BREMERTON — Deadline is today for people to send holiday greetings to men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through the American Red Cross.

The Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes program distributes the cards to service members, veterans and their families across the country and around the world.

“As individuals and families make their holiday plans this year, we hope they will remember to send words of cheer and gratitude to the men and women who serve our country,” said Karen McKay Bevers, American Red Cross West Sound director.

“We hope people will continue this simple, yet very meaningful tradition of giving thanks to those who have sacrificed so much.”

Once the Red Cross receives the cards that are sent in by the public, Pitney Bowes Inc. scans them to ensure safety and security. Red Cross volunteers sort and deliver them to military installations, VA and military hospitals, and to veterans organizations in the United States and overseas.

All holiday greetings should be addressed and sent to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

The Red Cross cannot guarantee delivery of those cards postmarked after Dec. 7. Visit redcross.org/holidaymail for a full list of recommended guidelines.