Hi - My husband is a career soldier. He is currently stationed in Japan.
how long has he been there? was he in afghanistan too?
He's been in Japan for two years. Yes, he was in Afghanistan for 4 years. 
the winters in the kush mountain range get very cold
He has send the same thing. We sent him some really warm blankets to help him, but he said the cold just sets into your bones.
have you seen the film Lone Survivor?