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Title: how do you write to a soldier Post by: raptorsfan29 on June 17, 2008, 02:01:06 pm it's something i have wanted to do since the two wars began, but i never really knew how to do it. So if anyone could help me out, that would be great.
Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: MaineDolFan on June 17, 2008, 02:45:44 pm One resource for you.
http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=adopt-a-soldier (http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=adopt-a-soldier) Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Phishfan on June 17, 2008, 02:47:49 pm It sounds difficult to write to someone you don't know. I guess one place to start is by explaining why you felt the desire to write to a stranger. That should lead right into an interesting letter.
Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Sunstroke on June 17, 2008, 03:17:32 pm Not sure what the process is for writing to a soldier, but if you feel like scribbling to a midget, I'd direct you to: http://midgetscribblers.org/index.php?page=scribble-a-midget (http://midgetscribblers.org/index.php?page=scribble-a-midget) Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: bsmooth on June 17, 2008, 03:26:23 pm It sounds difficult to write to someone you don't know. I guess one place to start is by explaining why you felt the desire to write to a stranger. That should lead right into an interesting letter. Most of them said the same thing, " Thanks for doing this job". " We are proud of you", etc. The ones from the kids usually had drawings. Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: SportsChick on June 17, 2008, 04:46:37 pm I can also recommend http://anysoldier.com/
I've sent care packages. My BIL left yesterday for a 15 month tour Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Phishfan on June 17, 2008, 08:42:12 pm Most of them said the same thing, " Thanks for doing this job". " We are proud of you", etc. The ones from the kids usually had drawings. I don't know Raptor, but I was suggesting somethng deeper. Not just a thank you, but a real explanation as to what drove him to write to a stranger. Some real deep down soul searching shit. Depending on the reader they could say this guy is a nut or they could look at it and say wow, this guy really felt something and put it down to be shared. Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: bsmooth on June 18, 2008, 01:01:42 am I don't know Raptor, but I was suggesting somethng deeper. Not just a thank you, but a real explanation as to what drove him to write to a stranger. Some real deep down soul searching shit. Depending on the reader they could say this guy is a nut or they could look at it and say wow, this guy really felt something and put it down to be shared. I dont know man. I can only speak from my personal experience, but after coming off a 16 hour or longer day outside the wire or searching vehicles and people for explosives, I would not be up for a deep letter, just a few words to keep my morale up works miracles. Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: SportsChick on June 18, 2008, 08:35:26 am My notes are usually short, sweet and to the point. When I was doing care packages, I always included paper, pens and envelopes for the soldiers (they don't need stamps, their mail is sent for free)
Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: MaineDolFan on June 18, 2008, 11:39:19 am When I was in D/Shield & D/Storm my girlfriend sent me naked pictures of her all the time, along with cookies and D&D coffee.
Try sending some guys naked pictures of yourself! :) Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Pats2006 on June 18, 2008, 09:10:15 pm Send some cair packages. I loved those when I was in Iraq!!
Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: SportsChick on June 19, 2008, 12:23:23 pm Pats, what was useful? Like I said, my BIL left on Monday for a 15 month tour, so I'd like to send him some care packages but I'm not positive what is really useful
Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Pats2006 on June 19, 2008, 07:23:12 pm Baby wipes and tuna are big!! Candy, Mags, any thing that will not break open in the box.
Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Dave Gray on June 20, 2008, 11:36:54 am Does the Army still look the other way on stuff like weed?
Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Frimp on June 20, 2008, 04:04:48 pm Baby wipes and tuna are big!! Candy, Mags, any thing that will not break open in the box. I was going to say that. I have a few buddies over there, and they've told me that they'd rather have wet wipes than pretty much anything else. Cigars are also popular. Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Fred Finstoned on June 20, 2008, 07:43:34 pm Hey Dave, the Army has never looked the other way at weed! Besides the U.S.P.S considers it a felony that will get you 5 to 15. Raptor you dont have explain anything just talk to them.Most solders are lonely and a little homesick! I spent a year as my units Mail Clerk and it was real hard on the guys who never got any mail from home. So just send them a line and let them know someone cares,it means a lot to them!
Title: Re: how do you write to a soldier Post by: Pats2006 on June 20, 2008, 11:48:02 pm Also booze in shampoo bottles so it gets by customs!!
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