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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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