I know how partiotic we all are and we want to show our service men and women that we appreciate their sacrifice but sending a card to an “Injured Serviceman at Walter Reed” is not the way to do it.  Walter Reed Hospital will not accept these cards as a protection to the serviceman.

Here is an example of why.

“Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages and letters, addressed to “Any Wounded Soldier” that Walter Reed will not be accepting these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.

In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is no longer accepting “Any Service Member” or “Any Wounded Service Member” letters or packages. Mail to “Any Service Member” that is deposited into a collection box will not be delivered.

Instead of sending an “Any Wounded Soldier” letter or package to Walter Reed, please consider making a donation to one of the more than 300 nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families listed on the “America Supports You” website, or visit the American Red Cross website.”   From US Common Sense.

You can verify this out at:  Snopes

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