jlwohac Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Hey all...one of my co-workers is being deployed to Iraq soon and some of us are putting together a care package for him to take along. (We are also going to send him a package at Christmas time.)What I was wondering is, do any of you have any ideas what we could include in the care package? So far we have thought of: baggies (keep the dust out of stuff), lip balm, phone cards, playing card, puzzle books. Any other ideas??? Thanks for your suggestions! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 In our town we made some. I think they had flea collars? I'm not sure. Check with the local National Gaurd They should have suggestions for you.M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenmm Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Send the thing's you use everyday tooth paste, soap that kind of stuff,send some candy(it will be a big hit..no chocolate.. it will melt).Send a quick note and let the person know that your(all of you )thoughts are with them(all of them).send magazines, writing paper(a pen/pencil)bug spray,what ever you would use day to day.Onething all of us need to know and remember, the US millitary as good as it is does NOT provide everything someone needs day to day.A care package is a great way to tell them you CARE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Send a quick note and let the person know that your(all of you )thoughts are with them(all of them).They are paying for our freedom. Like those before them, those after them, paying for us.M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
screi Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 if he/she is National Guard..you might check if they get good body armour..if not perhaps enough of you can pitch in to help buy it..wayne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tenmm Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 if he/she is National Guard..you might check if they get good body armour..if not perhaps enough of you can pitch in to help buy it..wayneFunny(not really) I saw a story awhile back and it said that there was NOT enough body armor for the front line troops.I was suprised that the incharge people would seen troops up front WITH OUT it.Second chance body armor is a good choice.Second chance body armor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowsgonemadd3 Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 I think you should get him a role of binladen toilet paper. Really there is such a thing! And of course a can of binladen be gone! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 sun screen. jock itch/athletes foot cream. small bandages for blisters. kist of addresses for him and his to his friends.M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
screi Posted September 18, 2004 Report Share Posted September 18, 2004 if he/she is National Guard..you might check if they get good body armour..if not perhaps enough of you can pitch in to help buy it..wayneFunny(not really) I saw a story awhile back and it said that there was NOT enough body armor for the front line troops.I was suprised that the incharge people would seen troops up front WITH OUT it.Second chance body armor is a good choice.Second chance body armor. no humor here..the lack of proper equipment our troops receive..especially with front line army and marine soldiers is the dirty "little" secret that's being glossed over..the list is long and includes not only body armour..but night vision equipment..humvee armour..and even weapons..sigh..wayne "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other's children."Jimmy Carter (1924 - )U.S. president, December 2, 2002.Nobel Peace Prize lecture© 1993-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowsgonemadd3 Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Amen they should give them a 1000 dollar shopping spree for stuff to take amen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED FOR SOLDIERS IN IRAQGatorade in pouch with sugarTea with sugarToothpasteMouthwashShaving Cream/After ShaveHand LotionToothbrushesBaby Wipes or Wet WipesCreamerToilet Paper and KleenexChewing GumBeef JerkyPeanut Butter Crackers, Oreos, Pringles Potato Chips, Doritos, etc.Q-tipsLens CleanersDeodorantsSoapShampooBlack Cotton SocksDried FruitsTrail MixPeanutsHard CandySalami and/or Pepperoni SticksKook-aid with sugarCookies (Homemade)Individual Pop-type Cans of FruitChap Stick or other lip balmHand SanitizerNew or Used Books, Magazines, DVD's, CD's, workable CD Players, etc.BatteriesWord Puzzles, Cards, Travel Games, Novels, Inspirational Books for Men and WomenIndividual Packages of CerealITEMS REQUESTED BY FEMALE SOLDIERS:Feminine Hygiene Products (Maxi Pads, Tampons, Panty Liners, etc.)FabreezeLotions (that won't draw bugs)Pretty Stationary SetsSports Bras - size 34B-36BCotton Panties - size 5, 6, 7Source Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikex Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 anysoldier.usLink 2Link 3Link 4Link 5Google ResultsM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jlwohac Posted September 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2004 Thanks for all your suggestions and the links! And I do mean that sincerely.Sounds like LeRoy will be leaving in a couple of weeks. Kinda tough on our team at work to have to see him go. We are located in a smallish city, sw MN, and you know how small towns are, everyone has known everyone forever; that's the tough part, when it's on a personal level like that. Be a lot different if it was a project we had decided to do to support our troops over there without having a specific person in mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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