[Seabee]

Originally Posted by HMUSN I'll buy one for someone deployed.

We get ours issued, i take it not everyone else does.


Oh 550 cord, or some sort of similar rope, and fly swatters, The good old fashioned kind.

[HMUSN]

lucky you guys.. lol we didn't.

[Seabee]

Originally Posted by dude496 Yeah you are in a sweet spot for a deployment, but you still are away from your family for the holidays. If this takes off well, then yes, I'd say we should do it bi-annually...I won't be able to head up the next one though, I'll be deployed to UAE.

I could probobly get things together on the next week. Although ill be transferring or getting out in the summer, it would have to be before or after that gets figured out.

But yea this is my 2nd xmas out of country. I get used to it ya know, still sucks tho. Im a big holiday person, i love everything about xmas.

[dude496]

Originally Posted by Seabee We get ours issued, i take it not everyone else does. Oh 550 cord, or some sort of similar rope, and fly swatters, The good old fashioned kind.

Sometimes they are issued, but it all depends on who is running the deployment (atleast in the Air Force).

ideas added

[dude496]

Originally Posted by HMUSN matches as well.

another good idea!

[Seabee]

Originally Posted by HMUSN lucky you guys.. lol we didn't.

Well the NCF spent a grip of money on the seabees, We had to get new MTV's (modular tactical vest) and every little thing that came with those. Like 5 grand worth of gear for us since the desert deployments were becoming more common.

[dude496]

Originally Posted by HMUSN I'll buy one for someone deployed.

Awesome, if you send it, let me know who you want it sent to. I think walmart has a basic model for about $20.

[HMUSN]

I was with the Marines. They get good weapons. That's about it. lol

[HMUSN]

Originally Posted by dude496 Awesome, if you send it, let me know who you want it sent to. I think walmart has a basic model for about $20.

basic? nah..

I'll buy a good one from the NEX.

Just send it, doesn't matter who. Try and send it to someone that doesn't have it obviously.

[Seabee]

Calling cards! But those are pricey as well, maybe like $10 ones

[dude496]

Originally Posted by HMUSN basic? nah.. I'll buy a good one from the NEX. Just send it, doesn't matter who. Try and send it to someone that doesn't have it obviously.

Awesome, will do! Thanks for getting involved!

[dude496]

Originally Posted by Seabee Calling cards! But those are pricey as well, maybe like $10 ones

Can't believe I forgot this one! Calling cards can be like gold out there!

[Ninjawafers!]

if you want to pool money and send care packages that way, heres a site you can do that on. Care Packages For Soldiers

still googling for more options

and im in on this as well... kinda was my idea lol

[Seabee]

But they gotta be the right kind. Cuz i have some here that only work from the state to state, or state to another country. If anyone can find the at&t worldwide cards, those are the best, hell id even take one now, i cant really talk to my fam cuz my mom got the wrong ones

[dude496]

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie if you want to pool money and send care packages that way, heres a site you can do that on. Care Packages For Soldiers still googling for more options and im in on this as well... kinda was my idea lol

Yep, it was your idea, but didn't think you were going to start up a thread...its been a few days since you posted the idea lol....so I figured I'd go ahead and get the ball rolling...if you want to take over handling the care packages, I'd be fine with that.

[HMUSN]

Hey on a side note.. if anyone here has the hook up on some MRE's, shoot me a pm. I am looking to get them on the real cheap.. just a case or so.

[dude496]

Originally Posted by Seabee But they gotta be the right kind. Cuz i have some here that only work from the state to state, or state to another country. If anyone can find the at&t worldwide cards, those are the best, hell id even take one now, i cant really talk to my fam cuz my mom got the wrong ones

If they have access to DSN, any stateside calling card will work...just call 809-4-OFF-DSN (809-463-3376), that number will get you to a direct dial (dial tone) based in the United States, and then use the calling card.

Forgot to add the link to the disa site on this...
DSN - Using the DSN

[Ninjawafers!]

Originally Posted by dude496 Yep, it was your idea, but didn't think you were going to start up a thread...its been a few days since you posted the idea lol....so I figured I'd go ahead and get the ball rolling...if you want to take over handling the care packages, I'd be fine with that.

doesnt matter to me who runs it. i was watching the other thread and was going to pm a mod about a sticky or announcement for it, just had not done it yet.

heres another site for care packages Care For Troops - Military Care Packages for U.S. Service Personnel!

[Seabee]

Originally Posted by dude496 If they have access to DSN, any stateside calling card will work...just call 809-4-OFF-DSN (809-463-3376), that number will get you to a direct dial (dial tone) based in the United States, and then use the calling card.

Hmm, well the card i was trying would work for me. This whole base is messed up

[dude496]

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie doesnt matter to me who runs it. i was watching the other thread and was going to pm a mod about a sticky or announcement for it, just had not done it yet. heres another site for care packages Care For Troops - Military Care Packages for U.S. Service Personnel!

Well since you brought up the idea, I'll leave up to you...I think we should keep this thread (just to avoid confusion) and maybe sticky it, but I have no problem at all with letting you run it.