What things do navy sailors enjoy receiving while on deployment?

[AMY LYNN]

My BF has been shipped out on the USS Nimitz and is going to be back in may. So I have been sending him packagages, but i am not sure what things are needed other than...cookies, candy, jerky, cards, books. All ideas are welcome

[M45]

KY jelly and any other good lubrication would be great

[twinkles]

cold medicines and allergy medicines. things that remind him of home and you. special trinkets. when my husband was deployed I use to write him notes of what I did every day. Took my about 5 minutes and every time i sent him a new package would send that too. I know it is corny but that way he knew what I did with my days when he was gone.

[TedEx]

Mail, mail and more mail. Also, home town newspapers, magazines on subjects he is interested in.

[az_reb2]

all most every thing he needs is on board ship letters and small packets are great

[nancy j]

My hubby is in the navy,and im always sending him packages lol..
Youve pretty much got it covered,but i also send over the counter cold and flu meds, noodles ,soups etc i know my hubby was on the carrier kitty hawk and loved that he could have something to eat rather than wait on line...
Underwear is goos too lol i know it sounds strange but trust me the ships laundry on a carrier is terrible..
good luck

[Claire]

A lovely picture of your self, home-baked goodies, books, and socks. Also notes and love.

[Mrsjvb]

those microwave meals are nice too..there are microwaves in the galley. Crystal light singles( anything that DOESN'T vaguely taste like JP-5 is a godsend)

as for non edible stuff: remember he has VERY little space to store stuff.

[john_galt0]

Oral sex??? Our ships have gone coed.

[Untamed Rose]

socks are always needed.
movies, and or a dvd player.
mom sent me a pillow case, "from" my daughter...it was a nice white case that she decorated on one side....so during inspections I could flip it over and not show the messages.