List updated 3/10/2005
This is the start of our list of what a soldier needs.This has been compiled from lots of sources .Thank you to all who have contributed.
If you have a great idea of what would make them feel safe , warm /close and comfortable please post it here.
Bug Spray , Chap Stick , Sun Block , Moleskin , Blister Pads ,Blister medications, Foot Powder , Athletes Foot Spray , Body Powder , Anibacterial Gel , Large Baby Wipes ,Body Lotion , Tissue Packs , Eye Drops , Pepto , rolaids,Throat lozenges,Floss , mouthwash,gel insoles,corn starch,Coffee instant and drip , coffee filters , creamer , Tea , drink mixes, gatorade, beef jerky
Small Canned Foods , Tuna , Crackers , Pringles , Pudding , Ravioli , Chilli , Fruit , Trail Mix , Anything Special , Sealable Freezer Bags , Garnola bars,Instant soup ,and instant noodlesTupperware/Rubbermaid containers , AA /D Batteries , Current Magazines , Books , Local Newspapers ,
DVD's (Current and old movies , fun movies , TV Shows , Sports , Home Improvement , Outdoors )
Pictures , Postcards ,paper , pens , pencils
Hand Warmers , Blankets , Wool Socks, Brown T-shirts,Sheets, air matress, foam pad ,pillows, stuffed animals(we wouldn't tell)
Home Baked Goods shipped in Plastic Sealed Containers , hard Candies ,(remember the warmer temps)
Pepto Bismol , Duct Tape , Surge Protectors , Canned Air (for blowing sand and dust out of equipment)Qtips (long and short) gloves
Lip Balm , Hand Sanitizer , Liquid Soap , Detergent , Disposable Razors
A new car (convertible),rental house at the Beach,above ground pool with slide,hot tub,trout stream,lots of warm greetings from home
Most Importantly every minute of everyday remind people of what they are doing and that they are there for them.
