Support for Salem-News.com Dispatches from Afghanistan Underway (UPDATE 10/05/06)

People who help support Tim's overseas war coverage, benefit Oregon's soldiers who normally work beside us, their families, and all who care about the work they are doing overseas. Check the list below to see who is already involved.

Oregon Guard soldier on duty in Afghanistan Photo: U.S. Army

(SALEM) - People are going to be seeing war from a different vantage point in the coming weeks. Salem-News.com will embed Photojournalist/Reporter Tim King with the 41st Combat Brigade of the Oregon National Guard in Afghanistan.

Tim will travel over around the middle of October. While there, he will spend time with as many different aspects of the Guard's operations in Afghanistan as time and space allow.

The reports will represent some of the most current war coverage that is available, and the video news reports that Tim shoots and produces each day will be available to Salem-News.com visitors worldwide.

So what will it be like? For Tim, it already means a few things, like a series of shots that began today at Salem Hospital that include Hepatitas A and B and Rabies. Oral innoculations include pills for Malaria and Typhoid. The entire series takes one month to complete.

As the community support grows, Tim's date of departure draws nearer. There are a number of costs that are fairly substantial, and Salem-News.com is actively seeking partners in the area to help fund and support the upcoming Dispatches from Afghanistan.

Tim King heads for Afghanistan this October

These reports are for the benefit of Oregon's soldiers who normally work beside us, their families, and all who care about the work they are doing overseas. Never before has technology afforded the connection to our troops like today. Friends and families will see several compelling stories every week, complete with video, on Salem-News.com about our Oregon soldiers. It is a great way to support them as well.

Salem-News.com is a locally owned news organization that has been on the air for more than two years. It is a highly ranked Website that is part of the worldwide Google News program.

That means that all Salem-News.com stories are instantly "picked up" and distributed to the world through the biggest Web organization around. That's great coverage.

We would like to thank the businesses and individuals listed below. They will remain a part of these reports up to and during Tim's time in the war theatre. We greatly appreciate the desire of those who want the more positive stories of Oregon's men and women in the National Guard to be told.

Join the ranks of those below by emailing tim@salem-news.com and pledging your support/donation, or send a check to:
Salem-News.com, P.O. Box 5137, Salem, OR 97304;
Please note if you would like to be named or remain anonymous.

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Tim's new helmet has already gone to war once

"SUPPORT GROUP"

McDonalds Restaurants of Salem provided $1,100 toward the trip to Afghanistan. We hardly know how to thank them enough, but we know this is one organization that sees the value of bringing the stories of our Oregon soldiers home.

Nopps Jewelry and Art provided a kevlar military issue helmet with a value of $250. This is greatly appreciated! You can visit their site: www.nopps.com

Camo and Gear has provided desert boots, made for the terrain of Afghanistan, valued at $100. They’re a great source of supplies and support for local military and civilians on the way to the mid-East.

Eric Mason of Salem provided $100 toward Tim's trip to Afghanistan. Eric and Tim formerly worked together at Portland, Oregon's ABC station.

Jesse Anderson of Lincoln City provided funds to help, as did Dan and Marti Motley of Salem.

One of Salem's most courageous families, David and Arlene Banks, provided $100 toward Tim's trip.

Another pair of Salem heroes, Scott Smith and Margaret Sanner, provided funds to assist with Tim's Afghanistan trip.

Marilyn Callahan, LCSW generously provided $100 toward the Afghanistan mission.

Roger Yost and Alessandro's Ristorante have provided generous assistance for the Afghanistan coverage.

EOLA HILLS WINERY is hosting a wine-tasting fundraiser for the Afghanistan Mission: Friday, Oct 13, 5-8 pm. Eola Hills Winery is on 99W in Rickreall, 8 miles west of Salem. ALL are invited! RSVP: bonnie@salem-news.com
JOIN US!

Other supporters wish not to be named, but we appreciate them greatly, and each and every contribution makes a big difference.

THANK YOU ALL.

We will release more details on Tim’s itinerary, timeline, and other information as departure time nears.

We will continue to keep you updated on the people and organizations that support Oregon troops and are making Dispatches from Afghanistan possible.

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