Happy Veterans days!! Idea of things to send to the Troops deployed!

So I come from an Air force family and my hero and best friend is also in the military my husband. My brother is in the Air force and is currently deployed to ( well I cant say) loose lips sink ship was a famous saying in WW II. Many of my good friends have deployed and since they are willing to give up everything they have even their lives for a greater cause I feel we always have to show our support and compassion for their sacrifice. I know many of fashion show and lines have had many inspired looks based on military uniform. With fitted Blazers, as well as gold disk on a soldier Class A designers have used gold button to mimic these disk. This is worn by the back bone of the enlisted in the military as well as Shoulder boards which is worn by the Officers.   I have given a fashion nod to our Veterans time to send the Troops some support!

IF you would like to send a Care package to a Solider here are some items they would love to get from anyone,

·  Baby Wipes - packets are better than tubs. Much better than baby wipes, per se, are the "Hoo Ahhs" brand of pre-moistened, alcohol-free, unscented Field Towels

·  Beef Jerky/Slim Jims

·  Energy Bars (Power Bar, etc. - Unless a specific brand is requested, much better than standard civilian energy bars are the "HOOAH!" brand energy bar based on the U.S. military's own specially formulated bar that better meets the soliers' needs)

·  Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Red Devil, etc.) - wrap glass bottle in duct tape and place in doubled zip-lock bags

·  Sunflower seeds

·  Peanuts

·  Seasoning Salt (Lawry's, etc.)

·  Atomic Fireballs / Jolly Rancher hard candy (for service member use)

·  Smarties or SweetTart candies (for local children who prefer sour style candy to build relationships with community)

·  Powdered Energy/Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix (Gatorade, etc.)

·  Chewing Gum

·  Avon Skin So Soft - great for removing face paint and also reputed to be an effective bug repellant (the latter seems variable based on personal experience and reports)

·  AA-cell Alkaline Batteries

·  Personal Hygiene Gear: Disposable Razors, Toothbrush and Tooth Paste

·  Eye Wash / Drops (Visine, etc.) for flushing dust and sand out of the eyes

·  Zip-Lock style Plastic Storage Bags - assorted sizes, heavier freezer style are better

·  Copenhagen Snuff in a tin A large percentage of infantry use this stuff and it is hard to get. The stuff they do get comes in a plastic can and tastes terrible. The 'Stateside Hagen' is the most powerful bargaining tool in a field environment!

·  Pre-paid Phone Card so service member can call home

Veterans of Foreign Wars operates Operation Uplink which sends free prepaid phone cards to service members. On the Operation Uplink site you can request a card for a specific service member or make a donation to help support

If you do not want to buy these item your self and can do this The USO operates "Operation USO Care Package" which takes your $25 donation and sends a care package and your personal note to a randomly selected deployed service member.

Those who would like to simply send a message of support to a randomly selected deployed service member may do so via Operation Dear Abby.

I really hope my dear readers think of the Vets and active military today, as well as look at what you can do for those that are willing to give up everything for someone else.

 This is My hero, I love him with all of my heart.

Love Kistune63