2007-11-25 11:33:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
FRAGINAL-Our troops deserve dignity. Something I don't think Ms. Spears could deliver.
2007-11-25 11:48:32 · update #1
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theres a start for you, there are so many places, and Christmas isnt the only time, they love to get letters all the time! thanks for taking the time! if you have the time, give the addresses to a few friends and relatives as well, its a wonderful way of supporting our troops!!! writing anytime is great!!! other ideas are getting in touch with the local base or National Guard, they will be sening packages out thrrough the FRG or will be able to give you lists of things you can send as well as addresses. feel free to contact me @ debicooley@att.net for more ideas as well!
LONG LIST, but heres the one from my "fridge" for Sgt., what one doesnt use, they always share with others! I know its a long one, but you can always pick and choose from it!
1. chapstick
2. white crew socks
3. foot powder/cream/lotion
4. shoe/boot inserts
5. small bottles of medicines (aspirin, etc)
6. soap bars
7. deodorant
8. BEEF JERKY
9. hard candies/gum
10. writing paper/pens/cards/envelopes to send to loved ones
11. non-perishable snacks (nuts/dried fruit etc)
12. diaper wipes
13. puzzles
14. books
15. find-a-word/suduko game books
16. magazines/books
17. LOCAL newspaper clippings
18. National sports clippings
19. pictures of family & friends
20. letters from neighbors/friends/kids at the local schools!
21. toothbrushes/dental floss
22. batteries (IF needed)
23. disposable razors
24. flat pouches of tuna fish
25. canned sardines/smoked salmon
26. magnifying glass
27. power bars/nutrition bars
28. flavor packets to add to water bottles
29. season salts/Taco Bell season packets (IN ZIPLOCKS!)
30. Ramen noodles/can ready to eat meats
31. coffee/tea
32. sugar/sweetener/creamer packets
33. lemonaide mixes/koolaide/tang/tea mixes
34. hand held games
35. movies/dvds/cds
36. cards/hacky sacks/tennis balls
37. super glue/electrical tape/duct tape (pref military colors)
38. 72" boot laces (pref brown or tan)
39. moleskin/corn pads
40. EYE DROPS
41. Qtips
42. kleenex
43. nail clippers/emory boards
44. Ben Gay
2007-11-25 11:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Fabric softner sheets
Wet Wipes
Spices
Cup of noodles
Ramen Noodles
Popcorn
Cards (birthday, christmas, anniversary - for them to send home)
Pens/Pencils
Socks
Hand Held Games
DVD's
Books
Magazines
CD's
are always big hits. One of the best things to is drawings from children.
2007-11-25 21:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by NWIP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sending care packages....when I was in Afghanistan we got packages from people back in the states and we were SO happy and grateful! things we comonly got were:
magazines-guns/hunting/4X4/sports/cars, etc
beef jerky
pixy sticks
assorted candy
hand warmers (best thing ever!)
cards
prepaid phone cards (awsome)
hacky sacks (yeah...old school, but great fun)
2007-11-25 20:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by ur a Dee Dee Dee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soldiers on overseas duties must be given the honor they deserve by sending Britney Spears dressed in Santa Claus to give them a nice concert.
2007-11-25 19:39:25 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