How to Email American Soldiers in Iraq

For troops serving overseas in Iraq, a friendly letter or email can make all the difference. American soldiers in Iraq can receive packages, letters, phone calls and emails from the United States. Maybe you know someone over there and want to send them an email. If so, you can email to their personal or military email address. Soldiers have access to their emails on a semi-regular basis, depending on their patrols.

If you don't know a specific soldier, there is no organization that gives out that information. Follow these steps to send a general email that an American soldier will receive.

Things You'll Need

• Internet

Instructions

1. Go to the Multi-National Force, Iraq website at www.cjtf7.army.mil/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=24.

2. Fill out your name. You can fill in your home address and email address, but those details are optional.

3. Enter your message. The website requires you to keep your message to 75 words or less. The website does not keep count of your words, so type it up in a Word document first to track the word count. Copy and paste the message into the email form on the left side of the webpage.

4. Click submit to send your message.

Tips & Warnings

• There are a number of organizations that hold fundraisers or send packages, letters and other goodies to soldiers in Iraq. Contact them if you are interested in getting more involved.

• Do not ask for any personal information in your message.

• You may not receive a response from a soldier.

References

• Multi-National Force, Iraq, "Messages to Soldiers"