I recently talked to SGT. Jason Newman after reading that he was interested in buying an inexpensive longbow. I have decided to donate him one of the last new ones I have as well as some arrowbuilding supplies, which is all leftover inventory for me.
He told me the guys are hungry for any traditional archery equipment and he is currently trying to show them how to make flemish strings but he does not have the material.
I am willing to donate my last 1# B-50, but unfortunately that is all I have.
Are there any archers or clubs willing to make any traditional archery donations?
His e-mail is kksdad@hotmail.com
His company will be deeply grateful for anything at all. His address is SGT. Jason Newman, 30thBSTB, BCO 30thBSTB, FOB FALCON, APO AE 09361
Thank you and May God Bless to any of you who donate!
Cheryl Stahl
Myself and B CO 30th BSTB thank you....Jason
How about a shopping list? Don't be shy, be specific!
I will be shopping at ATAR, btw, and would be glad to pick up a few things to send over. But that is a month away, plus shipping time. If we had a list of specific items and quantities, the family here at the 'Gang could see what they had on hand and post what they send, x'ing out items on the list as we go. That would avoid duplicates and stuff you don't want or need.
TTT for the evening crowd.
Killdeer
What Killy said....
Cheryl, Please let us know what is needed..arrows?
Shawn...
post a list..i'm sure i have something that i could send and would be happy to do it...
I've got some b50 I'll donate. Send me a private message and I'll get it out. I have 5 or 6 rolls some used very little. I now use d97.
Mel
I see the address.... I'll get it sent out on Monday.
Mel
Thanks to everyone.My we have quite a few coming on board.We are basically starting from scratch.I am having some of my gear sent from home.I think I have enough arm guards rounded up,am maybe gloves.Just really need the basics to start sending arrows downrange.I am also haveing a bow shipped here so that will make two.I plan passing off the donated items to another soldier when we leave the end of January.Thanks againg to everyone.Feel Free to PM me....SGT Jason Newman..FOB FALCON,IRAQ
If you need arrows, we need to know what spine.
Do you have stringers? String wax would likely get to you in liquid form, so maybe that can't be sent. Spare nocks for you Robin Hoods, we would need to know nock diameter...see what I mean?
Be linear, man!
Killdeer
Did anybody think of getting ahold of Dale at three rivers, bet he would make a good deal on some basics as long as he knew the cause, maybee even at cost. Just a thought.
The more I think about it makes sense to take up a donation and talk with Three Rivers. The stuff would come to the troops in one box, we could get gloves or tabs in the right sizes, and most items would probably work together better than a mix of partial rolls etc. If this is not feasable I have some b-50 and will check to see what other stuff I have. Alot of my extras have outfitted my youngest brother who just got out of the Marines in dec.
Well, I am sending a box of "stuff". If they can't use it now when the other stuff comes in I bet they will find a way to make use. For after all, they are the best. They know how to make do with whats on hand.
Thanks Jason.
Mike Gerard owlbait (Naval Aviation)73-77
I've got a Jo Jan multifletcher and some feathers that I would like to send your way. I have some arrows made up...like Killie said need spine weights...standing by for orders.
Just sent some stuff out to Iraq on another post a while back but I do have some B-50 down stairs. I'll get it out. Autobows-If you PM me your address I'll just ship it to you on Mon. and you can send it all in one package if you dont mind. I believe I have 2-rolls.
Mike
I have gloves, tabs, stringers, feathers, loads of nocks, broadheads, cedar shafts, videos, some books plus 1 longbow. (I'm almost out of field points, except for 5/16")
I imagine there is probably enough interest in archery that duplicates may not be a problem.
If anyone wants to ship items to me to send don't hesitate. My addresss is Cheryl Stahl, 22523 St. Rt. 613, Oakwood, Oh. 45873
DWT,
I think contacting Three Rivers would be an excellent idea, and possibly Kustom King too.
Does anyone want to contact them or would you all prefer that I do it?
Let me know.
On behalf of Jason and the "Deuce" Co.,to all who have donated I send out a special Thank You!
Cheryl Stahl
Wow!the response is overwhelming.Thank you again.I just got done making a string jig.It is hard to tell just what spinn and dia nocks and points we need due to not knowing what may be shipped over,but from the looks of it everything we need is being covered.Sounds like we will be shooting in no time.Again thanks....Jason
Just packed up a arrow box to send of the following:
2 doz wood arrows 50-55 spine with 3 fletch 5 inch shield feathers with 125 gr field points, a doz blunts 125 gr tips, 3 finger tabs, 2 bear rests rubber, 1 bear side plate and rug, 1 pk hot wax glue, a 6 arrow side quiver, 1 1/2 doz 11/32 nocks, 1 pk of brass nock sets,1 doz pack of 125 gr field points, and some other misc items.
I hope this may get some one into archery so they can have a lifetime of enjoyment as I have had.
