SPECIAL REQUESTS
November 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 1-5pm or at one of our many drop off locations found at www.milvet.org/military-care-packages. Thank you for supporting our troops!
Conor K. - USAF
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Healthy snacks, candy, protein bars, electrolytes drink packets, and anything thing else included will be appreciated
Charles S - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Healthy Snacks, trail mix, jerky
Garett P. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Coffee, Energy bars, Redbeats chewables, Healthy snacks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Anything helps to strengthen us while on deployment and is very much appreciated
1SG Brittany L. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Granola Bars, Protein Bars, thank you cards
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): The Service member is asking for care packages to share with her Soldiers. She has led her Soldiers through a 3 month JRTC Rotation leaving their families at the end of May 2025. Then led them straight into deployment from there.
Patricia P. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Rind dried fruit, that’s it fruit bars, back to nature plant base snacks (cashews almond pistachios)
Allan D. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chocolate, gummy bears. beef jerky, pringles, girl scout cookies, trail mix
Airman First Class Damien B - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Crackers, Ramen, Chocolate cookies, chips, and energy drinks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Introverted person, gaming and reading are his hobbies
Thomas H. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, dried fruit, healthy foods!
SGT. Grant L. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: he'd be grateful for any thing, but likes beef jerky, anything with peanut butter, Reese's Peanut Butter cups if possible, Cheez Itz crackers, oreos
David K. - USAF
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Protein bars, Hot Cheetos, Sweet chili Doritos, lotion
JOSHUA A. - USAF
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Candy, Energy Drinks, Toiletries, Flamin' hot/Hot snacks
Gary G. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky cookies red bull
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Awesome humble young man
Dalton R. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Coffee, Jerky, Cookies
Colt W. - Navy
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein Bars, Beef jerky, coffee
Tyler K. - USAF
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: I like peaches, nectarines, pineapples, pears, most berries, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, bananas, dried veggies, olives or artichoke hearts, jerky, cookies
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Christian
Gabrielle N. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Oatmeal, saltines, dates, peanut or almond butter, ricola cough drops, toe warmers, portable charger (if possible), protein bars (quest/ pure protein preferably, but I’m not picky!), tuna/chicken, quest protein tortilla chips (again, if possible), flavored nuts (peanuts, cashews, etc.), fresh baked cookies, cakes, brownies??
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): My favorite colors are natural blues and greens
Joshua B. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: beef jerky, gum, peanuts, trail mix, candy
Angel T. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Microwavable Meals, Soups, Mexican candy, Body Wash, Entertainment, Playing cards and card games, Small electronic games, Stress balls, Letters of encouragement for our troops, Cookies, Candy/Sour Candy, Instant mac and cheese, Squeezable apple sauce, Corn Nuts, Kraft Easy Mac, Canned ravioli and spaghetti, Canned pop-top fruit, Candy, Chewing and bubble gum, Mints/Breath strips, Hot chocolate, shampoo, lotion, Mouthwash, Socks, yo-yo, dice, neck coolers, sun glasses, board games, cards.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): He always likes to smell good.
Jorge T. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips (cheese ruffles, Doritos, Hot Cheetos), cheez-its, crackers, nuts, chocolate, vitamins.
Robert G. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Books, magazines, hygiene, cologne, socks, protein bars, entertainment items etc.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Good evening over here from Japan, my name is Zeke Gomez but most people call me Gomez, I’m 20 years old and I’m a mechanic in the Marines I’m really into photography, working out, thrifting, Scrapbooking, painting, surfing and skateboarding, and I would say I’m more of a dog person than a cat person even though I own 2 cats Lmao. I grew up in Murrieta California and joined the Marines straight out of high school at 17 years old been stationed in Okinawa coming on 2 years march of 26’
Anahi V. - Navy
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Snickers, juice, chips, etc
Quennedy R. - Air Force
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Pringles, Protein bars, Gum, Beef Jerky
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): This is his 3rd deployment, and it’s been tough being away from our little ones; ages 1, 2, and 13. Thank you so much for your love and support for our troops; it truly means a lot to our family.
