Any suggestions on what to send in a care package?

Question

My brother will be on ship in the Pacific for 4 1/2 years. Any suggestions on things to send for care packages, his birthday, etc. Thanks!

Answer 1

Batteries for any gizmo's he has, cookies(homemade of course) beef jerky, smokes or dip(he can trade if he doesn't use), magazines like Maxim;Stuff;FMH, or Sports Illustrated and ESPN the Mag, movies on DVD, CDs, playing cards, maybe a game-boy or games if he has one already. Paperback books. If you have Tivo, burn some TV shows and send those. Razors and toilet articles. Any little day to day hygiene items that he can save money on. Hope this helps and SEMPER FI!!!!(its a Marine thing)

Answer 2

They need items such as wet wipes,when they are out in the field,or on patrol,to clean their hands and face from all that grime over there in the middle east. They also would appreciate any homemade items such as cookies. Do not send food items with candles or perfume smelling items. You also cannot send Aerosol can sprays ,it is against postal regulations,but you can send those types of items through another delivery service. The perfume items,and candles,soaps should be sent separately from the food,because the smell will permeate the food items and make them not taste good. If you are going to send food items ,send them separately in a different box. I know that when I was overseas,the best thing I received was home made cookies,and I treasured every last nibble and it reminded me of home. Also home town newspapers were nice ,to read about things in the "real world" as the soldiers call it back here in USA.

Answer 3

4 and 1/2 years sounds too long. My guess is it will be less.
I would ask him what he needs when he gets there. I was in Iraq and Bosnia and we could get lots of things. I have friends in the Nuclear subs and same thing. Your brother will be very well taken care of. Magazines, Movies, etc are good. Depends on what he is on I would think. Bigger ship and he will have more things and more space to have things. Talk to him and ask. Good luck. Stay in touch with him and tell him you love him and thank him for his service.

Answer 4

Dry food like trail mix or anyone that has spent any time in the field can tell you that as crazy as it sounds, if you are allowed to send baby wipes, they go a long way if you can't always get to a shower. Good luck,

Answer 5

Complicated;


Actually he can often, not always email you or your folks.

So he can tell you, but even as a civilian you have access to the Navy's phone card:


Good answers: always the "ship to shore" phone card: here is the link:

https://thor.aafes.com/scs/info/faq_sts.aspx

Q: Why should I purchase the AT&T "Ship to Shore" Prepaid Card?
The AT&T "Ship to Shore" prepaid card is the only card that can be used to place calls via AT&T's Direct Ocean Services (DOS) and is available on most U.S. Navy ships. DOS allows for Sailors and Marines to stay in touch with family and friends while on deployment. This card can also be used to place calls ashore during port visits. Calling rates vary per country.



Q: Are different prepaid cards needed for military personnel serving onboard ships?
Yes, the AT&T Global Prepaid Phone "Ship to Shore" Card is the only phone card that can be used to place calls via AT&T's Direct Ocean Services (DOS). The "Ship to Shore" card is sold onboard ships.



Q: What is the price to call home?
The price per minute to call from U.S. Navy ships via AT&T's Direct Ocean Services (DOS) to the United States is $0.50. Compared to other commercial ship to shore satellite calling the DOS rate is significantly less. Although this card can be used to make calls ashore during port call visits, the rates vary per country and are not priced as low as the Military Exchange 550 unit prepaid card.

Answer 6

Letters, pictures, videos on CD if you can of his family and friends, his favorite candy and snacks, magazines, toiletries, but not shaving cream! Just ask him what he wishes he had that he can't get on his ship and send it to him! If he has a laptop or something, send him CDs or DVDs if he can play them on his laptop.
You'll think of plenty of things, I'm sure!

Answer 7

Chewing gum, skittles, mixed nuts, beef jerky (that's always a hit, especially good jerky), cookies (homemade is better), powdered drinks, sunflower seeds, cd's, dvd's, some magazines that he likes. Socks, white t-shirts, AA batteries, I had a good friend of mine send me a pecan pie from Houston to the Persian Gulf and it was still good, we tore it up. Good luck to your brother.

Answer 8

Do not send skittles like i saw one person suggest. Skittles come in the MRE and most soldiers can not stand them. Do not send any candy that can melt, if you are sending it to Iraq. Just about anything else would be appreciated by anyone that receives it.

Answer 9

pictures and maybe videos of home...anything that will be a piece of back home will help him....make sure you write letters as often as you can....send anything that he may need.....