What can I write in a letter to a soldier in Iraq?! Please help! It's Very Urgent!?
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You should write about all the normal things that's going on in your home town.  You should also be open and honest about what's going on.  That is a soldier who is going to be reading what you are writing so make sure it's interesting.  No one can tell you exactly what to write due to we have no idea who you are.  You should write to them as you would a friend.  Think of it this way, those people are over there fighting for a cause that they believe is going to result in everyone's freedom.  Just be kind and inform them of what's going on.  They are away from family, friends, and any kind of civilization they are used to.  Good luck and GOD bless.  By the way, you might want to add Thank you at the end of your letter.
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Hey girl My husband just got back from a year long deployment but he was gone for a total of a year and a half. I was pregnant with our first child and it was hard! Here are some tips that helped keep us together:\n\nWrite a journal between the two of you. You write in it for a couple days and tell him EVERYTHING that happens then send it to him and ask him to do the same.\n\nDon't freak out if he doesn't call you. Remember no news is good news. If something happens to him they will know and will contact his family who will contact you.\n\nTell him everything when he calls, big stuff first and then the little stuff. All they want to hear about is something outside of the war. If he starts talking about it, listen. He probably needs to get it off his chest. \n\nCommunication is key! Write him letters every once in awhile. Let him know you always think of him. Send him cards when you see a cute one in the store, there doesnt need to be a reason. Send care packages just to let him know you care. Send something for each and every holiday no matter how small.\n\nYou will be ok. Get involved with his FRG she will have all the updates you will need and there will be other wives and families and gf/bf's that are going through the same thing you are.\n\nMy husbands unit only lost 15 people out of thousands. They are taking many measure to provide ultimate safty. Don't worry too much just be there for him and keep him in your prayers. If you need to talk and you don't have anyone there to talk to contact me. I am a soldier my self so I may be able to answer some ?'s.
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Thank you for your kind heart and sensitive mind.  I have a son in Afghanistan, but he has plenty of correspondence.  I am going to list several sites below for soldiers with whom you might wish to correspond.\nThanks again.
1027988
http://www.soldiersangels.com/. They can definitely hook you up with a soldier to talk to and they go to great lenghts to ensure that soldiers get letters.
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I am involved with Soldiers' Angels, a volunteer group that tries to help the morale of our volunteer soldiers, many of whom might not have large families. You can find them through Yahoo! There are also several other organizations you can work with that are listed in the Army website.\n\nI would suggest you try one of these avenues because they allow you to write directly to a soldier, and thus there is no possibility of them being scams. There are a lot of scams that take advantage of people trying to help in times of emergency, and when you want to do something nice for a stranger you should not be hurt because of it.
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Have a party for him.  Not just any  party, but a very special one and invite all of his friends and family.  Hold that boy in your arms and tell him how much you love him, and after he goes, write to him every single day without fail.  Letters are so important to our soldiers.  When he is in basic training and he calls home for the first time (he'll be calling collect) Tell him and tell him again how much you love him and miss him and give him all the news from home because he will be starving to hear about it.  My heart is with you, as a mother that has experienced this.
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Write to your congress person first explaining what you want. I would write a letter with less words but powerful overall vocabulary. REMEMBER no one likes details but people like short high impact sentences. eg JFK ("Don't ask what your country has done for you, what have you done for the country"); you know what i mean.\n\nGOOD LUCK
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My nephew in law is already there.  Sweetie?  Take your camera if you have one and make sure to see him off.  Let him know how much you love him and that your thoughts and prayers will always be with him.  Let him know now how much you need him to come home and why.  Sometimes, your words will be enough to carry him through the fire. Spend as much time with him as possible before he goes and create some lasting memories with him just in case...know what I mean?\n\nI talk to my Creator every day about all the young men and women who are in Iraq, and for the ones whose lives ended there also.  You have to accept the fact that there are going to be casualties and prepare your own self for the worse.  I pray it doesn't happen to your Dad. Pray to whomever it is you pray to and be confident about his safe return.  And write him lots of letters and send moto-mail. I cannot stress enough to you how important it is to spend every minute you can with him before his deployment.  Okay?  I hope this helps.  ((((((Sheri)))))\n\np.s.  Try to put together packages of stuff for him like, believe it or not?  Baby wipes, beef jerky, lotion, soap, foil packages of single servings of tuna for sandwiches, easy to open/preparation type foods that require no cooking., candy bars, vienna sausage, etc.
