Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a quick reviewing process: • All cards being sent in for 2011 Holiday Mail For Heroes program should be postmarked no later than Friday, December 9, 2011. • Ensure that all cards are signed. • Use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program. • Only cards are being accepted. Do not send letters. • Do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships. • Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process. • We encourage participants to mail as many cards as they are comfortable sending. If you are mailing a large quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes or use a flat rate box from the post office. Each card does not need its own envelope, as cards will be removed from all envelopes before distribution. • Please refrain from sending holiday cards with glitter. Many of these cards will be delivered to military and veterans medical facilities and the glitter could interfere with a patient's recovery