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long762range

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What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« on: December 04, 2008, 08:53:01 PM »
I am especially interested in hearing from those of you who have gone or whose children have been there.

What should I buy for my son in Iraq that would make his life easier?

He works convoy protection so he is generally away from his FOB.
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2008, 09:07:48 PM »
If you can, ask your son and tell us. Be glad to help.
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2008, 09:12:33 PM »
the best eye protection you can afford. Between the bright sunlight and the dust, eye ware is invaluable.

And from me personally, tell him to stay safe, and alert. God bless
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2008, 09:51:38 PM »
I'll second eye protection, and if allowed the best tactical knife you can afford, a good knife is going to get him through alot of chores over there...
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2008, 10:29:29 PM »
The best I can offer is a big thank you from me along with what ever you send.
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2008, 10:35:00 PM »
hearing protection.( electronic would be best, with alot of batterys)

I've also heard from many that have come back that emergency egress tools are something that is looked for.  Seems alot of GIs have probs getting out of damaged humvs.
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2008, 09:08:34 AM »
Quote from: TAB on December 04, 2008, 10:35:00 PM
hearing protection.( electronic would be best, with alot of batterys)

I've also heard from many that have come back that emergency egress tools are something that is looked for.  Seems alot of GIs have probs getting out of damaged humvs.

protection for hearing and for his eyes is the way I would go! 

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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2008, 10:04:40 AM »
A good flashlight.  Make sure what batteries he has access to before you pick the light.  Something LED tactical is probably the best all around, but others her would know better than me. 

Tell him thanks for his service and God bless...

Danny
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2008, 10:44:41 AM »
Body armor called "Dragon Skin".....

http://www.pinnaclearmor.com/dragon-skin-survivors.php
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Re: What should I buy for my son in Iraq?
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2008, 10:53:43 AM »
Check out these Helmet Upgrade kits...(others can contribute to this project also)

http://www.operation-helmet.org/

A great folder knife is the Ontario XM-1. It was designed specifically for the sandbox....

https://www.knifecountryusa.com/store/product/104615.104642/ontario-knives-8750-xm-1-extreme-military-linerlock-knife-with-plain-edge-blade.html
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