Weston S. - Air Force
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, Protein and energy bars, nuts, candy (chocolate and gummy-sour or regular), healthy snacks, Trail Mix, instant oatmeal, Soduko and other puzzle books, Colored pencils and sharpener, Coloring books, Playing cards and card games, Small electronic games Protein powder, creatine powder, workout supplements, Protein powder shaker bottles, Unscented baby wipes
Jeremy C. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: drink mix, pop tarts, hard candy, lotion, qtips
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Team Lead of 12 service members - security forces
Osvaldo T. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hot Cheetos/ granola bars/ pickles/ protein bars
Cpl Noah D. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, Pre workout, Snacks, Protein drinks and shakes, Sweet treats, Native body wash and shampoo
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Doesn’t really like candy
Dalton M. - USAF
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Peanuts, Vienna sausages, energy drink/chews
SGT John M. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Dots
Tyler M.- Air Force
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: goldfish, cheese/PB crackers, protein bars. if possible* native body wash, dove deodorant. THANK YOU!
Johan R. - Air Force
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Oreos/tortilla chips/sugar free gum/m&m’s the yellow pack
Brett I. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: peanut butter pretzels and protein bars
SFC Joshua B. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Celcius packets, Liquid iv, Water flavors, Cheezits, chips, zebra cakes, sour candy, candy, holiday decorations, protein bars, Pretzels, coffee grounds please, creamer single serves, popped pop corn (we have no microwave). Fuzzy socks, slippers, skin care face masks. Stress balls, acupressure rings/fidget rings, fidget toys.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): I am the unit psychologist for a combat aviation brigade and am going to bring some smiles and goodies to my Soldiers who are at an outpost.
NC1 Dillon H. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Pretzels, and gold fish
Shelby G. 386 ELRS - Air Force
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Any candy or chips
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): This is for my daughter who’s on her first deployment
SGT. MICKEY H. - ARMY
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Barbecue chips, Dude Wipes, Dried Mangoes, Oreo, Nutella B-Ready
MIGUEL C. - NAVY
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, cookies, chocolate, gummy bears, pretzels, granola, nuts
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Loving husband and father of our son. This would be his last 6th deployment. Retiring when he gets back home safe.
Manuel M. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Green olives, kalamata olives, triscuits, liquid IV drink packets.
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
Sebastian Z. - Airforce
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Mexican candy
Miguel S. - USAF
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Coffee whole bean, Hershey’s almond
Sean S. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Rice Krispies, protein shakes, rip its, Fresca (sodas), dots pretzels, chips ahoy
Elvia G. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Oreo cookies,, Trail mix (with white chocolate), Liquid IV (electrolytes), Twisted pretzels, Red vines, Popcorn
Thompson S. - Army
229th Military Police Company
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Japanese snacks, Peppermint snack, Peanut butter candy
Kamal A. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Talia, protein bars, peanut butter and gummy snacks
Johnstephen F. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sour patch kids, gummy worms, bbq lays, skittles, starburst, dude wipes, beef jerky, any kind of wipes, anything Los Angeles Chargers related, anything Vegas Golden Knights related, hygiene stuff
Samuel S. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Healthy chips, Propel drink mix, Healthy snacks
Marina X. - Air Force
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sour patch, mint gum, yarn
Roman R. - USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, candies, games
Daniel H. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Takis, fruit snacks, sour candy, peanut butter M&Ms
Kevin S. - NAVY
USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Goldfish, jerky, Sun Chips, Gatorade, hint water, coffee cakes
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Loves God, Likes to fish, anything ariat, carhartt, bass pro or cabelas
Charles N. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Slim Jim’s, Oatmeal, Gummy worms, Sunflower seeds
Eric D. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Better made chips, sour candy, granola bars, electrolyte mixes
Jenna D. - Army (adopted)
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hot Cheetos, Big’s sunflower seeds (spicy flavor and taco flavor), shelf stable almond milk, mouthwash, toothbrushes, EOS body wash, cocoa butter, Blistex.
Claudemir P. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Tea bags, hot Chocolate, protein powder or bars , trail mix, cookies, chips, lip balm, chewing gum, wet wipes, Q-tips, Medicated foot powder, lotion, toothpaste
Charlie B. - Air Force
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Starbucks or any coffee, Healthy snacks, Workout/ gym support, Girly self care/ spa stuff/ Moisturizer/ Facemasks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): She loves working out and boxing.
