Pens for troops - this time a small number of navy guys in Ridgecrest

[mmayo]

There is a Naval weapons station in Ridgecrest/China Lake! We have the rare opportunity to give a pen to everyone at the base (20-30 max). I just did a very successful craft show there and heard about sailors in the desert.

I'll play and give several pens. I'll also drive up there and deliver them.

In the past you folks have come through with really superb pens. This time if a bunch of you send just 1-3 pens we will have enough. With such small numbers perhaps we can all give better pens if ok with you.

Please email me if interested

MARKLMAYO2@GMAIL.COM

Thanks in advance and Happy Hollidays

 

[mmayo]

How about we make the deadline 1/15/23. Let me know if you wish to donate to this cause via email.

 

[mark james]

I will send you 3 pens (Thank You center Bands). If you need more at the end, just let me know. I have a bunch of kits left over from when I made 50 for the Wounded Warrior Project.

 

[mmayo]

Please don't hesitate to post here that you are willing to donate pens, but email too so I can keep track.

 

[mmayo]

I have a couple of commitments, but more are needed.

 

[mmayo]

I still need volunteers for this. Please consider sending O N E pen at least.

Thanks

 

[sbwertz]

I still need volunteers for this. Please consider sending O N E pen at least.

Thanks

I will get my blind students to work on this! I have a bunch of really neat pen kits that were donated to the center. I can even burn a navy logo on them with the laser.

 

[mmayo]

I will get my blind students to work on this! I have a bunch of really neat pen kits that were donated to the center. I can even burn a navy logo on them with the laser.

Thanks very much.

 

[KMCloonan]

Email headed your way Mark.

 

[mark james]

Mark, my life exploded several weeks ago caring for my FIL.. I neglected to send the pens I had promised. I am back at my shop and will send out a bunch (15) tomorrow.

 

[woodwzrd]

The 10 from my son and I are boxed and will be in the hands of the USPS tomorrow.

 

[mmayo]

Thanks to all. If those promised arrive we are golden. Desert sailors that fly will be happy.

 

[InkyMike]

Thanks to all. If those promised arrive we are golden. Desert sailors that fly will be happy.

Mark
If you still need some, I can probably knock a couple out by the end of the week and send them your way. Let me know.

Michael

 

[mmayo]

Mark
If you still need some, I can probably knock a couple out by the end of the week and send them your way. Let me know.

Michael

I live in an area with untold numbers of people working at bases. Edwards Air Force Base, Marine Logistics Depot, NavAl Air Station etc. Some in uniform military person will get whatever I get. Thanks

 

[mmayo]

I could use more pens!

Here are the pens I've received so far. They are amazing and these folks are very generous. Thank you for your help in the endeavor.

I could use more!!!

First photo is from Kevin Cloonan
The second two photos from Michael Bauer
The third two photos are from Mark James
The fourth two photos are from Scott Strangfield
The last photo shows my two pens

(If I made mistakes let me know)

I'll add pens as needed as the base estimates a count. It seems they now have additional Navy personnel on base.

 

[InkyMike]

Wow - nice work everyone!

 

[mmayo]

Pens from

Wisconsin
Washington
Illinois
Ohio
California

Many other states to go…

 

[mmayo]

Oh boy this was almost an impossible task to get the Navy JAG officers to accept free pens, but I did it! Thanks guys and gals who donated pens I thought they were superlative and represented IAP very well. Photo to follow I think.

Mark