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Updates From Baghdad....
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I got two brothers in Iraq and letters are getting there in 9 days packages in 7 on average. If you want to send something that eveyone can use....babywipes, babywipes and more babywipes. The PX runs out too fast. They are used for the nether regions......ya know what I mean.
CheddarChick
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what a good idea...
BeachJunkie
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Babydamulag:
Babywhipes are like gold. Always important for us to have on patrol... especially after stopping at the falofal stand and taking in some of the local culture. The culture left in a hurry and wasn't pretty. hmmm... seems to be about the same for all of Iraq. Smelled about the same too!:shakehead
Snappahead
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I had a brother in Iraq. What the troops need is really dependent on where they are....
CheddarChick
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Snappa
posting a list of what you think they need would help...
posting a list of what you think they need would help...
Snappahead
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Here's a website that gives some ideas on what to send/what not to send:
http://www.anysoldier.com/WhatToSend.cfm
Use this to get a general idea. What I did was to go to Walmart on Saturday morning and load up a cart:
Wet wipes
deodorant
toothbrush/toothpaste
q tips
body wash (strong fragrances - old spice/Axe, etc.)
foot powder
shampoo
Sunscreen (some areas)
All the things *we* use from day to day when we shower/groom.
In terms of food:
Dinty Moore canned stew (individual size)
Tuna
Hormel Ready to Eat dinners (i think like Chicken Stew, etc.)
Ramen
Beef Sticks (i.e. like Pepperidge Farm)
Candy/Gum (individually wrapped/separate packages)
Cookies (non chocolate)
Crackers (Ritz)
JERKY (HUGE FAVORITE)
**Remember: some of our "guys" over there are women and I know they appreciate feminine hygiene products**
Basically, the idea is to cruise the food/snack aisles and pick up anything that they can generally throw in a backpack on patrol, etc. All these guys really want is something to remind them of home......
I even managed to get a supply of sunglasses over to them.
If you're thinking of doing it....just DO it. I adopted 10 of 'em (same squad) on a 12 month deployment. I even sent 'em a Christmas Tree for the holidays.....(they loved it). It was probably one of the most rewarding things I've ever done--and a very small price to pay considering the sacrifices they and their families have made/are making. Don't forget to include your email address to--in most instances, it's too much of a pain to write and easier to email.
It's been just over a year since they've come back (all of 'em safely)--and their SSG is now among the best friends I've ever had.
http://www.anysoldier.com/WhatToSend.cfm
Use this to get a general idea. What I did was to go to Walmart on Saturday morning and load up a cart:
Wet wipes
deodorant
toothbrush/toothpaste
q tips
body wash (strong fragrances - old spice/Axe, etc.)
foot powder
shampoo
Sunscreen (some areas)
All the things *we* use from day to day when we shower/groom.
In terms of food:
Dinty Moore canned stew (individual size)
Tuna
Hormel Ready to Eat dinners (i think like Chicken Stew, etc.)
Ramen
Beef Sticks (i.e. like Pepperidge Farm)
Candy/Gum (individually wrapped/separate packages)
Cookies (non chocolate)
Crackers (Ritz)
JERKY (HUGE FAVORITE)
**Remember: some of our "guys" over there are women and I know they appreciate feminine hygiene products**
Basically, the idea is to cruise the food/snack aisles and pick up anything that they can generally throw in a backpack on patrol, etc. All these guys really want is something to remind them of home......
I even managed to get a supply of sunglasses over to them.
If you're thinking of doing it....just DO it. I adopted 10 of 'em (same squad) on a 12 month deployment. I even sent 'em a Christmas Tree for the holidays.....(they loved it). It was probably one of the most rewarding things I've ever done--and a very small price to pay considering the sacrifices they and their families have made/are making. Don't forget to include your email address to--in most instances, it's too much of a pain to write and easier to email.
It's been just over a year since they've come back (all of 'em safely)--and their SSG is now among the best friends I've ever had.
CheddarChick
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anybody heard anything lately......Getting another package together. Need to make sure he is still there....
almitywife
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i sent a package to LetterBoy about 2 weeks ago - he was asking for easy mac.... i had to ask the grocery store what it was first 
oh, and stuff like tuna & mayo with crackers.. eat on the run stuff
cheers
oh, and stuff like tuna & mayo with crackers.. eat on the run stuff
cheers
I got your box a day and a half ago Mrs. A 
I ate the tuna, it was tasty
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