how do you write to a soldier

[raptorsfan29]

it's something i have wanted to do since the two wars began, but i never really knew how to do it. So if anyone could help me out, that would be great.

[MaineDolFan]

One resource for you.

http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=adopt-a-soldier

[Phishfan]

It sounds difficult to write to someone you don't know. I guess one place to start is by explaining why you felt the desire to write to a stranger. That should lead right into an interesting letter.

[Sunstroke]

Not sure what the process is for writing to a soldier, but if you feel like scribbling to a midget, I'd direct you to:

http://midgetscribblers.org/index.php?page=scribble-a-midget

[bsmooth]

It sounds difficult to write to someone you don't know. I guess one place to start is by explaining why you felt the desire to write to a stranger. That should lead right into an interesting letter.

Most of them said the same thing, " Thanks for doing this job". " We are proud of you", etc. The ones from the kids usually had drawings.

[SportsChick]

I can also recommend http://anysoldier.com/

I've sent care packages. My BIL left yesterday for a 15 month tour

[Phishfan]

Most of them said the same thing, " Thanks for doing this job". " We are proud of you", etc. The ones from the kids usually had drawings.

I don't know Raptor, but I was suggesting somethng deeper. Not just a thank you, but a real explanation as to what drove him to write to a stranger. Some real deep down soul searching shit. Depending on the reader they could say this guy is a nut or they could look at it and say wow, this guy really felt something and put it down to be shared.

[bsmooth]

I don't know Raptor, but I was suggesting somethng deeper. Not just a thank you, but a real explanation as to what drove him to write to a stranger. Some real deep down soul searching shit. Depending on the reader they could say this guy is a nut or they could look at it and say wow, this guy really felt something and put it down to be shared.

I dont know man. I can only speak from my personal experience, but after coming off a 16 hour or longer day outside the wire or searching vehicles and people for explosives, I would not be up for a deep letter, just a few words to keep my morale up works miracles.

[SportsChick]

My notes are usually short, sweet and to the point. When I was doing care packages, I always included paper, pens and envelopes for the soldiers (they don't need stamps, their mail is sent for free)

[MaineDolFan]

When I was in D/Shield & D/Storm my girlfriend sent me naked pictures of her all the time, along with cookies and D&D coffee.

Try sending some guys naked pictures of yourself!

[Pats2006]

Send some cair packages.  I loved those when I was in Iraq!!

[SportsChick]

Pats, what was useful? Like I said, my BIL left on Monday for a 15 month tour, so I'd like to send him some care packages but I'm not positive what is really useful

[Pats2006]

Baby wipes and tuna are big!!  Candy, Mags, any thing that will not break open in the box.   

[Dave Gray]

Does the Army still look the other way on stuff like weed?

[Frimp]

Baby wipes and tuna are big!!  Candy, Mags, any thing that will not break open in the box.   

I was going to say that. I have a few buddies over there, and they've told me that they'd rather have wet wipes than pretty much anything else.

Cigars are also popular.