We hate the killing. So do a large majority of the soldiers we send abroad. Please suspend your politics to give a shout out to those who are on the front lines of Bush's manufactured wars.
CALL 1 800 706 1050 AND LEAVE A 15 SECOND MESSAGE TO THE SOLDIERS AWAY FROM HOME. IT IS THE HOLIDAY AUDIO POSTCARD PROGRAM WHICH WILL AIR THE MESSAGES ON THE AMERICAN FORCES NETWORK RADIO.
PACKAGE TIPS
Packages sent to soldiers in Iraq must be addressed to specific people and include their military address. Generically addressed items will not be delivered.
The Army recommends allowing a minimum of three weeks for packages to reach Iraq by Christmas. Many people try to send things even earlier.
Senders are responsible for the U.S. postage needed to mail their packages to an Army post office in New Jersey. The Army pays for postage between the United States and Iraq.
Welcome gifts include snack foods, reading material, calling cards and personal hygiene items such as lip balm, soap and Wet Naps. Many soldiers do not have room for larger items.
My donation page:
http://www.returningsoldiers.us/donations.htm Any other Christmas expressions or tips from/for supporting the soldiers abroad?