Regardless of your political affiliation and whether you believe in war, the brave individuals in our military need to know they are appreciated. A simple card or letter can make all the difference to someone overseas protecting our nations freedoms.
There are about 2.1 million active and reserve men and women in the US military. Hundreds of thousand of American troops are deployed indefinitely in remote parts of the world, including the Middle East, Afghanistan, Africa, the Korean Peninsula and on ships throughout international waters.
U.S. service members are deployed for long periods of time. The average tour of duty for all soldiers in Iraq (including Reservist) has been 320 days but some have served for up to two years.
The most requested item by military men and women is a letter. They love receiving good wishes and words of appreciation and support, even from total strangers.
The steps you need to take:
1. Select a soldier you know or one who is related to someone you know
2. If you don’t know a soldier , ask a friend, fellow student, co-worker, pastor or military chaplain to help you make a connection. Make sure they provide proper mailing instructions.
3. Grab some paper, an envelope and a pen.
4. White a letter from you heart that expresses your gratitude, shows your support and provides encouragement. Share a little bit about yourself as well as ask questions about the person you are writing. Avoid such topics as death, killing and politics.
5. Include your e-mail or mailing address in case the recipient wants to write back. You could even include a self-addressed envelope.
6. Send the letter.
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