They need to know we appreciate the quiet sacrifices they and their families make on a daily basis, so that we might enjoy the holidays in peace with our own families.
Whichever holidays they celebrate, we wish our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coasties a blessed day, and a safe journey home to their loved ones.
We expect the majority of "holiday cards" posted here will be "Christmas cards." We want to make it clear we are not attempting to take Christ out of Christmas, as one reader thought when he saw our request for "holiday messages." Rather, we are simply leaving this page available year-round, so that you may wish our troops a happy holiday, whatever time of year it might be.
And since the practice of sending mail to "Any Soldier" had to be stopped, we thought it appropriate to create a place where you can post your holiday greetings for the troops. So feel free to use this opportunity to send your personal Christmas cards for the troops! Or holiday cards for any other holiday.
Please express your thanks to those who are far from home, making it possible for us to enjoy a peaceful holiday with our own families. You may also share holiday stories, poems, etc.
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Happy New Year to All Our Troops
Thank you for your dedication and willingness to serve our country at home and abroad.
May the next year be filled with good health, happiness ...
To Any/Every Soldier: Merry Christmas!
To any and every soldier, sailor, airman, marine, and guardsman: Merry Christmas!
Please accept the gratitude of a stateside mother of several healthy,...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Our Troops
I want to wish all of our men and women in uniform defending this country a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
I know the sacrifice each ...
With Heartfelt Love, Gratitude and Thanks to Our Troops
With Heartfelt Love, Gratitude and Thanks to our Troops, our Guardian Angels:
My name is Kim. I’m 42, live in OC, California, with my parents and my ...
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to every solider who has dedicated his or her life to protecting our nation on this day of unity and gratefulness.
Our country ...
Memorial Day Remembrance and Thank You
On Memorial Day, thank you to the men and women in our Military.
Thank you for the freedoms we are so blessed to have because of your service, and ...
Happy Valentines Day to Our Troops!
Viviana writes:
Wishing a Happy Valentine's Day to our troops . . .
I would like to thank each of you for doing this country a great favor. Though ...
A Father's Love at Christmas
Most Americans know that Senator John McCain was a US Navy pilot who spent more than 5 years as a prisoner of war in the infamous Hanoi Hilton during the ...
Thank You is Not Enough!
To all who serve in far away places and here as well, I thank you for giving us the chance to live in a free society.
I think of you every day and ...
Merry Christmas and Thank You
Paula writes:
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate everything that all of you do!
I am so sorry if you are away from your families this ...
'Twas the Night Before Christmas (My Version)
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(My version…)
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the world,
Stood the guardians of Freedom,...
Happy Thanksgiving
to All our Troops
We want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our troops, from every branch of service, wherever they are stationed around the world.
We realize ...
Happy Holidays to Our Troops
Lorie writes:
Happy Holidays to our troops!
We hope that you have a safe Holiday and return to your families soon.
CHRISTMAS WISH
by Michael Marks
©Copyright November 2005
"There's no such thing as Santa," jeered the group of older boys
"there isn't any reindeer, any elves ...
Christmas in Iraq
"Christmas in Iraq"
'Twas the night before Christmas in an Iraqi town;
And our brave U.S. forces had all just hunkered down.
Not a Humvee was moving,...
President's Holiday Message
On behalf of a grateful Nation, Laura and I send our best wishes for the holidays.
In this season of giving, we remember our duty to others, and ...
Sailor's Night Before Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas, the ship was out steaming,
Sailors stood watch while others were dreaming.
They lived in a crowd with racks tight ...
Naval Air Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas, And out on the ramp,
Not an airplane was stirring, Not even a Champ.
The aircraft were fastened, To tiedowns with care,...
A Midnight Clear
It came upon a midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
As our soldiers protect the earth,
Weapons are what they hold:
Peace on the earth, and ...
Thank you so much for all you do
My husband served in the Air Force for 18 years and we have always been proud to be a part of the U.S. Military. I know that what you do isn't always ...
A Special Message to all
Merry Christmas to all yuse guyz and gals all over the world and to my son in the USAF stationed in Korea!
Soldier's Night Before Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,
in a one-bedroom house made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney with presents to ...
