How to Contact a Marine in Iraq
Soldiers serving our country in Iraq love to hear news and happenings from friends and family at home. Whether your Marine is a brother, sister, friend or relative, contact has been made much easier by the government. leadership of our military, non-profit organizations and the Internet.
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Gather as much information as you can: complete name and correct spelling, unit designation, age and even a birth date. Most units have websites and you can look up information by by clicking on the category "Units" at the very top of the official US Marine website (see Resources). Once you click on the "Unit" button, you will be directed to a complete list of units with names, email and snail mail addresses and telephone contact information for the unit commander.
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Search the internet for other Marine-based communities: If you you cannot find your soldier's unit you may want to contact an organization whose mission is to help families and friends of Marines. There are many different online groups for sharing information and tips for keeping in touch and up to date on the news of your soldier. Most of these websites are created and run by civilians and are not official Marine sites, but they provide useful and timely information.
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Ask for professional help: As a last resort in locating your US Marine in Iraq, contact the American Red Cross. They have volunteers specifically assigned to finding service personnel and communicating messages on behalf of the soldier or the family.
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Be prepared to make a lot of inquiries. Finding your Marine may take some time, but the effort is well worth the peace of mind that comes from personal touch of a letter, phone call or even an email saying, "I miss you."
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