RSSOperation Troop Connection

When the 90 soldiers from the National Guard's Orangeburg 218th Brigade Company B/163rd Battalion departed on February 8, 2007, we wanted to do something special. We thought: What better way than provide a message board for the troops to receive support from our visitors and post messages back home? From this idea, Operation Troop Connection was founded. Operation Troop Connection at TheTandD.com will connect family members and friends with their loved ones on duty. Feel free to participate below!



I would like to thank all of our soldiers for the job they do to protect "OUR COUNTRY". We here at Calvary Baptist Church in Neeses South Carolina pray for you daily. May God bless each and everyone of you and send you home safely. We have your families in our Prayers also as we know they suffer while you are gone.Wishing you a safe journey home soon. jack and toni hydrick

Toni Hydrick
Thursday, Jul 19, 2007 (03:07:21 pm EDT)


Brave men and women defending our country, thank you. We realize that we have our freedoms in this country because of your sacrifice and dedication. God's peace to you and your families left at home.

melody and mike
Thursday, Jul 12, 2007 (05:07:35 am EDT)


Hi, ernestine davis, hope you are doing well and you are safe and you will be home soon. miss you alot.

kathy rasmussen
Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007 (10:07:49 pm EDT)


A warm hello to all of you in the B/163d Spt Battalion. I'm 20 yrs. old, and i've always been a proud supporter of our troops. I Thank all of you with all of my heart for defending and protecting our country. You are doing a very wonderdrous thing for all of us back here in the US. Thank you.

Ruth Steinbraker
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 (08:07:19 pm EDT)


To all of you guys in B/163d Spt Bn...I just wanted to let you know that there's not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I pray daily for your safe return. I wish I could be there with you. God Speed and take care of one another

SFC Dyer
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007 (02:06:27 pm EDT)


Hey Eric, I just wanted you to know how proud of you I am. Everyone here misses you and sends their love. I pray for you everyday. Stay safe and come home soon.. I love you!!!

Sandy Willaims
Wednesday, Jun 20, 2007 (08:06:56 pm EDT)


Hello Jermaine ("Sugar Cane"), We really miss your sweet personality, especially at your "home" HENDERSON-DAVIS THEATER, SCSU. We all pray for your safe stay & return. We hope to send you some "goodies" real soon! Sincerely, Your Dance Teacher, Ms. Wescott

Delvina Wescott
Friday, Jun 15, 2007 (12:06:13 am EDT)


Hi, Elliott! We miss you so much take care of yourself. We are so proud of you and your fellow soldiers. Love your sister Merdell & family.

Merdell Nesbit
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2007 (07:06:33 pm EDT)


Hi Uncle Reggie, We wanted to let you know that you and the others are in our thoughts and prayers each day. We are waiting for all of you to come home safe! Love ya!

The Rupert's
Tuesday, Jun 12, 2007 (10:06:29 am EDT)


Hi Jennifer, I hope these few lines fine you doing well. My prayers/Love is with you sweetheart, take care of yourself honey. I Love you very much and I'm always thinking of you. Ms. Vanzego

Mary Vanzego
Monday, Jun 11, 2007 (01:06:17 pm EDT)


I would like to say hello to all my family and friends. To everyone back home and everyone in Orangeburg, thanks for all your support! Also to all my co workers at TWC, Thanks for everything and I'm looking forward to getting back to work and seeing you all!

SPC FURMAN E. DOYLE JR
Monday, May 28, 2007 (01:05:40 pm EDT)


Always remember, "You are never alone. FOR GOD...FOR COUNTRY..FOR FAMILY...These few words will sustain you until your return and beyond. Las Vegas Jerry.

Jervey M. Washington, LN1,USN
Sunday, May 27, 2007 (02:05:40 am EDT)


To all the troops keep your heads up and thanks for gfood job and to my nephew Travis Guess keep up the good work

Rev. Teresa Stephens
Saturday, May 26, 2007 (04:05:53 am EDT)


Families of the soldiers that is deployed and the members of the 218th Brigade. I just want to say keep your faith as I have done so many times I deployed during peace and war time; that God is the answer to a safe return home.

MGySgt Evans, Stober L.
Friday, May 25, 2007 (11:05:36 am EDT)


Hello I hope this finds each and everyone of you well, Thank you for all that you do you are very appriecate by us all her in sc and all over the united states be safe and be careful thanks again for you guys do for us

Amy Hagy sister of sgt.Jerry p Hagy jr
Friday, May 25, 2007 (11:05:15 am EDT)