What do you put in a soldier care package in Afghanistan?
What to Include in your Care Package
- High-quality socks (I have to put this first, because some high-quality socks will make the toughest soldier smile with delight)
- Soap (shampoo, body wash, face wash, etc.)
- Toothpaste, toothbrush and floss.
- Deodorant (travel size/non-aerosol)
- Lip balm.
- Foot powder.
- Baby wipes.
- Sunscreen.
What does a care package consist of?
Coffee (or a gift card to a coffee shop) Water bottle. Healthy snacks like granola bars, dried fruit, mixed nuts or trail mix. Study supplies like notecards, highlighters, colored pens and sticky notes.
What can you send to soldiers in Afghanistan?
You can also send AT phone cards so they can phone home. Food is good, so long as it keeps in transit. Snacks of sturdy baked goods, beef jerky, nuts and hard candy are something a soldier can share with his or her buddies.
Can you send care packages to Afghanistan?
Operation: Care and Comfort Military Care Package Program exists to provide support and comfort to “adopted” units of deployed U.S. military service members, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and conflict regions, by sending care packages containing needed items.
Is there mail service in Iraq and Afghanistan?
This changes as the rules change: At time of writing, there’s no military mail service for troops in Iraq. There’s no point to sending something the soldier will never see. In Afghanistan, that includes the following: The military scans packages before sending them on.
What happens if you send a package to Afghanistan?
In Afghanistan, that includes the following: The military scans packages before sending them on. If you send something that is unacceptable, it will be flagged and confiscated and never make it to its destination.
Does Amazon ship to Afghanistan?
If you’re ordering off Amazon, there are many items, such as food and electronics, that you’ll have to send to your own home, then ship to Afghanistan via the USPS. Amazon will tell you at checkout if that’s an issue.
How can I send care packages to support the troops?
If you want to send a batch of care packages to support the troops, there are multiple organizations that you can work through to find specific individual soldiers to help. The address on your package needs the soldier’s name, rank, unit and APO address with a 9-digit ZIP code.