eLetters to your Deployed Soldiers can now be delivered within 24 hours

The Army is introducing a new way for Families and friends to communicate with their loved ones who are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

Beginning 1 December 2009 the Army will launch "HooahMail" as a pilot program for fast, easy, secure, letter-style correspondence to OEF deployed Soldiers. Based on a proven system used by the Marine Corps since 2003, HooahMail brings another method to keep in touch with military members in Afghanistan. From Stateside, HooahMail offers a computer based process which will generate a printed, sealed, letter-style document for direct delivery to forward operating bases throughout the OEF area of operations. This one-way system will allow secure download capabilities at selected OEF remote sites. These letters will then be printed on special equipment which will print, fold, seal and address the envelope for free delivery to OEF Soldiers. HooahMail will be distributed just like regular mail through unit mail-rooms. At sites which don't get daily postal mail service, HooahMail will offer a free, convenient way to communicate. This method could reduce delivery time in some cases from 14+ days to remote locations to same/next day service, with an average 4 days to all other locations in Afghanistan. HooahMail will augment traditional postal letter mail service.

Funded by Department of the Army, and supported by the current postal command structure, HooahMail offers a new and exciting way to strengthen communications to our OEF Soldiers. For more information about HooahMail visit their website at www.hooahmail.us.

Here is how you can do use this service:

1. Go to www.HooahMail.us
   
2. Register for a New Account
3. Add Recipient to your Address Book
   
4. Compose Letter
5. Attach Photo if desired (prints B&W)
6. Send Letter
   

How Does HooahMail Work?

1. Sender logs onto www.HooahMail.us to create and send their letter.
2. The letter is sent to the HooahMail secure server.
   
3. The designated Army Post Office downloads the letter to a special machine which prints, folds and seals it.
4. The letter is delivered through unit mail call.
5. Soldier reads and re-reads letter.
   

HooahMail service has a tremendous positive effect on morale by providing unparalleled delivery times. HooahMail can be submitted worldwide via Internet.
It is Fast, Safe, Secure, Accurate, Private...and FREE.