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  • Aquablocks May 26, 2012 @ 4:08 am | delete
    Gifts for soldiers should inspire hope and courage. They should be portable and easy to keep.
  • poddys May 23, 2012 @ 5:01 pm | delete
    A good friend of mine made sure his two sons (1 US Marine, 1 US Army) had laptops so they could Skype/Email from base in Iraq, and also they had flash drives loaded with ripped DVD's so they could watch movies while they were away.

    With equipment like this, provided they are at a base where they can contact home, it really does help to keep in touch.

    Excellent job, and a very fitting lens with Memorial Day coming up.
  • LittleTwoTwo May 22, 2012 @ 12:46 am | delete
    Wonderful ideas for keeping loved ones overseas in touch. Great lens
  • getmoreinfo May 17, 2012 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    Such a great idea and tribute the soldiers.
  • trendydad May 17, 2012 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    these are great ideas to give a soldier,
  • rachelscott May 14, 2012 @ 7:57 am | delete
    Lens is so interesting. It deserve thumb UP.
  • charity7 May 13, 2012 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Beautiful Lens! We must never forget those who defend our country. Thanks for the info.
  • jaredtheleo May 12, 2012 @ 4:21 pm | delete
    All of these things are great but the best care package has three things:
    Tobacco, Jerky, and Lotion
    Huah!
  • vBizeso May 12, 2012 @ 2:09 am | delete
    nice lens...
  • brynimagire Mar 17, 2012 @ 10:45 am | delete
    I like star war movie ! Thanks for sharing a lot of information ! Wonderful lens !
  • Funny_Beekeeper Mar 8, 2012 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    Some great ideas here. I will have to check this lens once again becouse I'm looking for a gift for my friend who is returning from his duty in 4 months time. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas!
  • TheLifestyleChanger Feb 27, 2012 @ 4:50 am | delete
    A wonderful lens - certainly on a different level from the homemade fruit cakes sent to earlier generations of soldiers.
  • jercow75 Feb 24, 2012 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    Yes, this is a great lens and a great idea. Thank you for putting this together.
  • chuckholmes301 Feb 19, 2012 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    What a great lens. This gives me some really good ideas for care packages to our deployed troops. It's always a good idea to support the troops.
  • sousababy Jan 19, 2012 @ 8:23 am | delete
    So important to support the troops . . congrats on yet another purple star. Fabulous ideas here (and they don't have to be expensive, either).
  • ellispauline Jan 13, 2012 @ 2:11 am | delete
    This lens is impressive and interesting. thanks for sharing
  • ZimelArt Jan 13, 2012 @ 12:48 am | delete
    Wow!!! Thank you for this lens. It is great!
  • cffutah Jan 6, 2012 @ 11:46 pm | delete
    I've always enjoyed reading your lens and am surprised that this one doesn't have a purple star yet, I just got another one and have the opportunity to nominate a good lens, I'm using this lens as my nominee, see ya around!
  • PoeticChristian Jan 1, 2012 @ 7:31 am | delete
    This is a great lens and great ideas. This would have been wonderful for everyone in the first Desert Storm when I was there. I had 4 different jobs and being a mail clerk was one. It is extremely important to any and all soldiers to get something from either family or friends or anyone at that matter. Just to know that someone was/is thinking about you is a good feeling. Thank You for doing this. I am in the process of writing a book of poems and a portion of the royalties will be going to the Wounded Warrior Project. Am listing this lens on my page as well. (hope that is ok) God Bless you and all involved.
  • mihgasper Dec 27, 2011 @ 5:47 am | delete
    Great set of ideas. Thanks!
  • blue22d Dec 23, 2011 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    Very nice lens and excellent ideas for our soldiers. Thanks for your creation of this lens and Merry Christmas to you and your family Frankster!
  • jadehorseshoe Dec 22, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    An Important Lens.
  • dellgirl Dec 6, 2011 @ 7:44 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens with lots of interesting and helpful ideas! Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
  • hlkljgk Dec 6, 2011 @ 12:01 am | delete
    really great suggestions here
  • WriterJanis Nov 23, 2011 @ 1:08 pm | delete
    My neice is in the service and I hope people remember her for Christmas.
  • Squidoolinepro Nov 20, 2011 @ 11:49 am | delete
    Really great ideas for soldiers. Blessed ;)
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 17, 2011 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    I'm featuring this on Top Ten Best Tips for a Bless-Worthy Squidoo Lens. God bless our brave troops!
  • Frankster Nov 18, 2011 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Thank you Kim! Bear hugs, Frankie
  • Tipi Nov 12, 2011 @ 8:33 am | delete
    Stopping by again to appreciate your efforts and insights on gifts for our soldiers.
  • Samantha L Nov 9, 2011 @ 12:40 am | delete
    Our soldiers do a lot of hardships when they are sent to battle. I guess we need pay tribute for all their efforts to protect our country.
    http://www.limohirebrisbanecity.com.au/
