Has anyone ever used Sandboxx to book their flight to graduation? If so, is the Travel Plus Program legit? 

I go from having a sob fest on his bed while he is gone to the gym to and immense sense of pride in all he is striving to do with his future. I look at him and I still see that little boy who slept in my lap at church on Sunday mornings. I see that sweet little boy who loved to watch Toy Story and drag his Woody Doll everywhere we went. I see that sweet little boy running around with his Bibleman Cape on. I see the little boy who loved playing soccer. I see my little boy who always wanted…

Does Drivers license info need to match actual current address and the adress on the form our recruit sent us?

Hi. I'm new to this group and am sure to have plenty of questions. My son began OCS on July 1. Can anyone share when we may find out his class number for mailing letters? 

I haven't posed in a while and it will probably be a while before I post again. My son graduated from Bootcamp and is safe in A School. He has Classed up and gets to wear Civilian Clothes, have his cell phone and take weekend liberty. You would think that I would hear more from him. Nope, I get updates only after I repeat the question and it is as short as possible. I will have a party if I can get a complete sentence out of him. He and his sister text back and forth while I hear…

What is up with all the bouts of pneumonia?? I got a call this evening from my fiancé that he’s in the hospital because of it. I told him that I hope he gets well soon, I know he’s disappointed that he’s going to probably be set back a week because of this. On the upside, he caught me before I purchased my plane tickets and made the rest of my travel plans.

What is the best way to deliver my form letter to ensure my SR receives it? Does everyone mail it and it's been okay?

I just received my form letter today and ready to send out but I wanted to see how the majority is done to make sure he receives it.

Thank you 

I had an idea for my sons allowed “address book” before he shipped off to boot camp but I wasn’t sure if it would pass or not. It did and he was able to keep it so I thought I’d share the idea with everyone. We took a small colored memo book, 80 sheets, tape bound (not wire bound) and only 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". In the front I wrote out all of the addresses and phone numbers he wanted to take with him. Then I printed labels for the same addresses and I bought stamps…the labels and stamps have a…

Working on the list of things to do before our son ships. Learning lots of things as he has never been so open in his discussions before. We have always had the open door you can tell us anything policy, but seems I am meeting a grown man standing where my baby used to stand. I love his willingness to learn and the fierceness of his passion on things he cares most about. I truly cannot wait to see what his future holds and I pray the opportunity he now possesses will take him places I can…

If anyone is looking for a room for PIR August 3rd, Unfortunately, we had to cancel our reservation at Navy Lodge Great Lakes. You may want to call soon and see if you can get the room.  They had really good rates.

Thank you for the comments, suggestions, input, and especially your experience. Everything is so new. New lingo, new places, new fears, new joys, and a new way of letting go. I never thought seeing handwriting and hearing a voice would mean so much to me.

It is my hope each of you have received a letter or a call, if not both. I learned how easy it is to send a Sandboxx letter tonight! It's Awesome! I even added a selfie in the Navy hat my son gave me for Mother's Day!

HELP!! I'm desperately looking for all info I can get on Keesler A school. I know there is a group here, but content hasn't been added in years.

Basically I want to know:

When can I visit? Can he have his car?

Thanks for all the help!

Hi Moms and Family,

First timer here!  I have found out that my son has a graduation date is the 10th of August.  Does anyone have any hotel ideas?  We have not received the info yet on the near by hotels/tickets and am worried the closest will sell out.  Since I'm driving from Az. Id like to get on this sooner then later.  

So excited to say I received a letter today! He wrote it on June 17th and it was in my mailbox today! He sounded so excited and happy. He said he likes his bunk mate and the food is good! Thank goodness for that!:)

Time is slipping by so fast and in just a few short weeks my baby boy will leave for RTC and then out into the world of the Navy. We are beyond proud of him and all he has accomplished. My husband is 71 and I am 57, so this young man was a very special blessing from day one. Our oldest son will soon be 31 and has three daughters (he is an army vet). Our recruit turns 19 about 9 days before his ship date. He insists we don't make any kind of fuss over him, so we will do our best. He will be a…

I got home yesterday from watching my son graduate from Bootcamp. I was shocked to see a man standing in front of me.  He had a confidence that I have not see before (he had plenty of cocky before). The ceremony was beautiful. I am so proud that my son worked hard and stuck to it and is now going to A school. I can not correctly describe the feels and emotions. Anyone reading my blog, encourage your SR. Tell them it is worth it. Navy Moms has been a blessing in helping me get through this. …

Today I received "the box" with my sons belongings..boy was that quick he just arrived to BC last week. I grabbed his clothes and hugged it as if it was him.. I miss my son so much!! Now I will wait for the form letter everyone speaks of so I can start writing him letters as I need his address :)

I don't think I have stopped smiling since Saturday 5:24cst.  Our son was able to call us and we spoke for 32 minutes.  We were super stoked and I will say I definitely believe in Mother's Intuition because all day I kept telling my husband "he's going to call us today"!  We were getting ready to head to a graduation party and I sat on my bed and said, "come on phone freaking ring from IL".  About 20 minutes later BOOM it was him calling.  It was so refreshing to hear his voice.  For minute…