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Permalink Reply by Kim of Virginia on
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Not really a need, but my son is going to Mississippi and he can take his cell phone.
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Permalink Reply by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on
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Thanks Nancy for starting this......its empty now but I will add what A can take once he arrives and discovers things he could have taken that he wasn't aware of so the 12/22 group are better informed. A called Groton but the person said he would be "briefed when he arrived." So not much help for knowing what to pack. He is taking his computer, his iPod, and his phone for sure AND considering taking his camera, a book or 2 and a few small items he received for Christmas like a framed picture of he and Ash. I'm laminating a couple of other family pictures for him too. The good thing is we can ship items to him so not overly concerned. A goes to BESS first and then A school and his A school location will be 1 of 3 so we don't want to send too much because he then has to possibly pack it up and take onto another location in 55 days! He isn't taking any civy clothing at this point.
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Permalink Reply by Wendi, CTR mom on
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H is taking her phone, Ipod, laptop, camera, and ereader and some clothes. She was also told she could bring a blanket, but we will probably send that later.
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Permalink Reply by phoebe stg2 on
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Here are the things my S asked to be put in his care package...
new watch
head phones
under armor
travel mug
sandels
new wallet
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Permalink Reply by Sharon on
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Since T is in IS, we weren't sure if he'd be allowed to take the new camera he got for Xmas. So he left it here and told me he'd let me know if he could have it and we'll either drive it down to him or ship it, depending on how soon he'd want it. He did take his netbook. He doesn't want his desktop until he's at his "permanent" duty station. He also took the iron my dad gave him and his brand new watch and sunglasses.
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From what I can tell, our Sailors can take their electronics, civy clothing (like comfy sweats) to wear in the room, toilettries, etc. My son had to buy hangers for his uniforms. He hasn't taken his xBox yet but his room mate has his and a 40 inch t.v. and is only 2 weeks ahead of my A in arriving at base. He took his camera, iPod, laptop, skype video camera, videos, etc. Space is limited but anything that makes them feel at home seems to be permissable!
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