hey toke49 whats his mos? is he combat arms? ie.. infantry, arty, or tanker. or is he support. knowing this can help get the right items for the job. good basics to start once he is deployed would be home news papers, books, hardcandy, a a batts, and other comfort items he can not get in country.......i hope this helps. wish him good luck ...vince g.. <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />