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(Message started by: Jeepgun on Dec 15^th, 2004, 8:43am)

Title: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 15^th, 2004, 8:43am

A list of things that some of my buddies have mentioned, if anyone is going to ship out care packages:

1 Pictures of supporters (the people making the donations)
2. AA Batteries
3. Summer Sausage
4. Cheese (Brick)
5. Crackers
6. Boot Socks (women’s sizes also)
7. Light Gloves
8. Hot cocoa / miniature marshmallows
9. Hickory Farms types of assortment packages
10. Pillow Cases
11. Pillows
12. Gospel Music
13. Adam Sandler movies & CDs- copies
14. Games
15. Requests from our female Marines:
-Suave Shampoo and Conditioner
-St Ives Vanilla body wash
-Suave lotion
-Tampax tampons/pads
-Apricot scrub face wash
-Pantene Pro V Conditioner
-Hair gel
-Herbal Essence Shampoo and Conditioner
16. Tooth Paste
17. Antiperspirant / Deodorant (Old Spice, Speed Stick)
18. Shaving Cream
19. Kool Aid
20. Dr. Scholl’s Shoe Inserts
21. Disposable Razors
22. Soap (Irish Spring – Green Or Blue)
23. Oreo’s, Chips Ahoy
24. DVD’s (New Releases- copies) 25. Chap stick
26. Pens With Eraser (preferably black ink)
27. Pencils
28. Envelopes
29. Writing Paper
30. Pre-paid Long Distance Calling Cards31. Beef Jerky/ Slim Jims
32. CD’s (All Kinds- copies)
33. Hand Sanitizer34. Lotion
35. Electrical Tape
36. Super Glue
37. Cereal Bars
38. White Socks
39. Foot Powder
40. Band-Aids
41. Ramon Noodles
42. Nuts
43. Honey Buns
44. Cheezy Mac Noodles
45. Little Debbie Snack Cakes
46. Vanilla Grandma Cookies
47. Gum (All Kinds)
48. Peanut Butter – Crunchy, Creamy
49. Sandwich Bread
50. Books/ Magazines (specifically requested were fitness magazines, “muscle mags,” “euro mags,” Maxim, car mags, motorcycle mags, black belt/martial arts mags, & Cosmopolitan)
51. Gatorade Mix
52. Candy (Almond Joy, Any Kind)
53. Coffee
54. Flavored Coffe-Mate (cream)
55. Lays Potato chips
56. Pen Pals
57. Multi-vitamin/Multi-mineral supplements

God bless our troops.

-Frank

Title: Re: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by Langa on Dec 15^th, 2004, 8:56am

Where do we send???

Langa

P.S. Adam Sandler movies?

Title: Re: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 15^th, 2004, 8:59am

Well, I don't have many addresses, but one of my friends is a company commander, and she'll be sure that whatever is sent is handed out to her troops:

Capt. Amy Alger
1st FSSG
HWSVC Bn
COMM CO UIC
42095 FPO AP 96426-2095

Also, Ree posted the address for her son, I think. I can't find the thread at the moment... Ree?

Title: Re: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 15^th, 2004, 9:14am

I found it. The request was for phone cards for the troops who are healing at Walter Reed Medical Center:

From Ree's post:

"The number ONE request at Walter Reed hospital is phone cards. The government doesn't pay long distance phone charges and these wounded soldiers are rationing their calls home.

Really support our troops
Send phone cards of any amount to:

Medical Family Assistance Center
Walter Reed Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20307-5001

Title: Re: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by Langa on Dec 15^th, 2004, 9:19am

Thanks! I was trying to find it!

Took down the addresses... :)

Langa

Title: Re: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by nani on Dec 15^th, 2004, 10:01am

Would it be unpatriotic to ask why some of those pretty basic needs are not being met by the military? Socks, peanut butter, etc? These kids put their asses on the line and can't get peanut butter? Raise my taxes and get them what they want!!
God bless them!

Title: Re: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by JDH on Dec 15^th, 2004, 10:31am

Good post Jeep.
It seems to me that this is a way to actually show support for these young men and women as opposed to sticking a "support our troops" magnet on your car.
Let's do it people.

Jim

Title: Re: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by Jeepgun on Dec 15^th, 2004, 10:43am

on 12/15/04 at 08:56:26, Langa wrote:

Adam Sandler movies?

Funny thing about that: Right after 9/11, the thing I craved most in the world, was Peanuts holiday specials. After returning from the first Gulf War, all I wanted to watch was comedy and really light stuff... After dealing with horror, fear, shock, and trauma, good ol' mindless, innocuous humor goes a long way.

Title: Re: Gifts For The Troops In Iraq
Post by Langa on Dec 15^th, 2004, 11:58am

on 12/15/04 at 10:43:09, Jeepgun wrote:

So true...Laugher is truly the best medicine for the soul.

Was curious as to why specifically Adam Sandler though...LOL. I happen to like him myself...The Wedding Singer is one of my fave movies... ;;D

Langa