Honor the Legacy
Honor the legacy of The Six Triple Eight and send a message of gratitude in partnership with Netflix to celebrate the release of The Six Triple Eight, we invite you to continue the legacy of the brave women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the first unit of women of color to serve overseas during World War II. These trailblazing women ensured that morale-boosting mail reached soldiers on the frontlines, and now, you can continue their legacy by sending a heartfelt note to service members deployed overseas.
Your words of encouragement will be printed on one of 2,000 limited-edition postcards inspired by The Six Triple Eight and included in Operation Gratitude Care Packages sent to our troops.
Learn About the Story of The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight, tells the incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a pioneering unit of women of color who played a vital role in keeping soldiers connected to home during World War II. Tasked with sorting a three-year backlog of 17 million undelivered letters, these 855 women ensured that every piece of mail reached American troops, reminding them they were not forgotten by their loved ones back home. In a time when soldiers were far from home, receiving mail brought hope, lifted spirits, and provided a critical morale boost.
The women of the 6888th Battalion worked in grueling conditions, housed in segregated facilities with limited resources. Despite being given six months to complete the daunting task, they finished in just 90 days, living by their motto: “No mail, low morale.” Their determination to connect soldiers with their families is a legacy of care and commitment that continues to resonate today.
Operation Gratitude honors this legacy by supporting our troops, sending Care Packages filled with reminders of home and heartfelt messages of gratitude—just as the women of the 6888th provided hope and connection through their vital mission. Now, you can help continue this tradition of support by writing a message of encouragement that will be included on one of 2,000 special-edition postcards inspired by The Six Triple Eight and delivered in Operation Gratitude Care Packages to service members overseas.
To learn more about this remarkable story, click here.
How You Can Participate:
From now until the end of the year (or until all 2,000 postcards have been claimed), you can draft a message of gratitude and encouragement to be printed on one of 2,000 special-edition postcards inspired by the film The Six Triple Eight. These postcards will be included in an Operation Gratitude Care Package and delivered to a service member overseas, continuing the legacy of connection and support started by the women of the 6888th Battalion.
Once all 2,000 postcards have been claimed, the text box will close. However, you can continue to support our troops by sending a letter through Operation Gratitude here:
Let your words carry the same message of hope and connection that the women of the 6888th Battalion embodied. Join us in thanking our troops for their selfless service and sacrifice.
Draft your letter now and be part of this special tribute.
See the Limited-Edition Postcards
Military Letter Writing Guidelines:
To ensure your message is meaningful and appropriate, please follow these guidelines:
- Address your letter as “Dear Service Member.”
- Please keep your message encouraging and positive: Suggested topics include expressing gratitude for their service, sharing hopeful messages, well wishes, and positive thoughts.
- Share about yourself: Feel free to mention your family, hobbies, work, school, pets, or interests to help connect personally.
- Prayers are welcome, but please avoid excessive religious comments, scripture, or imagery.
- Avoid mentioning politics or distressing topics such as violence, injury, or death.
- Refrain from including contact or identifying information for anyone under 18. If you are over 18, you may include your contact information, but please understand that replies may not always be possible due to time and location constraints.
