Packing a care package for a few troops in Afghanistan - anyone want to pitch in?

[BadShot]

I've got a few things I'm sending over to a couple of deployed guys, right now there is plenty of room in the box so I figured I'd see if anyone wanted to contribute to the care package.

Honestly I'm not sure what all should get added, but common items like dip, candy, AA and CR123 batteries, Watch caps, etc..

The reason I'm even sending this is to get a M4 stock over to one of the guys who can use it, I'm throwing in an ACU Colorado Flag Patch and some jolly ranchers, might even grab a big package of AA batteries from SAM's club. So if you're interested in adding to the box, drop me a PM and we'll figure out how to get your contribution into the box. I'm planning on mailing it out next week some time, so don't doddle!
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3.16.11 Update.

So the guy we are sending this to is the Company 1SGT, he's basically looking out for troops that don't have a lot of at home support. Providing that this box goes well, I'll most likely look to send another one in a month or two. The two things that he's identified as needed for so far are:

Comfort items.. Watch caps, foot and hand warmers and such. Nothing heavy winter wise, that's coming to an end and the box isn't that frakking big.
Slings.. apparently the single point slings a lot of troops went with when they were heading over are turning out to be a massive FAIL (go figure). So if you have a 2-Point Sling you're willing to pitch in.. Coolness.

Other items that look like they'll go over well:

iTunes gift cards
Girl Scout cookies (not any that would melt)
Moral Patches - They've asked that they be reasonable, no HEY FUCKFACE or DIRKA DIRAK kinda things. Also the uniform is now Multicam for those of you care.
PMags - even if you don't mind pitching 1, it all adds up. I've just landed a good deal on a few that'll be adding in.
And?

A few of you have offered up money. If we want to pool the money and hit up Bowers for a sling or two, that works for me. I don't know that I want to be too accountable for cash or anything, it might be easier if we can get something done through Firemoth or one of the other Tactical Supply folks here on the board.

This all started because I offered up a Milspec M4 stock with a CAA cheek saddle. If someone has a quality upgrade for a stock, I'm sure that would be well received as well.

As for a ship date, I'm aiming for early to mid next week. Short turn around I know, but I want to get this stuff outbound as soon as possible.

[DocMedic]

General rule of thumb when sending a care package, it's gotta be able to withstand 200 degrees of heat and have an expiration date 6 months past their return date, those packages can and will sit on a Tarmac for many weeks. Jolly ranchers will turn into a jolly mess

[Scanker19]

Toss in a few packs of yummy american Cigs. I wish I was closer i'd toss some in. The Tax free ones are not good.

[Mtn.man]

Hunting and fishing magazines.

[Mazin]

koolaid, gatorade, peanuts / peanutbutter, jerkey, +1 on cigs and dip. When is the package going out?

[Monky]

I'm down to throw in some $$$, with my schedule I don't know when I could get you anything. It should go towards playboys, cigs, and chew.

[BigMat]

I could probably muster up some magazines and books. Maybe a some other stuff too. I'll keep an eye on the thread.

[TS12000]

In the area and good to pitch in a little, PM sent

[BadShot]

Bump for the Update

[ChunkyMonkey]

hit me up w/ your number. I might be able to scour few stuffs for you too. Thanks for doing this.

[Scanker19]

Whats a moral patch?

[funkfool]

Morale Patches:
http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/catalog/MoralePatches.jpg
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Sb2XQSabXDA/TMBlbXUn4pI/AAAAAAAABmM/uNMTZxxUweQ/s1600/specwargear-patches1.jpg

I would contribute some cigars... but I am in the Springs.. next one?

[Gunner]

Just a FYI Smoking cave off county line and holly by Davidsons liqour had and may still have Buy one get One Arganise not the best but hey...

[Scanker19]

Ok, funk that's what I figured. Badshot, most are frowned upon and none are technically allowed, but are often over looked depending on who the supervisor is. General rule that will allow them to be worn is no profanity or sexist comments.

Hey Funk, Once 2-4ID leaves I have a bunch of friends in various there that i will be sending packages to, as i'm not deploying due to my impending medical discharge. I promised them some Gay porn ([Muaha]), but whatever you want to toss in is cool.

[funkfool]

Jordanls19: What was that about a Gorn?
http://themanversion.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/gorn.jpg
[ROFL1][Beer]

[BadShot]

Yeah the guy we're rolling this out to is the Company 1SGT, pretty sure he'll know what's cool and what's not. He'll be divying things out to the troops who don't have a lot of if any support from home.

Again, this is a random act guys, anything you can give, cool, if not and based on the success of this round, we'll do another in a month or so.

[funkfool]

Yeah the guy we're rolling this out to is the Company 1SGT, pretty sure he'll know what's cool and what's not. He'll be divying things out to the troops who don't have a lot of if any support from home.

Again, this is a random act guys, anything you can give, cool, if not and based on the success of this round, we'll do another in a month or so.
Let me know if you're near the Springs anytime soon and I'll get you those...

[Scanker19]

I'd vote for some Pmags. Even some gently used ones would be a welcome sight.

So I'll put an announcement here when I get mine ready.

Funk, Gorn is good, especially with some sautéed tribble in a hollandaise sauce.

