(She is 24 years old)
2007-02-01 07:33:50 · 7 answers · asked by psychofreak_17 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Warm clothes.
When we went into Afghanistan some idiot policy wonk inside the beltway thought that if we made permanent buildings we would look an Army of occupation, so the Army is (or as of last winter was) still stuck in TEMPORARY structures and tents. NOT a happy way to spend a winter in Afghanistan. My brother in law had to sleep in a plywood hut where the window didn't close. I hear it is getting better, and I hope your sister has better accomidations, but an extra pair of warm socks never hurt anybody.
A couple of her favorite magazines. Most of the reading material there is either ARMY, GUNS AND AMMO or MAXXIM.
Junk food, but be careful. Unless you can pack it better than the post office can break it, think twice about sending it. I got many a zip lock bag full of cookie crumbs when I was in the Army. Bags of things (like chips, etc.) tend to get crushed as well. If you can get a drum of Planters Cheeze Balls, that can be good... they are darn near indestructable. That being said, most of the AAFES have a pretty good selections of junk food anyway, so if you send something make sure it is something she really likes.
Send some Starbucks whole bean coffee AND a small coffee grinder. Military people LIVE off coffee. When I was overseas of my officemates had a small coffee grinder and we were able to scrounge some Starbucks Whole Bean coffee from some people who had the coffee but did not know we had a grinder. This meant we had fresh ground Starbucks in our office coffee pot and everyone else had regualr Army coffee. It was a huge hit and were very popular. So popular that when my office mate was due to return to the states our Colonel said "Jeff, if you try and take your coffee grinder back to the States with you, I will personally send the MP's to the airport and have them remove it from your baggage. Do you understand me?" We weren't totally sure, but we don't think he was kidding. (Jeff left the coffee grinder behind just in case he wasn't)
Send some kids gloves or knit hats or something. My brother in law was there and he really felt for the Afghan kids he met. Your sister would probably like to have something she could give to the local kids.
Phone cards for calls home, always a big hit.
Do NOT send booze, drugs, porn, or anything that you are not supposed to. If the Afghans get wind of it, then they can complain to the Military, and she has a big blot on her record. People who get thrown out of a foriegn nation by the host government tend not to ever get promoted again.
Photos of you and the rest of the family, and long letters are a big hit. The local paper might even be of interest.
2007-02-01 07:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by Larry R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Food! Snacks! Candy! Silly String!
2007-02-01 15:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my husband was in Iraq, he was constantly going through chap stick like crazy. Snacks are always good, as well as stupid little toys or books and magazines for her down time. My husband told me the best item I sent him was a hand-held battery operated fan. Of course, he was there during the summer, so it may not be appropriate for your sister.
2007-02-01 15:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valtrex
2007-02-01 15:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by Monkey Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
snacks, hand held games, books, magazines, candies, single serving tuna/chicken salad cups. Basically anything that can fit well in a backpack, like stuff for in lunches.
2007-02-01 16:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs Z. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably some comfort foods and toiletries..don't forget to include a letter! soldiers love news from home
2007-02-01 15:37:15 · answer #6 · answered by kapute2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some female pampering products. wipes, lotion. magazines. gum
2007-02-01 15:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by Mustng0021 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