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My son is currently in boot camp. A few weeks ago, on a whim, I asked the classes that I was subbing in to write to a random soldier in boot camp, just for "good karma points" (That is, I could offer them no extra credit or anything, but they would be being a 'nice person.') I told them that the recruits were in boot camp, homesick, Isolated, and had NO TV, internet, phones, newspapers. I told them that they could tell the guys a joke, a story, or just give words of encouragement. 

The first time I did this, 14 of them handed me letters. I sent them to my son to deliver. MAN were they a hit! He said that they disappeared in seconds and that I was (temporarily) a very popular woman. haha. Feel good points for me. 

I feel good that I was able to bring any little bright spot to these aspiring sailors, but my son will soon be out of boot camp and then my contacts there will end. But. If YOU have a son in boot camp, you might consider doing the same thing. It gives your students a little bit of insight into doing things "just because it's nice" and it could bring a smile to the face of an 'almost sailor' who sorely needs it. 

Lizbeth

OH... and incidentally, if anyone has suggestions on how to carry this on after my kid is out of boot camp, I DO think it is good for my students to have the chance to reach out. 

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There is a group that does this. I am trying to find the email now. Once I do, I will forward to you. You could have your students do the letters and get addresses from the group or send the letters to the administrator. 

nice!

Lizbeth....here is the email for the group that does this. Reach out and ask what they need. They would love to work with you.

Navymon9915@outlook.com

Thank you! I will check them out. 

Because of security risk, it is difficult to so this outside approved programs.  Strongly encourage our sailors to be contacts for AnySailor once they're in the fleet.

http://anysailor.com/index.cfm

https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/holidays...

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