[BadShot]

Well if we all want to step up and pitch in a P-Mag each, even just the group of us in the discussion, that'd be a nice little batch, hell I'll commit to sending 2. So now I'm in for the following.

2 PMags
1 M4 Milspec stock with stock saddle
1 large package of baby wipes (please don't contribute any more this is the SAMs club version)
1 CO Flag in ACU moral patch and maybe a few others depending on when I can get them here.
A couple of Petzl keychain lights (Red light)

Waiting to hear from a couple of other folks on their contributions.

If someone wants to mail something up to me then drop me a PM and I'll send you a mailing address.

Thanks again everyone!

[Elhuero]

think they'd confiscate a poster of a woman in a bikini?

[BadShot]

Up to you man, I'll put it in the box.

[sniper7]

Let me see what I can round up. How are you shipping it? Ups fedex or isps?

[Ah Pook]

I have some older Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2 and PS3 games. Any interest?

[Monky]

I can throw in a few pmags.. still NIW.

I'd be down to throw some money at a sling too.

[ShooterJM]

I only have one two point sling in stock, but I'm willing to donate it. Not sure when I'll be up in denver next though.

[BadShot]

OK I'm going to put a hard stop on this for Thursday 3/24. At that point I'll find an appropriate box and packaging. What would be cool would be a few CO-AR15.COM stickers or the like. As I wrap up the donations, guys, I'll want at least your first name and home town. I'll write up a little note for them and add all of our names and home towns on it at the end.

Is anyone interested in going in on some of the CO Flag patches? Pretty sure we might be able to get a discount for 10 if we can get that much commitment. I'll ping him and see what he can do for us.

[sroz]

Badshot - I'll be at the gunshow this weekend. I apologize but are PMags M16/AR15 mags. Sorry for my ignorance, but I'm much more of a handgun person. Also, I see you're in Centennial. I'm in Highlands Ranch. If I pick something up at the show, can I get with you somewhere to pass it on?

Thanks

[BadShot]

PMags are Ar15 mags.

For everyone else, I'll be at the show at opening tomorrow morning, but I'm planning on running in and grabbing ammo and bolting up to the mountains to run a few new shooters through the AR and Shotgun.

IF we want to do a meet up at the show, it really would be best for me if we met up right before the doors opening. If that works for anyone wanting to catch up with me this weekend, drop a line here or in a PM.

I won't be hard to miss, I'll be the guy with the Embrace the Hate patches on his hat and jacket.

Again for anyone not in the metro area, if you want to drop stuff in the mail that's cool, I can give you my mailing address as needed. If someone just wants to pitch in a few bucks for shipping or what not, let me know and we'll figure something out. Right now shipping is going to be close to $30 or more.

I'm planning on using USPS Priority APO unless someone has a better recommendation.

[sroz]

Thanks, Badshot. I plan on being there before they open, so I'll be on the lookout for you.

[BigMat]

See you there, they start at 0800 correct?

[sroz]

The gunshow starts at 0900.

[BadShot]

damn thought it started at 10!?!?!?!?

Well I'll be there.. greenish brown fleece jacket and khaki hat with a pirate patch on it. sroz I sent you my cell number just in case. I guess I'll send it to BigMat too

[sroz]

Sorry, Badshot. I left the house before 7:30 and got there early. I just got your message and replied. I'll call & we'll work it out. I appreciate what you are doing for our troops!

[spleify]

Chris, I would be happy to make 2 or 3 paracord bracelets in some various colors. If your number is still the same, then I have it and I will give you a call tomorrow(Sunday) and we can set up a meet up time for Monday or Tuesday whenever is good for you.

I will see what else I can wrangle up too, I kind of like the idea of the poster with a pretty girl on it. I have a nice Jackson guitar poster with Jenna Jamison on it, no nudity, but something to look at. I will throw it your way and we can add it to the box and they can decide if they can keep it or not.

Thanks for doing this.

Talk to you tomorrow.

[mitch]

Crap, I missed this. What's the ship date again?

How about movies/music? I can send either USB key(s) or DVDs with mp3s. I've got pretty much every song you've ever heard from 1950 - 2003 or so.

[BadShot]

Mitch you haven't missed anything yet... if you want to add something just let me know and we'll figure out a way to get it into the box!

Splify, yuppers same number. We're supposed to meet up tonight right?

A Massive thank you to all of you who have pitched in so far. From the looks of it, I need to find a bigger box! You guys have been beyond generous and I'm sure that these guys will appreciate this beyond end!

Everyone who has contributed, I'm sorry I lost track of the list I had somewhere (damn non-auto-saving notepad) I really would appreciate it if you would all send me a PM with your First names so I can add them to the small note I'm putting in the box.

Again, Shipping if going to happen Friday. IF some needs to get something to me please let me know and I'll do my best to meet you half way within reason. If you want to mail something, I can hold the box until as late as Monday if needed, but would like to get it out on Friday if at all possible.

Now I'm off to beg for a shipping bump from a online shop so I can get these moral patches here in time :)

Thanks again guys.. this has been a great experience for me!

[BadShot]

Last Call! Unless other wise arranged via PM, I'm planning on shipping the box out tomorrow (Friday).

Again thanks for those of you who have pitched in!

[ldmaster]

I can put in a Pmag and I think I have a couple of blackhawk slings that are still in the package. PM me with a location and I can drop them off.