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Form Letter Arrived
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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NorCal NavyMom that is Great News! Now you can begin sending your letters out. here is a site to look over for the do's and don'ts on sending letters.
Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit
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Permalink Reply by Mommap@IT on
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Hello. Just curious as to when your SR arrived at BC so I can get an idea when to expect our form letter. Thank you! You must be over the moon excited to get your hands on that letter!!
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Permalink Reply by NorCal NavyMom on
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He left 3/20 from Sacramento Ca arrived same day to BC. It was like Christmas when we received his box last week..... I haven’t even taken anything out but his cell phone. Box sitting in his room.
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Small world. My son left from Sacramento as well on 3/27. This gives me a better idea of timeline. We are waiting on the box first. And then the much anticipated letter. Thank you and many blessings to your SR and your family!!
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Permalink Reply by sydney on
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my honey left the same date and I haven’t gotten the box or form yet! I’m so anxious!
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Sydney I will let you know if we get anything from our SR. That will help you know when to expect something too.
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When will "The Box" come?
It will usually arrive by FedEx within a few days, but it can take up to 2 weeks at times.
When will the Form Letter come and what is in it?
The Form Letter will arrive in your regular mail a week or so after "The Box" arrives--10 days after arrival is the average, but it can come sooner or 2 to 3 weeks after arrival. (
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Hi Sydney, our Box came today. we are in northern California. you should receive yours soon!
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