Target Sends Christmas Package to Marines in Iraq

Target Specialty Products sent a Christmas care package to Pvt. James Carruba and his Marine platoon. The package was shipped Dec. 4 to Headquarters Platoon, D Company, 3rd AA Battalion, stationed in Iraq.

Target connected with the platoon through MGK Account Representative, Sandra Torry. Pvt. Carruba is Torry’s son. Torry was “deeply moved” by the gesture, and expressed appreciation for the effort put into the project.

“We appreciate all those who contributed to this worthwhile effort in support of our troops,” said Target’s President Lon Records.
 
Target associates in Arizona, California and Oregon raised over $1,700 during the month of November for the care package. In-kind donations brought the care package value up over $1,800.

When Target’s customer, Daniel Monsoon of DLC Resources found out about the fundraising effort, he decided to contribute. DLC donated socks and dry goods for the soldiers. Mike Raahauge Shooting Enterprises in Corona, Calif. donated monetarily toward the care package. Turner’s Outdoorsman in Chino Hills, Calif. discounted 40 gun cleaners when Manager Mike Etienne learned the cleaners were being purchased for the Marine troop.

The platoon also received DVDs, books, magazines, games, protein bars and eye drops.  In addition, the package included cards of support from company employees.