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My S.R. son has a brithday one week from tomorrow, birthday mail??
Do any of you know if it is too late for my SR to get birthday cards if I mail them tomorrow, his birthday is 6/11? Is it ok to send birthday cards? I don't want to cause hm any hasslefron RDS's but would love to acknowledge his birthday. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Jana on
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My son had PIR on his birthday. I sent him a birthday card. I think you would probably have time for him to get it, but it would be cutting it close, but even if he got it after his birthday, I'm sure he would appreciate it. Just don't send any musical cards or put anything on the envelope that would draw attention to it. I also heard people say not to send things in colored envelopes, just white. When we went out to eat after PIR, I told the people at the restaurant that it was his birthday and they came over and sang happy birthday to him and brought him a piece of cake. There was another sailor sitting in the same section as us, and he said something to the effect, it's good that the RDC's didn't know it was your birthday because you know what would have happened, whatever that means. I think they just mess with them a little when it's their birthday.
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Permalink Reply by ReneeBC on
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He should get it in time if you send it out Monday. They receive mail M-F. Just don't send a musical card or one of those gigantic ones. :) Happy birthday to him!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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It all depends on the RDC. Some say "Happy Birthday Recruit" and may allow the recruit some special privilege, such as to go into meals first or to make a short phone call. Others give the recruit PT/IT; others have the recruit watch while the other recruits in the division do PT/IT. It also seems to vary depending on how well the recruit/division is doing--the better the recruit/division is doing, the less likely that something "bad" will happen. Some of those who have let it slip that it was their birthday later said that whatever happened was all in good fun and a funny memory later, but not so much fun at the time. My Sailor said once that he was glad that his birthday was not during BC and he said to tell anyone to send birthday wishes in "nonbirthday" cards. He didn't say what happened though. So from that, I would say don't do anything to draw attention to your recruit and celebrate with him after PIR.
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Permalink Reply by Polarizeme on
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This is absolutely truth! My son recounted similar stories about birthdays, and was glad his was not during BC. He also said that he and the other recruits would never announce it after one recruit did one day.
Never send anything that will draw attention to your recruit, no computer printed scores from sports or anything like that. Plain envelopes and hand written mail is your best bet
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Permalink Reply by harpist mom on
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I sent my son birthday cards and quite a few friends and family did also (he received over 25!). I was told not to send the musical ones.
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Permalink Reply by Ann (ship12 div 219) justins mom on
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Thanks my SR has a birthday this month 6/25.I told him we would celebrate it when we see him don't want to cause any trouble but I will still write to him and wish him a happy b day. IT is so hard not having them here on that special day!
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Permalink Reply by MOMofDREW2.0 on
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My SR turns 21 on the 21st. Happy Birthday, Drew! I've decided to go the 'under the radar' way. Glad I read these posts 'cause I was just about to post on FB asking all his friends to send b'day cards...He'll have many more birthdays without the threat of harrashment
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