How to Write Letters to Soldiers
Know who to write to., Create an opening sentence., Get a pencil and paper., Decide what you want to write to them., Gather any gifts or other items you want to give them., Write funny or interesting things with a point.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know who to write to.
A few websites offer some ways to contact soldiers who need some extra support.
MySoldier is a good resource, and help you find a soldier to write you. -
Step 2: Create an opening sentence.
It's important to sound natural, be sure to include your name and a quick summary of who you are if you don't know them.
Pictures can be helpful, too. , Hand-written letters seem to be more treasured and seem more real and personal. , Put yourself in the soldier's shoes and imagine what you would want to read about. , Make sure they're appropriate though. , You should be trying to distract them from the hardships they may be going through.
Try to make the letter sound as natural as possible. -
Step 3: Get a pencil and paper.
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Step 4: Decide what you want to write to them.
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Step 5: Gather any gifts or other items you want to give them.
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Step 6: Write funny or interesting things with a point.
Detailed Guide
A few websites offer some ways to contact soldiers who need some extra support.
MySoldier is a good resource, and help you find a soldier to write you.
It's important to sound natural, be sure to include your name and a quick summary of who you are if you don't know them.
Pictures can be helpful, too. , Hand-written letters seem to be more treasured and seem more real and personal. , Put yourself in the soldier's shoes and imagine what you would want to read about. , Make sure they're appropriate though. , You should be trying to distract them from the hardships they may be going through.
Try to make the letter sound as natural as possible.
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