Items
frequently requested by U.S. Troops in Iraq & Afghanistan:
Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard
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Cigars; Dutch Masters - “Presidents”, box of 50,
individual wrapper For smokers who like to keep flies & mosquito’s
away, also to mask general stink.
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Chew; Copenhagen, regular Snuff. For guys that like something
in their mouth other than food, gum and smokes.
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Multi Tool “Leatherman” style;
Utility, general purpose, folding type.
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Knives; Straight, Combat
(6 - 8” blade) Cost is extremely high (up to $ 200.00
ea.).
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Dog
Tag Light; Black, soft plastic body, Press/Release ON/OFF
(light color may be restricted).
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Flashlight; “Sure Fire”,
w/Xenon bulb, 1” barrel
diameter, for gun rail mounting & GP use. “Mini Mag Lite”,
w/Xenon & LED (conversion);
AA Battery, w/colored lenses.
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Small (Mini Mag style) multiple LED
Flashlights some available with 3-color light arrangement,
uses AA battery
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Batteries; all sizes (“C”, “D”, “AA”, “AAA”, “123” (for
Sure Fire), “357” (for Dog Tag light, etc.)
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Pistol
Magazine; Beretta 9mm, high capacity (17 - 20 round) Manufactured
by Mec-Gar (OEM supplier to Beretta)
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Weapons Cleaning; Hoppe “Bore
Snake” (9mm & 5.56mm) C. J. Weapons Accessories makes
a similar gun tool and is about $ 3.00 ea. less than “Hoppe”
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Gloves;
various styles requested (Kevlar, Nomex, fast rope, search,
flight, etc.). Cost for these high-end gloves is very high,
some nearly $ 90.00 pr.
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Safety Glasses; various non-reflective lens colors,
ANSI rated (small particle). Available in Smoke Gray, Mocha
(dark), Amber, Clear; boxes of 10 ea., single color.
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Sun Screen; many products & SPF
ratings available; sent on specific request only.
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Small Hand Tool
Set (pliers, wire cutters, channel locks, crescent wrench,
etc.) 6 pc. set.
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Folding Knife, small & inexpensive,
utility use.
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Carabiner;
for hanging gear on vest, not rated for personal suspension.
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“Wet Ones” individual
anti microbial wipe (for hands, feet, etc.).
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“Cortaid” anti
itch spray (for insect bites, plant irritation).
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Eye Wash, Sterile;
individual, single use (for eyes, emergency washing of minor
cuts, etc.).
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“Clean Ups”; disinfectant; for toilet seats & similar;
w/re-seal tab.
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Wipe, General Purpose; body cleaning; non-oily;
non-disinfectant; w/re-seal tab (refill pack).
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Lens Wipes; w/anti-fog
for cleaning glasses & goggles;
individual, single use.
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“DEET” Wipes; insect repellant,
individual use, 4 - 6 hour protection.
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Utility Scissors (inexpensive,
7 ½ “ EMT Shears).
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Kleenex; pocket packs, 6 packet/package
(GP use, TP, First Aid).
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Tooth [Silk] Floss/Pick; Regular & Mint
(sealed bulk packages, 50 - 90 pcs.).
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Foot Powder (different
flavors are available).
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Cotton Socks; White, Crew & Tube length.
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Sheets; Twin, Flat,
Cotton (blend) for sleeping bags (guys prefer non-pastel colors).
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Ziploc
bags (6” x 8” & 1 gal. size for Trail
Mix portioning, etc.).
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Jerky; Beef & Turkey only (various flavors),
, must not contain Pork.
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Trail Mix, Nuts, Dried Fruit; various
brands & mixes,
sealed packages only.
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Power (Protein) Bars; various brands & flavors,
sealed packages only.
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Soup (Campbell’s “Chunky” 18.6 oz., Regular
10½ oz., Hormel Chili & Beans 15 oz.). NO PORK!
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Gum;
(“Dubble-Bubble” & regular sugar free
gum).
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Popcorn (where microwave oven available).
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CD’s/DVD’s;
various musical artists; subjects, series shows are very
popular.
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Newspapers & Magazines,
Puzzle Books, Paperback Novels, etc.
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M-16 Muzzle Caps (to keep
dirt and blowing sand out of rifle).
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Bandana; Desert ACUPAT & 3-color Desert (help keep sun/dirt
off face & neck).
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Ghutra (Shemagh); Dk. Black/Tan, OD/Sand,
Coyote (no Red or White).
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Knee & Elbow Pads; Tan, pairs
only.
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Game Toys Balls, Frisbee’s, similar.
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Board Games & Playing
Cards (Monopoly, Checkers, Chess, etc.).
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Disposable Razors & Shaving
Gel (no aerosol shaving cream).
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Shampoo (small travel size).
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Tooth Paste (small travel size).
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Hand Soap (small travel size).
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Drink flavoring (added to Canteens
to improve poor tasting water).
