What can we send to our troops in Afghanistan?

Question

Are they allowed to receive t-shirts, food, electronics? As much as you know would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

THey can receive most anything. Things you can't send are alcohol, pornography, items that are under pressure, and I would recommend staying away from anything that can melt...it's very hot there right now. Other than that, you should be good to go.  

Answer 2

Why not donate to little kids with cancer or leukemia who are not getting paid to go through what they are going through. Soldiers get a paycheck from the government, and they also get veteran preference on jobs which means they get all the good jobs. Donate to someone who really needs it.

Answer 3

last year, one of my teachers helped us send alot of stuff to the soldiers over seas. She was at one time also in the army so she had alot of great ideas. She said they love baby wipes because they dont get to shower very often and that helps them feel clean. and then she said small entertainment like frisbees or decks of cards are great too. they kinda let them have downtime when they can take their mind off all the stress. even footballs work. then if you send hard candy, they will apriciate it. and those little packs of like crystal light or koolaid that you can put in bottles of water are great too. She said they get tired of only having water for soooo long.

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Answer 4

What To Send In A Care Package

I have solicited input from service members I know and what follows is a consolidated and annotated list from those who have "been there and done that." (Thanks to all who contributed to this list.) This is hardly an all encompassing list and at the end is a link to larger lists, but this list is field tested and will "win huge" for anyone who sends from it. (Some needs change over time and this list will be updated as we receive updated suggestions from our sources.)

Family members will probably have some other items that they know their loved one will like. One of my contributors explained that, "being in the field is kind of like being in prison in that bargaining items are extremely important. If you have what others want, you will be able to get what you need. The list provided will ensure that even if the military member doesn't like all the items, they will want for nothing. If this stuff was sent to a "new guy" in the unit who had few friends...he or she would suddenly discover more friends than he ever knew he had."

Baby Wipes - packets are better than tubs. Much better than baby wipes, per se, are the "Hoo Ahhs" brand of pre-moistened, alcohol-free, unscented Field Towels

Beef Jerky/Slim Jims

Energy Bars (Power Bar, etc. - Unless a specific brand is requested, much better than standard civilian energy bars are the "HOOAH!" brand energy bar based on the U.S. military's own specially formulated bar that better meets the soliers' needs)

Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Red Devil, etc.) - wrap glass bottle in duct tape and place in doubled zip-lock bags

Sunflower seeds

Peanuts

Seasoning Salt (Lawry's, etc.)

Atomic Fireballs / Jolly Rancher hard candy (for service member use)

Smarties or SweetTart candies (for local children who prefer sour style candy to build relationships with community)

Powdered Energy/Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix (Gatorade, etc.)

Chewing Gum

Avon Skin So Soft - great for removing face paint and also reputed to be an effective bug repellant (the latter seems variable based on personal experience and reports)

AA-cell Alkaline Batteries

Personal Hygiene Gear: Disposable Razors, Toothbrush and Tooth Paste

Eye Wash / Drops (Visine, etc.) for flushing dust and sand out of the eyes

Zip-Lock style Plastic Storage Bags - assorted sizes, heavier freezer style are better

Copenhagen Snuff in a tin ("Even if the service member doesn't dip snuff, they will be a hero and have more power than the Commanding Officer if they have a 'log' (10 cans) of 'Hagen.' A large percentage of infantry use this stuff and it is hard to get. The stuff they do get comes in a plastic can and tastes terrible. The 'Stateside Hagen' is the most powerful bargaining tool in a field environment!")

Pre-paid Phone Card so service member can call home

Veterans of Foreign Wars operates Operation Uplink which sends free prepaid phone cards to service members. On the Operation Uplink site you can request a card for a specific service member or make a donation to help support this service.

--------------------------------------... I hope this helps...And Thank you

Answer 5

use this link they tell you what they want hope it helps

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Supporting their troops is the best thing a person can do.

Maybe you should go to a country that has no military.

maybe the desert.

-My answer to the question is anything.

you cant sen porns though.