Adopt a soldier, have you ever done this?

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I "adopted" two soldiers about a month and a half ago, and I've sent them about 5 letters and packages since. I'm curious to know if anyone else is doing this. If so, where did you sign up for it? What types of things are you sending your soldiers? And what are you writing & including in your letters? I adopted my soldiers from adoptaussoldier.org - and I encourage anyone to check it out. It does cost money - for shipping and for buying what you're sending them, but in my opinion, it's worth it. I feel like I'm helping out. I've been sending my soldiers weekly letters, toiletries, and lots and lots of candy. . But beyond that, I'm not really sure what else to send. What would YOU want to receive if you were abroad, enlisted in the army and deployed somewhere across the world? Please keep in mind not to suggest "prohibited" items, such as tobacco, alcohol, Listerine, hand sanitizer, etc! Thanks for any of your suggestions..