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Comment by Anti M on August 23, 2013 at 7:59am

Only thing I can think of is the C schools for FC are quite long.

Comment by Vanmom2013 on August 23, 2013 at 7:31am

Thank you for your answers.  In speaking with my daughter yesterday, she indicated that there are more FC's than there is demand currently - she went on to say that she thought she would be at GL for about 18 months.  She also mentioned something about "long haul" FC.  I know what that means for me - as in "long haul truck driving" but I haven't heard in before applied to the Navy - anyone have any thoughts on this?  Thanks Much and have a good day!!

Comment by Vanmom2013 on August 22, 2013 at 3:12pm

okay seasoned moms.  question for you.  How long does a Sailor stay at Indoc?  I have read that it could be days or months until A school actually starts classes.  Thanks much.  What about mail?  to Indoc in GL?

Comment by Vickyrun on August 21, 2013 at 12:35pm

My daughter liked snacks from Nutsonline: http://www.nuts.com/

Comment by duhhuh58 Ship 10/Div 267 on August 20, 2013 at 9:45pm

geokat5,

3 things i included in every box sent to my girls, chap stick, pocket size waterless cleaner and the little envelopes of drink mix to add to water.  also, if he has any favorite condiments, snacks, etc.  this is a good site to buy travel sizes.  you can order any amount.  i sent 1 daughter a bunch of packets of texas pete because she put it on EVERYTHING!

http://www.minimus.biz/

Comment by Anti M on August 20, 2013 at 6:53pm

Don't send toiletries in the same package as food items.  The scents get into the food.  

Use flat rate boxes, do not insure them.  So not send anything valuable.

Send things which will hold up, some packages can take weeks to catch up to the ship.  There are several ways to pack cookies so they won't be crumbs. although they will still eat the crumbs!  Think pringles cans for holding snacks.  Chocolate and other soft things get melty, save those for winter months.  Powdered drink and electrolyte packs are desirable, send along a reusable water bottle too.  Gum, nuts, jerky, slim jims, hard candies, dried fruit or raisins or fruit leather, granola bars, power bars, but not the kind with a melty coating.  My guys liked tuna packets, ramen noodles in the cups or the kind in the square boxes, heat n eat things, and even ravioli in the pop top cans (which are a little heavy).  Peanut butter and pickles come in individual plastic cups now, those can be good.  Put everyting into ziplock bags, in case the package gets damaged, the things inside will be fine.  

Magazines are good, I sent my nephew off the wall ones such as Smithsonian, Archaeology and Popular Science.  He said everyone sent fitness/truck/hunting/sports magazines, so a change was good.  

Socks.

Comment by Chris, Forever Ray's Proud Mom on August 20, 2013 at 6:44pm

geokat5, double baggie anything that may leak, melt,...it takes awhile to get there, so be conscious of things getting stale as well.  I also learned form a Navy site that you have to use all 9 digits on zip codes or it will be returned.  Whatever you send, he will love it!

Comment by geokat5 on August 20, 2013 at 5:53pm

My son is on his first deployment, could I have some ideas what to send him. He asked for snacks and treats, and are there any guide lines. Thanks in advance

Comment by Odi_Ship09_Div140 on August 13, 2013 at 10:01pm

sorry to hear that Vicky

Comment by Vickyrun on August 13, 2013 at 11:17am

Hi all, Chrissy's knee is hurting her again.

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