SPECIAL REQUESTS
April 2025
Listed are special requests from some of the individuals and units we are currently supporting
Adopted Units are transparent. Available troops are in red text. Please email military@milvet.org with the individual or unity you wish to adopt and please drop off the items/box at MilVet on a Tuesday afternoon or at one of our many drop off locations found at www.milvet.org/military-care-packages. Thank you for supporting our troops!
Kathleen R. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Rice Krispies, Lays Lemon Chips, Kit Kats, gummy worms
Pretzels, lolipops, Heath bars, Sour Patch kids, Chocolate, Nilla Wafers, Fruit Snacks, Graham crackers, extra strength tylenol, Always brand Pads size 4 or 5, matt byrd pomade
Koa V. - Navy
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Sour Patch candies / gummies, chips, twizzlers, fruit roll ups, cookies all candy, all chips, gum, loli pops, pretzles, graham crackers, gummy worms, kit kats
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): loves dogs
Donald B.- Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, lemonade
ENS Michael G. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein bars, cookies, coffee, peanut butter, Reese’s, jerky
SGT Dalton T. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Trolli brand gummies, GFuel or other energy/electrolyte drink powders, nice socks, beef jerky
Robert K. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chocolate, trail mix, chex mix, gummies
SSG Eric D. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: popcorn, sunflower seeds, pistachios, hi-chews, beef jerky
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): This is Eric's first deployment and longest time away from family besides basic training. Eric is an amazing husband and friend. I want to help support Eric in any way possible during his time away
Joanna C. - USAF
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Gummies, tuna, chocolate
Sarah M. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sweet and savory snacks, protein items sometimes hard to find, dried fruits and veggies, not picky and appreciative of anything
Ashton H. - Navy
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, chips, M&M, sensitive body wash, water, sprite, toothbrush, tooth paste, black Hanes socks size 12, cocoa butter, lotion, chapstick, sensitive laundry detergent
Jacob J.
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sour candy
Additional Info about the Servicemember: Military Working Dog Handler
Dante A. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein powder/Bars. Rice krispie treats
Anner S. - USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Snacks from different countries.
Daniel P. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: M&M's peanut butter, Kit kat, Hershey, Coffee
Tyler N. - USAF
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: JERKY, SUNFLOWER SEEDS. WE APPRECIATE ANYTHING
Konghuang W. - Marines
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Dry Fruit
Micah D. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Kettle corn pop chips, jerky, protein bars, candy, toiletries, board games, card games
Saul L. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein bars, Protein powder, Protein snacks, rice krispies, protein chips, protein
Kirk F. (3d Maint Bn) - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Any vegetarian food, Snacks, Peanut butter
Additional Info about the Servicemember: Vegetarian
Francisco O. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Ruffles, Pringles, Onion rings, Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Facial Tissue, Wipes
Jetlee R. - USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, Dried mango, granola bars
Alejandro B. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Oreos, red vines , oatmeal, beef jerky, Tea, arizona tea, Hot wheels, Lego cars, Board games
Jessica G. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips/ trail mix
Angelica J. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Doritos, Sour gummy worms, Nerd clusters
Joseph B. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein powder, beef jerky, cheese Its, goldfish, nutella, dark chocolate, baby wipes, anything else you want to send!
Additional Info about the Servicemember: A big gym goer, loves pickleball
Nicholas K. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein Bars, Protein snacks, beef jerky, Girl Scout cookies shampoo/deodorant for men
Daniel N. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: chocolate, jerky, fruit snacks
Kevin L. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Soup, jerky, hot sauce, meat sticks, spam, corned beef
Michael J. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hot Cheetos, beef jerky, noodles, chips
Alford O. - SpaceForce
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: nuts/jerky
Charles B. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: If possible barbell protein bars. He is not a picky eater though and the food will be distributed among his peers.
Joe G. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hygiene products and snacks
Rogelio R. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, nuts, jerky, fruit snacks , hygiene products
Nathan C. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Kit Kats, snickers, purple Taki’s, sweet spicy Doritos, Colgate optic white, old spice swagger body wash, Pantene shampoo
Lindon D. - Marines
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hygiene, Gummy snacks (non sour), Trail mix
Errol R. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: All the Oreo cookies, chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies
Chih L. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: chocolate bar, nuts, jerky and snack bars
Lizabeth A. - Navy
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hot chips , Chocolate , Honey Buns, cookies, apple sauce, sunflower seeds
Additional Info about the Servicemember: She loves tea
Jasmine R. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Cheese It's, Ramen, Gold Fish, Red Bulls, Pringles Sour Cream & Onion, Chex Mix, Microwave Popcorn, Nerd clusters Pink bag, Gatorade, anything really.
