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What can we send to them while at boot-camp

Does anyone know if they are allowed to receive care packages? If so what can we send him?

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Permalink Reply by MamaMia on February 1, 2011 at 9:35pm

Hello, This is my first post so I hope I'm not repeating what has already been asked.  My son is entering the Navy this month and wondered if there is no contact at all during boot camp?  When does a parent get a mailing address?  Thanks,

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Permalink Reply by MamaMia on February 2, 2011 at 8:44am

Thanks for the information!

 

Permalink Reply by Anti M on February 24, 2011 at 10:02am
He may get a little down he wasn't there, but he'll feel good that he wasn't forgotten and ignored. Go for it!
Permalink Reply by monkeymind on March 25, 2011 at 11:11am

For my son's farewell party I am asking guests to write him a short, uplifting note...if they have children (our family friends or his little cousins) for them to color a picture. I'll tell them this when they RSVP so I can collect them at the party and they have time to be thoughtful about it. This way I can mail him something every day, not just from me as I'm sure he'll tire of my worrisome questions.

 

Good point about the birthday. My son will turn 18 during the last week. He will likely be very excited or stressed (Battle Stations).

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