Cigars for a good friend

He is a Lt in the US Army currently in a hot spot, I've sent him a few odds and ends, and he mentions in passing to me that he picked up a taste for cigars his last time he was home and wondered if I could pick him up a few.. obviously he has made a mistake in being vague Can anyone suggest some cheaper ( 2-3 dollar a stick) cigars? I don't want to try and kill him with cremosas but I'll put in some Rocky patels cohiba's and ghurkas out of my collection. but He might need a 9 month supply so I'd like to give him a decent supply without breaking the bank. Any thoughts would be great.