Michael F. - USAF
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein Bars, KIND bars, Candy, Powdered energy mix
Usoro U. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Animal crackers, Candy, Beef Jerky, Snicker bars, M&M, Milky Way
Roberto M. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Deodorant, military socks, peppermint’s mints. Dental floss
Cody H. - Air Force
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Something to keep his hands and mind busy. He loves snacks with protein like jerky or meat sticks.
Carlos E. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Oreos, Ps5, Cards, Boots 9, Coffee
Micaela L. - Air Force (adopted)
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Dried mangos, Sky flakes, Instant Pancit noodles, Peanut butter pretzels, Protein bars
Eliot C. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein Bars, Body Wash, Hydration packets please!
Charles A. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Ramen, cups of mac and cheese, and cup of soup. Toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors. Beef jerky, protein bars, trail mix, nuts, dried fruit, and packaged crackers. Small travel sized packages. Personal Hygiene Essentials, Nonperishable snacks and drinks, entertainment and leisure items, clothing and accessories, first aid and health products, personal comfort items, seasonal and holiday items, communication tool
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): service member has been serving for almost 17 years in the Army
Samuel S. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Reese’s, popcorn, granola bars
Myriam E. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Anything with peanut butter in it, Snack with no sugar (if possible), Protein bars, Flushable wipes, Spicy chips, Mexican candy, Asian candy (Japanese kit kats, if you can no biggie if you can’t)
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): They deployed in June and gave their address out to family and friends but only received 1 box. It was their birthday in Aug and only 1 friend sent them a card. Gets to be a bit lonely out here.
Kirk F. - Marines (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein bars, peanut butter, any drink/juice powders
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): He is Vegetarian, anything without meat. That’s it, thank you for taking care of him
Kane V. - Air Force (adopted)
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein Bars, nuts, powdered drink mix, toiletries, hygiene products
Tyler M. - Navy (adopted)
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Strawberry Twizzlers, Crunch chocolate bar, RX protein bars, coconut water
Juan O. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: healthy snacks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): His First Deployment, been in the service for 4 years and has done an exceptional job!
Matthew M. - Marines (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: My son likes meat snacks, chips, microwaveable meals, cookies, peanut butter, crackers, tuna, mixed nuts and candy
Lcpl Elisha S.- Marines (adopted)
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Cliff bars. Jerky. Dried fruits. Healthy snacks. Protein.
Dayne F.- USMC (adopted)
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Milano cookies, pop tarts, Mac and cheese, canned pasta, hygiene products, jerky
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): My daughter has been deployed for almost a year now. I would appreciate the help. Thank you.
Heather K. - Navy (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, cheese crackers, gummy candies, Not picky .
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Steelers, Dodgers fan
MSG April R. - Army (adopted)
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, chips, granola bar, candy, coffee
Brenna K. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Gummy snacks, slim Jim’s, chocolate, nuts. White monster energy drinks.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): She works long hours as an electrician. She’s smart and funny. She’s the absolute light of my life.
Andres S. - Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, chips, power bars, granola bars
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): My son would be happy with anything! Thank you
Jason S. - Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Gummy candy, sour candy, salty snacks, Jerkey, veggie straws
Paul W. - Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jelly Beans, tea drink mix (easy to add to a bottle of water), Nuts, trail mix
Isaiah J. - Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, Beef Jerky, Protein bars, Trail mix, Gum, Candy, Instant coffee/tea, Electrolyte/drink mixes, Microwaveable foods, Any hygiene items, Chapstick, Word searches/crossword
Marcel B. - Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, anything vegan, Protein bars, Trail mix, Gum, Candy, Instant coffee/tea, Electrolyte/drink mixes, Microwaveable foods, Any hygiene items, Chapstick, Word searches/crossword
Cecilia R. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Dry Fruit
Additional Info about the Servicemember: she loves to do art like knitting and Gaming
Paige C. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Pickles, chocolate, coffee creamer
Caleb S. - Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky and hard candies
Chandler D. - Army (adopted)
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, crackers, protein bars
Brian M. - Navy (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: PROTEIN BARS, PROTEIN SHAKES, ELECTROLYTES
Joseph B. - Navy (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: SPICY WOK RAMEN, GUSHERS, PROTEIN SHAKES/POWDERS, OREOS
Abel C.- Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Butterfinger, BBQ chips
Christopher P. - Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Red Bull, Magic cards, Shaving Gel, Razors
Kyle T. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS, TRAIL MIX, BEEF JERKY
Bao T. - USN
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Nuts, protein bars
Jacob K. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Little Debbie’s, Oreos, Variety Snacks/Cookies, Drink mixes, (Single-serving packets), Jerky, Playing Cards, Lens Cleaners, Anything would be appreciated
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): He’s really missing our 3 year old and 4 month old boys. He hates all the things he is going to miss and really needing pick me ups and to feel a lot closer to home.
