Operation Shoebox, My name is Michael Puetz and I am currently deployed to Al Taqaddum, Iraq. I recently received packages from your organization. From the food to the hygiene items (believe me some of the guys needed them!) all of the contents were dispersed within minutes. I'm going to begin running an extra two miles in the morning because of all the Skittles and Starbursts I've been sent. Those things are just too good. What you all are doing has such a positive impact on the soldiers out here. I don't want this to sound like a cookie-cutter or template e-mail but it's true. All of you at OpShoebox invigorate us with the knowledge that somewhere, back in the states, people care for and support us. Thank you all. SPC Michael Puetz B. CO "Blackhearts" 1-504th PIR 82nd Airborne Division