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ARMYDAD

Dec 10 2004, 02:26 PM

PERIODICALLY NEWS PAPERS HAVE BEEN SENDING REQUESTS TO MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT (MFSO) ASKING IF FAMILY MEMBERS WOULD DESIRE TO GIVE INTERVIEWS.

THIS ONE IS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES.

"Military Families Speak Out"
To: OPVET-PAV
Subject: New York Times Reporter Seeking to Speak With Military Families
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 23:41:58 -0500

Dear Military Families,

We received this email (see below) from Monica Davey from the New York
Times. She would like to speak with families whose loved ones are going on
their second, third or fouth deployment to Iraq. She would also like to speak with the service men and women themselves if possible.

If you would like to speak with her, her contact information is below.

In Peace and Solidarity,
Nancy Lessin and Charley Richardson for Military Families Speak Out
"SUPPORT THE TROOPS"
www.mfso.org
www.bringthemhomenow.org

----- Original Message -----
From: "Monica Davey" davey@nytimes.com
To: "MFSO" mfso@mfso.org
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 11:15 PM
Subject: Re:

I am looking to interview the families of service members whose loved ones are on a second (or third or fourth) deployment to Iraq. I am also hoping to speak to service members themselves if there are any who would be willing to discuss their experiences with multiple deployments to Iraq, or who are now preparing to go over for a second time. I realize that is a difficult request, because I would need to use those soldiers' names in the story, but if there is anyone willing to share their feeling and experiences, I would be much obliged.

I can be reached on this email, davey@nytimes.com, or on my cell phone, at
312-543-4883.

Best,

Monica Davey
"SUPPORT THE TROOPS"

ARMYDAD

Dec 11 2004, 03:44 PM

"Military Families Speak Out"
To: "MFSO" "Military Families Speak Out" mfso@mfso.org
To: "MFSO" mfso@mfso.org
Subject: Question for MFSO members about unarmored vehicles
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 22:08:59 -0500

Dear Military Families,

We have received a request from the New York Times. They want more information about the number of units that are currently lacking properly armored vehicles in Iraq, and the number of vehicles (only a few or many) in that unit.

If you have heard from your loved one about the lack of proper armor (or other equipment shortages) and know some details that you would be willing to share, please fill out the form below and email it back to us as soon as possible. Thank you!

Your Name:

Loved One' Branch of Service/Unit:

Details about the lack of armor/equipment:

Your phone number in case we need to reach you for further information (include cell phone if possible:)

Would you be willing to speak with the press about this?
_____ Yes
_____ No
_____ maybe, under these circumstances:______________

If yes (regarding speaking to the press):
_____ it's o.k. for the press to call me directly
_____ have MFSO or MFSO media consultant call me first

Anything else you would like to add:

In Peace and Solidarity,
Nancy Lessin and Charley Richardson
for MFSO
www.mfso.org
www.bringthemhomenow.org

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