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Sales Director Mary Swip\u2019s son, Kevin, is deployed as a Combat-Medic wit the U.S. Army in the 1<sup>st<\/sup> squad, Treatment platoon, Charlie company, 15<sup>th<\/sup> Bsb, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Brigade, 1<sup>st<\/sup> Cavalry, in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended food and snack items include: \u00a0beef jerky or slim Jims, individually wrapped hard candy and gum, granola bars, cereal bars, power bars, dry soup mix, fruit roll-ups, fruit gummie and fruit by the foot, cheese and cracker packs, and condiments, such as spices, sugar, and salad dressing (no glass jars or bottles), and small packages of chips or cookies.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a need for toiletries. No hotel sample can be accepted. Recommended toiletries are: travel size baby wipes and hand sanitizer, travel size deodorant, baby power, mouthwash, lotions, shampoos and conditioners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, cough drops, and multi-vitamins.<\/p>\n<p>Entertainment and sports items are also needed. 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