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The adopt a platoon program was created to show our deployed Soldiers that the community supports them in their mission far from home. This program is part of the Northern New York Fort Drum Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army. Platoons are where “the rubber meets the road” and every Soldier from private to General is assigned to one. The success of the program is twofold, how well you communicate with the platoon leaders and how well the platoon communicates back to you. If you adopt;

• You will be assigned a platoon (normally between 20-50 Soldiers)

• The Platoon Officer or Platoon Sergeant notifies you, (hopefully before they deploy)

• You receive a roster of soldiers (Name / rank / sex / birthday / hobbies)

• You receive a mailing address when they arrive to their deployment area

• Birthday and holiday cards and well received (soldiers will tell you if they need something if you ask)

• Post Office Flat Rate packages are the best way to send goodies

• Communication is only by email

• Deployments are generally 9 months

• Biggest expense is mailing packages

• I will provide periodic updates by unit to our website to this link https://oneausa.org/the-adopt-a-10th-mountain-mt-platoon-program/

• I will also send updates periodically and you may receive an email from: [email protected]

• The 10th Mountain Division is the most deployed unit in the U.S. Army so we are always looking for more patriotic organizations to adopt a platoon.

If you decide to adopt a platoon, I will add you to our future deployment list and you will be notified when you assigned a platoon.

If you need more information, contact CSM (R) Joseph McLaughlin at: ([email protected])

If you have adopted a platoon and have not received any communication, please let me know.