Leslie E. - ARNG
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Lifesavers gummies, chips (lemon lays), sour punch straws, hygiene items (razors, moisturizers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, etc) feminine products.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Cristhian, loves jokes, enjoys reading
Annet H. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Tampax tampons (S, S+, U), Always maxi pads (purple, green), holiday decorations and candy (send 1.5 months prior to the holiday to ensure timely arrival), Naive Shampoo and Conditioner (coconut), Trident Peppermint gum, Little Debbie (swish rolls, oatmeal creme pie, fudge rounds), Hidden Valley Ranch Original individual dressing packets, Popcorn kernels, Buttered flavored salt for the popcorn. Magnetic locker mirrors, magnetic hooks, magnetic photo frames, push button LED puck lights battery operated. Patriotic thank you cards.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): My wife has served for over 30 years. This is her second deployment. She loves to take care of the junior Soldiers, so anything you send, she will be sharing with everyone.
Ethan R. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, Cookies, Popcorn
Joseph T. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Spicy Chips, chocolate, cookies, protein bars, anything gym related, coffee k-cups, organic skin products, bath and bodywork’s, liquid hand soap, Gillette Razors
Enrique R. - USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Goldfish, Sourpatch Kids, Doritos
Joseph J. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chocolate chip cookies, Popcorn, Chips
Rafael J. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, candies, hygiene items, jerky
Angel H. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, candies, hygiene items, jerky
Rudy G. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, candies, hygiene items, jerky
Reuben D. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, candies, hygiene items, jerky
John C. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, candies, hygiene items, jerky
Gustavo B. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, candies, hygiene items, jerky
Arlette A. - Air Force
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hygiene items, chips, candies and jerky
Obinna A. - Air Force
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hygiene item, candies and chips
Jeff H. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, nuts, coffee, hygiene items, Doritos - he would be happy with anything
Joshua M. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: anything not spicy, Crackers sausage cheese, honey mustard, chic filet, sauce, fig spread
Additional Info about the Servicemember: He likes playing magic the gathering
Tyler S. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, popcorn, chocolate cookies, pringles, ground coffee, books, socks, letters, anything
Frank J. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Takis, ramen, hygiene supplies like bars of dove body wash, starburst, spicy hot sauce
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): spicy snacks and is big on hygiene
Dennis T. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Gummy bears, Popcorn, Twizzlers, Raisinets, Nuts, Skittles, Crackers, Oreos
Shaira R. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Snacks: Oreos, hot Cheetos, Takis, Ruffles, any chocolate (caramel flavor or white chocolate), Nutella, protein bars and different types of cup of noodles.
Hygiene: Dove products and hair stuff (hair cream and castor oil), whitening toothpaste (Colgate), and hair ties, women shave.
Other: jigsaw puzzles that are 500-1000+, school/office supplies
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Loves to draw, color/paint, organize, write, and sodoku!
Pamela C. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: My favorite snacks are the following, extra Hot Cheetos, TAKIS, Chocolate, Jerky., I mostly enjoy savory/ spicy snacks the most :)
Additional Info about the Servicemember: I have served in the military for 7 years, I have been stationed in Japan and I'm currently in Bahrain. I enjoy all things girly like makeup, fashion, skincare! I also enjoy being active and working out. That basically sums me up as. Additionally I would like to thank you guys for your time, care and support.
CPT Derrick T. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Spicy savory snacks, spicy sweet, asian snacks, spicy noodles, men’s shampoo/body soap, hair pomade, quality water, energy drinks, supplements, hydration packets, athletic shorts size L, vitamin gummies, coffee aeropress, jasmine rice, vietnamese coffee, loose leaf tea, things from bucee’s
Additional Info about the Servicemember: Likes video games, weightlifting, anime, reading, tv shows, movies, VR
Amanda K. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Peanut butter cookies, Detergent, Paper Towel, Toilet Paper
Estrella U. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: - Granola Bars, Protein bars, breakfast bars, etc.
