When it gets close to deployment time, he will be able to give you instructions on how to write him with
MotoMail. With MotoMail, he will get your letters much sooner than he would snailmail and it requires fewer resources for the Corp to deliver. Of course he won't be able to write back with it, but it keeps the Marines and sailors that are able to get it motivated. Also check into getting hem Segovia phone cards. They are what we have found to be the best for the money as far as Iraq deployments. Also check out
www.marineparents.com as they welcome girlfriends, boyfriends and spouses as well as parents of Marines.