According to a friend of mine his squad leader had his wife send him a vacuum sealer and desiccant pouches then spent his free time in Kuwait individually vacuum sealing stateside (cardboard can) Copenhagen and cigarettes. When asked why since he didn't use tobacco, he said "vitamin N" would be better than cash in Iraq! Apparently he was able to trade for things like an air conditioner, hot food, and laundry service with other folks who weren't as prepared.
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