Write to soldiers - a great way to boost morale
Writing to soldiers is not a new phenomenon - people have been writing to the military for centuries - and it is widely known to improve morale and help those on overseas deployments.
This can be particularly true for those working in difficult locations such as Afghanistan and writing to soldiers here really can make a big difference.
Forces Penpals was established to give civilians a way to write to soldiers, even if they do not personally know someone in the armed forces.
We operate the largest UK military dating, penpals and social networking site, so whether you are hoping to find love or just a new friend by writing to soldiers, we will be able to find you a suitable penpal.
You may be surprised to learn how much of a difference it makes to write to a soldier - but for those far away from home, every letter can become very important.
And writing to soldiers doesn't just have to mean sending letters - you can also use our site to email people or connect on social networks, giving you plenty of ways to keep in touch.
Send letters to soldiers in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is undoubtedly one of the most difficult locations that our armed forces currently have to visit and writing to soldiers in Afghanistan can really improve morale during a tour of duty there.
Mail bags arriving at a military base filled with letters from people who have been writing to soldiers is bound to put a smile on everyone's face.
Writing to soldiers can be a very special thing to do; after all, you are under no obligation to keep in touch with servicemen and women if you do not have a personal connection.
But this show of support for military personnel really can mean a lot to people who put their lives on the line every day.
Of course, writing to soldiers is not just a one-way street, you may well find that you receive letters back, allowing you to strike up a new friendship, or even a relationship if that is what you are looking for.
Forces Penpals - helping you start writing to soldiers
Here at Forces Penpals, we have helped thousands of people start writing to soldiers.
What initially started out in 2002 as a small business to find penpals for military personnel quickly expanded and by November 2003, we had launched our website.
Now, with well over 100,000 users, we are helping more people than ever before get started with writing to soldiers.
In addition to enabling people in the UK to show their support for the armed forces by writing to soldiers, we also run a dating service to give military personnel a helping hand on the way to finding true love.
Signing up to Forces Penpals is free and once you register, you'll find there are other ways to communicate with troops, as well as writing to soldiers.
We also offer exclusive content to our registered users, so join our site today and start searching for your perfect match.
