Z-man Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 My son's Cub Scout troop is putting together Car Packages to be sent to some of our troops currently serving in Afghanistan. At their meeting last night they discussed what they thought the Soldiers would like. Here are a few of their ideas... Comic books Magazines Tooth brush / Tooth paste Left over Halloween candy Old Spice aftershave Beef jerky Gloves Instant Coffee and my favorite.....more ammo. If you have served, or are serving, in the Military, what would you like to receive in a Cub Scout Care Package? Please let my son and know, and we will do our best to make sure that some of it ends up on it's way to one of our Servicemen/women overseas. Thanks, Z-man (and Little -Z) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I believe calling cards are popular with the troops serving over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Great thread.................. . I like the calling card idea. We've sent Magazines, sunglasses, snack foods, cleanwipes. It is the least we can do as they are doing everything for others freedom............ Keep the ideas coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt350lp Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 A plane ticket HOME..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 wipes sunscreen hand warmers in winter starbucks via coffee candy small toys plastic baggies to keep sand off stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 when I was deployed clean stuff was getting rare so wipes underwear black/tan socks beef jerky or anything like that sunlasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Calling Cards Car Magazine (Mustang) The last time I went to Apple B's I had the Ribblets and they gave me a Moist Towllet that was a LOT bigger then the usual ones you get. I keep meaning to swing back by to see if they would give me a Case of them to send to the Troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Just wanted to say "Thank you!" to everyone who has responded so far. I'll print this out and have my son take it to his Den meeting tonight to review with the other Scouts. Please keep the ideas coming, as we still have some time before they start collecting items to assemble the care packages. Z-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Also HARD CANDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08sgt1042 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 How-about an airplne ticket home.....I know that's what most of them would like. God bless them all and may they all get home safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 How-about an airplne ticket home.....I know that's what most of them would like. God bless them all and may they all get home safe. That would be nice.........If I was the Big Guy on the Hill, I would bring them all Home and take care of America First. Let those other Countries take care of themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted2b Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 AMEN on bring all them home NOW!!! Having been in the service, these items would be great for the Soldies T-Shirts (brown) Undershorts (brown) Calling cards for sure Sunflower seeds Gum Licorice (sp) Handy wipes Suntan oil Body lotion Socks and the list could go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitch43 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hope it's not too late to add to your list. I was in Afghanistan a couple years ago and the three things I thought was great were 1. Large cleaning wipes 2. Hand warmers 3. Instant hand sanitizers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-man Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hope it's not too late to add to your list. I was in Afghanistan a couple years ago and the three things I thought was great were 1. Large cleaning wipes 2. Hand warmers 3. Instant hand sanitizers Nope, it's not too late. We are assembling the Care Packages next week, so your suggestions are well timed. Thanks for the input, and even more, thanks for the time you served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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