Sofia M. (229TH MP CO) - Army National Guard
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: MATCHA FLAVOR THINGS, PROTEIN BARS, ELECTROLYTES (SUGAR FREE), MEXICAN CANDY, JAPANESE CANDY / SNACKS, MINTS, HYGIENE ITEMS
Trinity B. - Navy
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sour punch bites, Protein shakes (chocolate or vanilla coffee flavor), Strength wristbands, Chips ahoy cookies, Belvita blueberry breakfast biscuits, Meat sticks
Colton P. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, protein snacks, chips, cookies, basic hygiene items
Cian H. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, Jerky, Sour candy, crackers and cheese
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): He is getting sad that he will not be home for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter this year
Ahmet K. - AIRFORCE
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: UNDERWEARS, T-SHIRTS, SHORTS Size Medium
Andrew B. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Miss Vickie’s salt and vinegar chips, Buffalo pretzels, Gushers, Popcorn, SunChips, Reese’s, Granola bars, Cowboy cookies, Chocolate covered pretzels, Chex mix, Nature Valley bars, Welch’s fruit snacks, Pirates booty, Cheese it’s, Trail mix
Marina T. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Not much of a sweet tooth. Beef jerky, chips, slim jims, crunchy snacks, anything healthy and workout related/equipment
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Combat Line Medic for the platoon
SSG Nicholas P. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, chips, workout supplements
Jonathan Z. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Anything sweet, candy-related, gum, workout products
Kendric L. - Navy
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Mixed Arare, Oriental Ramen, Pop Tarts, and BBQ Chips
Katelyn B. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Skittles, Goldfish, slim jims, beef jerky, pop tarts, fruit roll ups, coffee,, lollipops, protein bars, tea, crossword/ word search puzzles
Alvin P. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Peanuts
Evan J. - Army National Guard
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Peanut butter M&M's
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): He serves as the Chaplain for his Unit.
Quinn H. - National Guard
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: beef jerky, protein bars, Trail mix, coffee, easy mac, single serve meals
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Quinn is a male 25 year old on first deployment. He doesn't care for sweets, but loves crunchy cheetos
Brandon N. - Navy
USS Iwo Jima LHD-7
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Healthy options please!
Celestino M. - USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein snacks/bars, gummies, gum, beef jerky
Karl B. - Navy
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Honey Buns & fruit snacks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Navy Flight Deck
Ryan T. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sweets, Chips, Jerky
Zachary S. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, Chocolate, Jerky, Energy snacks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Pokémon fan
Imilia A. - Navy
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Bloom energy drink, Turkey jerky, Belvita biscuits, Dark Chocolate, Protein bars, Tuna
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): So very grateful for what y’all do!
Emily W. - Army National Guard
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein bars, vanilla creamer powder
SFC Cody R. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, cherry pop tarts, rice Krispie, red licorice like twizzlers
SPC Austin J. - Army National Guard
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Slim Jims, Doritos
Fernando C. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sour cream and onion lays
SGT Anthony G. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Mexican candy
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Medic
LT Elizabeth B. - Navy
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, Amino energy packets, Collagen packets, Celsius packets, Lifesavers, Lifesavers mints, Protein powder
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): She enjoys sports and working out.
