I can get a box out for the requests this upcoming weekend.

Are baby wipes still a big thing too? Do you have a list of things needed? I understand those are the most requested but is there anything else we can grab? Reading materials etc?

Also, for the Copenhagen do they want the pouches or the loose long cut? My wife is going to see if the Men's group and Women's group at Synagogue can put a drive together when they get back in session in September. I know they won't buy dip, but the sock's and other necessities plus cash for shipping they might be able to swing. I'll pm for some other details.

I was going to ask the same question on the Copenhagen.

I got the Slim Jim's covered.

Cigars and 25 tins of Copenhagen out to Beth today.

Way to go, Zito and Beth!!! Thank you very much!

What would be a good mix of sizes?

Example:

1 pair-M
3 pairs-L
1 pair-XL

I am on a site that has them on sale for $11.55 a pair so I was interested in what a good mix of sizes would be.

Beth, the uniform shop at the arsenal has 3 packs of boot socks for $6.21. They're an OD green though, which is the Army's standard. Those good?

I'm drumming up for folks that want to kick in and i"ll go buy a bunch to get out on Tuesday.

Vince

Would it be better to hold off on sending cigars then? That might work out as I have some cutters on order but not here yet.

OK. Got the target, we'll work that out on our end. :D

I just sent a box that included cutters and socks so Beth should have enough for this shipment.

Greetings fellow Cigar Enthusiasts,

My Infantry Company is here in Afghanistan and we hold a ‘family night’ event on Sundays as we sit around and smoke cigars. We spend this time dedicated to decompressing and not focusing on the war right outside our COP (Combat Out Post). I don’t know how active this thread is, but I wanted to reach out and see if I could drum up some packages for my Paratroopers. My church back home sent us plenty of baby wipes and snacks, but won’t send tobacco products. I was curious if anyone could please donate some cigars and Copenhagen. We are NOT picking as any support is awesome. My address is:

[PM me for Address]

Our dates are sensitive information for re-deployment, but we have more time. You can PM me if you have questions. Once again, thanks for your thoughts and prayers and may God continue to Bless American and our Troops.

Thanks Brett! We'll add you to our ship list at OpFTH (www.OpFTH.org), and let them know you're already getting "church packages", and would prefer cigars and dip. We don't post military addresses here for security reasons, but it's certainly your address to post as you wish. It sounds like you'll be getting some direct packages, please feel free to PM me if your guys are not getting any cigars and dip directly.

Thank-you for your service, and I'll get you out a cigar package over the weekend! -B



To anyone who is sending a package directly to our Troops, you will need the USPS Customs form, found online, and the USPS customs envelope, available at the USPS counter. Also, please review the USPS rules around what can and cannot be sent, based on Country. In addition to the usual USPS prohibitions, US Troops in the middle ease are not allowed to receive any pork products, alcohol or home-made food. All of those will cause the package be returned to you, usually in a condition so that nothing is salvageable. Sending cigars is no problems, but lighters won't get through (sometimes they even refuse empty lighters), and you'll get the package back; matches are okay.

Beth, you have PM.

LOL. Anytime.

Thanks @USNGunner and @Shovelgrrrl for the cigars, cigarettes, socks, razors, and all the other goodies. I took my address down from my post, but it’s still up on other posts I think. We feel loved and appreciated by your care packages. We are happy to serve and defend our great nation. We also appreciate the thoughts and prayers for our safety. God bless y’all. Rangers Lead the Way squids. Lol. Dopes on ropes (Classic) never gets old Vince.

Thanks to all for your generous donations - it means the world to these guys and gals. -B

OK. Let me see what I can scare up.

Thanks! I can always use more socks to send, especially this time of year...when hell freezer over. I always think of the middle east as being warm, but the guys in Afghanistan get below zero temps and snow.

I bought all the cutters and humi-packs I can afford (from C-Bid/Cigars Intl of course), but definitely need more. Thanks!! -B

Hey Beth. We're getting some kit together for you to forward. What's hot on the list? I sent a pm as well.

Hi all. We have A follow up. I got this email from Brent today, and he gave me permission to share the pictures with the forum. These guys are what counts.



And these are the troops.

https://imgur.com/MoJbLiy

https://imgur.com/32QmOsD

https://imgur.com/TqEohiq

https://imgur.com/MuqWB2c

http://imgur.com/a/MySCHwx

Shovelgrrrl, I working on getting enough dip to fill the LFR and it will be on the way. Christmas in January!

Vince

Gunner if you get prickly pear jelly be prepared for an unannounced visit and prepare your liver for what's to follow.

Woohoo! Thank you Beth! I will make sure to forward it to my co-consipirators in the last bombing run we made on you. That's awesome, and completely unexpected.

Sounds amazing though. I'm looking forward to it.

V

Yep. And one landed here today. Three beautiful jars of Prickly Pear Jelly. WOOHOO!

Thanks Beth. Completely unexpected, and yet greatly appreciated. I will hook up my co-conspirators in the endeavor. Maybe.

I see fresh biscuits on the menu for in the morning. Can't wait!