Reply #8: I've already "adopted" a soldier

[AnnabelLee]

courtesy of SoCalDem, but if people are looking for ideas of what to send, I remember reading on the MFSO site that athlete's foot is a big problem for some of the soldiers in Iraq.

Also, the most popular cigarettes are Marlboros & Newports. (I know, who wants to contribute to big tobacco--but cigs are apparently in demand). I sent lots of snacky foods, baby wipes, baby wash, shampoo, laundry detergent tablets, sunblock & chapstick, & bug repellent, among other things. I've also read that a lot of the soldiers have walkmans & other battery operated things, so AA batteries are much appreciated.