gift for someone graduating army offcer training school?
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Customized leather gear for pistol or buy a pistol for him / her.
479020
Something academic - Border's gift cards, maybe gift cards to Office Max or some such place (a lot of teachers buy stuff for the classroom and pay out of pocket, you know?).  Maybe give them something homemade that will represent what you learned from them - a piece of artwork, CD of some music you performed, a nicely bound poetry book or collection of short stories you wrote, models of molecules you studied...
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well give her something handmade. what are you good at.?? something that will keep close to remember you and know that you put extra effort not just spend some of your money..
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Maybe some nice soap would be good, maybe socks?  Your idea sounds great, I'm just trying to add some other thoughts.  I think it so hard to know what they may need, but probably they could use many daily items.\n\nIt's wonderful that you are sending the presents. We, as the regular people of the US, need to reach out in friendship to Afghans and Iraqis.
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Before you send her anything ask her. She more than likely has a good PX nearby with all the good stuff she can buy (at limited quantities). If her First Sergeant is worth anything he or she will get a few comforts. Mine got porcellin toilets and ice cream and I was happy. In addition to the other things suggested here I would also include stamps, pictures of the family, news clippings from home, music and fem hyg items.
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Contact their alumni association. Also, their library should have, in their reference section, a copy of the graduation catalog (list of degree recipients).
835520
A great book would be a wonderful gift! Even magazines and other reading material, I think he'd enjoy. Stuff that they can really use. Even stuff like batteries are great because there are limited places they can buy that stuff for their personal use.\nPs. If you have any further questions, you can email me, if you'd like.\n*Edit: Oh, I forgot to mention... also phone cards! That's always a great gift! Or a portable DVD player (if you want to spend that much money).
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Get a card and maybe a gift certificate for a clothing store.  He will need to look nice where ever he goes whether he is going to continue his education or get a job.  Be sure to write a little something in the card to let him know how proud you are of him and sign it.  Good luck!
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Sounds like he likes outdoor adventure so I would get him a gift certificate to REI or Modells sporting goods,  Sports Authority, somewhere he can pick out the type of equipment that he needs for the sports he likes.
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Traditionally, people have given fancy pens and things like that for graduation. If a young person is moving out on their own for the first time after graduation, they might not realize it yet, but what they really need is a can opener! \n\nI've been known to give pyrex bowls to such young people. They're very versatile. You can microwave food, you can eat out of them, you can wash your other dishes in them, you can use them to catch leaks in your crappy apartment...\n\nIf a graduate is about to start working in the public school system in the US, I would get them a gift certificate to a local office supply store like Office Depot or Quill. The extent to which teachers have to pay out of pocket for classroom supplies is disgraceful. Every little bit you help a teacher helps a bunch of kids, Folks!
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Have you tried contacting the local military base? They may have some "adopt" as solider programs or you may deliver a gift to be donated as part of a larger program. They would love that. A great gift would be an MP3 player.
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How about an I.O.U. for the gift you're going to give him when he gets home? ;)
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My brother served in Iraq until July when he was killed there.  But one of the things he always mentioned was the letters, cards, and little tokens of appreciate that total strangers sent to the troops.  A little something like a card can brighten someone's day.  When I was going through boot camp I got cards from people I didnt know but appreciated them just the same. Especially with the holidays coming up.
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What about a nice pocket watch and have a personal engraving put on it, or possibly a bow and arrow set for hunting!  My hubby is a huge hunter and alot of times he uses his rifle but a few years ago I got him crossbows and he loves it!  A new rifle is an idea too!  Fishing rod and gear, video game system, Make him a nice basket filled with bubble bath-lotions-candles-sex coupons u make yourself-a bottle of champagne and 2 glasses-  he may look at u weird UNTIL u invite him into the bath with you!  Then he will be very very HAPPY with that gift!  Happy Holidays!  If he smokes a zippo lighter with an engraving.
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A bridesmaid/groomsman gift that I've seen and thought was cool was pocket bartender from Sharper Image.  I've seen them other places too.  Would fit the laid back and alcohol aspects.
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Some of these suggestions may sound strange but if you think about them they will make sense.  Some of these are not to take with him but are for his benefit during basic.  \n\nLots of fun / happy memories to take with him to basic.  Do fun things like go bowling, zoo, nightclub or anything you enjoy doing together.  \n\nPhone card - so he can phone home\n\nPhotos - so he can remember on rough days why he is doing this.\n\nBlack shoe polish - he will need to polish his shoes for inspection.\n\na couple of extra toothbrushes - in case he gets in trouble and has to clean the bathroom with his toothbrush.  Not to say he will get in trouble but it does happen to some folks\n\na roll or 2 of quarters in case he has to use a payphone that wont take phone cards.  That way he can call home.  \n\npens, paper, & prestamped envolpes so he can write home\n\nYour love and prayers for his safe completion of basic & for him getting the job assignment he wants.  \n\nRunning with him daily so he can be ready for it.  \n\nBackpack to wear while running so he can get used wearing on while running.    \n\nWorking out with him so can get he in shape.  No matter how good of shape he thinks he is in now just wait til basic.  You don't need to join a gym just work out with him daily.\n\nTake him to shooting range so he can practice firing weapon.\n\nAmmo to take to shooting range.  \n\nWriting to him at basic.  Be encouraging to him while he is there.  \n\nGet your parents a star flag to display in window after he leaves for basic so he knows you stand by him and support him.  \n\nLip balm\n\nBand-aids for blisters on his feet or hands\n\nGold-bond powder for his feet on long marches\n\nWhite crew socks with reinforcements in heel and toes.
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Try gifts.com, they should be able to help you.