A very good co-worker has been called up for service in Iraq. I have received his address, and would very much like to send a 'care package' to him - what things do you think would be best - I'd like to send him some things that will be truly useful and needed, aside from cookies and whatnot. Any suggestions will be very helpful, thank you.
2006-09-28 04:13:20 · 15 answers · asked by johngreenink 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Toilet paper, tooth paste, baby wipes, warm thick socks, any type of food that with keep for awhile. Fruit roll ups, granola bars, trail mixes things like that. Home made cookies are a bonus.
2006-09-28 04:26:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was prior-service military myself. Things like food probably wouldn't be a good idea...but the long lasting stuff..if they like it...is good. Maybe their favorite beef jerky or Fiddle-Faddle something that won't get stale would be quite a TREAT! I would probably get magazines (guy: Maxim or FHM; girl: Cosmo) and if you are close to their friends from home get a card and have everyone sign it (preferrably a message). Also, disposable camera's are GREAT too and we cannot forget long-distance or overseas phone cards. You could even put a collage of pictures or drawings together on a postcard or cardboard cut out of their favorite places to visit/hang-out at or of other friends at home. Just be creative MOSTLY...they will always eat the food but what would last them a lifetime to enjoy and even look back at when they got home. It would show you what encouraged them to get through rough times away from home. God bless them and SUPPORT THE TROOPS!
2006-09-28 05:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by BattleAngel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get everyone to sign a card and put some special thought's in it.(encouragment) Also a newest newspaper so they can read something different, + they have crossword puzzle's in them. Mabey a book.
Candie's & goodies (homemade is alway's the best!) Pen's & paper. Picture's from home & of friend's. If you can a disposable camera. Hope that small list help's!
2006-09-28 04:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by babyN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playing cards or Games
Movies
Pringles
Beef Jerky
Planter Peanuts
Double mint gum
Gummy bears
Energy Bars
Other food items that will not go bad
Black shoe polish or other uniform items
Books
Drink Mixes
Personal Care Items
2006-09-28 04:23:06 · answer #4 · answered by ☮ Erica ☮ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in the military, I loved to get foods that I missed from back home. If you know some of his favorite candies or chips definitely send them. Photographs, magazines, and Cd's are great to get too. Include anything you think will make him feel a little like home.
2006-09-28 04:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by Peace2All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 00:32:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been sending my friend in Iraq things like coffee and his favorite snack foods. Letters are always welcomed. I also burn CDs for him. You wouldn't believe how much they appreciate things like snacks because they eat the same things over and over again every day.
2006-09-28 04:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by Angela N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kevlar jacket, no go... hes already got a very good one...
Send him things like journals, pens, maybe a bible if he's religious(altho there is no such thing as an Atheist in a foxhole...)
Most important thing is just letters from people knowing they care and miss him
2006-09-28 04:17:51 · answer #8 · answered by drillsgtthorpe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually send my buddies stuff from home like:
cookies (any kind)
candies
crackers
party nuts
cards
that kind of stuff. Oh, and make sure there's a lot of it, so that s/he can share with his/her buddies.
Good luck.
2006-09-28 04:18:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone cards, international money orders,pictures,cameras
2006-09-28 04:21:10 · answer #10 · answered by colorado 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