Where can I donate magazines to the military?

Question

As an avid MAD magazine reader, I noticed a year or two ago that an Army librarian in Iraq thanked MAD for donating magazines, as the troops were very bored over there. I have gathered various magazines, tons of MAD magazines (from pretty much '99 on), lots of Maxims, Stuffs and 106 various skin magazines (hah!). I know the troops (especially some of the males) would appreciate them. I have already looked around on the internet but there seems to be no easy way to go about it, most ask for magazines for USO waiting rooms in airports and such, not going to the stationed troops. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

unfortunately the skin mags are NOT permitted in Iraq and Afghanistan.

try Heroes for Heroes.  its an organization that puts together media packets for deployed personnel..magazines, games, DVDs etc.    

Answer 2

There's nothing wrong with giving your collected magazines to waiting rooms in airports. Trust me - they help pass the time.

Donate the MAD magazines to the USO - they'll know what to do and where to send them. Don't donate the skin magazines (they get plenty of those downrange through AAFES).

Answer 3

I sent a box of motorcycle magazines to  a GI's father who requested donations and  forwarded them to his son's unit.  Perhaps you know someone who has a relative there.

Answer 4

Check out this site:

http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americ...

and Thanks You Very Much