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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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I was told to put a piece of white bread to keep the cookies soft.. any other tips? Is there a specific size box for shipping.. Maximum size box? I kind of over did it so I have a lot to ship.. but I know my son will share with those who are without. Any shipping tips with how to keep things from leaking or smashing?
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Comment by Anti M on November 10, 2013 at 9:01am
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There is a size limit on boxes. Best thing to do is use the USPS flat rate boxes, you can load them up to 70 lbs for one price. Mailing to an FPO in one of those boxes, you will get a reduced rate.
http://navyformoms.com/group/carepackageideas/forum/topics/usps-lar...
Using your own boxes will be much more expensive most of the time.
The less things can move around, the less damage there will be. Pringles cans are terrific for cookies. I padded with clean white socks, the good ones. They always need new socks. Use ziplock bags liberally.
Never pack toiletries in with food. The packages are subject to temperature extremes and the scent of deoderant can get into food. Mints can flavor entire packages too.
What are you sending which can leak? Seal the top with packing tape, then put it in a ziplock bag, press out the air, then seal that with tape. Use bubble wrap around it. Always best not to send glass, it is hard to dispose of and no matter how well you pack it, can smash. Those packages are not handled gently on their way to a ship. Insurance only covers the package until the military mail system takes over.
Never send valuables, packages do get lost, misdirected, or even fall into the sea. Rarely, but just often enough to be mindful about.
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