Washington County Republican Women Troop Care Packages
Posted on June 15th, 2009
The Washington County Republican Women are sending items to the 362 Psychological Company out of Fayetteville. That unit is now training in New Jersey and will be leaving for Iraq in July. Kim DeRose, the Family Group Readiness Leader, and wife of one of the soldiers, spoke at the May meeting and requested particular items to bring to the June meeting on June 24th at 11:30 am at the Fayetteville Clarion
Items to bring:
- Books
- DVD Movies
- Phone Card Minutes
- Food (beef jerky is a favorite)
- Playing Cards
- Puzzle Books
- Board Games
Kim DeRose will take these items to them when she goes to see her husband before they ship out.
Note from Mark Martin:
According to friends who have recently returned, most hygene items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) while still needed are not as rare as in the beginning except at a few duty assignments. It is quality stuff for women (Pantene Conditioner, Neutrogena) that seems to be the most missed. It also seems that baby wipes, chapstick, and sun block is still in almost universal short supply.
As far as food items go, apparently in addition to beef jerky, another favorite is Flaming Hot Cheetos but generally Granola, Trail Mix, Nuts, Dried Fruits, and Powerbars are not just treats but also help them maintain energy and focus for their mission. Also, if you really want to make them happy – hook them up with some energy drinks like Monster, Redbull, Rockstar, Crunk, or Venom. Protein Powder, Creatine, and Multivitamins are also good ideas.
You can pick up MP3 Players for less than $25. You don’t know how insanely you would rock if you could afford to send a few. Other ideas in this category in additon to movie DVDs is Music CDs, but don’t forget video games for PSP, XBox360, PS2, PS3, or Nintendo DS.
If you want to see what soldiers are generally asking for, or if you want to send items to a specific soldier you can click here: AnySoldier.com
Shhhhhh: Don’t tell anyone I told you (although it is perfectly legal to send, it is just not P.C.) but a big ol’ box of cigars (include a cutter), some poker chips, and several decks of cards would generally mean that you are a lot cooler than everyone else sending their lame boxes of ivory soap and prell.
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