Moto Mail

Before Charlie left for Afghanistan he handed me a big packet of information from the family readiness office that was directed towards spouses. It had all kinds of random information in it regarding paying off accounts, storing vehicles, powers of attorney and other paperwork I didn't really want to think about him having to complete before going on deployment. I read through most of it this week and came across one item that was pretty awesome, it was a flyer for a website called MotoMail.

MotoMail gives you the ability to type a letter to a Marine stationed in Afghanistan and then when you are done you hit submit, the letter is physically printed in Afghanistan, put into an envelope and delivered via regular mail. Its not quite as personal as a hand written letter, but its quicker, and it will get to the Marine even when they may not have access to internet for e-mails.

The website is http://www.motomail.us. I sent a letter to Charlie just a couple hours ago, so we'll see if he gets it soon. The army website, http://www.army.mil featured an article on a very similar program that gets mail to soldiers in Afghanistan and the article says that mail will be delivered in 1-4 days and sometimes that same day. You can also send pictures and they will print the pictures. Motomail has the ability to send mail to any service member stationed in a Marine Corp unit in Afghanistan.  The best part about this service is not only is it fast and convenient, IT'S FREE! For security reasons I can not post Charlie's address on here, but if you would like it send me and e-mail or leave a comment and I will be sure to get it to you!