My sister wants to send him a camera and film, but I don't know what we are allowed to send. Does anyone out there know what we should or should not send?
2007-07-27 15:32:46 · 11 answers · asked by Patricia L 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Germany is a very modern country. Spent 27 months there from 74-76. There is nothing he needs while in Germany, nothing. Electronics are cheap at the PX. Clothes are plentiful on and off base. They have commissaries on base and grocery stores with everything you can get here off base.
If he deploys he can tell you what he can't get.
Send letters, emails if he has access and pictures (hard copy via snail mail)
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-07-27 17:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If hes in Germany he can easily get his own camera and film over there. In fact these days a digital camera would be the way to go.
Try sending him more personal things, newspapers from his hometown, maybe even record your local news broadcasts so he can keep up with things going on in his hometown.
Maybe even make a home video of all his family and friends saying hi and giving him a update on whats going on.
2007-07-27 15:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL relax lady. cameras are allowed in Germany. I usually get beef jerkey, candy, toothapaste, toothbrushes. Get him a Nintendo Wii with a couple of games. Maybe me some money too!!! Those things would knock the socks right off me
2007-07-27 15:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
any thing that is legal to send in the mail.a video camera is the thing to have. he can use in the field or were ever he is.I did this with a 8mm.movie camera. in Germany and Korea. had them put on tape then on dvd disc.and years later you can injoy them and remember the good times.and maybe some bad to.
2007-07-27 15:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by george 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't he have an APO address? My son was there for 4 years. He was stationed in Mannheim. He had a beautiful apartment in Heidelberg. I spent 2 weeks there. Go visit if you can. Just ask him for his APO address. The package will go directly to him.
2007-07-27 15:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A camera and film shou d be O.K. My dad was carreer military. We sent al sorts of things to his APO Box. Unless your son is in a combat zone, he should be able to receive anything that can be sent in the U.S. mail.
Check with your son to be sure. He can find out.
2007-07-27 15:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by mcmufin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A digital camera would be a better choice.
But basically if its legal in the states, its legal there.
Restrictions are pretty obvious, such as hazardous materials and ammunition. Same things you wouldn't mail across the city.
2007-07-27 15:37:54 · answer #7 · answered by John T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send him anything you want really. You can check the usps site for specific restrictions on what you can't mail.
2007-07-27 15:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by callimae03 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best to ask his post officials or the local army people around your area.
2007-07-27 15:36:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can send to him any thing but the best thing to send is your wishes for him to return back to his home and mother safe
2007-07-27 15:37:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