"My Soldier" Program?

WCUgirl · #1 01-05-2005, 05:08 PM

Did a search and couldn't find anything.

Has anyone participated in the My Soldier program? I received info about this in an email from a friend, but I hadn't heard of it and don't really know too much about it. I was just curious to see if anyone here on GC knew about it or had participated or anything.

Thoughts?

SapphireSphinx9 · #2 01-05-2005, 05:33 PM

i haven't heard of that particular one... but i heard about soldiers angels on the radio here in l.a. i signed up this summer and have had two soldiers so far. they also have blanket drives, backpack drives, and other stuff like that.

hope that helps!

~beth

cashmoney · #3 01-05-2005, 05:36 PM

Yo, I just signed up for it. We'll see what happens.

DGqueen17 · #4 01-05-2005, 05:55 PM

Aww I'm gonna sign up too.

navane · #5 01-06-2005, 01:06 AM

Hi Everyone,

I highly recommend the Any Solider website. With this website, you can review the names and addresses of hundreds of soliders who would love to receive care packages or letters. You see their names, company/regiment name, branch of service, number of men and women in the unit, and what they need/want to have. The soldiers sometimes post personal updates and photos in their listing. The Any Solider website is awesome as it offers so much helpful advice on what to send, how to send, and where to send.

http://www.anysoldier.com/

No matter which solider support service you choose to participate with, here's one really helpful tip. Though s/he is probably really grateful for what you send, your solider may not ever have a chance to write back to you. However, if you were really hoping for a reply, you can increase your chances by enclosing a self-addressed and stamped envelope with your address on it along with your care package. Letters to and from APO or FPO addresses only require a regular 37¢ stamp, even if it's going to Iraq (or Japan, Germany, wherever). I did this and my solider wrote a wonderful letter back to me using the pre-stamped stationary I sent.

I hope this info helps!

.....Kelly

SapphireSphinx9 · #6 01-06-2005, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by navane
...you can increase your chances by enclosing a self-addressed and stamped envelope with your address on it along with your care package. Letters to and from APO or FPO addresses only require a regular 37¢ stamp, even if it's going to Iraq (or Japan, Germany, wherever).

kelly ~ that's a great idea!