What is a good going away gift for someone being deployed to Iraq?

He's not sure yet what he will be doing or where, exactly, he will be located. I gave him phone cards. But what else would be a thoughtful gift?

What is a good going away gift for someone being deployed to Iraq?
I just went through this with my hubby 1 week today in fact. Depending on how much you can spend, I have a few suggestions : Solar powered watch ( G-shock makes a great one, about $80 ) , a psp if he doesn't already have one ( it's small and won't be a hassle to lug around, $169 ), Go have a friend take pictures of you two before he leaves, a flash light with colored filters like red, if he likes to read a few books to get him started ( you can always send more ), envelopes pre-stamped and with your address, last but not least send him away with a promise of your undying love.





Hang in there girl. Things will be rough at first but I promise things will get easier as the days go on. Know that he is thinking of you just as much as you are of him.





Thank you for serving as a silent rank behind your brave man.
Reply:Katie is dead on!!





My wife and I survived my deployment with just that. I was lucky enough to be stationed where I could talk to her at least 3 nights a week.





Otherwise the best gift you can give him is certainly your unflinching support. Not just with him but with his family and friends. Be attentive at what you say about the things at home when hes there, the little things mean a lot more. And regardless of if you can get to see him online or not write often and send things like pictures of family or just you. I carried a picture of my wife and I over my heart the whole time I was there. Its a good feeling to know that when you do stop moving and your thoughts wander you can reach into your pocket and pull out that picture. It is a huge morale boost.


Send him off with a swagger or a stagger. :P I had the luxury of both.
Reply:A cool leatherman/multi-tool, a surefire flashlight, sexy pictures...
Reply:A web cam so that when he is gone you can still see each other!
Reply:Webcam. You can chat with him when he is not on Duty. In the camp Fallujah, they have computer and itnernet.
Reply:A small photo album with pictures of family and home
Reply:dvd player(portable)...........


an i-pod.loaded.............


chap stick...........
Reply:a cross =]


so he can carry it aorund in his pockkett.
Reply:a vote for obama
Reply:ammo
Reply:a deferment letter telling him the deployment's been cancelled!

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