2006-11-19 01:59:52 · 9 answers · asked by Future 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
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
2006-11-19 03:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been in Iraq for 16 months now, and I have received outstanding support from Adopt-a-platoon. I highly recommend them and think they have done a fantastic job of taking care of us here in Iraq.
http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/
2006-11-19 14:57:51 · answer #2 · answered by Stuck in Iraq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The avatar JohnRingold is here on YA and he is serving proudly in Iraq. Make contact.
2006-11-19 10:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a no brainer! Go to Iraq or even better, if you have a little patience, I hope they'll be coming home soon.
Peace on Earth.
Rich
2006-11-19 10:07:08 · answer #4 · answered by HARLEY_4FUN 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alot of soldiers chat on singles websites over there....
2006-11-19 10:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by chris n amanda h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anysoldier.com is a good site to check out and find deployed soldiers to communicate with
2006-11-19 11:26:11 · answer #6 · answered by Geronimo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
google "write to a soldier" there are tons of sites.
2006-11-19 10:03:52 · answer #7 · answered by ash 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look around this link:
2006-11-19 10:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by party_pam 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may try http://www.Milblogging.com and I think that will help you!!
2006-11-19 10:25:36 · answer #9 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