Adopt a sniper

[SFG75]

Hey all,

Here's a group that sells goodies and asks for donations in general to raise money for U.S. snipers to get better equipment. Here's a letter from the site:adoptasniper.org You can read a FAQ on the group as well on the site. This linkwill tell you what all in terms of equipment they are short on or need replaced. You can also read letters from sharpshooters as well.

Be sure to donate!

 

[ggiese]

I've got to be honest - my first question was "why?" I was thinking that they are equipped by the US Military, how coulld they need anything. But I read on...

Q: Why isn't the government buying these things?

A: The commitment in OEF/OIF is huge. Snipers need different and expensive gear than is required by many other troops. This can cause problems when the military tries to maintain a perfectly uniform dress code and the snipers end up doing without. The logistics of running the US military are staggering and snipers are just one small spoke in a very big wheel. We just try and relieve some of the burden from the snipers themselves and also from their families.

These guys are a VERY important part of infantry - they make the enemy forces less likely to randomly attack, especially in small numbers. Psychologically, they are one of the best "boots to the ground" troops we have.

Great post!!!! I'm on it!!!