Bill
That made me think, I'll pack nock pliers in my box! I have 18 asst shafts ready to shoot, feathers, nocks, extra field pts, nock pliers, fletch tite.
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Up. :readit:
Went to the post office 6/09 and it is now in the mail, had to fill out a form for out of country shipment and the cost was 7 bucks and change. I hope top see you send us back some photo's of the guys shooting bows...
Bill
Yep, mine was the same. Please let us know when/if you get them Jason.
I had some time off today so I took the only bow we have at the moment to the rang.This is what archery looks like in Iraq...Thanks to everyone (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v663/soldier321/archery019.jpg)
one bow is not enough. I will send a recurve and anything else I can dig up, but all good useable stuff. The Albert family sincerely thanks you and all your comrades. You probably could use a stringer or two. God Bless you .
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come on and lets all dig deep and see what we can do
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anyone else want to help
Bill
Package went out today Jason. Sorry about delay, I had a recent surgery on ruptued cervicle disc and was down for a little while. Take care, Ron
Anything get there yet Jason?
On another thread it was mentioned that communications were being cut for a few days in Iraq. Probably related to the Vice President being on the ground there or the withdrawals, either or it was a security issue. It may take a few more days before the guys are back online so he can respond.
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I have several years of Primitive Archer and Traditional Bowhunters Magazine I will send to this address:
SGT. Jason Newman, 30thBSTB, BCO 30thBSTB, FOB FALCON, APO AE 09361
Along with some string making goods, a flemish string jig and what ever I can scrounge up.
God Bless you men and women.
Rick
Looks like the MLA has been on this for some time (Since 2004) donating all kinds of gear. Big thumbs up for them on that. Maybe somebody from MLA can give us a update on what is happening now.
This link is to the official MLA site and has many pictures from Iraq. There are several ranges set up with some basic information about them.
Traditional Archery In Iraq (http://www.michiganlongbow.org/new_page_3.htm)
How are you guys shipping bows over there?
Rick
The bow in the pic looks like the bow I sent a few months ago, a Ragim. Anyway, you don't send to Iraq, you send to an army terminal in the US and they send it over there. Takes about 6 weeks, btw, so if you want to get something over, do it quick. I'll try to get some more things out
sam
skillet
I mailed a bow and a bunch of accessories usps. It only cost 18.00 and change and 8.oo of it was a balloon fee because the box was so long. worth way more than that to help these guys. The lady said stuff going to soldiers goes to NY, and from there the armed forces take over and it takes about ten days to arrive. Not bad.
Oregon Hunter's Assn. is donating these 2 bows and some arrows. A Bear Grizzly 45# at 28" and a Colt Hunt Master 56# at 28".
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm291/BlacktailBuck/BearGrizzlySpecs.jpg)
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(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm291/BlacktailBuck/Colt1.jpg)
I would be happy to donate 2 dozen arrows to go with the bows that Blacktailchaser came up with .
Any way we could send these to someone to make one box and ship to them , Killy?
Are there any updates or any news from other traditional archery shooters in Astan or Iraq? There were many old pictures on the Michigan website but not much recent information.
Jason,
When you get finished with it....send it to FOB Sykes!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sending a 64" Herters Sambar with an elevated rest. I think it is about 50# at 28". I am sending 6 2114 arrows and an additional dozen nocks. My wife is donating her takedown recurve that started as a 35# AIM, that we refinished and replaced all of the plastic parts with machined brass parts. Looks nice now and we added a set of 40# limbs to it. No arrows with that one though. We'll try and find a box big enough and will ship it out this week. Thanks for your service,
John
US Navy OS2 '93-'97
John, I an sure that Herters will get a work out. How are things at the new job?
I have a few things that will hit the mail soon.
These threads excite me as my best friend Russ started in Traditional Archery while on his 1st tour over there and is now an addict. I will bet we will have a few more addicts coming home. It's also frustrating with a son in a unit at COB Speicher whose Sgt Major wont let them have an archery range or anything other than their issued weapons. Of course there is no good reason.... but hey it's the Sgt Major so its the law. The boy has flown several bows as cargo out to other FOBs. He is frustrated as can be knowing he returns home middle of deer season and will not be ready to hunt after a year lay off.
Thanks to all of you who donated it has a lasting effect on the young men and women doing the toughest of jobs.
Jim,
Good to hear from you. Things are good. I'll be at the bowhunter happening this year. I made Sgt about 3 months ago as well. Hope to see you!
Has anyone heard from Jason Newman.
I sent 3 bows, arrows, tabs, stringers, and nick nacks over to Iraq, but I have not heard a thing from him.
My Oregon Hunter's Assn. chapter allocated $300.00 for archery equipment and they want to know how things turned out for the troops, and I don't have an answer for them.
I am in a bit of a pickle here. Can someone help?
Paul