How to Email a Military Pen Pal
Before the days of the Internet, sending letters and care packages to the armed forces was an arduous and time-consuming task. Now, with the speed of the World Wide Web, it's easy to correspond with troops halfway around the world in a matter of minutes. Whether you just want to send a thank you note or become a full-fledged pen pal, emailing military personnel is easy to do and much appreciated. Read on to learn how to email a military pen pal.
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Pick a branch of the military you want your pen pal from. If you have a preference, you can go to their specific site. The U.S. Army website has a forum called Ask A Soldier, where you can speak with a number of enlisted soldiers, find out their email and begin correspondence. The other branches have similar forums.
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Consider your intent. If you're single and looking to possibly date a military member, join a site like Army Singles. Membership at this website is free.
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Join other sites such as Forces PenPals for more casual emails. This website is also free and civilians of all types are encouraged to join.
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Read the rules. Each site has its own set of rules for emailing soldiers. Consult these lists before you begin conversing with your pen pal.
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Learn how to talk to your service member. The site Girl Posse has a pretty exhaustive list of things to keep in mind when you finally acquire your military pen pal.
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