i would like to become an internet penpal with any soldier that is fighting for our country..where can i find a web-site that can get me one?? during this time of holidays is very difficult for them without their families, and since I only have my 2 sons and my father (i lost my mom 2 years ago) know what it feels like to not be around all your family. I would like to send x-mas cards to a troop, to brighten up their day..PLEASE HELP
2006-11-25 16:34:16 · 8 answers · asked by becca j 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You can go through the Adopt-A-Soldier program. I linked it below.
2006-11-25 16:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by sofgrant 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probably too late but here is relative info. (Check with the closest USO/ Red Cross you can adopt a soldier for the holidays. They will stay with you like a family member.
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
2006-11-26 11:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry, I researched that last year and found out that the "any soldier" mail program was cancelled, you may have to just go to the Chat rooms like yahoo or others and find one who is one the chat room and get information on some Soldiers to write to.
Now, you can Adopt a Soldier, that is different.
2006-11-26 00:37:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this one....
http://www.operationmilitarysupport.com/
2006-11-26 00:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by go_uva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anysoldier.com is a pretty good website, and thank you for your support
2006-11-26 00:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by Geronimo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try army onesouce.com
2006-11-26 02:40:14 · answer #6 · answered by ya girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.militaryfriends.com
2006-11-26 01:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by halfbright 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
soldiersangels.com
anysoldier.com
2006-11-26 00:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