- Trail Mix, almonds, hard container snacks
- Cheese crackers
- Candy ( no chocolate because it will melt)
- Gum
- Chips of any kind
- Gummies
- Ramen Noodles
- Energy Bars
- Tuna snacks
- beef jerky
- instant mac and cheese
- tea bags
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- shampoo
- mouthwash
- lip balm/gloss
- lotion (fruity scented or vanilla scent)
- Pain relievers
- feminine hygiene products (tampons)
- Eye drops
- Letter writing supplies
- board games
- cards
- romance books
- journals
- christmas items
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Thank you all for your incredible support! I'm on my fourth deployment now, and this is my second holiday season spent away from my family, which definitely adds a unique twist to the experience. I'm not married, but I do have a boyfriend who is also serving in Active Duty back home. Originally from Los Angeles, the Army has taken me to Fort Riley, Kansas. I recently went through the loss of my dog, Paisley, a two-year-old toy poodle, while I was deployed. At 25 years old, I love diving into books, especially romance novels lately. I also enjoy coloring and tackling puzzles. I'm always open to new experiences and truly value everything you all do!
Kevin W. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Snacks, protein bars, beef jerky, nuts, etc. Drink mixes, coffee, stamps
John R. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Snacks, protein bars, beef jerky, nuts, etc. Drink mixes, coffee, stamps
Takeyia C. - Army (adopted)
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sunflower seeds, Lipton Sweet Tea, Beef Jerky
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Favorite color is pink
Brandon M. - ARMY
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Brownies, Dude Wipes, Old Spice Shower Gel, Athletes foot spray or powder, Smores pop tarts, cheez its
Additional Info about the Servicemember: This is his 3rd tour. He hopes to retire with his 20 years letter (US Army Reserves) after he returns home from this tour. He loves cats! Enjoys coaching soccer.
Joseph E. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: BBQ Lays, Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos, protein (bars or powder), energy drinks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Misses American food. Currently stationed in Japan since 2021
Pavel G. - Marines
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Gum, Hydration packets, Slim Jim’s, Monster’s, Protein snacks
Daniel G. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, cereal, protein bars, coffee
Andres E. - Marines
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Taki
Michael S. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Instant coffee, laundry detergent, tuna, anything relatively high in protein.
Additional Info about the Servicemember: 3 Man commo team deployed to Syria. Just asking for support given our location does not have a dining facility and relies on the local economy for food and supplies. Thank you
Brenden S. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Slim Jims, Power Bars
Jonathan M. - NAVY
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sour candy, healthy snacks, DC comics.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Likes to work out a lot, play video games, family oriented
Jennifer S. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, candy, hygiene
Damien M. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Twizzlers, beef jerky, cashews
Jacob G. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: meat snacks, hot sauces, anything with protein, deodorant, toothpaste
Benito V. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Animal protein powder “Animal is a human supplement brand”, Meat snacks( I’m a carnivore ), Deodorant, Multivitamins, And anything I am not picky
Additional Info about the Servicemember: No allergies, like to hit the gym
Juan O. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hot Cheetos, beef jerky, Protein bars, protein supplement, Mens vitamins, Corn nuts, Spicy food
Additional Info about the Servicemember: no allergies, Carnivore
Bawi M. - USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef sticks and spicy food
Zachary M. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hot chips, sunflower seeds, cashews, card games
Timothy M. Jr - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Socks, Hygiene Products, Sauces, Chips, Cookies, Oatmeal, Ramen noodles, Razors
Jaime C. - USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein bars / pokemon cards
Additional Info about the Servicemember: Likes soccer!
Rose O. - USMC
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Spicy Chips, Kit Kat, Orange juice, apple juice, wipes
Kayonni B. - NAVY
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Cookies, chips, jerky, trail mix, hygiene products, cup of noodles
Additional Info about the Servicemember: Allergic to pork
Nikki V. - ARMY
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein snacks, Jerky, Candy, Sunflower seeds, Cookies, Health Supplements for Gym
Colton B. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Candy, Cereal, Chips, Sauces, Socks, Hygiene Products
Daniel P. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Peanut Butter, Pokémon cards, Magic the gathering cards and Yugio cards.
