Sounds like they don’t get mail at all. :O/
Got this small list from a captain who says these soldiers do not get mail. I told him I would help spread the word.KelleySGT Rick BakemanSPC Leshaunda FinchSPC Steven LathropSPC Janet MartinezPFC Charles PolkPFC Adam Ramos1LT Nicholas TiptonS&T RSS 3D ACRAPO,AE 09312I would send cards or letters, add your email address, if these soldiers email or write back then invest in follow up box or package. (unless you don’t mind if they don’t write back)As always THANK YOU!Kelley
UTA: When sending cards/letters, just take a name and put with the two lines I put in underlined text.
Please note… at this time, this is all the info I have, and all the info Kelley has. If you do hear back and want to send packages, please refer to this page which includes info on what to send and what can’t be sent.
And because I’ve been asked before, please note that the information I get comes from Kelley who works directly either through an SOS unit or, in many cases, gets the info straight from Marines or soldiers who are currently stationed out of the country. The info is about as up to date as in can get…coming straight from the…um… Marine/soldier’s mouth, so to speak.
This is awesome! As an Army brat, Navy sister and Marine wife, I definitely support the troops. I volunteer occasionally (when I have the time)at the Dallas USO.
I’d be happy to send letters and even care packages overseas to some soldiers!
Is the last two lines the address to send to ?
@Paula, yes-just take a name and put it to the last two lines
Thanks for posting this. My son returned from Afg. in early Dec after a 7 month tour. He said there were a lot of fellow Marines who didn’t get any mail or packages. Breaks a mother’s heart.
Thank you for posting this…. Do they not mind getting mail from strangers?
Savannah,
I do not think these brave and wonderful soldiers mind making a new friend. Kind of like a pen-pal type of thing. While I’m not in the military, I’m sure they love hearing from people and are grateful for our kind words and thoughts. As Kelley stated in her message to Shiloh, she recommends just starting with a letter or a card and if you’re comfortable with it, giving them an email addy so they can correspond back with you if they wish. Then, perhaps you could send a care package to them. For ideas on care packages, see the FAQ https://www.shilohwalker.com/website/?page_id=15829 on what things are usually sent.
Hope that helps and you make a new friend :).
~Nicole
This is very kind of you to post. Thank You.
Sgt Bakeman, it’s no problem at all… thanks for all you do for us!
Thank you Shiloh! My three kids and I have been doing small projects with their elementary school through the AdoptAPlatoon organization off and on the last few years. We are currently in talks with the school to do a Spring collection. Hopefully we can add these names to our list! If you get any more please let us know. I also shared this on my fb and twtr pages. Thanks again. Sherry w/Project LOTS (LoveOurTroopS)
As a Navy brat, Marine to Army retired wife, I’m in.
Thanks 4 posting this!