Gift Ideas To Send To Our Troops Overseas

I am a recent college graduate and I am forever on the lookout for good gift ideas for my friends in the armed forces. On one hand, these soldiers are brave and noble. On the other hand, they are also in their 20's, just like me i.e., not used to not having the comforts of home or the thrill of a good time. I wish to let you know my own gift idead for my friends in the troops. I hope you will be able to utilize these ideas to assemble a good gift basket for military overseas.

While sending the gifts to troops in a box, one must try to include atleast two of the following three fitting categories:useful, fun and good for batering. A gift box haing "toys" is great but the soldier's need different things; similarly one can send practical items also but it will be hard for troops to share these items with other friends in platoon.

Some very useful things include personal hygiene items: baby wipes (more practical than you'd expect!), soaps with lotion or aloe, dental floss soft wash cloths, and favorite brands of standard items like toothpaste or deodorant. These items never go unappreciated. Other great practical items are underwear undershirts, socks, insect repellent and air freshener. But remember, sending food is never a good idea.

Our troops love fun things, too! For fun gift ideas to send to our troops, small electronic devices like iPods (load it with music before you send it!) and inexpensive digital cameras (with extra memory!) are a great idea. Platoons often have a lucky guy whose family sent a portable DVD player; movies and television series are great diversions. Also, don't forget "real toys" like baseballs and frisbees.

Sending a useful and and interesting thing to a bartering favourite soldier is a nice thing to do. Tobacco in its many forms is a thing popular from grand old days. It is a tool used by the soldier to bargain some adjustments with his colleagues. Other useful articles like a small book or magazine is also happily received. However, on must restrain from sending proscribed articles such as liquor, drugs or ammunition, paticularly across the border. Please take note of this.

Hopefully you've received some fantastic ideas of what to give your favorite lieutenant, sergeant, or captain. Never forget to check rules and regulations of what is allowed to be sent to the service members. Remember that a letter and a picture are always welcomed as well. Enjoy making your own gift basket!

When considering gift ideas to send to our troops there are several good suggestions. Gifts for the troops that are useful, such as new clothing or air freshener are valuable. There are also fun gifts that can be included in a good gift basket for military overseas, these include electronic toys such as cheap digital cameras or portable DVD players as well as toys like baseballs or frisbees. There are also good bartering items like tobacco, which helps them get other good things, but one must avoid items like alcohol or drugs. Troops love to get things from home and these are just a few good ideas.

-Michael S Stuart