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.
Read Holiday Messages posted by other readers.
Click below to read holiday messages from other patriotic Americans ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Post your own holiday messages here to thank our men and women in uniform. Hundreds of thousands of military service members throughout the world will be separated from their families over the holidays. 
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