J. J. Keller, Big Brothers/Sisters Receive Flags Flown in Afghanistan

Dan’s 221st Ordinance Company, 4th Platoon, sent the flags with their thanks for the morale-boosters both organizations shared with the soldiers this summer.  J. J. Keller donated 25 stuffed dogs – fondly called “Tundra” and used to market the company’s Iditarod involvement – to the troops.  The animals were used by the mission soldiers and medical staff when visiting with hospitalized and injured children.

Big Brothers/Sisters participated in two shopping trips to Sam’s Club – one funded by
J. J. Keller Foundation, Inc. and the other funded by Sam’s Club itself after the store manager notified the company’s home office of the special event.  Together, more than $4,500 worth of supplies was sent to the troops – everything from beef jerky to nasal spray for the dry conditions in Afghanistan.

The flags were accompanied by an official document that read:  “The Soldiers and Marines of the United States Ammunition Supply Point accompanied this flag during Operation Enduring Freedom ensuring vital ammunition was received, issued, supplied and stored.”  A personal note signed by each member of the platoon said such things as, “Thanks for your support and patriotism!”  “Thank you for your support – you are awesome.”  “Thanks for everything…you guys rock!”