Online - December 12, 2006

Onward Christmas Soldiers

Care Packages at Anysoldier.com

Soldier A: You know what would be great for the holidays? World peace.
Soldier B: Ha. You’re more likely to find fresh brownies in all this sand.

Soldier A: Did you say … brownies?
Soldier B: Yep, and popcorn and a movie while we’re dreaming.

Soldier A: So long as it’s not Platoon.
Soldier B: Or Beaches.

Want to help a soldier this season? Anysoldier.com has wish lists and contact info for nearly 4,500 servicemen and -women — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, and Coast Guard — serving throughout the world in places like Serbia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. Simply log on, click Where to Send, then scroll through the names. You can see photos, read stories, and find a unit in need.

Then pack up a care bundle of books, magazines, CDs, socks, hot chocolate, protein bars, beef jerky, and phone cards. Send supplies like gum, Oreos, batteries, lip balm, and razors. Or ship over note cards, a dart set, board game, or your favorite DVD.

You get a little peace of mind; the soldiers will get a few good laughs and a sugar high.

Which is a step in the right direction.

Available online at anysoldier.com.