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if you want to send his something patriotic go and visit a local elementary school. talk with the principle and see if there is a way he could have a class write little letters or make cards for your friends platoon.  your could send the cards or letters to your friend and he could pass him out to those in his platoon.  i did this for my husband while he was in Iraq.  it did wonders for him, especially since it was from people he didn't know (makes there day basically since there from the little people).\n\na military wife
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Get His Address And Mail Him A Letter Everyday.\nYou Tell Him You Miss Him.\nYou Keep Him Informed About Whats Going On In Your World.\nNothing Means More To A Military Man Than A Letter At Mailcall
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My son is in Iraq, and I dispise the media, except for Fox because they show me good things besides the bad. A friend sent me this today about our guys over there. The YOU doesn't mean you of course.                                                           \n\n                                                                        A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE \n \nYour alarm goes off, you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes. He stays up for days on end. \n-- --\nYou take a warm shower to help you wake up. He goes days or weeks without running water. \n-- --\nYou complain of a "headache", and call in sick. He gets shot at, as others are hit, and keeps moving forward. \n-- --\nYou put on your anti war/don't support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends. He still fights for your right to wear that shirt. \n-- --\nYou make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket. He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags. \n-- --\nYou talk trash on your "buddies" that aren't with you. He knows he may not see some of his buddies again. \n-- --\nYou walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls. He walks the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists. \n-- --\nYou complain about how hot it is. He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow. \n-- --\nYou go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong. He does not get to eat today. \n-- --\nYou make your bed and wash your clothes. He wears the same things for months, but makes sure his weapons are clean. \n-- --\nYou go to the mall and get your hair redone. He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today. \n-- --\nYou are angry because your class ran 5 minutes over. He is told he will be held an extra 2 months. \n----\nYou call your girlfriend and set a date for that night. He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home. \n-- --\nYou hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday. He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume. \n-- --\nYou roll your eyes as a baby cries. He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet. \n-- --\nYou criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything. He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own government and remembers why he is fighting. \n-- --\nYou hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of the men like him. He hears the gun fire and bombs. \n-- --\nYou see only what the media wants you to see. He sees the bodies lying around him. \n-- --\nYou are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't. He does what he is told. \n-- --\nYou stay at home and watch TV. He takes whatever time he is given to call and write home, sleep, and eat. \n-- --\nYou crawl into your bed, with down pillows, and try to get comfortable. He crawls under a tank for shade and a 5 minute nap, only to be woken by gun fire \n-- --\nYou sit there and judge him, saying the world is a worse place because of men like him. If only there were more men like him.
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i would say just write it from the heart, dont try and sound posh or use big words if this is out of character it wont be so meaningful then. start by writing down on paper all the advantages of being out  and make the letter from the list.  hope it helps. let us know how he gets on
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You may take this comments into consideration:\n\nIf you write as a single person:\n\n- describe what you did (adopted a unit to write to)\n- describe your intentions why you write (are you thankful ? Why ?)\n- describe who you are and a little about your daily life\n\nImagine that this letter will be read in front of a group or by a single person. Imagine in what situation they are and what you want them to tell to support them. They may feel lonely, they maybe scared, they may be bored, ....\n\nI think it is essential that your are honest and sincere. You may never know who read this letter and what reactions you created but you may read this letter in some days/weeks/month  and still agree with the content..\n\nI think it is essential that the soldiers know that here are people who think, feel and care about them.\n\nPersonally I would not discuss politics, would write "human being" to "human being".
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Write to him all the time! I'm sure he'll be happy to get your letters. And if he's engaged in Iraq or another high-stress zone spend time doing research on post-traumatic stress syndrome. You will be well equipped to lovingly guide him back into civillian life when he gets home. You don't want the wonderful feelings to fade when the reality of his war-fed deployment-induced emotional thirst comes in full-contact with your peace-fed warm and fuzzies. \nBest of luck! He's lucky to have a sweetie praying for him!
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First off...be there for him.  If he needs someone to talk to, or someone to write letters of support...be there.  \nGo to www.anysoldier.com    you can send care packages to soldiers who don't get mail.  They're relatively cheap, i do it all the time.  \nAlso...don't forget the people left at home.  If you know family of deployed soldiers....spouses, children, mothers, etc...let them know how much u appreciate their loved one, and help them in any way you can.  Whether it's babysitting for a night, or helping with chores at home, it IS a way of supporting your troops.  It makes sure they have a happy household to come home to.  \nGood luck in whatever you do, and from a military spouse, thank you for your support!
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Here is a website that contains addresses of soldiers in Iraq and Afganistan. Not all soldiers have internet access. Many of them are out in the middle of no-where. But they deeply appreciate receiving packages. And with Christmas approaching what better way to support our troops than by sending them a box filled with homemade cookies, candy, and small gifts? Here is the website where you can contact our troops.\n\nhttp://anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/
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You can contact the Red Cross.  They will probably ask you his name, S.S.#, rank and what area in Iraq he is in.  Be prepared to answer their questions, but they usually can tell you if you know about the soldier.