  • blackironchandelier Oct 30, 2011 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    what a cool post. Thanks squidoo
  • celeBritys4africA Oct 11, 2011 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    A great thought and a great team work.
  • lravidlearner Sep 28, 2011 @ 8:42 am | delete
    Your list of organizations to turn to to send items to soldiers is wonderful. My nephew always appreciated books, magazines and beef jerky. (And don't forget to throw in some baggies so they can break down larger packages of food for travel).
  • cffutah Sep 12, 2011 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    nothing negative about this lens! Really liked looking thru it, brings a feel good feeling when you read and see stuff like this being done. If you can, check my lens out, its about making awareness of cystic fibrosis genetic disease. Would love to get feedback or your comments on it.
  • NidhiRajat Sep 11, 2011 @ 6:55 am | delete
    Nice Lens............!!!!!!!!!!!11
  • Heather426 Aug 20, 2011 @ 12:49 am | delete
    As the daughter of 2 Vets, I salute you for making this lens! Thank you so much! You are awesome! I agree with pinkrenegade that the very best gift is prayer.
  • pinkrenegade May 27, 2011 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    The best gift for soldiers is prayers.
  • smithlights May 24, 2011 @ 12:30 am | delete
    Awesome ideas! Thanks!
  • names May 23, 2011 @ 11:59 am | delete
    great
  • pawpaw911 May 14, 2011 @ 8:07 am | delete
    I will lens roll this to my new lens Really Support the Troops. Thanks for taking the time to help the troops.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 20, 2011 @ 6:16 am | delete
    Great ideas here!
  • DannyLondon Mar 8, 2011 @ 5:40 am | delete
    Great Lens Thanks for Posting.
  • suzyjahi Mar 3, 2011 @ 6:34 am | delete
    AWESOME!!
  • Jewelsofawe Feb 26, 2011 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    Very cool! I love this lens! Blessing it!
  • Jack2205 Feb 14, 2011 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    Blessed by the Charities Squid Angel.
  • Feb 13, 2011 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    LOVE YOUR LEN ,,PLEASE www.squidoo.com/military-women-homeless VISIT MY LENS MILITARY WOMEN VET NOW HOMELESS
  • Wednesday_Elf Feb 11, 2011 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    This is an excellent idea. And...better late than never.... finally compiled my SquidAngel Lens from my 'angel flight' last Fall. :-) So.... returning to tell you that this lens has now been 'featured on' and 'lensrolled to' "SquidAngel Blessings by an Elf".
  • knit1tat2 Jan 25, 2011 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    Excellent, a truly needed lens, and do wish everyone would read it!
  • Tipi Jan 13, 2011 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    I was sure I'd been here before. Thank you for this excellent work with your "insiders" view, excellent! Lensrolled to my Support Our Troops and Veterans lens.
  • photofk3 Jan 11, 2011 @ 3:43 am | delete
    This is the best lens so far I ever have seen on Squidoo. Although I'm not American (I'm from Hungary), I have a deep respect for American Service Members. They have liberated countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan. I think they are not only fighting for America but for the whole free world in this GWOT. Words can not express my respect for them. Thank you for this lens.
  • scar4 Dec 22, 2010 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    My tears are floating down to my face when watching the above video. Bear hug!
  • TheGreenerMe Dec 7, 2010 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    What a great lens!!! A HUGE thank you to all of our service men and women!
  • awelldressedbullet Nov 30, 2010 @ 9:04 pm | delete
    A return trip to this fabulous lens! Congratulations for being showcased on the Best of Cyber Monday on Squidoo lens by SquidTeam - Kathy
  • blujeanmomma Nov 30, 2010 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    When we lived on Kauai during the 80's, I had started an "adopt a soldier" program where at the gift shop I owned we kept a box and anyone who had a soldiers address could list their address and what they would like to receive in a goody box. Then a visitor to the store would "adopt & pledge" to send the soldier the item on their want list plus other items. We had several merchants and manufacturers donating tons of stuff to ship at Christmas time. It was so much fun and was especially nice to receive word back from families that their sons and daughters had received gifts from strangers. Beef jerky and kook-aid seemed to be the most wanted items and I see them in the photo you have above.
    I'm glad that this lens was included in the Best of Cyber Monday on Squidoo lens and was showcased.
  • Frankster Nov 30, 2010 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    What a great idea. We have several very involved women in our little town that have established packages that go to the the troops every years. It is a great rallying cry in town. thanks for the congrats. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • Wednesday_Elf Nov 30, 2010 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    What an 'Outstanding' lens. It fully deserves all the recognition it has received, including the latest - inclusion on the 'CyberMonday Best of Lists'! Congratulations, and ~~Blessed by a SquidAngel~~

