Howdy, I've been lurking on these boards for a while and haven't posted, but now seems like a great time for for my first post. I am currently deployed over here in Kuwait about 30 minutes from Iraq. I don't know about the tackle for troops deal (we do recive TONS of donated items), but we are able to order from such places as Amazon.com and Cabelas.com. Postage isn't that bad, it gets shipped to an apo (air force post office) box in new york so you just pay regular postage plus a few dollars because it's an apo address. Shipments take 6 to 14 days. I've ordered a St. Croix travel fly rod, a G. loomis venture 5 reel, line, backing, leaders, flies, and other misc items. All of it has gotten here quickly and in good shape. I will ask around and see if any of the army or navy guys have heard of tackle for the troops. Enjoy.