Juan A. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Mexican snacks and Mexican Candy (Gansitos, Pinguinos, Bocadines, Pelon pelo-ricos, Duvalines), Trail Mixes, Powdered, sweetened drink mixes (Gatorade, Crystal Light, Kool-Aid), Hot Chocolate, Socks
Ryan D. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: SLIM JIM, BEEF JERKY, HARD CANDY, GUMMY CANDY, PROTEIN POWDERS, PRE WORKOUT
Saturday C.- USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Pop corners, Beef Jerky, hygiene items, snackers, Electrolytes packs, Rice, Noodles, Cans good
Tyler P. - Navy
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Candy, beef jerky
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Has a daughter
Shelby K. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Ranch corn nuts, Protein bars, Microwaveable meals, Hersheys, licorice, twizzlers, Pizza pretzel combos, Starburst, Nerds clusters
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Loves working out, reading and coloring.
Connor P. - Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Pretzels, crackers, protein bars, spicy snacks
SPC Kevin U. - National Guard
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: sour gummy worms, cheese crackers, HOIST drink/ drink packets
Jesusmario G. - Marines
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Mexican Candy, Trail mix, canned tuna, fruit snacks, beef jerky, granola/energy bars, boxed meals
SGT Doug Black - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Toiletries, nuts, jerky, meat sticks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Does NOT Like sweets
Marlena R. - Navy
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: She likes beef jerky, slim Jim’s, chips, popcorn. Anything else would be appreciated.
Santiago B. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, protein bars/snacks, diet sodas, Mexican candy, hygiene products, and anything with protein and tools.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): He enjoys working a lot, he is very into fitness.
Jose Z. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Quick ramen, Deodorant
Travis D. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: HAND SANITIZER, PROTEIN BARS, FRUIT SNACKS
Honorio R. - Navy
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: CHIPS, COOKIES, SOCKS, SKITTLES
Justin G. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: FRUIT ROLL UPS, SKITTLES, PROTEIN BARS, CHIPS, COOKIES
PFC Jonas N. - ARMY
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: CHESTER FLAMING HOT FRIES, HOT CHEETOS, POPCORN
Jack D. - Navy
USS Gerald R Ford (CVN 78)
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: gummy nerd clusters, extra cheesy goldfish, double cheese cheez-it snack mix, fruit snacks
Alexis D. - National guard
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: University of TN apparel, regular cheez-its, teriyaki jerky, spaghettios, veggie straws, trolli gummy worms, Taco Bell sunflower seeds, hot Cheetos, purple Doritos, cocacola, honey buns, redberry ghost energy drink
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): She loves the university of TN
SPC Shawn K. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, ramen, tuna packets, coffee grounds
An P.- Army
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, Verona cinnamon chocolate and cherry
Optional: Asian Vietnamese
Arturo H. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein bars, Beef jerky, Mixed nuts, Wet wipes, Toiletries
Syncere R. - Navy
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Lays potato chips, sunflower seeds, sour gummy worms. Cookie cream Hershey bar. Stanley cup for water. Men’s dove body wash and shampoo.
Peipei X. - Marines
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: ketchup chips are the best (if you haven't heard of them try them). The fellows are requesting some Mexican candy, the spicier the better!
Joseph M. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jelly Bellys
Igor H. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items:
Hygiene Products, Card Games, Pre Work Out, Mini First Aid Kit, Protein Snacks
Lance D. - USMC
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: CHEEZITs, Slim Jims, pretzels
Sarah S. - Marines
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Lime hot Cheetos, Mexican candy, Beef jerky (regular or teriyaki), Granola bars, Gummies, Liquid IV/ pedialyte packets, Hygiene items (wipes, pads, tampons), Face masks, Men’s gel deodorant, Lotion, Military black or brown socks
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): She’s a Motor T operator so she is always on the road so anything that might help her in the heat, in those big trucks will always be appreciated
Calvin J. - Navy
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN78)
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Dove and Irish Spring Liquid Shower Gel / Toothpaste Crest with Scope / Palmers Cocoa Butter / Secret Powder Fresh / Sunbelt Chewy Granola / Chef Boyardee Beeforoni / Ravioli (plastic cups) / Ramen (chicken and Beef) / Loona Doorne Shortbread cookies / gum and mints
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Member is on a tight schedule with minimal time to take breaks.
