Your pen-pal will eagerly await your letters.
A member of the Army may want to become a pen-pal for encouragement from people back home or to correspond with fellow servicemembers of the opposite sex. There are also pen-pal services for Christians in the military who would like to share their faith with others. Whatever the reason you want to be a military pen-pal, the process for finding a pen-pal is easier than you might think.
Instructions
1. Choose what kind of pen-pal service you want. If you want to share your service experience with children, pick one that will match you with a child or school. If you need companionship, there are dating pen-pal services.
2. Research the different pen-pal services available. AOL offers a general military pen-pals bulletin board where you can post an ad for a pen pal or select someone who is looking for an Army pen pal. Any Soldier is a service that lets civilians send letters and care packages to anonymous troops who are registered with the site. Military Singles is an online dating site that helps you connect with fellow servicemembers or civilians.
3. Choose a pen-pal service. Some pen-pal services are very similar, so use your research to pick the one that is just right for you.
4. Register for the pen-pal service. Depending on what service you use, you may have to provide some personal information or set up a profile. Most pen pal services are free but some charge a fee, such as Military Singles. Their basic features are free but you have to pay to use their email and chat features.
5. Write to your new pen-pal if you have chosen a service that lets you write to him immediately. If you have placed an ad on a bulletin board or signed up for a service that only lets your pen-pal contact you first, wait for your first letter.
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