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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Calibri">My daughter is dating a soldier who is currently deployed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Periodically she comes to me as asks, “What can I send him.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>I have given her many ideas and a lot of the basic “Load Out”, but I would like to hear some good ideas about things you have sent to your loved ones or fellow soldiers or maybe items you&nbsp;received&nbsp;while deployed.</font></p>
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TSgt Scott Hurley
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Posted 10 y ago
Woman's nylons, So they can keep the fine dust particles out of there equipment. I heard they work well in that regard.
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That is true. One of the hardest things is keeping electronics clean or for that matter almost any kind of gear clean in the field.  This a good Idea,  Thanks!
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SSG Aviation Operations Specialist
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Recently my old unit was deployed and they were only given 2 hot meals a day with the possibility of one of those going away soon. All they asked for was food, canned pasta dishes, the microwavable dinner meals, canned fruit, drink mixes like the single Hawaiian punch, or the koolaide packets. Also toiletries or ask her to have him make a wishlist from Amazon or drugstore.com those are two of the most reliable website that ship to APO's. Hope this helps
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Thanks Sgt.,  Sounds like some good suggestions.  I do like the idea of creating a wish list from drugstore.com. 


Thanks for commenting.
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SPC David Wyckoff
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I don't want to violate any rules as far as advertising or posting websites so if this is out of line then go ahead and delete it. I don't have any affiliation with this company except that I have used it for my own family and friends.


 


Lock and Load Java out of Salt Lake City sells whole bean and pre ground coffee. They also have a program where you can buy and send coffee directly to specific people who are deployed, if you have their APO/FPO.
If you don't know anyone then you can donate to sending coffee packages to random units that are down range.

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Awesome!  First I have heard of this one.  That's a really good idea and the fact you can just send it out random may work for a lot of people that just want to contribute something.  Thanks for the info!  

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Roger that, SGT Scott. I found it works best if you put your address in the billing and their APO/FPO in the shipping but also put their APO/FPO in the comments as well. Name, c/o adress. It serves to remind them it is for someone specific.


The random packages start as low as $20 and go up to $250, if I remember right.
They also let you donate any amount towards packages sent overseas when you check out.


The business is veteran owned and operated.
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
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Posted 10 y ago
Baby wipes, beef jerky, Smartwool socks, baby powder, power bars, and deodorant -- that would be a really solid package!
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Sounds like that should be the standard load out.  This stuff is flat out survival gear. Without this package, you may consider yourself Combat Ineffective.  Wars may possibly be won with Beef Jerky and power bars! Thanks Cpt for the response!  
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Anything from Trader Joe's!  
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High end high quality food products.  Trader Joe's started out west, California actually.  They just opened  a location here in Nashville.  I haven't had the opportunity to go in there yet but I'll take your advice.  I'll check it out.

Thanks for the response SSgt.
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No problem!  I see way to many times people send things you already have or can get.  You can't get trader joe's!  
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This is my go-to gift:  http://lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com/2010/12/think-harder-rum-cake.html.  Do NOT skimp on the rum (dark and spiced).  Let it cool completely, wrap it in two layers of saran wrap, then two layers of aluminum foil.  It will still be in perfect condition when it gets there.  Let me be sexist for a minute, but nothing says you've got a great woman like home baked stuff to share.  I sent this to my husband on his recent deployment to Afghanistan and it was a massive hit.
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Awesome!  This sounds great, it may not make it out of the house, i may be able to intercept this package....and I will feel bad the whole time I'm eating it :) LOL.......

Thanks for the response, I believe we are going try this one.
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SGT Scout Observer
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Posted 10 y ago
playboys and maxims are always nice gives the guy some good motivation but dont be surprised that it disappears the day it gets there i no mine did lol    
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Though you are right that is a great gift, I somehow don't see my daughter buying those for her guy but you never know?
Good suggestion...I'll keep that on in mind.

Thanks for the response!
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Watch out for any general orders that prohibit this kind of material downrange.  I know when I was at the 'Deid, even fitness magazines could stray too close to the line and be confiscated.
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Very true MSgt.  I have as well seen some recommendations for Alcohol.  These things may not be such good ideas depending on the circumstance.  My recommendation is just to stay away from those kind of things.  That soldier down range doesn't need any additional problems to deal with.
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<p>Definitely a picture of her wearing some article of clothing and then include that article of clothing...a shirt, something sexy. Every night he will have it next to his head, guaranteed!</p><p><br></p><p>PS.... do not use socks for this example.</p>
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You are right, I got that while I was deployed too.  Personal items are always a good Idea..... Unless it's socks.......


LOL... No, socks wouldn't be a great idea. 


 


Thanks !!
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MSgt Client Systems
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I returned from Qatar last year,while I was there we received tons of care packages from various organizations. The stuff that stood out was items like candy and jerky.but also articles of clothing with local team logos. Letters from Students and books.
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PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott)
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Beef jerky, hard wrapped candies, tooth paste, tooth brush, good toilet paper, good razors, iTunes gift card, etc. The great thing about getting one of these packages is the surprises inside!
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