Information on Sending Gifts to Walter Reed

WRAMC UPDATE 12:   In response to numerous requests from many well meaning people who want to do something for our "wounded warriors" at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), Bethesda Naval Medical Center and all the other military Medical facilities where these brave men and women are receiving care, there are several appeals going around the internet.  Please read the below statement taken directly from the Walter Reed website.  As you can see there are many other ways to show your support: 

     "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 WRAMC, 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, www.americasupportsyou.mil.

 Other organizations that offer means of showing your support for our troops or assist wounded servicemembers and their families include:

-     http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/tooursoldiers/

-     http://www.redcross.org

-     http://www.usocares.org/

For individuals without computer access, your local military installation, the local National Guard or military reserve unit in your area may offer the best alternative to show your support to our returning troops and their families.  WRAMC will continue to receive process and deliver all mail that is addressed to a specific individual. As Walter Reed continues to enhance the medical care and processes for our returning service members, it must also must keep our patients and staff members safe while following Department of Defense policy.  The outpouring of encouragement from the general public, corporate America and civic groups throughout the past year has been incredible.  Our Warriors in Transition are amazed at the thanks and support they receive from their countrymen." [Source: NAUS Weekly Update 8 Nov 07 ++]