Letter Writing Team

I want to start out by telling you what a great feeling it is to open a letter from someone you have never met before and feel so loved by a complete stranger...Thank you for all that you do. Alpha troop 6/17 CAV sends their most heartfelt appreciation to all. - Tracy

Who We Are

The Letter Writing Team (LWT) is made up of registered Soldiers' Angels who enjoy writing to our heroes, and who know how important it is to hear your name called at mail call (sadly some soldiers get no mail at all from back home). We select names from those that submit themselves through the Soldiers' Angel website and have indicated that they would like to receive additional support. These soldiers are also assigned an Angel to provide ongoing support, but our team provides them with some extra cards and letters.

How it Works

You may sign up for as many days in the week as would like to write letters. On each day you sign up for, your assigned LWT Team Leader will send you (via email) a new name and address to write to. You are only asked to send one card or letter to each address you receive, but of course may send more if you like.

Please remember that for security reasons, all our soldiers' addresses are confidential to Soldiers' Angels and can only be shared with other registered Soldiers' Angels, not outside Soldiers' Angels.

Please note that members of the Letter Writing Team must be at least 18 years old.

You can introduce yourself as a Soldiers Angel and member of the LWT, thank the soldier (or Sailor, Airman or Marine) for their service to our country and let them know a little about yourself, your family, and anything else you would like to share (they all seem to enjoy hearing about everyday "back home" activities). We only send out regular mail addresses to LWT members, but you are welcome to include your email in your letter and you may get an email back.

Please do not include anything that could be deemed disrespectful by the soldier or could possibly make him/her feel uncomfortable. We are solely here to let the soldier know that there are people back home that care about them and their families, plus appreciate the sacrifices that they and their families make during this time.

Upon receipt of the required information, you will be assigned to one of the LWT Team Leaders and be notified as to who it is. If you are new to SA, this may take up to 72 hours. If you are currently a registered member of Soldiers' Angels, you will receive your LWT "Team Leader" within a few hours, depending on when information was received at Soldiers' Angels.

Your LWT Team Leader is the person who will send you the name or names on the day or days that you have requested a soldier's name to write to. The LWT Team Leader is also your point of contact for changes to your days, adding/dropping the number of names to receive each designated day, needing to drop from the LWT, not receiving names as requested, and other questions that you may have. If the question is not related to the LWT, then you will be directed to the appropriate person or group for assistance.

If you do not receive a response to an email to your official LWT Team Leader within 72 hours (and have not been previously notified by the Team Leader that she will be unavailable for a few days), please forward that email to Christina.  All other questions, email LWT.

Interested in joining the LWT?

Please note:  the minimum commitment as an LWT Writer is three months, and you must request a minimum of one name per week (different name each week).

To join Soldiers' Angels and participate in the Letter WRiting team click here to get started!

We look forward to volunteering with you! -- Your LWT Team Leaders: Jan, Dawn, Rhonda, Donna and Kathy

I had never heard of Soldiers Angels before my friend signed me up for it, but after receiving five letters in one day I have to say I'm incredibly touched.  I never imagined there were so many caring individuals who would take time to write to people they've never met.  It's been interesting reading the letters people have sent, giving me a peek into their lives. One woman wrote of her journey to get fit, culminating in a bike ride through the Great Smoky Mountains.  One shared how she and her grandson are mapping where soldiers are from and how much they enjoy the project.  One woman even served herself, retiring in the second highest rank!  It's all everyday stuff, but I feel special knowing it's been shared with me. - Connie D