How can you find Military PenPals?

Question

I really want to connect with our military and write letters of support but not sure where to find info that you don't have to pay to sign up... anyone know how to find military pen pals??

Answer 1

Hi there and thanks for remembering our men and women.

The United States armed forces cannot recieve cards to "any serviceman" this year due to fears of terrorism. Instead, the Pentagon has set up a secure email system that allows anyone to send a message to "any serviceman." Just pick the branch of the service, type your message and click send.

The story behind the "to any serviceman" cards:
Since 1967, when Sgt. Billy Thompson wrote Abigail Van Buren and mentioned that a wonderful Christmas present to our armed forces would be "just a letter from home," American citizens have been sending holiday wishes to servicemen and women stationed overseas every holiday season. Dubbed "Operation Dear Abby," the program has brought holiday joy to hundreds of thousands of U.S. military personnel deployed away from home.

To access the site, visit http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/
Military Exchange Prepaid Calling Cards
The Department of Defense Military Exchanges have been authorized to sell the following prepaid calling cards to individuals and organizations who wish to purchase these cards for our troops serving overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
https://thor.milexch.com/scs/default.aspx

12 Ways to Support Our Troops
By Lance Helgeson
http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourlife/Articles/a2004-12-07-12support.html

You can adopt a specific or random service person for a prayer circle.

http://www.presidentialprayerteam.net/troopsadopt.php

You can write to a service person.

http://anyservicemember.navy.mil
There are dozen of organizations, which allow you to purchase items and present it to a service person, but there are other options you might consider. Visit the closest VA Hospital or for something really unique try:
www.snipersonline.org (They ask for contributions to buy items that the Government refuses or that is out of stock.


God Bless you and the Southern People.

Answer 2

Dear Abby has a list of addresses to write to.
I am googling it to see if I can help you out.
Also, a local library or elementary school might have a list or two.

Found it....
click on the link below.

The secon one is also a good place to try...

Answer 3

soldiersangels.com (possibly.org)
anysoldier.org
Operation Military Pride (unsure of the url)

you can write to me if you want.

Answer 4

http://www.MilitaryFriends.com