re: Do soldiers in Iraq, etc. really need random fundraisers for sunscreen?

I would echo the others that said that sunscreen is plentiful there. Not many people use it anyway. You end up putting it on and dirt/grit ends up sticking to your face or you sweat it off in a half hour.

I also agree that troops generally appreciate whatever is sent over, even though the majority is not needed. It's just nice to see a box from home show up. I gave out so much candy when I was there... Apparently my parents thought AAFES had a candy shortage. It was nice to get the triple ply TP in the mail though.