Coupons for the Troops

I've had several of you ask about the

Coupons for Troops program.

So I went to work and did some more research. I slightly looked into it a year ago but then never pursued it. I know I should have been doing this all along. It just became one of those things I wanted to do but never took the time...

I even had them in a box several times....

I guess better late than never!!!

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I suggest starting here at Happy Housewife and check out her post. I think you email her for more info. and to be assigned to a base.

Looks easy enough!

She says to make sure that the coupons are less than 3 mo. expired.

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Or you can go here and adopt a base.

I chose Sigonella, Sicily because they don't seem to have many on their list.

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A few things I learned from this site on sending the coupons ...

** Send them using USPS -- Parcel Post is the cheapest or use Priority Mail with flat rate envelope.

** You will have to fill out Form 2976-A -- use description "coupons", make the value $0.00, and check the "gift box"

** Might need to explain to the post office that the coupons are going to a "position" not a "person"
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I think it actually sounds pretty simple to do!

Can't wait to collect enough and send them.

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That should get you started!

Let me know if you have more questions about this.

I'll be happy to do a little more research.

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If anyone has experience with this feel free to

chime in and give us some tips!