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10-28-2009, 01:01 PM
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Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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FOOD and SNACKS : Beef Jerky / Slim Jims COFFEE (Ground or whole; instant or drip), Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Kool‐Aid, Crystal Light) Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted) Tuna in foil pouches (no cans) Protein Powders / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars *NO CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS accepted from MARCH to OCTOBER (it will melt in high temperatures!) Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins Gum and Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped) Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese‐Its Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll‐Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup‐O‐Soup: just add water) NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted) MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Chef‐Boy‐R‐Dee, Mac'n'Cheese...) COOKIES / Girl Scout Cookies (with chocolate: Oct. ‐ Feb. only!) Cheese & Cracker packs Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars) Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water) Cereal (Small, individual boxes) Rice Krispie Treats (Store‐bought only) Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert) TOILETRIES: NO HOTEL SAMPLES! Baby wipes (travel size) Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size) Body Wash , Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size) Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back) Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins Eye Drops (i.e. Visine) Nasal Spray |
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10-28-2009, 01:04 PM
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MVP
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: nemo
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VVV
Last edited by seclark; 11-06-2013 at 03:10 PM.. |
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10-28-2009, 01:06 PM
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Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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Another one: 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 |
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10-28-2009, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: nemo
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Last edited by seclark; 11-06-2013 at 03:10 PM.. |
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10-28-2009, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Busted Stick, IT
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A lot of the other toiletries ended up being donated to the Chaplains office for use by anyone that wanted them. |
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