries, thesauruses, children’s books, novels, and more. All of the books received for August have been on the up-and-up. It is very good general literature for the Afghans to enjoy and to learn about the U.S. culture. Thank you for helping us help others without ruffling any feathers with our host nation. Additionally, I am increasingly impressed and appreciative of all of the random letters and cards I have receive from American citizens (and especially the children). It just goes to show how much America values its military members on the front lines. When you’re thousands of miles away from home, in a land which is still rather foreign to you, it really touches your soul to hear a few kind words and to hear a little bit about their lives back in a land which is free, orderly, and beautiful. I only wish I had more time to answer every piece of mail that I receive as quickly as I receive it. But alas, the war and the work go on with only a few precious moments for self reflection. Nevertheless, thank you so much for keeping us in your prayers and thoughts…and I will answer the mail as best I can, when time permits. Sincerely, -- Pat 18 Jul 2006
I have a attached a few photos which shows the people of Afghanistan receiving the donated books from me and my Afghan National Army friends. The program has been very successful to date. We have received 5 shipment and over 70 books. I’ve heard from other people too, who have informed me that more books are on the way. The people of Afghanistan have received books ranging from the history of Maryland, to cooking magazines. The only “illegal” books I’ve received to date are Christian books, but I have been sure to safeguard these books and to send them forward to people who are allowed to have them back in the states. Please advise the audience, that this is the “Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,” so freedom is only so free over here. Nevertheless, the contributions of non-religious English written books will go a long ways towards shaping the freedom of Afghanistan in the future. Again, thank you for all of the support and I look forward to making more deliveries to people of Afghanistan. Interesting enough, the school girls here wear special black uniforms with white head scarves…I would say that this is a great sign of progress because of the structured attention on the matter. Under the Taliban regime, girls were not allowed to attend school—now they are treated very special. Sincerely, -- Pat 22 Jun 2006 Thank you sincerely... Major Patrick B. Monahan | |
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