    PS: The video of Luke's surprise visit was wonderful! It definitely shows us how much the love & support of our family and friends means to our soldiers!
  • Ari Zandman-Zeman Nov 28, 2010 @ 7:32 am | delete
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  • SEOtoppage Nov 24, 2010 @ 6:42 am | delete
    Great lens, the greatest gift we can give them is bringing them home as soon as possible, but until then a small gift and love goes a long way for moral...well done to all those who have sent something.
  • SgtSciFi Nov 19, 2010 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    Great Lens! Thank You!
  • Momsbusy247 Nov 15, 2010 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    Lovely lens, wonderful cause. Happy Birthday also.
  • aesta1 Nov 3, 2010 @ 9:30 pm | delete
    I will certainly put this lens up in Gifts that Make a Difference
  • ICanCook Oct 25, 2010 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    How do I find a Soldier to write to?
  • Frankster Oct 25, 2010 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    There are usually local groups of mothers (usually) who write and send care packages to the local men and women. You could check with your newspaper possibly. Also, try AnySoldier.com (http://anysoldier.com/howtosend.cfm) or penpals.net (http://www.penpals.net/soldier-penpals.asp) and the better known Soldiers Angels (http://www.soldiersangels.org/) where you can adopt a soldier to write to, etc. Let me know which you try and how it worked out for you. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to do this. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • spritequeen Oct 11, 2010 @ 10:49 am | delete
    LOVE these ideas!! Thanks for sharing!!
  • mulberry Oct 11, 2010 @ 2:01 am | delete
    These look like fabulous gift ideas. I remember when I was a teenager my older sister moved to Germany with her husband (military) and we used to make audio recordings and mail them to her. Letters are great, hearing someone's voice is even better.
  • TheWhistler Oct 10, 2010 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens. Gifts from the Homes of the Brave. Britain, Canada, US.
  • Donnette Jun 19, 2010 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    Thank you. Brilliant Lens!! Have rated, faved and lensrolled to Soldiers_Angels

    Best

    Donnette
  • WeddingZazzle Apr 20, 2010 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    Nicely done. Leaving Squid Angel Blessings :)
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 22, 2009 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    Re-blessing!
  • pkmcr Oct 17, 2009 @ 8:43 am | delete
    With Christmas coming round all too soon this is a great lens which should prompt people to think about those faraway from home. SquidAngel blessed
  • JLCollins Sep 12, 2009 @ 11:13 pm | delete
    This is a very cool lens. I have students in my school with parents overseas. We try to do some of these things, especially around the holidays. Thanks for caring enough to share your passion for the GIs away from home!
  • stargazer00 Jun 18, 2009 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    Some really great ideas here! Lensrolled to Care Package for a Sailor and some of my other military lenses. Well done!
  • skilly May 2, 2009 @ 8:12 am | delete
    The soldiers need more people like you. Keep up the good work. 5 stars.
  • spirituality Apr 27, 2009 @ 2:01 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • SemperFidelis Apr 23, 2009 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel today!
    www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
    ~ Colleen :o)
  • Nochipra Apr 11, 2009 @ 4:47 pm | delete
    Great lens! I'm sure soldiers appreciate items like this:)
  • Boris Mar 4, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    military authentic sportswear is a great gift for any soldier. you can find it here: http://www.battlefieldcollection.com
  • monarch13 Jan 27, 2009 @ 12:42 am | delete
    5 stars and Happy Belated Birthday!
  • KarateKatGraphics Jan 19, 2009 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    This is one of the best lenses I've seen so far. Insightful and wonderful. 5*****
  • seedplanter Jan 1, 2009 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    First of all, Happy Birthday! (Saw your note in the SquidU Birthday forum.) I'm so glad I found your listing, or I'd have missed this wonderful lens. I love the balance you've brought to it--so many good ideas! I added to your plexos. They brought back memories when I was a young teen and used to help pack boxes of goodies destined for our troops in Vietnam.
  • steveffeo Dec 24, 2008 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    Frankster wonderful lens as a Vet. I can tell you theses gifts and communications do matter a great deal great work.
  • Squidster Dec 23, 2008 @ 5:02 pm | delete
    Sorry I'm late to the party. Happy Birthday! There are many wonderful gift ideas for soldiers here, love the choices!
  • bdkz Dec 19, 2008 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    This is an amazing lens! 5 Stars and a Squid Angel Blessing!
  • hlkljgk Dec 19, 2008 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    great lens
    anysoldier.com is also a great organization
  • EverythingMouse Dec 19, 2008 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Happy Birthday and Angel Blessings to you. A great lens for a great cause.
  • wayfarer Dec 17, 2008 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lens with a great message!
  • EagleScoutMom Nov 29, 2008 @ 11:32 am | delete
    The proceeds from my Boy Scout lens go to Veterans so I am going to add a module to my lens to highlight yours since it is related and the Boy Scouts are a service oriented organization too. Great lens - keep up the good work !
  • Frankster Nov 24, 2008 @ 8:01 pm | in reply to 1Penny2 | delete
    What a great idea to adopt a platoon. Thank you for supporting our troops! Bear hugs, Frankster
  • Nov 24, 2008 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    My school adopted a platoon. We filled and are sending 29 Christmas stockings.
    Great lens
    BJ
  • EuroSquid Nov 10, 2008 @ 2:14 am | delete
    Another great lens Frankster! I have become a fan.
  • AmyP Sep 23, 2008 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    Thanks for making this inspirational lens. Five Stars!
  • OperationSantaClaus Sep 19, 2008 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful idea and I will be posting this site in Santa's Blog. Operation Letters To Santa supports our troops and we are delighted to help in any way we can.

