2006-10-29 15:57:44 · 11 answers · asked by derek b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You don't say whether you are interested in gifts for strangers or acquaintances, or if you are talking about a loved one or family member.
If it is a general goodwill gift for someone you don't particularly know, just about anything will do. Small gift baskets with mini-liquor bottles or candy or something similar pops into my mind immediately...I would avoid something that runs the risk of becoming clutter.
If it is family, I think the best gift is love, understanding, and sensitivity. Whomever it is surely has had a life-changing experience. They may not be the same people you remember, and may have a hard time being back in the 'real' world for quite some time. Listening, without judgment, and without pushing for more details is a great gift. Taking care of the details, like paying the bills and doing the dishes, for just a little bit longer (though I know you're tired of having done it all for the last year and a half) is a great gift. Love is a great gift.
2006-10-29 16:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by TravelO 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you relationship is with this Soldier but If you are Friends I would just spend time with them doing things you both enjoy doing.
Other than that I don't know if a gift is necessary. I never got a gift when I got home from Iraq, but that could be because everyone knows I don't like receiving gifts, so that could have been a gift in it's self.
2006-10-30 01:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think gift certificates to restaurants or gift certificates to clothes stores. They would be happy with some good food and fashions and sizes sometimes change when they are gone for a while. Most of them can use some new clothes.
2006-10-30 01:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by usmcspouse 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Custom Poker Chips... They're rad, and I've seen them with the brand of service they're in imprinted on the chip!
2006-11-01 17:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by Drewbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about monthly special days consisting of fun, a lot of comfort and attention.
2006-10-30 00:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by Reba K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend you set them up with women, lots of great food, and a professional massage, and lots of rest.
2006-10-30 01:20:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snow and trees.
2006-10-30 01:53:24 · answer #7 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just dont worry anything expensive will work
2006-10-30 01:12:15 · answer #8 · answered by 7am gangster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Booze, hooker, hotel.
2006-10-29 23:59:34 · answer #9 · answered by browning_1911 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about every time you see one you say "Thanks"?
2006-10-30 00:05:49 · answer #10 · answered by ML 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