Care Package for Military Personel

[nvts]

Hi! Have any of you guys sent care packages to Baghdad? I've been corresponding with a soldier over there and thought that it would be fun to put together a care package for Easter.

Any suggestions as to what to send and the time frame that it takes to send it there (how long do I have and would it get there for Easter?). He's 55 and no family - career military.

Just trying to get an idea!

Thanks!
Beth

 

[Star*]

We did for a long time until our guys came home - and I can tell you this much -

SOCKS - they have NO PLACE to wash them and the ones Walmart sells - that prevent sweating? PERFECT - they throw them away after they wear them about 3-4 days. Pocket sized note pads. We sent our guy candy but they told us they had TONS of hard candy. Bandanas - (biker style) washed a few times for softness.

That was about it - that and small stuff like potted meat, vienna sausages - stuff for writing, stamps. Stuff from kids - like handmade cards. And believe it or not - games and kids fun stuff - like silly putty - jacks - junk like that. Sounds silly - but they had fun with it. No idea why. Guess just stress relievers. Disposable cameras.

 

[HaoZi]

http://militarymomathome.blogspot.com/2009/01/care-package-ideas.html

http://thefuntimesguide.com/2005/09/soldierpackages.php

http://www.equipped.org/deployed_military_suggestions.htm

Also check the post office for the required paperwork - I recall there being a fairly long form.