Update on the correct address for Soldiers

Do not send it to that address w/ the recipient addressed as 


"a recovering wounded soldier" . 

After this examiner wrote an article urging everyone to post 


this status, Maj. R. Norfolk (20-year, active duty, veteran of 


the Army, and a Disabled American Veteran) wrote to me. He


 stated "While this might seem like a good way to show 


support for wounded soldiers, the information in the message


 is incorrect. Cards sent to "A Recovering American soldier" 


or similar will not be accepted by Walter Reed Army Medical 


Center. However, cards can be sent to servicemembers via 


the "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign operated by the 


American Red Cross. An announcement on the Walter Reed 


Army Medical Center explains: The American Red Cross is 


sponsoring a national "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign to 


receive and distribute holiday cards to servicemembers and 


veterans both in the United States and abroad.




 Welcome to the fifth year of our Holiday Mail For Heroes 


program! As in previous years, we will partner with Pitney 


Bowes to collect holiday cards


 from regular citizens all across the country and distribute 


them to service members, veterans, and their families. If 


you’re looking for a fun way to 


give back a little bit this holiday season, this is a great option.


 Check out our slideshow of cards from previous years for 


some inspiration.



Send cards to the address below:




Holiday Mail For Heroes



P.O. Box 5456



Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456



All cards must be postmarked no later than Friday, December


9th. Cards postmarked after this date will unfortunately be 


returned to the sender.