my friend has a freind there and she wants me to find out but i have know idea how
2007-09-16 04:55:16 · 4 answers · asked by ebillett 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
First of all, ask your friend what the unit is.
You have to find out what unit the soldier is in. The address is usually the unit followed by an APO AE code (basically a zip code).
The more specific detail you have in the unit, the better the chance of finding him.
I knew a guy who got a letter addressed US Army, Korea. It took 9 months to find him, but it got there.
If you have something like this:
1st Platoon, A Company,
1-1 Infrantry, 1st Division
APO AE XXXXX
If you look online for the units Family Support Group, they probably have the address to use as well.
2007-09-16 05:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't have the address, try going to your friend's unit's webpage and locating the chaplain or someone who deals with family (In the Marines this is the RBE and/or the KVN)
Also check with your friends family if you can, they most likely have the address.
If you send a package you will need to ship it directly from a post office and you will need a customs form. You can get the form at the office or online. You will want to use a flat rate priority mail box unless you are shipping very light items. Those are free and can be ordered together with the forms online at usps.com
Read the mail regulations carefully. No liquids. If you want to speed the package along write "certified to be a bone fide gift intended for the sole use of a servicemember and to contain NO pork or pork byproducts" in the comments section. Don't bend the rules, they will literally blow up your package if they think it is dangerous. Also pack as if King Kong was going to drop kick your package off the back of a truck - cause that is exactly what will happen.
Feel free to contact me if you have further questions
2007-09-19 20:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne- LEAVES Military Ministry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Abby has something set up that might help you... or your friend... it is called "Operation Dear Abby" and can be found in this web site... www.operationdearabby.net Good luck!
2007-09-16 12:21:16 · answer #3 · answered by MaggieO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/cfrm/f/4881984076
Here you can adopt a soldier or more than one i have given people this site and they have adopted soldiers that have been or are overseas.or you can do buddie search at Military.com
2007-09-16 14:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by As You Were 85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