I would like to write to any soldiers serving in Iraq or other places who don't receive any mail?

Question

Several years ago there was an address where US citizens could send mail to our soldiers serving in the Middle East and/or elsewhere who might not have anyone to write to them and who would like to receive mail. Does anyone have that address or any information on this?
Thanks.

Answer 1

Thank-you for your kindness I know similar mail meant so much to me.

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

There are a few non-profit places that will match you with a soldier. It is a very serious commitment, I write letters weekly and send care packages - it can get pretty expensive. Also, they are on the move, and you may never get anything back from them. So it may end up being a once sided converstion with no replies ever. If you are still interested, here are the two orginzations I have gone through:

http://soldiersangels.org

http://adoptaplatoon.org

In reference to the answer above mine - the US Post office and Miliatry Post Office WILL NOT deliver mail addressed to ANY SOLDIER now - too much risk for the soldiers with all of the things that crazy people will do these days. The only way is to go through something like I listed above, or check out Operation Dear Abby or some generic internet message sites. If you really want to send mail, find a non-profit group that will assign you a soldier to write to.

Answer 3

The website Operation Military Pride sends out letters and care packages to service men and women overseas. You can email them and they will give you the information you need to write a letter to a service member.

Good luck, and good idea!
-xlii

Answer 4

I'd actually like to know the same thing. Maybe you can check out some non-for-profit orgs. that have "adopted" a combat unit where you can write to soldiers.

Answer 5

Contact the USO or the American Red Cross. They can help you with everything you would like to do.

Answer 6

Here is the link. I admire you and all who are so giving of themselves, time and money to this worthwhile cause.

Answer 7

google the USO

Answer 8

any soldier
Mozul, Iraq
APO AE 09319