24 December 2008 Dear Operation Shoebox New Jersey Hello again from Anbar Province, Iraq! Today is Christmas Eve and in our mail, we received our second delivery of great packages from Operation Shoebox New Jersey. Thank you for all the great boxes. Your kindness has brightened Christmas for many of our young sailors and Marines, most of whom are spending Christmas away from beloved spouses and children. It is so nice to know you're thinking of us. Sincerely, Martin Hickey CDR DC USN