Karla R. - Marines
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein bars, healthy snacks, white chocolate, skittles, ring pops, or any type of gummies, Beef Jerky/Slim Jims, Body Wash, Lotion, Energy Bars, Pretzels, Socks, Mascara and makeup, Sunscreen, Funny papers and crossword page from newspapers, Sunglasses
Michael G. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Brownie brittle, Protein bars, Fruit snacks, Chocolate, Gym/body builder workout items, Cologne, Stuff to make him clean and smell good
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): He’s 20 year old big gym kid so anything like that for him like shaker bottles or pre workout too he loves that
Jordan R. - USN
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein shakes, Takis or other hot chips, beef jerky, flavored water/hydration mixes, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, loofahs, etc.
Additional Info about the Servicemember: 1st long Deployment
Samuel Z. - USMC
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Protein, Sweets, Sour
Gizelle P. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Lime Cheetos, loves chocolate, really is not picky with anything eats about anything likes to try new stuff!
Jack D. - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chapstick!! Snacks, Socks, seasonings, sunscreen, wipes, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, nail clippers, motivational books
Robert E. - Army National Guard
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Energy drink powder packets, protein bars, candies, Shower sandals, Towels / Microfiber camping towels, Multi-tools, Books / Magazines / Gaming Consoles / Video Games / DVDs, Workout dri-fit t-shirts/shorts/socks
Laila M. - Army
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Extra cheddar blast gold fish, Lotus Biscoff cookies, Snickerdoodle protein waffles, Teriyaki beef jerky, Cranberry juice, Blue Gatorade!
Damieon B. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Gummies
Tayesean W. -Marines
Gender: Male
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, Granola, Corn Nuts, Ritz, Socks, Small candies, Junior mints
Gavin D. - Navy
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Reese’s, Powered drinks, Beef jerky, Mac n cheese, Candy, Chips, Seeds
Jorge O. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hygiene items, Hot Cheetos, chocolate, protein bars, gummy candies
Nathen D. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Any gummy candies (not picky), lemon hot Cheetos
Esmeralda H. - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Cheese It’s, Popcorn, Cookies, Crackers
UNIT REQUESTS
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron FOURTEEN - NAVY
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Salty snacks, Potato chips (including kettle-style)
Pretzels, including soft pretzels and seasoned twists, Cheese crackers, Tortilla chips, often paired with salsa or guacamole, Popcorn, Sweet snacks, Chocolate bars, like Snickers, Trail mix, sometimes with a focus on specific items like M&Ms, Granola bars or bites, Jelly beans, Healthier options, , Nuts, , Roasted butternut squash dippers, Hummus with vegetables or pita chips, Ready-to-eat and convenience snacks, Snack trays with cheese, crackers, and salami, Chex Mix, Cheetos or other cheese puffs, Goldfish crackers, Beef jerky
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): HSC 14 is a Helicopter Sea Combat deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln. Made up of 200 Sailors and Officers; Female and Males.
USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) - USN
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Chips, Peanuts, Crackers, Gum, Hard Candy, Candy Bars.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): A division of 15 people, 5 females, 10 males. It'll be some of their first Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year out at sea.
Air Force Aircraft Maintainers
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Anything! Surprise us!
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Unit of about 30 aircraft maintainers, who inspect and repair aircraft.
75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron - USAF (adopted)
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Rice Crispy Treats; Beef Jerky; Coffee (whole Bean); Mac N Cheese cups; Ramen; little debbies (all the kinds)
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): (about 50 people)
Lisa R. - Air Force
Gender: Female
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Brand: Favorite Day from Target (sea salt caramels, pumpkin cheesecake sandwich cookies, chocolate hazelnut rolled wafers), Any seasonal snacks, Popcornopolis, Throat coat tea, sleepy time EXTRA tea or nighttime tea, English breakfast tea, ginger tea, caffeinated green tea, Anything from Trader Joe’s—especially seasonal things., Strong coffee grounds or individual packets. Favorite coffee brands are Black Rifle and Peet’s, Any little holiday decor, colored pencils and markers for journaling. Any Christian items.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): I’m so grateful for your organization. Honestly , getting anything from anyone is truly something special. I’m deployed in the Middle East. Everything is going well, but there’s dust everywhere. I’m in shared living, and I have a bottom bunk. I’ve got sheets hanging for privacy. I’m working 12 hour shifts from 11 am to midnight. I’ve got a husband and 3. daughters—one is in the Air Force, one is getting ready to join because she just turned 18, and one is in the 8th grade. My husband is also in the Air Force. We’ll have our 20th anniversary in December.
