Does anyone know of a good brand of flashlight for a soldier?

Maglite as some have already suggested and you might want to see if you can also get a model that also includes different color lenses. Often times red light or green light is used instead of the bright white light in tents or sleeping quarters because it is not so bright and does not disturb others. During low light operations where NVGs are used only red and green light can be used and also in medical situations green light is better since it allows you to more easily detect and treat wounds. So if you can get a medium sized one that has multicolored lenses that would be excellent.

"Sure Fire" flashlights are the best. They are small, very very powerful, and amazingly durable. They are tactical lights and made for military, police, and personal protection. I used one when I was in Iraq. Oh, and they won't break the bank either, I think mine was about $60. Make sure to send lithium batteries with it in case the ones it comes with runs out. Good luck!

You want to get a surefire flashlight. they are small but very powerful. I had one in Iraq and it worked great. Very well built and won't break!

Surefire, they make great lights a bit on the expensive side but a great buy none the less. Espicially since if his rifle has a rail system he can mount it to his weapon.

i personnally like the inova led lights. they clip on your uniform or dog tag chain and a quite bright. its not a full fledged flashlight though..they are at target for about 6 dollars

surefire is the best and awsome flashlight!!! "Z2 combat light" is the model that needs 2x 3v lithium batteries to work...less than 4" but strong like a thunderstorm!!!

www.surfire.com.

the link: go and search for it.

Get a Mag Lite.Many online stores sell Mag Lites.

Surefire flashlight is a good one.

Have to disagree with the other posters...maglight is the choice.

http://www.maglite.com/index_flash.asp

surefire or pelican