Posted on 04/30/2005 4:39:13 PM PDT by Brian328i
Alright, since my friends in Iraq/en route don't really check their email alot, I needed to get some questions answered.
I've check the websites of UPS, USPS, and Fed Ex and tried to do info on shipping to Iraq but really do not find much help to ship to the bases there. I assume its best to use USPS to ship to Iraq so I've been guessing I'll use that.
My bestfriend that is there atm loves Mountain Dew so I was wondering if its possible to send that or if they'll not allow that to be sent. Also what are the rules regarding sending DVD's and magazines to them? I don't think theres really any problems sending them but just want to double check.
Thanks :)
Hi!
You can either go to the Canteen...the first page, near the top, has TONS of links.
Or, a shameless plug....
http://www.proudpatriots.org
:)
While I do not know about Mountain Dew, probably not as it is a carbonated drink and is under pressure, magazines and DVD's are OK. However, we sent a package of goods to our friends' son in Baghdad at Christmas time and it was sitting there waiting for him when he got back to Camp LeJeune in early April. Thank God that nothing was perisable. Go figure.
Scroll to the bottom and I think you'll find what you are looking for.
Thanks, but I need to ask since I have no clue. Whats the "Canteen"?
use USPS if you are going at it alone. Also, as Brad's Gramma and Mojo2001 will tell you, give their names and addresses to ProudPatriots.org and they will hook your friends up.
as for magazines and DVDs, nothing porno of course. You can send Mountain Dew, but they should be able to get that there and at this time of the year, MD going through the mail will probably be left outside in nearly 100 degree heat for a day or 3. Same goes with anything that can melt, not a good idea......
I was just there so if you have any questions, feel free to scream....
I'm sorry. It's a daily thread here on FR that deals WITH the troops...it's FOR them, and yes, we do have members of the military and their families drop in.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1394048/posts
This is today's thread. Let me know if you still need help.
You need to send your packages USPS. I would not suggest sending Mountain Dew. One, it'll be quite expensive due to the weight. Second, it wouldn't be too hard for one of the cans to break open in some way. The packages are not treated with kid gloves.
DVDs and magazines are fine to send, as long as they are not pornographic in any way. That sort of material will get the recipient in a good deal of trouble.
If you send food, I wouldn't send anything containing chocolate. It's starting to get warm in Iraq right now, and by the time the package got to the recipient, the chocolate would be all melted. Make sure that any homemade food you send is in a zip-loc bag. That also goes for any store-bought food that is not already in a sealed package.
If you send any toiletry items, baby wipes and foot powder come in very handy. Soft toilet paper is also very popular. Any sort of item that would make a mess if the container popped in some way (such as shampoo) also needs to be in a zip-loc bag.
That's all I can think of at the moment. Hope that helps.
Oh. One BIG important thing. Put EVERYTHING you send into a new Baggie. The ones with the seals. The sand over there, I'm told, is VERY fine, and gets into EVERYTHING.
I also found out, quite by accident, that these guys & gals need gun cleaning kits of their own.
Thanks again everyone :)
Keep us posted, please? We all REALLY appreciate that you're helping!!
ITEMS NEEDED
FOOD ITEMS
*Beef Jerky
Peanuts
Sunflower Seeds
Trail Mix
Tuna/Chicken Snack Kits
Ready to Eat - Canned Food
Granola/Power Bars
Rice Crispy Treats
Instant Coffee
*Instant Drink Mix (Gatorade, pre-sweetened mixes)
Fast Food Sauces/Condiments
Gum
Licorice
Hard Candy
PERSONAL CARE
Chap Stick/Carmax
Dental Floss
Toothbrush
Travel Size Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash)
Razors/Blades
Travel Pillow
*Hand/Foot Warmers (winter months)
Deodorant
Moist Wipes (baby wipes)
Facial Cleansing Pads
Travel Tissue Packs
*Cushioned Insoles (for boots)
Breath Mints
Sunscreen (summer months)
Lotion
*Insect Repellent (summer months; 100% Deet is best)
Q-Tips
Cough Drops
Hand Sanitizer
Eye Drops
*Foot Powder
Nasal Spray
*Tube Socks
COMMUNICATION
Envelopes
Writing Paper/Postcards
Pencils
Pens
*Phone cards (Must be Global)
ENTERTAINMENT
Music CDs
Books
*Current Magazines
Crossword Puzzle Books
*Disposable Cameras
Playing Cards
Nerf Toys (football, etc.)
Travel Games
Frisbee
*Game Boy/Hand held games
http://www.dfwmarinecorpsfamilies.com/
no problem....
believe me, the guys and gals over there need and deserve everything.....
Sounds like the Grinch costume I sewed for a friend of ours a couple of years ago. I still, periodically, find a tuft of green fabric, flying thru the air.
Blech
LOL
well I think it was the dust mites over in Iraq. They had a good year to naw on all my clothes and now they are falling apart in some places :)
its ok, because most of them dont fit very well anymore anyway :)
Huh. Let me guess. The sand SHRUNK THE CLOTHES?
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL
nah...
the Army food shrunk the Mike :)
after a quick weight gain when I got back, I am losing it again (thankfully) and am hoping to be down around 225 by the end of the summer. I am at 265 right now....
Geez! I hope we're out of there by then ;-)
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