A Different Christmas Poem
"A Soldier's Christmas"
copyright Michael Marks
December 2000
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and ...
Thankful For The Future
Thankful For The Future
By Brunella Sorrentino
As I sit here and watch my kids decorate the tree,
I realize how special they are to me.
So one thing ...
You Are The Best & Bravest!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all US troops abroad! You are the best and bravest in the world - by far!
No other solders in the word show your ...
Merry Christmas to All the Brave Men and Women of the US Military
To the Brave Men and Women of the US Military who proudly wear a uniform and protect our great Country from those who want to harm us, I wish you all a ...
Happy Holidays!
A reader writes:
My thoughts travel to you, soldiers so far away and near, protecting our country and values.
As I prepare for the upcoming holidays ...
Thank You for the Gift of Freedom
Rick writes:
We would like to thank all of you for the gift of freedom that you fight to give us.
You are in our prayers during this holiday ...
Happy Holidays & All My Love!
Kim writes:
Thank you all so much for your time, dedication, and service for our country. Please know that you always have our support and love.
I ...
Merry Christmas!
Sheri writes:
Although I know being on foreign soil makes it hard to have a really Merry Christmas, I hope you can make the most of it.
Please ...
We Wish You All a Blessed and Safe Holiday Season
This Holiday message is coming from a mother and sister with two fellow soldiers serving in the United States Army.
We can truly feel the pain of your ...
Fondest Christmas Memories
Christmas memories are fondest at Granny's home.
She always made sure that everyone had a Santa Clause sack, with their name on each one. Each sack ...
Have a Blessed Christmas
Bless you all for your sacrifice!
Please know that many are ever so thankful for what you are doing.
We hope you have a faith that will sustain ...
Happy Fourth of July
Dani writes:
Happy Fourth of July!! Thank you to all our Military and their families.
Thank you all so much for all you do. You are the reason our ...
Happy Holidays and
Merry Christmas!
The Eckardts write:
We, the Eckardt family, wish all of our soldiers overseas a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays :D
We hope you all find ...
Best Wishes From
Been There Done That
Ben writes:
Know what it's like being in the big ashtray of the world. Millions of miles from everything you know and love.
Keep your head low ...
Merry Christmas!!
From a grateful nation, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Please know that you are in our prayers.
We know you are sacrificing so ...
Merry Christmas
Beth writes:
At my age you tend to appreciate things more. But all my life I have loved and appreciated what you guys do for us.
My father was a ...
Army Mom wishes troops
Happy Holidays
I want to wish all of you a very Happy Holiday!! I am an Army Mom and know how much you are missed and loved.
Stay safe and I pray you all come home ...
we are proud of you
i want to wish all our troops happy holidays. and tell them we are very proud of them.
it's hard to be away from your families this time of year. i ...
Merry Christmas!
Dear Soldiers,
Thank you so much for serving our country! I'm so grateful for you!
I'm sorry that you're not home with your families, but it takes ...
We are so Grateful for You
Mom of 4 in Kansas wants to let you all know we think of you every day.
We are so grateful for your service and sacrifices. We know you and your families ...
Christmas in Iraq
The hot sand is blowing
the sky inky black
Not much like Christmas
for the soldier in Iraq
The temperature's over 100 degrees
Sweat runs down ...
'Twas the Week After Christmas
Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the house,
Every creature was hurting--even the mouse.
The toys were all broken, their batteries dead....
The Greatest Generation
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all who serve. We are proud of you, and thank you for the protection you give us all, defending freedom and ensuring ...
Biblical PROMISES for you. Only BELIEVE!
From the Holy Scriptures -- Exodus, Chapter 23
(Remember, ALL HIS Words are for everyone...forever. If you believe in Him and in His SON, His eternal ...
God Speed Warriors
I am a Viet Marine vet, a retired cop. I live in Arizona and I have a wife and two sons in their twenties. The sacrifice you are makng for this Country ...
Warm Christmas Thoughts ---
Warm thoughts coming your way now and at this special time of year. You are always in my thoughts and prayers for your safety and a big thank you for ...
Thanks for your service at Christmas time!
As a vet who spent several Christmas holidays deployed, I know how tough it really is and truly appreciate the sacrifices you are making for us! We'll ...