Please go to the Forum at www.lightfighter.com There are many military people there that have been , are or are going back to Iraq/Afghanastan. They are very willing to help with what to bring and what not to bring. Set up a CARE package system before he deploys with a list of what to send every 6 weeks or so. Things like laundry soap, socks, underwear, chap stick, eye wash, batteries, razors, foot powder,etc. Reading material is also important. On the LF Forum he should be able to find out what really to expect.
Dave