Hi All! As many of you know, I took a long hiatus from our community. The demands of family and personal obligations got in the way and I just couldn't devote as much time as I would've liked to coordinating adoptions. Just wanted to let you know that I have a few new names of deployed folks available (short term and long term). For security ( Read more... )

If you would like to send your congratulations or thanks, let me know and I'll provide you with the e-mail address. Please keep in mind, you need to be approved for an adoption in order to participate.

A Chief on board the USS Harry Truman is going to retire from the Navy after 23 years. His name is ****** and we have been corresponding now for ( Read more... )

What a wonderful gift. Be prepared with tissues.

Let me preface this by saying that this is long but well worth the read. Patriot Pen Pals does not endorse nor allow discussion on political stance or affiliation. If you encounter military personnel--enlisted or retired--please take the time to tell them how appreciative you are for their military service. They are deserving of our respect and ( Read more... )

What follows is portions of a letter and a news story documenting a campaign to support our troops. Please let me know if you are interested, and I'll be glad to send you the info. You'll need to be pre-approved in order to participate.

My dad, as well as many other brave men and women from all over the United States, will soon be deployed on ( Read more... )

Those that have been with us a while may remember our Postcard Parties. Usually letters, cards and postcards are sent in celebration of a military member's birthday, promotion or family birth. Occasionally, we will also send mail to deserving men or women that have been injured in the line of duty or that have participated in past conflicts ( Read more... )

USPS has recently announced a bigger Flat-Rate Box (FRB). The Flat Rate Boxes are frequently used by military families and their supporters because the FRBs are often more economical than a regular shipment ( Read more... )

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This is belated for Christmas, but it's worth the look. Sung by a child, the sentiment is much the same...may the upcoming year bring all of your loved ones back to you, safe and sound.

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To our volunteers:On behalf of Patriot Pen Pals, I'd like to thank you for the support that you've given to countless men and women this year. Thank you for giving so generously of your time, resources and effort to make this program possible. I can not begin to tell you what a remarkable difference you have made in the lives of our deployed ( Read more... )