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raptorsfan29
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« 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.
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« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2008, 02:45:44 pm »
One resource for you.

http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=adopt-a-soldier
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« Reply #2 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.
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« Reply #3 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




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« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2008, 03:26:23 pm »
Quote from: 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.

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.
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« Reply #5 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
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« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2008, 08:42:12 pm »
Quote from: bsmooth on June 17, 2008, 03:26:23 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.
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« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2008, 01:01:42 am »
Quote from: Phishfan on June 17, 2008, 08:42:12 pm
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.
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« Reply #8 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)
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« Reply #9 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!

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« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2008, 09:10:15 pm »
Send some cair packages.  I loved those when I was in Iraq!!
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« Reply #11 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
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« Reply #12 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.   
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« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2008, 11:36:54 am »
Does the Army still look the other way on stuff like weed?
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« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2008, 04:04:48 pm »
Quote from: 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.   

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.
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