What to Send a Soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan

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What to Send a Soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan

After research and feedback from the field, here is the list of some of the items that are requested. This will give you some holiday or birthday gift ideas for our deployed soldiers:

Most requested items from soldiers

Iraq phone calling cards

Unlocked GSM cell phones

Surefire flashlights

Wiley sunglasses and goggles

Under Armour underwear (can't be used in tactical operations)

Other items soldiers may want or need

Semi-rugged laptops (Itronix, Toughbook)

Ruggedized cameras & electronic gear

Pelican cases (to protect laptops and other electronics)

Face masks, neck coolers and helmet coolers

Handheld electronic videogames

Current DVD movies, books, magazines

For the list of prohibited items and items that may not be such a good idea, see What NOT to Send a Soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan or Afghanistan.

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