?weetie.:  Digital Camera?x
2008-12-23 11:55:15

CubsFan:  Web cam so he can talk to u in Iraq
2008-12-23 11:57:25

ur mother:  Get him something useful from an aremy surplus store. A suit A tent A webcam A surprise party from everyone he knows Try getting him a locket with a picture of everyone he loves
2008-12-23 12:00:38

Russ C:  Is he going to be on the front line or in the rear with the gear? Front line - Chapstick, baby wipes, those things you put in water to make it taste good. Rear - Digital frame, playing cards, sunglasses. You can always give him an IOU and have him send a list when he gets there.
2008-12-23 12:01:04

tracy:  He really can't take too much with him, so you may want to give him some small stuff that he can carry and wait to send him anything big like a digital photo frame in a care package. My son deployed this past June and he sent everything personal that he owned home with me when he cleared out his room. Anything that he wanted to take with him to Iraq had to be approved by his sgt. before packing. I have gradually sent him a few of his things in care packages. One thing that he really likes to get are games he can play on his laptop (he bought that once he was there, and will send it home before he returns). Some things that he asked for immediately were a small state flag (we live in Texas), fingernail clippers, disposable razors, batteries and snacks. If your friend is religious a good gift would be a St. Christopher medal. You could have it blessed. An electric razor is also good. Or an electric toothbrush -- anything small and transportable that helps with personal grooming. Merry Christmas!
2008-12-23 12:06:57

happy2luvk9s:  If he's in the service, you can get him some prepaid calling cards for home to call home with, if he likes some special holiday candies get those, his favorite after shave lotion
2008-12-23 12:07:15

JR:  I think a digital frame would be a nice gift, plus you could get him some phone cards, they always can use them!
2008-12-23 12:08:04