    Happy Holidays to all!

    Santa Claus
  • dianadavis_3 Sep 18, 2008 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    Hi I am advertising on msn live and I just added you link to my site

    Free advertising
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    Diana J Davis
  • dianadavis_3 Sep 18, 2008 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    Bless you in all you do!!!
    Diana J Davis
    www.squidoo.com/freeadvertisinghits2u
    come visit my lens
    Thanks
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Sep 9, 2008 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    What a great 5* lens! I especially loved the recording of a family dinner. People forget just how precious those moments are, until you can't be there.

    I am, however, very saddened by the giving of helmets. Remember the old signs, "What if they had to have a bake sale to have a war"? Well, now, they do. And the soldiers pay.

    Thanks for this lens!
  • jenms Sep 7, 2008 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Congrats on the Giant Squid lens feature! Great lens and good cause! I love your list of ways to encourage people to rate you in the feedback area. I hope you don't mind I'm going to copy you for my feedback sections on my lenses! Please stop by http://www.squidoo.com/banglesofhope - Bangles of Hope specializes in awareness jewelry for causes.
  • OhMe Sep 5, 2008 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    Congrats on winning the Favorite Giant Lens Contest. This is a wonderful lens. 5* fav lr
  • rms Sep 5, 2008 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Congratulations! This lens is this week's winner of the Choose Your Favorite Giant Lens contest. Stop by Giantsquidshowcase.com to Grab Your Badge!
  • Cash-Gifting-Mentors Sep 4, 2008 @ 3:23 am | delete
    Great Lens!!! 5 Stars.
    Please visit and rate my Cash Gifting Lens ~~
    http://www.squidoo.com/cashgiftingempire
  • awelldressedbullet Aug 30, 2008 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    Great lens and a wonderful idea! God Bless all those who serve! - Kathy
  • tagsforkids Aug 16, 2008 @ 9:48 am | delete
    Great lens, nice to see the overwhelming support for our troops around the Net. Keep up the good work, our military deserves it!
  • Barnzie3 Aug 15, 2008 @ 11:50 am | delete
    Being in the military myself, I can attest for both the helmets being terrible and the lonliness in the military. This is the first I've seen this site. I'll try to get the word out more in my circles. Thanks for the supporting our troops.
  • stargazer00 Aug 14, 2008 @ 1:53 am | delete
    With a sailor-son soon to be deployed, I really appreciate these ideas. Thank you!
  • chefkeem Aug 13, 2008 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    Thank you for supporting our troops, Frankster. You are now featured in the We the People - Support the Troops Group!
  • The_Homeopath Aug 8, 2008 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lens for a truly wonderful cause. If any military personnel happen to read this, let me just extend my sincerest THANK YOU for dedicating your lives to protecting my country - SOLIDIERS ROCK!!!!!!
  • Comfortdoc Aug 7, 2008 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    Great Job Frankie! Welcome to the Giving Back/Altruism Group. Be sure to add this lens to the We the People - Support the Troops Group.
  • mulberry Aug 7, 2008 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. I'm sure the recorded voice is a good idea, we did that as kids when my sister moved to Germany for several years. We couldn't call frequently but hearing voices made things feel much closer.
  • ebay-grandma Aug 7, 2008 @ 3:18 pm | delete
    Great lens. I have a box of goodies on by dining room table now ready to donate to a local lady who send several boxes every week.
  • Janet1 Aug 7, 2008 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens, Frankster. Great ideas for the soldiers and really anyone away from home. Thanks for sharing.
  • chefkeem Aug 7, 2008 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    Thank you for this fabulous lens, Frankie. May it help to ease the burden on our heroes in the field. Super job. 5*s

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