I boils down to lack of command emphasis. I have sent things to Iraq and Astan and everything arrive in somewhat of a timely manor but Astan was a hit or miss in timely delivery or not at all. Two totally different environments and challenges.
The commanders and Sr NCO's should make sure that the mail is taken care of as this is a major Morale issue. Typical rear area mentality. They have all that they wnat and are detached as to what makes a difference to the outpost. AC sould never go anywhere empty if at all possable. It only takes a few minutes to check if there is anything that needs to go to FB XXXX. I know this is not an issue for all but I know it is happening after talking to buddys that are deployed.
Hell I would volunteer to go over and handle distribution/coordination of the SOF mail. Just give me 2 hot's and a Cot and I am ready.
