Kat, I don't think they have a microwave at the border. They're living in tents without much in the way of amenities. So, for that Stryker unit, the microwave popcorn is probably not a good idea.
They have a microwave at Tal Afar. I checked.
Updated decoration list for Mosul from memory:
LOTS of flag picks (300+); 5 metallic flag banners, approx 11 ft each; 1 flag banner 12 feet; 1 plastic "bunting" banner, approx 12 ft;10 RWB wire garlands approx 18 to 25 ft each; 200 napkins;70 RWB "chinese" yo-yo's (they flick in and out from a stick);5 RWB tablecloths. Will be checking out another party supply store this afternoon and will post updates, probably tomorrow afternoon. I'm aiming to get this all in the mail Saturday May 13. Will post when mailed
I replaced the popcorn with a pkg. of Chex Cheddar mix and another pkg. of Potato sticks. Oh, and 36 Flag napkins (which I forgot to include in my list yesterday).
I also have the Godzilla DVD for Tal Afar which I'll include in their 4th of July package