Thank you from the 1/3 Marines in Iraq

Our Marines with 1 Battalion 3rd Marines are getting ready to come home. Their mail is being forwarded to their home duty station and we have sent out our last Support Boxes to them in Iraq. This morning the mail carrier left quite a surprise in our mail box. It was a box FROM Iraq. The SgtMaj sent an American Flag that had been flown over their Camp in Iraq and a Certificate of Authenticity. He also sent a letter of appreciation and an USMC Challenge Coin.

None of this would have been possible without 

the help of so many of the wonderful Supporters

who honestly do SUPPORT OUR HEROES!  I want you to know how much it means to our 

Deployed Troops that you care enough to send your SUPPORT to them through cards, letters, prayers and Boxes..... This letter is for you as much as it is for me:

From: Battalion Sergeant Major

To: Jodi McClellan

Subj: FLAG PRESENTATION

This flag is presented to the Jodi (Momma) McClellan for all your patriotic support to the Marines and Sailors of Task Force 1st Battalion 3D Marines while deployed to Karma, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It means a great deal to the men knowing that great American like you is looking out for their welfare and supporting their efforts with care packages and letters of support. There has been a great deal of sacrifice in this war on terrorism, but we are winning. This would not be possible if we didn't have the relentless support of friends and families back on home front. We get some great support from our fellow Americans, but your level of love and support is extraordinary. We are honored to have you as our Marine Mom.

Thank you for your continued service to our great nation and to the Corps.

R.A. Lewallen