Additional Info about the Servicemember: He likes healthy snacks dense in protein and playing cards like Pokémon
Jaycee C. - USAF
Gender - F
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: lime hot cheetos (can't get them out there), Cheez-its, any type of spicy chips, likes chocolate
Additional Info about the Servicemember: she goes to the gym, also plays golf
Eldora E. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Personal Hygiene, Books, Snacks, electrolyte powder drink, sunscreen
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): I have 7 Soldier teams with me. I’m the only female. I don’t have family in the states. Don’t usually receive any packages from home in the pacific. Too expensive to ship care packages
Lennon M. - Marines
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: chips, candy, cereal, waffles, sauces (non spicy), socks, clothes, letter
Shylo S. - Army
Gender: Female
South Korea
Shylo is my granddaughter. She is now 20 years old and completed her Nursing Training up in Washington St. She has been deployed to South Korea and is soooo very far from home (Wildomar). She graduated from Temescal Canyon High School and played Varsity Basketball there all 3 years. She joined the Army to help get her Nursing degree. She loves basketball, sea-turtles, tattoos, and most of all...God. I haven't talked to her since she left, but I know she is doing great.
Ernesto D. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Pens/Pencils, Notebooks, protein bars, Fruit snacks, stress toys, personal hygiene items, rehydration solutions, gummies
Jason W. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Gum, chips, crackers
UNIT REQUESTS
3622 Support Maintenance Company - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Coffee, any kind of nuts. Any hygiene products. Anything is greatly appreciated.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): I have a team of 11 Soldiers at my location, 9 males and 2 females.
93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron - Air Force
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Anything helps to remind everyone of home , and reduce some of the stress to allow us to remain mission focused
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): We are the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron out supporting OIR and Operation Prosperity Guardian
Army of Eight
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Canned Chicken, Beef Jerky, Canned Tuna, Buffalo Sauce, Bush's Baked Beans, Beef Hash
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Requesting food for 8 servicemen. We currently have to buy food from the locals 90% of all meals, the items requested are a group consensus of food we miss from home
613th Engineer Facilities Detachment - Army National Guard
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: protein bars, protein powders, beef jerky, crackers (peanut butter or cheese), mints, twizzlers, almonds, werther's, sour patch kids, flamin' hot cheetos, reese's pb cups
USS CARL VINSON - Reactor Electrical Department - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: gummy bears, jerky, protein bars, m&m's, sour candy, powdered drink mix, MIO, Cookies, letters of support and encouragement, lip balm, toothbrushes and toothpaste, tampons, board games, rice cakes, moon pies, cosmic brownies, Oreos
Additional Information: Asking for support for USS Carl Vinson sailors on deployment where many will spend another underway missing another holiday season, birthdays, family milestones, and other important life events. Many are parents, spouses, and children from all over the country. I am looking to support my husband's division on their long deployment in any way I can.
Unit in Greece - USMC
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Any American snacks.
This is for a detachment of Marine Security Guards who are stationed in Greece.
Southeast Europe - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: cookies, Slim Jim, Trail mix, Rice krispies, Frito lay chips
Unit in Turkey - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Sunflower Seeds, Tuna Snacks, Gummy Worms, Gummy Bears, Jolly Ranchers, Starbursts, Skittles, Protein Bars, Granola Bars, Chocolate Bars, Cereal Bars, Cookies, Chex Mix, Chips and Goldfish Crackers.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): We are a small group of Marines located in Turkey. Most of our Marines are very young and new to the service with not a lot of experience spending time overseas. This box of goodies would be a huge morale booster for these Marines.
Army Reserve Unit
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein bars, Chocolate, Cheese its,, goldfish crackers, noodle cups, Cookies, gummies of the fruit varietal, sour patch kids, and jaffa cakes. black crew socks size 12 male. Lense wipes. hydration packets to flavor water (Gatorade, gatorlyte, liquid iv, etc.)
Additional Info about the unit (Optional): 869 MCT has 21 total soldiers. We have 4 females and 17 males
USS Cole - Navy
Supporting 13 Sailors
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Oreos, dots pretzels, beef jerky, sour patch watermelon candies, wipes.
379 Enroute Staging Facility (ERPSF) - Air Force
I am reaching out to you on behalf of the 379th ERPSF, En Route Patient Staging Facility. Our Mission is to care for wounded warrior patients that are awaiting transport from the AOR to a higher echelon of care. We care for all service members to include DOD civilians and contractors. We would love to have donations sent for the patients that need toiletry items, t-shirts, hair brushes, and snacks as they wait for further medical transport.”
Unit in Iraq
“Hello from Iraq! Thank you for your fabulous donation. Our service members appreciate your support immensely.
Some of the stuff I know people especially like are Chips, Beef sticks/jerky, Nuts of all sorts/seeds, Gummy bears, fruit snacks, Sour patch kids and things of the sort. For women, nicer shampoos/conditioners, nice lotions.”