Thank you, Publius6961. Hope your Christmas was joyful!
As for ways to contact the troops ~ you came to the right place. (^:
You can 'adopt' a Soldier who receives little mail.
Freepmail tiki.You can send letters to our wounded troops at Walter Reed. The DC Freepers and TruthNtegrity and ALOHA RONNIE, offer lots of good tips (and addresses to send cards). Check the link above.
Click on this link from the DoD "War news" websight Defend America : 
If you have the desire, there is a way you can help. Warning: it is addictive ~ and contageous! *g*