How do I adopt a military unit?
Contact your local National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty units. Access the “Find a Unit Flyer” which is available at www.vfw.org/troopsupport/ • Speak with other VFW Posts and Veterans Organizations who may have knowledge of units in the area.
Is there a pen pal program for soldiers?
Military pen pal programs are generally run by volunteers, veteran-friendly private organizations, and similar groups. In 2020, Army.mil published a feature story on a military spouse at Fort Sill Oklahoma who started something called the Veteran Pen Pal Project.
What do soldiers need in care packages?
After boot camp is the time to send military care packages.
- Necessities, such as sunblock, socks, underwear, flip-flops, lip balm and powder.
- Snacks, including chips, salsa, nuts, cookies, beef jerky, non-melting candy and trail mix in packaging that isn’t easily crushed.
What do you say to a soldier?
Encouraging Words for a Soldier
- We all love you so much!
- We can’t wait to see you again, but we all know you’re working hard keeping us safe.
- Everyone here is so proud of your service.
- I was thinking about you all day today.
- We had your best friend over for dinner last night.
What do soldiers want in their care packages?
Here are some military care package ideas that are appreciated by service members: Necessities, such as sunblock, socks, underwear, flip-flops, lip balm and powder. Snacks, including chips, salsa, nuts, cookies, beef jerky, non-melting candy and trail mix in packaging that isn’t easily crushed.
What do soldiers want in care packages?
Here are some military care package ideas that are appreciated by service members:
- Necessities, such as sunblock, socks, underwear, flip-flops, lip balm and powder.
- Snacks, including chips, salsa, nuts, cookies, beef jerky, non-melting candy and trail mix in packaging that isn’t easily crushed.