Gift for someone Promoted in JROTC??? (PLEASE HELP...FAST)?
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I think his greatest gift would be to spend some time with you!  Take him out for a special dinner.
735859
Try gifts.com, they should be able to help you.
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http://www.anysoldier.com/\n\nits a good thing for him to do, if I was over there I would love to get mail from someone like him.
1005406
i was on a soldiers angels web group. for them, i would get a priority flat rate box, and fill it to the brim with everything!! even the little gaps i would put little candies in. they love things like what the person above mentioned. but also they love cleaning items...such as shavers, toothpaste, and playing cards, puzzle books, stationary, anything & everything! it's thoughtful of you asking this. to be honest, with the fact that they really have nothing, than anything from home is a blessing to them.\nand remember the one's who do not ever get mail. it's sad. they have no family, and they are alone...while others get mail, they get nothing. if you're interested, you can send to one of these unfortunate ones by posting the address, then mention for the name "a lonely soldier". then the sergeant guy (or whoever, not clear on it) gives it to someone who is in need & never gets mail. i have my kids send pictures they drew & stuff. it's all the little stuff that counts.
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Call or visit the nearest USAF Recruiting Office for help.  I'm sure they like us Army types will be more than happy to assist. Just remember, you are a civilian, never try to pass yourself off as someone else.  I caution you only because we are having trouble now with people who are doing that.  It's against the law to do that.  Admiring the jacket and wanting to be accurate however, is great!!  I wish you the best of luck.  LTC M, USA, RET
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If you are going to be sending heavy items like shampoo then I would suggest getting a flat rate box from the post office. They cost 8 dollars I believe but there is no weight limit. Before the flat rate boxes it was costing me 15 -20 dollars just to send one package. Also don't send phone cards because the military has a contract with att and they can buy min. over there a lot cheaper than any phone card you will send. I would suggest send DVDs(Target sometimes has them on sale for ten dollars), books, magazines( Cars, maxium, mens health, etc.). Cookies but they should be store bought. I always like to send seasonal items like Easter candy too. If you know what kind of music he likes then send him the newest music Cd's.  That's what I call music Cd's are nice because they have a little bit of everything. That's all I can think of right now.
147727
Write him a letter, in boot camp the phone priveleges are extremely limited (5 minutes/week unless he's being sneaky).  Get the address to write to him from his family, and also ask his family to go along to boot camp graduation.
999455
I went to basic in fort jackson....i went on june 2nd 2004. Dont bring a damn thing.....When you get there...they give you a 'smart card' and they make you buy shoes...clothes..socks..etc. Keep in mind everything you bring you will be holding with your arms straight out for atleast an hour... so dont buy anything. Try to be what we call'high speed' dont kiss ass..and DONT ASSUME THE DRILL SERGEANTS LIKE YOU..BUT do everything your told to the best of your ability and as fast as possible. Try to become the bay leader or the platoon leader. Work your ass off in pt and dont cry or whine. Whether you like the training..(rifle,landnav,bayonette courses..etc) or not have fun with it but dont smile. Say YES DRILL SEARGEANT , NO DRILL SERGEANT as loud as possible. Keep your area clean and learn how to do hospital corners on your bed BEFORE you go to basic. Start drinking plenty of water now....youll have what is called force hydration where you have to drink 2 qts so you might as well start now so you dont get sick. Make sure your 'battle buddies' dont fuck up...stay on them even if they hate you tellin them what to do itll look good on your part and youll have a smoother ride. Be aware that theyre will be some 'crazies' when you get there...people will try to pull some bullsh it and kill themselves, run away, talk back....just ignore them and do what your supposed to do. The red phase is the worst. Oh and once you get to the blue phase ( last phase) youll be right back to red phase...they like to mind fu ck you like that. Dont stress it though. Youlll learn to like the chow...no soda or dessert but youll be alright...umm if you have anymore questions you can message me on im whatever496@yahoo.com
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http://www.eatel.net/~dhstiger/jrotcranks.htm
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Okay the link is disabled.  So I have no idea what she sent or what the deal was...\n\nIt's better to send items to troops through a non profit that knows who is in need and who isn't.  This way you are sure to get things people want or need.\n\nMany service people do NOT get things in the mail and are grateful for mail and items.  But it is still better to go through an organization that handles these things in order to be sure your gifts will be used and appreciated.  Solicitation or advertisement isn't appropriate.  \n\nIf you have a friend or family member stationed in one of these areas ASK them what they need or what is allowed.  Sometimes they just don't have the room for what people try to send.  or they aren't able to tote it around country if on manuevers!  Don't be offended.  It is better to ask either their parents/wife/etc...  if you want to make it a surprise.\n\nIf you or anyone reading this wants to pick a non profit that supports the military you can follow this link to a list of places that include phone card donation, commissary and bx gift certificates, christmas presents etc.. to the service people who will appreciate it.\n\nhttp://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art9421.asp
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try soldiersangels.com . you can register a soldier or adopt one to send packages/letters etc to.
133449
How about an I.O.U. for the gift you're going to give him when he gets home? ;)
875367
If you want to send a care package or be a penpal, the best site to use is AnySoldier.  There, you will find troops from all branches of the military and all ranks and both sexes listed.  It will state if they want a penpal or what items they or their unit could use in a care package.  It will also give their address so that you can send it directly to them.\n\nThank you for your willingness to support our troops.  Morale and knowing the people back home care is a huge part of their lives.  Please just be cautious of websites asking for donations and such.  Even during this time and for this cause, there are many scams out there.  \n\nIf you'd like links to any other sites, please leave a message here and I'll post them for you.  I try not to post all of them because there's quite an extended list, but most of them are ones that we in the military are told are safe and trusted.  I usually just post the source link for what I think is best suited for what's being asked.\n\nThanks again from and Army wife of 18 years and 3 deployments!!
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From a previous military wife the best things that you can get him are things that remind him of home and of you, (ex: favorite candy, cds, phone cards to call home, pictures of you, his family, the both of you, a home made card from you, lots of letters to let him know just how much that he is missed at home and how much you care for him. Remember that he is far from home and with no one there and he would appreciate anything that will remind him of home, and of his love that is waiting on him. The small things are what count and mean the most. Good luck and keep in touch with him. Best of luck to the both of you and our thoughts and prayers are with him and you, thank him for all that he is doing, from a prior military family who knows what it is like. Thank him for us - Missouri
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Try blinkyou.com  I believe they have military fiance glitters in there!  That's where I got my Marine Wife one from!  Good luck!
72028
Socks,T-shirts,tooth paste, tooth brush,Sun screen,Calling Cards,Candy (nothing gooie that will melt), hand sanitizer,waterless shaving cream,\nRazors,Use your imagination.. These are just some of the things thatI have help ppl with buying for soldiers. You can find it all at walmart. They also have boxes and packing material that you can purcase to send it.  Good luck and god bless!
1042916
Every teacher I've ever spoken to says that the best gifts are not store-bought, but created by the child with sentiments from his or her heart.  Could your son write his teacher a letter telling him about what he learned and maybe what his favorite memories of the school year are?  A poem or drawing would be good too...anything that lets the teacher know how much his work is appreciated.  It's a tough job!