Thread: It's Official, I have to leave

good luck to you!!!

A backup Weapon (pistol)

Things to bring....it all depends on where exactly you're going. I can tell you what I've needed the past 4 months, or things that were utilized by someone else.

-Lotion
-shower shoes-a must
-battery powered alarm clock-I work in the power plant, so I know this to be wise
-coffee mug-if you drink
-new AF PT gear
-some type of music player
-you can brings mags like Maxim. they sell them at the BX though
-sunglasses
-some type of bandanna to cover your face if you ride up top in the HMMV-trust me
-camera
-shaker bottle-(the mail service is pretty good for ordering stuff online)
-if you have certain hygiene products that you're partial too (they are very limited on what they sell)
-if you're a video game guy, games or memory card
-calling card

Just a few off the top of my head for now. If I think of anything else, I'll post it

As much reading material and music as they'll let you pack. AAFES usually sets up as much of a BX as they can so you'll probably be able to get decent mags. Playboy and other REALLY good ones are out, but the muscle mags you can't even bring with you are available. They also keep a pretty good supply of protein mixes on the shelves, so you shouldn't need to lug that in your baggage. Try to get in touch with someone who's already there and find out if there's a BX and how well stocked it is. Being in the Air Force you should have pretty decent lodging, which includes a TV. Bring any video game equipment you have so you can hook it up in the dorm. (The alternative to packing that in is to ship it to yourself ahead of time. If you can find a good address for where you're going to be that's your best bet.)

Take a lap top Computer that can support kick-ass games and DVDs. Don't worry about Porn. There's plenty of that in country. You might want to invest in an external USB Hard Drive to store all the gigs of MP3 files you'll get from trading with the other guys there.

Don't go dropping a ton of money on pogie bait and shit like that. The PX/BX system is pretty good there so re-supply is rarely an issue. No sense in buying/hauling all the stuff you can get there or have sent to you in a care package.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Carton's of cigarettes to trade for favors and soap on a rope....

Originally Posted by Witmaster

Take a lap top Computer that can support kick-ass games and DVDs. Don't worry about Porn. There's plenty of that in country. You might want to invest in an external USB Hard Drive to store all the gigs of MP3 files you'll get from trading with the other guys there.

Don't go dropping a ton of money on pogie bait and shit like that. The PX/BX system is pretty good there so re-supply is rarely an issue. No sense in buying/hauling all the stuff you can get there or have sent to you in a care package.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Actually, the brand they mostly carry now is Muscle-Tech. But I agree, don't haul stuff over when you can have it shipped. There are a few companies that offer free shipping to military or will give discounts. The hard drive is a great idea too, as a lot of the guys in my shop are doing this. I'm old school, so I just burn CDs still.

Originally Posted by maniclion

Carton's of cigarettes to trade for favors and soap on a rope....

Don't you know that everyone dips tobacco now instead of smoking? It's a damn trend I'm telling you.

I'll be bringing my 40 gig drive. I heard that I'll be living in Tent City, not lodging or barracks.

Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan

I'll be bringing my 40 gig drive. I heard that I'll be living in Tent City, not lodging or barracks.

That's how I lived during my tour. It's not so bad. Airconditioned and Heated so you won't suffer too bad during your off-hours.

Great Satan:

Good luck to you, and I (and the rest) hope you keep us posted.

Your new nickname for working in the prison is:

"Cage Kicker."

That's just a nickname for them.

Originally Posted by Mr_Snafu

Great Satan:

Good luck to you, and I (and the rest) hope you keep us posted.

Your new nickname for working in the prison is:

"Cage Kicker."

That's just a nickname for them.

Hey, this reminds me. If you do end up pulling prison duty, at least have the smarts NOT to have your picture taken while you're dishing out torture.

And I was looking forward to seeing Terrorists in their underwear!

It's over-rated.

Sheesh TGS, eve I wouldn't wish you to THAT hell!!!

Thank you for protecting us!

Good luck bro, Yeah if you chew bring as much as your favorite brand as you can.

Dipping
Smoking

Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan

And I was looking forward to seeing Terrorists in their underwear!

I guess I should be more specific. By all means, torture them. Just don't get YOUR picture taken while doing it.

Good luck TGS. Kepp us up to date and check in often!

good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

may i ask you how much mony you are getting for this?

I see a lot of requests for DVDs. . .I guess in some places they get stolen by locals and then resold to GIs. . .hmm. . .now the infantry group I'm sending stuff to wanted towels, but I think they are pretty far out in the field - they can't even get to a PX easy.

You might try to pack a few snack stuff - like popular candy or something - I've seen a lot of requests from people for that and you could pass that around to people who have been there a long time.

Chapstick.

pictures of your family

Paper/pens/envelopes - even if you can get to a phone, those card costs can get steep.

small world band radio

batteries (lots).

I had a group wanting those headlamp flashlights.

personal first aid kit. That might sound stupid, but a tiny one has a few basics

check magazine companies for subscription/shipping rates. Reading material is big there, and you are way into puters so you could get stuff sent.

Originally Posted by HANK-VISSER

good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

may i ask you how much mony you are getting for this?

$5000 per month, tax free.

that's really decent actually...

$60,000 a year and he gets to shoot Muslims.

Lucky dog.

Originally Posted by silencer

that's really decent actually...

Thats pretty much what someone makes in the 90k range after taxes.

i know

Originally Posted by cfs3

$60,000 a year and he gets to shoot Muslims.

Lucky dog.

BAN HIM

Just kidding.

best of luck to you.