Posted on Jun 9, 2017
SGT Joseph Gunderson
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Besides tithe issued equipment that are going to be brought downrange regardless of if you like it or not, what item(s) would you tell one of your first timers to make sure to bring to either make their life easier or perhaps just more bearable?
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SFC Ryan Berg
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I took a TV and an x box in our plot box, the troops down time was better playing games and watching movies while overseas...
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MAJ John Collins
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Have family members send care packages in Tupperware type containers. These can be later re-purposed for stowing clothing and gear in a dust proof container.
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PO3 Adam Finley
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Ensure you arrange for a consistent supply of beef jerky (slim jims were my crack), dip, baby wipes, and you brand of cigarettes. These items will ensure life is at least bearable.

If you desire to make life in the feild luxurious bring a small fold camp chair, extra socks, 550 cord, your wobbie, and a few book, a multi fuel campve, and a multitool.

For extra income two to four extra cartons a cigarettes per mail call that ypu can sell.
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SFC Unit Readiness Nco
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Zip lock bags and large trash bags. Sand storms will have dust in or on everything from toothpaste to your underwear. Wearing gritty underwear is very uncomfortable.
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SFC Dan Abbitt
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Shaving brush, for dusty weapons.
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Cpl David Burke
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Plenty of smokes, and dip.
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PV2 UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
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Solar panel so you charge anything u hace.
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SGT Rob Baker
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Slim Jim’s... they last in all weather and make a great snack at the end of a hard day
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SFC Signal Support Systems Specialist
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A nice set of headphones!
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SFC Curtis Ellis
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A baseball cap, it always made me feel a little more comfortable.
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