I just received this email:

Hello, My name is Randy Barlow. I am a chaplain serving at an undisclosed
location. I just wanted to take a few moments to pass along my thanks to you
and to the people of your organization for taking the time and the expense
to craft and send the beautiful pens that we recently received. My team has
handed out these pens during welcome briefings for new folks entering the
area of operations. They are a beautiful reminder of the people back home
supporting our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines as they defend freedom
on the front lines and often in harm's way. I wish that I could look each
one of you in the eyes and shake your hand and say thank you in person. I
know that's not why you do what you do. However, these pens are carried and
treasured by thousands of people throughout the force and they mean much
more than you could possibly imagine. Please pass along my thanks to your
team. May God continue to bless the work of your hands.

Very Respectfully,

Randy E. Barlow Chaplain, Capt. USAF
332nd AEW/HC
Protestant Staff Chaplain