My niece, Nina, created a list of things soldiers need. For most of us in our comfortable homes in our comfortable lives, it is hard to image that the troops need such simple things. Get ye to Walgreens (I hear they give you a discount on purchases for soldiers)!
- Robitussin (single dose, box of 10)
- Hot hands (hand warmers)
- Wisps (disposable tooth brushes)
- Charmin travel rolls
- Small compact mirror (for shaving)
- Cough drops (with Vitamin C)
- Protein bars (meal replacement)
- Granola bars
- Pop-Tarts
- Mini bagels
- Travel packs of tissue s
- Tuna in foil packaging (not canned)
- SpaghettiOs, ravioli, etc., in pull-top containers
- Instant mac and cheese
- Ground coffee (Dunkin’ Donuts)
- Pepto Bismol
- Alka Seltzer
- BC powder
- Aleve
- Immodium
- Carmex lip balm
- Medicated foot powder
- Candy and gum
- Ziploc bags
- Salt and pepper
- Sewing kits
- Bengay
- Beef jerky and summer sausage
- Dried fruit
- Gatorade or Propel (singles)
- Instant drink mix
- Eye drops
- Hand sanitizer
- Antibacterial wipes
- Sunflower seeds
- Trail mix
- Deodorant
- Mouthwash
- Dental floss
- Nail clippers
- Socks
- Dog food pouches (there are lots of stray dogs around)
- Books and magazines
Remember: Happy and healthy troops can make progress and get home soon!
Lt. Mark Greenlief tries to make friends with the locals
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