In our family Christmas present draw, I got one of my cousins who is now stationed in Iraq. I'm looking for ideas of what to get someone in that position... he's 19 or so, and I think last time I got him, he got phone cards or something like that. He didn't see much value (and he'd just enlisted, too).

So... any suggestions? Dizzy, if you happen to catch this, I know you're over there. Felix, I know you've got the background. Anyone else I've forgotten, I apologize...

Djenkuje! Gracias! Danke! Merci! Thanks!

I know my brother in law was most interested in things like new music, stuff he could play on a laptop he brought over, games, food and magazines.

how about some tasty treats and a copy of playboy?
:D

Headphones??? That way the enemy won't be able to find him by his music, unless he plays it insanely loud.

HOW RUDE!! - he won't want any tasty treats.... ;)

current pictures from family members is my thought - that is what I sent my old roommate from College.

FYI

BK

If he has a player, I'd also think maybe those book CDs may be something one could listen to instead of music and be entertained, especially if they didn't have a laptop.

All of the above are good but isn't it a bit late? Even with super fast express mail it's gonna be tight getting there.

Well even if it's late he can still enjoy it when it does get there. ;)