chevysoldier Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) When filling out your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to an American Soldier.All cards must be postmarked no later than Friday, December 10th.Red Cross "Holiday Mail for Heroes"Read the guidelinesHoliday Mail for HeroesPO Box 5456Capitol Heights, MD20791-5456You can also go to http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html to send a free card overseas. To send a phone card or a care package, please visit https://american.redcross.org/site/Ecommerce?FOLDER=1273&store_id=7945 for more information.When I was in Iraq it was always awesome to get a card or a care package from a complete stranger. It really helped to get us through the deployment. Just knowing that someone took time out to say "thank you, we appreciate what you do for us" made what we were doing not so tough. I urge you to do this for our troops. They have given so much and ask for so little in return. I guarantee doing something small like this will have a tremendous impact on that trooper.MOAR!US Department of Defense Community RelationsSending Care Packages and Letters (PDF)Holiday Mail DeadlinesMilitary Packaging TipsThank them on line:Thank the troops message form Edited December 4, 2010 by chevysoldier More Info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I can do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I can do that.I assumed as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I usually don't send cards but I can make an exception this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meanie Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Consider it done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 You guys are awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Ugh fine... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beegreenstrings Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Will do sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Snopes says that address won't work?http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/soldiercards.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Snopes says that address won't work?http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/soldiercards.aspGood catch. I highly recommend the American Red Cross, for services to military personnel.All cards must be postmarked no later than Friday, December 10th.Red Cross "Holiday Mail for Heroes"Read the guidelinesHoliday Mail for HeroesPO Box 5456Capitol Heights, MD20791-5456Do...Include your heartfelt sentiments and sign all cardsEntitle cards with generic terms such as “Dear Service Member, Family or Veteran”Limit cards to 15 per person or 50 for school class or business groupBundle groups of cards in single, large envelopes Don’t...Send letters, care packages or monetary giftsInclude personal information such as home or email addressesUse glitter – excessive amounts can aggravate health issues of wounded recipientsInclude inserts of any kind as they must be removed in the screening process Edited December 4, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Good Looking out Gump. I didn't check out snopes but I need verify that the address was Walter Reed. I'll update the op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 This also, American Red Cross donations to military:Help Our TroopsA secure website that allows donations to the troops for various purposes.Your donations are 100% tax deductable. The American Red Cross is a tax-exempt organization under section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The federal tax identification number is 53-0196605.American Red Cross FAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thank for putting up that info Tom. I updated the original post to reflect this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 This also, American Red Cross donations to military:Help Our TroopsA secure website that allows donations to the troops for various purposes.Your donations are 100% tax deductable. The American Red Cross is a tax-exempt organization under section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The federal tax identification number is 53-0196605.American Red Cross FAQLol, I had just added that page and when I refreshed I saw you added it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 MOAR!US Department of Defense Community RelationsSending Care Packages and Letters (PDF)Holiday Mail DeadlinesMilitary Packaging TipsThank them on line:Thank the troops message form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted December 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Recon Rat, you are the man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beegreenstrings Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 just to verify and to bump!So the address "recon" threw up is the one we need to use?Holiday Mail for HeroesPO Box 5456Capitol Heights, MD20791-5456 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 Those of you in the Columbus area can also go to the Polaris Mall. There was a table in the center of the second floor with Red Cross (I think it was) folks doing packages and cards for the troops. 10 bucks got ya a care package and a card. you could pick your soldier from a list and self address an envelope if you wanted to hear back. We bought a couple a piece there on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 just to verify and to bump!So the address "recon" threw up is the one we need to use?Holiday Mail for HeroesPO Box 5456Capitol Heights, MD20791-5456Yes, that is the one to use.Those of you in the Columbus area can also go to the Polaris Mall. There was a table in the center of the second floor with Red Cross (I think it was) folks doing packages and cards for the troops. 10 bucks got ya a care package and a card. you could pick your soldier from a list and self address an envelope if you wanted to hear back. We bought a couple a piece there on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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