Write a Letter to a U.S. Military Hero
FACTS
- There are over 2.9 million active, reserve, and civilian men and women in the U.S. military.
- Hundreds of thousands 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 away from home. They love receiving good wishes and words of appreciation and support, even from total strangers.
- Letters are the most requested item by U.S. military men and women.
TAKE ACTION TODAY
- Select a soldier you know or one who is related to someone you know.
- 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.
- Grab some paper, an envelope, and a pen.
- Write a letter from your 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’re writing. Avoid such topics as death, killing, and politics.
- Include your e-mail or mailing address in case the recipient wants to write back. You could even include a self-addressed envelope.
- Send the letter.
YOU MATTER
Our military protects our nation’s freedom, and, regardless of your political affiliation and whether or not you believe in war, these brave men and women need to know that we appreciate their sacrifices and service. With a simple card or letter, you can brighten the day of a soldier who is overseas ensuring your freedom. Your letter might be the only thing that makes that soldier smile that day.
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Gratitude video from the newsletter was very cool.
thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for protecting our freedom, lives, and our country.
Thank you for being brave for us and thanks for all you do. :]
THANK YOU!!!!! You are so important and true American Heros!!
I cant thank our soldiers enough for what they have been doing! Even with some of the reticule the get for keeping our nation safe the continue to protect our rights and keep us safe! You guys are AWESOME! In only a few more months I shall be joining you guys in protecting our nation!
-Sam
Even though we do not know one another please know you are our heros and we love you! Thank you for all you go thro and put up with for us and our country. We remember you in our thoughts and prayers every single day! Be safe..Come home soon! Thanks again!
Thank you for being brave and doing your job with selflessness in your heart. Please know that you are all on my mind, in my heart and thoughts and prayers always.
Please stay safe and return to us soon!
I’m a Soldiers’ Angel and I get SO much satisfaction from volunteering with this organization. Right now, we have approx. 800 deployed troops who have asked to be adopted. Please check us out at http://www.soldiersangels.org. There is something for every age group to do. Let’s show our brave troops we appreciate them!
I just want to say GOD BLESS AND KEEP OUR TROOPS SAFE! And GOD SPEED.
Corresponded with a soldier in Iraq, I wrote him once, he wrote back, I wrote again and the letter was returned. Cannot remember his name, but thinking he did not come home. My heart aches for every soldier’s family who suffers loss. I am grateful for all the troops do. God Bless and keep you all safe.
My family all the men go and for the last few years the women have been going to. i lost my grandfather but i know he was brave, just like all these men and women are! My brother is going next year, and i think sometimes hes scared but he wants to fight for his family,and all true amarican rights! in a few years i hope i can join too! i love all of our men and women, and i want to let everyboy know that i love the!