Soldiers Angels - adopt a soldier in November

Also, many may know this already, but I know with the USA, the price of postage to a base in another country is the same as sending it domestic. So, no extra charge:-) This is a very great idea. I am not sure I will do the swap, but I will go see how I can help.

Its 44 cents to send a letter/card to a military post anywhere. The USPS only handles the mail to the military post offices one the east and west coasts from that point they are the ones delivering your uplifting words and inspirations.

If you need a reason to join....

This weekend I was in Seattle at Hardrock...our waiter had on some really nice military pin up girl hardrock pins, and I was checking them out. He asked if I was prior service after telling me he served two tours in Iraq 2004-2006. I told him I served as a civilian by adopting single soldiers overseas...he promptly pulled me out of my seat and gave the biggest hug. He told me that some random stranger sent him a book through an organization and continued to write to him. He asked if it was a one time event for me...I smiled and said "No I'm a groupie...26 soldiers in 6 years" Still firmly holding onto me he said that it meant the world to him to receive the letters and that he hopes I never quit writing to the soldiers. I was blown away by the experience because I never wrote to the guy...but I discovered once again how much they appreciate it even if they can't tell you so during their deployments.

=D great inspiration, @washingtonmaverick !! Thank you for sharing your story!!

thank you.. just post this swap on facebook

So, are we to actually send something to the soldier? If so, what do we send?

i know there is a list online of things they cant get.. one was american candy!

oh.. i signed up today on the site.. i don't know how long it takes to get the name or address

@funkylukecosmicart The only things I know that they can not receive are liquor/drugs, pornography and pork products or pork by products and religious material in bulk to be distributed to fellow soldiers or locals.

There are items that are not suppose to go through the postal service like lighter fluid, bleach, chemicals, liquid.

Of the soldiers I have talked to that I supported they all said that they appreciated the consistent letters about everyday life as it allowed an escape from their reality. They also said that they'd rather have the letters than the care packages though they did appreciate the care packages.

Small Tip....what would you want in your box? If you'd just worked an 18 hour mission, are dirty, tired, missing your family, and ________. You name it I've sent it.

what an inspirational story @washingtonmaverick THANK YOU so much for sharing!!! I LOVE when stuff like that happens!!

I would love to do this again. I adopted a solider through their organization before, and it was almost scary how much we had in common. He was originally from Colorado (where I live now) and, when not in Iraq, he was stationed in my hometown! He's was a fun guy to write to, and we even got to chat online a few times. I needed a break from writing and sending packages when my work got too overwhelming, but I would love to get involved again. I just hope you do another of these after the holidays. I'll be too busy during Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I don't want someone to get neglected.