A Recovering American Soldier

Walter Reed Army Medical Center ^ | 11-02-07 | Terry J. Goodman

[sunny48]

We have been getting a lot of calls, e-mails and blog posting about a Christmas card program, "A Recovering American Soldier." I am providing you a link to the WRAMC web site with the correct information. If you can share this with your members on your web site , it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Terry J. Goodman Deputy Director Public Affairs/Strategic Communications Walter Reed Army Medical Center and

Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense. In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is no longer accepting "Any Service Member" or "A Recovering American Soldier" letters or packages. Mail to "Any Service Member" that is deposited into a collection box will not be delivered. Instead of sending an “Any Wounded Soldier” letter or package to Walter Reed, please consider making a donation to one of the more than 300 nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families listed on the "America Supports You" website, www.americasupportsyou.mil Other organizations that offer means of showing your support for our troops or assist wounded servicemembers and their families include: http://www.usocares.org/ http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/tooursoldiers/ http://www.redcross.org For individuals without computer access, your local military installation, the local National Guard or military reserve unit in your area may offer the best alternative to show your support to our returning troops and their families. Walter Reed Army Medical Center will continue to receive process and deliver all mail that is addressed to a specific individual. As Walter Reed continues to enhance the medical care and processes for our returning service members, it must also must keep our patients and staff members safe while following Department of Defense policy. The outpouring of encouragement from the general public, corporate America and civic groups throughout the past year has been incredible. Our Warriors in Transition are amazed at the thanks and support they receive from their countrymen.

[sunny48]

This was in my emails today, thought I should share. If it's already been posted, sorry, I did look.

[SueRae]

Thank you for posting this

[Elsiejay]

Check out www.LetsSayThanks.com, for sending a Veterans’ Day greeting to military pers in Iraq.

[sunny48]

Thanks, already have it book marked and try to get one out everyday:)