How to Send Letters to Soldiers in the Service
Soldiers serving away from home are often encouraged when they receive letters from people who appreciate their service. Write a letter that tells the soldier that you are thinking of him, you hope he stays safe, and you are thankful that he is giving his time and energy to serving our country. You can also keep him posted on news, pop culture and other tidbits that will make him think of home. Send your letter to a specific soldier through regular mail or online.
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Send your letter to a soldier you know by addressing it to him according to the U.S. Postal Service guidelines. The first line should contain his title and full name. The second line has the unit number or other identifying information. The third line contains the APO or FPO details, with a nine-digit zip code. The soldier's family knows his mailing address, so get the information from the family to make sure your letter is received promptly.
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Write a note to a soldier through the Letters to Soldiers website. The letter goes to a soldier in Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait who needs it most, typically because he has not received mail recently. The process can take as little as a minute or two, and because you type the letter, you do not even need paper, an envelope or a stamp. The site also accepts donations to help send the letters.
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Send letters to soldiers regularly as a member of Soldiers' Angels. When you sign up at this website, you will receive the name and address of a soldier who needs a letter at least once per week, or more frequently if you would like. The soldiers receiving the letters have signed up through the website to receive mail, so you can be sure they will appreciate the letters.
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Write and send a letter to an organization called A Million Thanks, which then sends the letters to soldiers in the service. The letters go to soldiers actively serving, those who are veterans and soldiers who are in reserve. If you are sending multiple letters, put them in just one envelope because the organization opens all of the envelopes and repackages the letters before sending them on to soldiers. Address letters to:
A Million Thanks
17853 Santiago Blvd. #107-355
Villa Park, CA 92861
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