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care package contents for soldier in afghanistan?

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by galaxee, Dec 28, 2007.

  1. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    my close friend from childhood is a sergeant in the army. right now he is preparing for another deployment next month- this time he's going to afghanistan for a year.

    i would like to send him the occasional care package while he's out there but i'm wondering what would be good to send him? i can bake anything, and i know home baked treats are always appreciated. maybe a current issue of a magazine he likes? what kinds of supplies would be useful out there? the more i think about it, the less i realize i know...

    i can't spend too much but i'd like to send him some nice reminders of home and let him know that we're thinking of him and appreciate his service. suggestions appreciated.
     
    #1 galaxee, Dec 28, 2007
  2. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    You say another deployment. If he's been overseas before, he'll have a pretty good idea what he'd like to get from home. Ask him. "What can I send you from time to time that won't cost very much?"

    Good luck to him and I hope he makes it back safe and sound.
     
    #2 daniel, Dec 29, 2007
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    I too support soldiers deployed.


    Salty Snack Box: Beef Jerky, potato chips, pretzels, Nacho chips, cheese doodles, pop corn, corn chips, Bugles, Salsa, cheese (Velveta) plain corn chips, crackers, summer sausage , pepperoni, saltines, peanut butter….tuna, salmon, sardines (bagged/canned)……

    Coffee/Tea/Hot chocolate Box: Sealed can coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cookies, granola bars, biscotti, Little Debbie Snacks……..

    Winter Warm Box: Flannel sheets or pillow case, wool socks, gloves, face/head hat, long johns/under armour leggins Men’s Medium - Large, fleece blanket…..steel travel mug to keep beverage hot….SOCKS -they need socks
     
    #3 Cacti, Dec 29, 2007
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