[SW6906]

Regtime, several times in the past I have sent boxes of cigars to active duty SF soldiers through another Freeper's contacts and have gotten letters of appreciation in return. Do you think it would be appropriate to send (factory sealed) boxes of cigars to this effort?

I ordered them from JRCigar.com and then mailed them to the contact address who forwarded them to his active duty contacts. I'd rather go more direct, if this is an appropriate avenue....

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

I am so sorry for missing your ping. Any troops deployed with a craving for a fine cigar, my deepest apologies!

According to a link from our wonderful Blue Star Mothers, cigars are not on the prohibited list:

Prohibited Items

• Aerosol Cans
• Firearms and Pyrotechnics
• Flammable Liquids or lighters
• Any matter depicting nude or semi-nude persons, pornographic, or sexual items
• Alcoholic beverages or materials used in the production of alcoholic beverages (distilling material, hops, malts, yeast, etc.)
• Pork or pork by-products
• Any matter containing nonauthorized political material. This refers to material that could be used to impose our political view on the host country. It does not prohibit mailing a US flag or a picture containing a flag to a service member.
• Religious Material contrary to Islamic faith. This refers to material that speaks out negatively against Islam and material sent in bulk in an effort to convert or evangelize. It is acceptable to send a Bible or religious tapes or books to a service member.

http://www.operationshoebox.com/

I am sorry for the delay. If you have any questions, please Freepmail me. That way I'm sure to receive the message.