The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion raised more than $45,000 after word was received that the 32nd could not connect with family and friends from remote locations in Iraq. Special phones and phone cards were needed for the task.
Unused funds will be transferred to other units from Wisconsin needing similar assistance. The 264th Engineers, one 128th Infantry Battalion and the 139th Public Affairs Detachment are listed as Wisconsin units serving overseas. Persons wishing to contribute to the Wisconsin American Legion family’s efforts may do so by sending donations to Project Airtime, P. O. Box 388, Portage, Wis. 53901. More information is available by contacting the Wisconsin American Legion headquarters at 1–608–745–1090. The 32nd Military Police served more than 16 months on active duty, with 14 months service in Iraq. The entire company is scheduled to return today to Volk Field Air National Guard base. The company will return without soldier Michelle Witmer of New Berlin, the first female soldier killed in action in Wisconsin National Guard history. Donations are also being accepted for the 32nd Military Police and may be sent to 32nd MP Co., Family Support Group, 17125 CW Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53005. Suggested donations include free hotel stays, bottle of wine, merchant coupons, movie tickets, cigars, chocolates, cookies, candy, cheese, gift bags or baskets or monetary donations.