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1. Good things to send in care packages and what are no, nos. I don't want to send him anything that would get him in trouble, realize the obvious nothing illegal but is there any thing I should be aware of?
2. Should I still be sending tons of snail mail, or is texting,IM,phoning etc...enough?
3. Any other communication ideas, a newbie wouldn't think of.
I wish I would have known about this site before this whole process started, this site is amazing! I'm so glad one of the other SA moms recommended it to me after bootcamp graduation, I feel blessed!
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Ask him what the food policies for his barracks are. Some allow food, some do not, some must have it in resealable packages. Policies change all the time, so have him let you know what is current for him specifically.
When he can use his phone will be limited, not during school, when he's walking in uniform, or when it would disturb his room mates. Snail mail is still appreciated and a morale booster.
If he has/gets a laptop, he can access all the usual stuff such as FB. He may be able to chip in for internet in his room, maybe not. There is free wifi at the liberty spot (I forget what they call it, The Loft?)
Be careful not to send him too much stuff, if he has to change rooms, he has to haul it all, often by himself in one shot. And he has to go fetch his packages, and carry them back to his room.
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Permalink Reply by Momma-Jo on
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Thanks, I would have never thought to ask about food polices, but it does make sense. I assumed he would have a fridge, but I suppose I should check on that as well. Also thanks for the tip on sending too much stuff, I'll concentrate on sending only stuff I know he loves but can't get at the base store. He did just purchase a smart phone with wifi service, so we have been communicating via Facebook and are trying to coordinate some FaceTime when it won't bother his roommates. Thanks again for taking the time help me out. Much appreciated!
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Many of the older buildings do not have fridges, and if they do, it may be a shared mini-fridge. There is a lot of variation. Heck, the building I lived in over 30 years ago is still in use!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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You can ask in Mass Communication Specialist what things their Sailors have asked for, but your Sailor will be able to communicate, so ask him.
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