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.”

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