Industry Shows Kinder, Gentler Side —Cagle

According to the printer, the set was produced to show support and recognize the commitment and personal sacrifice that Oregon soldiers are making.

But it wasn’t an easy task to pull off for Shelton-Turnbull. According to Turnbull’s John Boytz, guard troops are not allowed to receive civilian shipments, a practice that dates back to World War II, in an effort to curb soldiers from returning with souvenirs. Relentless in his quest to bring a little home to a harsh, foreign land, Boytz called his state senator, and the cards shipped out in mid-January.