What to send to a friend in Iraq (Army)?>?

Question

I have a friend who is currently in Iraq (army) and she isnt coming home for Christmas and I would like to send her somethings she needs or may want. She has told me a few things like dedorant and body wash hand sanitizer. etc. I said id put in some candy too. and I have already asked the daycare I work for if they would like to all make xmas cards for the soldiers to put in the box im sending. This is her first year in Iraq during Christmas. Shes pretty vague in letting me know anything else. so does anyone else have experience in sending stuff so you could tell me what type of things she would really need? thank you

Answer 1

Send stuff your friend likes, being in Iraq she is missing little things that she took for granted. Send her favorite magazines or books, crossword puzzles, shampoo and hair products that she can't get over there. Send a stuff toy for her bed if she is in to that, it gets lonely over there.

Answer 2

deliver a 'care' equipment containing hassle-free and smart universal products mutually with bathtub cleansing soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, rest room paper, shampoo, diverse snack products that are non perishable mutually with cheese crackers etc. have self belief it or no longer they love getting those hassle-free yet plenty mandatory issues. I communicate from journey by fact I had a good chum that replaced into doing accountability in Iraq and those are the flaws I sent and my chum instructed me my applications have been loaded with precisely the perfect products.

Answer 3

Here you go.....from the USO, why 2 thumbs down, I haven't a clue.....





What To Send In A Care Package

I have solicited input from service members I know and what follows is a consolidated and annotated list from those who have "been there and done that." (Thanks to all who contributed to this list.) This is hardly an all encompassing list and at the end is a link to larger lists, but this list is field tested and will "win huge" for anyone who sends from it. (Some needs change over time and this list will be updated as we receive updated suggestions from our sources.)



Family members will probably have some other items that they know their loved one will like. One of my contributors explained that, "being in the field is kind of like being in prison in that bargaining items are extremely important. If you have what others want, you will be able to get what you need. The list provided will ensure that even if the military member doesn't like all the items, they will want for nothing. If this stuff was sent to a "new guy" in the unit who had few friends...he or she would suddenly discover more friends than he ever knew he had."



Baby Wipes - packets are better than tubs. Much better than baby wipes, per se, are the "Hoo Ahhs" brand of pre-moistened, alcohol-free, unscented Field Towels

Beef Jerky/Slim Jims

Energy Bars (Power Bar, etc. - Unless a specific brand is requested, much better than standard civilian energy bars are the "HOOAH!" brand energy bar based on the U.S. military's own specially formulated bar that better meets the soliers' needs)

Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Red Devil, etc.) - wrap glass bottle in duct tape and place in doubled zip-lock bags

Sunflower seeds

Peanuts

Seasoning Salt (Lawry's, etc.)

Atomic Fireballs / Jolly Rancher hard candy (for service member use)

Smarties or SweetTart candies (for local children who prefer sour style candy to build relationships with community)

Powdered Energy/Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix (Gatorade, etc.)

Chewing Gum

Avon Skin So Soft - great for removing face paint and also reputed to be an effective bug repellant (the latter seems variable based on personal experience and reports)

AA-cell Alkaline Batteries

Personal Hygiene Gear: Disposable Razors, Toothbrush and Tooth Paste

Eye Wash / Drops (Visine, etc.) for flushing dust and sand out of the eyes

Zip-Lock style Plastic Storage Bags - assorted sizes, heavier freezer style are better

Copenhagen Snuff in a tin ("Even if the service member doesn't dip snuff, they will be a hero and have more power than the Commanding Officer if they have a 'log' (10 cans) of 'Hagen.' A large percentage of infantry use this stuff and it is hard to get. The stuff they do get comes in a plastic can and tastes terrible. The 'Stateside Hagen' is the most powerful bargaining tool in a field environment!")

Pre-paid Phone Card so service member can call home

Veterans of Foreign Wars operates Operation Uplink which sends free prepaid phone cards to service members. On the Operation Uplink site you can request a card for a specific service member or make a donation to help support this service.