Pegleg,

Start here first:
http://vzw.msn.com/

Once you are registered, you can enable your existing or a new hotmail
account to POP your POP3 server in the options menu.  I've done this but
personally prefer to go here and setup my POP mail instead:
http://wapmail.dorada.org/newhtml/index.htm

You register for a free account and then enter your POP settings.  I've used
it for about 6 months and they haven't spammed me so I'm happy with it.
When done, you'll get a WAP URL you can put on the phone to get your POP
mail.  I have Mobilde Web 2.0 and store it on the "Favorites" page.
This works well on my E815.

Go Navy!  Where'd you retire?  I'm in Newport RI