Aviation Task Force - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Keurig coffee pods, Flavor blasted goldfish, ramen, coffee grounds (dark roast), mini creamer single serves, sugar packets, cholula, chomp sticks, peanut butter pretzels, chick fil a sauce, franks hot sauce, Velo/zyn, fidget items (acupressure rings, stress balls, spinners), board games (monopoly). Propel packets. Holiday decor.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): I am the BH/psychologist for out deployment wanting to help support my team that are stationed at an outstation. Deployed aviation task force
VMU-1 - 50 USMC/2 USN (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Any snacks are appreciated: Chips, Jerky, protein bars, nuts, gummy candy, water flavoring (e.g. mio, liquid IV not brand specific) Hygiene: wet wipes, bug repellant
One package is more than enough if that's manageable - we truly appreciate anything you are able to send!
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): 2 Females 50 Males
Army Aviation Psychologist
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Sauces! Bbq sauce, hot sauce, cholula, bachan sauce, ketchup, any sauce to put on food is very welcome and most important! Fruit snacks, fruit leathers, dried fruit, Protein bars, Granola snacks, Stress balls/fidget spinners/acupressure rings/funny stickers!/etc
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Army Aviation psychologist wanting to better support the soldiers in the brigade
CJ2 - Army (adopted)
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: We are not particular about the contents, and any care package would be greatly appreciated and would significantly boost morale. While we understand that availability may vary, if possible, we would especially appreciate receiving items such as coffee (K-cups), protein bars, trail mix, baby wipes, soap, laundry detergent, 3M Command hooks, or magnetic hooks. Thank you very much for your support and generosity; we are truly grateful for your consideration.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): This unit is composed of 70 personnel, including 50 males and 20 females, representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Logan O. - Air Force (adopted)
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, coffee, golf clubs (we have a golf simulator, yes we are in the Air Force!), workout supplements (pre-workout, protein, etc.), salty snacks that go well with beer (we are authorized 2 beers per day), liquid IV or other drink flavors/enhancers, UNCRUSTABLES, otter pops, cards, board games, coloring books/pencils, hygiene supplies.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): I work in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office. We support the Air Force and Army, and we have access to everyone on base. Our team routinely does outreach on the entire installation, and we will distribute any care packages we receive. Thank you!
COMPHIBRON EIGHT - USN (adopted)
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Fig Newton, Rice Krispy Treats, Cheez-Itz, Potted Meat, Oreos, Nutter Butter, Doritos, Cheetos, Slim Jims, Ravioli, Mac N Cheese, Sanitizer, Nilla Wafers, Vienna Sausages, Ramen, Graham Crackers, Board games, Card Games.
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): CPR8 is a small, tight nit community. We have around 140 sailors and marines and are currently embarked on USS Iwo Jima. We greatly appreciate anything you can afford to send us!
VMM-162 Avionics - Marines (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef jerky, cookies, candy, drink flavor mixes, trail mix, chips, gum
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): I am the Avionics chief for VMM-162 and would like for my shop (27 Marines) to receive a care package. I hope this reminds them that they are not alone and are in the thoughts of fellow Americans.
SOTU 004 MEMBERS - Air Force
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: CLIF BARS, BEEF JERKY, CASHEWS, ALMONDS, CORN NUTS, TRAIL MIX MIO OR STORE BRAND DRINK ENHANCERS, BANG ENERGY DRINKS, GUM, BREATH MINTS
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): 40 MALE, 15 FEMALES
470th MCB - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Hi-Chews, Sour Patch kids, twizzlers, pull and peel, pop tarts
AYLEEN S. - NAVY
USS GERALD R. FORD
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: HONEY BUNS, ZEBRA CAKES, CANDIES, BEEF JERKEY, CHIPS, COOKIES, TOILETREES
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): WE ARE CURRENTLY DEPLOYED ON THE BIGGEST AND BADDEST CARRIER, AWAY FROM OUR CHILDREN AND LOVED ONES WAITING FOR A SAFE RETURN HOME
PAX Terminal 229th MP Company - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, zucchini bread, popcorn, freezer pops
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): This is a Customs MP unit deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. There are approximately 4 females and 18 males. Incredibly hard working soldiers who frequently work very long missions.
