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December 12, 2007
There are many ways to skin a cat!
Much ado is being made of the Military's policy of returning mail that is addressed to "Any Soldier." Its a shame, but such are the times we live in. I support that decision, and not just because some jihadi may decide to send a little anthrax for Christmas.
There are moonbats out there who think one way to fight the war is to demoralize our troops, and I don't want anyone getting a "dear baby killer" letter from the wackos. An outrage, yes, but it has happened, just google Joshua Sparling and you'll see how the left supports the troops.
The end result is that anything addressed to "Any Soldier" has to be vetted for the safety and well being of our troops. Its just one more thing we have to deal with.
But do not doubt, we are dealing with it.
Good people will always find a way accomplish a goal.
So. Here's a tip I received from Wollfe:
"With the support of the Department of Defense, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and with help from Pitney Bowes Government Solutions, the American Red Cross will collect, review and disseminate holiday greeting cards to wounded military personnel. For security reasons, the Red Cross will only be able to accept holiday cards, not packages. Red Cross volunteers will receive and bundle the cards to be shipped by Pitney Bowes Government Solutions. Then, Red Cross volunteers at military medical facilities will distribute the cards to patients and their families in time for the holidays."
Address your Cards or Letters to:
We Support You During Your Recovery!
c/o American Red Cross
PO Box 419
Savage, MD 20763-0419
If you hurry, you might be in time for the Holidays.
But that's not all.
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, located in Germany, is usually the first actual military hospital wounded soldiers are taken to after they've been evacuated from the Middle East. Sometimes, they are further evacuated stateside after a few weeks, and sometimes they return to duty.
Thanks to Pastoral Services, you can send a card or a letter to a wounded soldier at Landstuhl, and they will make sure your letter or card gets to a soldier. Its probably too late for Holiday greetings but better late than never!
US Army Hospital
attn: MCEUL/Pastoral Services
CMR 402
APO AE 09180
These services are generally overwhelmed during the holidays, please remember, our troops need your support 365 days a year. These addresses are always good. Why not make it a monthly thing, or even better, a weekly thing. Its a good habit to get into.
Posted by LindaSoG at December 12, 2007 07:15 AM
Comments
Yay for Linda!! Thanks. The Cubs and I will have a Great time writing cards this evening.
Thanks for saying so eloquently what I could not.
Wollf
Posted by: howlsatmoon at December 12, 2007 11:58 AM