I had read an email somewhere suggesting that people send cards to A Recovering American Soldier at Walter Reid, it gave the address, etc. and we made a bunch of cards. Now a customer of mine sent me the following:

"Support A Recovering American Soldier
Page Content Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept 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 "A Recovering American Soldier" letters or packages. Mail to "Any Service Member" that is deposited into a collection box will not be delivered."

I was just wondering if anyone has any info on how to get around this and still be able to send cards of thanks and well wishes to the recovering at W.R. Medical Center?

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Post edited by: tobymikle, at: 2007/11/29 22:40

I am sorry that you are not able to get the items to them.

Why not take them there personally?

Toby

I found this address online.

c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001

You can call them directly and ask;

(202) 782-7761

Let me know if that helps,
Toby