12 soldiers from 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) - Army
Gender: Both
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Cookies, candy, any snacks would be appreciated, games, books, other forms of entertainment, laundry detergent, air fresheners
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): We all like music, sports and movies
2-34ID - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: non perishable food, cheetos, laundry detergent pods and gatorade packets
Additional Info about the Servicemember: We are 12b combat engineers.
1-16th, CCO - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: beef jerky, cheez-its, cookies, drink mixes, gummy candies, gushers, fruit roll ups, popcorn, chips, granola bars, rice krispy treats, sunflower seeds, suckers, gum, playing cards, blankets
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): 77 service members in the company
Area Support Group - Jordan - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Anything donated will be spread to service members across the country and would be greatly appreciated. Blessings!
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Will be for males and females
42ND ID - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: High Protein Snacks, Jerky, Trail Mix, Wet-wipes, Coffee (Whole Bean)
USS Gerald Ford (CVN 78) - Navy
Gender: Both
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Any snacks and items
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): Good morning, I’m the Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) for the Combat Systems Department RADAR division. My 25 Sailors are working around the clock to keep Air Traffic Control Radar equipment up and running for critical flight operations. Care packages for them would greatly boost morale for our seven months deployment. Thank you for your consideration and support.
Charlie Battery, 1-174th ADAR - Army
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jerky, snack mixes, nuts, pretzels
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): 11 Male, 2 Female
786th QM - Army
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Jolly ranchers snickers, kit kats, microwave popcorn, reeses pieces, oreos
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): 12 males, 1 female
3-116th FAR - Army National Guard
Gender: Both (for Units)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items:
• Beef Jerky
• Protein Bars/Meal Replacement Bars
• Salty Snacks
• Trail mixes
• Nutella
• Peanut Butter
• Hydration Drops / Drip-drops / Powdered drink packets
• Workout dri-fit shirts/shorts/socks
• Dried Fruit
• Razors / Shaving Cream
• Homemade items – cookies, brownies, snack bars, etc. packaged so not to be crushed
• Flushable Wet Wipes / Personal Hygiene wipes
• Crackers, Cheez-its etc.
• Female hygiene items - Discreetly packaged
• Essentially shelf-stable meal items
• Ramen Noodles...all flavors
• Tapatio Noodles (Original and Chicken flavor)
• Cup of Noodles
• Cups of Mac and Cheese
• Chips, mostly Pringles because the trip will be tough on them and the cans help protect
• Microwave Popcorn packets
• Universal charging devices for foreign power capability
• Universal Power strips / extension cords for foreign power capability
• Foot / Body Powder
• Lip balm
• Sunscreen
• Games / Books / Novelties
• Shower sandals
• Towels / Microfiber camping towels
• Multi-tools
• Books / Magazines / Gaming Consoles / Video Games / DVDs
Additional Info about the Servicemember: We have 300 Soldiers deployed overseas! I am the battalion CSM, my wife told me about this website. Thank you! I will ensure all items are distributed amongst the Soldiers.
Unit in Syria - Army (adopted)
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Beef Jerky, ramen, rice, chips, cookies. anything
Additional Info about the Servicemember (Optional): A team of 14 out in Syria in a austere environment with very limited food and supplies
Timmy D. - Navy
Favorite Snacks: Items such as snacks, protein powder, or coffee make a big difference during long stretches away from family and friends.
My name is AWOC Timmy D., a Chief Petty Officer with Patrol Squadron 46 (VP-46), United States Navy. We are currently deployed overseas, supporting operations in multiple regions with hundred of sailors across our detachments.
We greatly admire MilVet’s continued support of service members and your commitment to sending care packages that uplift morale and remind us of home. On behalf of our team, I’d like to respectfully request any support you may be able to offer through your care package program. Items such as snacks, protein powder, or coffee make a big difference during long stretches away from family and friends.
Thank you for everything MilVet does for the military community. Your generosity means more than words can express.
378 EMXS - Air Force
Favorite Snacks/Requested Items: Coffee, gushers/fruit snacks, nuts, pillows, bunk bed privacy sheets
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.
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.
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.
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.”
