MV-22 Osprey takes off in Zaranj, Nimroz.

Cpl. William Cox, an armorer at the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest, and a native of Amory, Miss., provides security as an MV-22 Osprey takes off in Zaranj, Nimroz province, Dec. 30. (Photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard)

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Military Care Package from the Girlfriend

In your military care package it’s important to include memories from home his buddies will tease him about and other typical guy things he will need.
In your military care package it’s important to include memories from home his buddies will tease him about and other typical guy things he will need.

The Basics, Baked Goods.

His favorite brownie or cookies in a vacuum seal food saver or sealed zip-lock freezer bag. Non-perishables to consider are drink mixes, hard candy or fortune cookies with inspirational messages. Any candy can be sent that won’t easily melt.

Pictures are a Must.

Signs with family members and friends and a hand written message will remind him of home. Card, collage and scrapbook items are easy and light weight to send. These are not only care package items but should be regularly sent items from you and the family.

The Guy Stuff

The following personal hygiene products have been rated the most needed products for our overseas soldiers.


Shampoo, ChapStick, Scope, Deodorant stick, sanitary wipes, tooth brush/toothpaste, comb, razor, floss, lotion. I would recommend an assortment in each care package; we all know you can never have enough toiletry items.

A Few Mailing Tips

Make sure there is proper dunnage in the care package, when you shake the box, nothing inside moves. Check mailing limitations and requirements to the country you are mailing to, some imported items are forbidden. Keep in mind all incoming mail is open to search.


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Long Distance Military Relationships Girlfriend/Spouse

A long distance relationship can be trying for anyone, but mix in a military deployment or a spouse joining the military and the relationship just became harder. How do you keep the man of your dreams and still have a healthy relationship when he gets home?

Communication

Experts agree being able to discuss relationship matters regularly, openly and directly is the best chance for a long distance relationship. With most military relationships, time and distance is a determining factor in regular communication. He’s in the military and requirements are tedious. There’s going to be time zone differences and days without telephone or internet use. At home, spouses and girlfriends deal with work schedules and a hectic family life, this can make coordination daunting. Even when the deployment distance separates you, it’s important to communicate the message to him before the frustration leads to battles.

Pick Your Battles

Pick your battles. Although he’s not fortunate enough to pick his, you can pick your battles. This is a hard learned skill that requires patience. Do you want to argue or cause your significant other more stress while they’re abroad? Bring up small pet peeves will use up much needed time and energy for important subjects like kids, finances, future and so on.

Talk About Your Time Together

You have little time together, make the most of it. He wants to remember the great times you spent together and what life will be like when he comes home. Open communication about each other’s needs will be the respect and trust that bonds long distance military relationships for the long run.

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How to Find Military Clothing Online.

Wives, girlfriends, parents, grandmas, grandpas, brothers, sisters and supporters would like to show their military pride by wearing unique designs and honorable military motos. It has been brought to the spotlight that huge t-shirt manufactures are trying to capitalize on the ever increasing military market. This has become an increasing concern with finding credible yet every-day clothes for the defenders of this country and their loved ones.

There have been new problems with finding military clothing online. First our military design searches are sent to huge manufactures and online military directories. These huge directories that have nothing unique about their designs and are usually mass produced. Another issues is these manufactures have no clue what the military is about or any of the designs that soldiers are looking for. The only way to solve this problem would be to ask a soldier directly, but the soldiers are oversees fighting for this country.

Find the Top Rated Military Designs and Insignia Here!

Army Hoodies-Men and women are looking for comfortable and soft hoodies. It's difficult to find a casual and comfy army hoodie, not anymore. Virtus Apparel has army hoodies that have unique army designs plus ipod holders and super soft material. Check out the Cross & Wings Army Hoodie.

Virtus Apparel Military- My favorite so far; many, many motos and insignias like a Tribal Cross, Apocolypto and St. Michael. They have women fitted t-shirts and v-neck styles for men. I can tell they're not a mass distributor because of the photos they post of their soldiers around the world wearing their t-shirts and hoodies.

US Marine Hoodies-Extra long sleeves and hood. Women's style come in super soft and tighter fit for causal and night wear. The thermal waffle material keeps you warm at night and just right during the day.

Good luck on your search for the best military designs out there, hopefully now you have somewhere to start! Please feel free to list your favorites below. Thank you!

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Cool Military Wedding Style Board

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The Colors above are Ruby, Blue, White! Enjoy. 

If you don't know your wedding style yet take this awesome quiz. 

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The Constitution on a Military Shirt

 No more camouflage gear in moss green and combat boots. Military apparel is now inspired by insignia’s or or even the constitution itself. True patriotic designs can only be made by patriots themselves. Now Virtus Apparel offers light weight casual wear, you no longer have to settle for just moss green because you can find unique marine board shorts, shirts, hoodies in different colors and sizes for men and women.

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American Troops are caught in the Debt Ceiling Crisis

American soldiers in Afghanistan have been warned they may not be paid after President Obama failed in an 11th-hour attempt to reach a settlement over the U.S. deficit.
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