How to Become a Penpal to a Soldier Overseas

If you want to become a Penpal to a Soldier Overseas, I have respect for you. As a former soldier who served in Iraq, I can tell you that penpals are the best thing in the world when you are overseas.

Instructions

1. To become a penpal to a soldier overseas, please go to the link I have provided in the resource section.

2. On that webpage, you will fill out a form and request a soldier's name to become penpals with. They will usually limit you to one or two soldiers at a time.

3. Once you are a penpal to a soldier overseas, start off by writing them a letter. In this letter you can tell them a little bit about yourself and why you want to be penpals with them. Let them know that you are willing to send them anything that they might need in a care package.

4. If your penpal soldier requests something in his/her response, the post office now provides flat rate boxes to be sent overseas. When I was in Iraq, I received countless care packages filled of baby wipes, lotion, chap stick, and candy. These are perfect items to put in a care package. To mail the package use the soldier's full name and include the unit and APO/FPO code. If you are unsure of this information, look for the return address on the letter you received.

5. If you have any questions on how to mail a package to your soldier, please visit the USPS's website I have included in the resource section. I salute you for wanting to become a penpal to a soldier overseas!

Resources

• USPS - Supporting Our Troops
• Penpals for Soldiers