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Permalink Reply by nikinno on
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We think alike Kristie! I was just sitting this morning thinking about this too. They cannot take anything back to RTC, so you would have to give it to them and then take it back. LoL I've asked my SR to let me know what he wants as I plan to meet him at the airport with a carry-on back to take onto his next stop.
I have no clue whatsoever what would be considered a gift. Maybe just us being together? IDK.
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Permalink Reply by kristie 09/016 on
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T.J. said that he can have all his things during A school so I plan on packing his regular clothes, lap top and other stuff he has asked me to pack up, so I was thinking he would be able to keep any gift we give him. Maybe some post grad moms will chime in on what they did.
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That's true. I've also asked a couple people I know who graduated recently.
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Permalink Reply by haymcdee on
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I just picked out some gifts for my SR. I heard read that they actually have a very restrictive list of what they can bring back into RTC with them after PIR. I heard that guys can have a watch, and that sailors can wear a mariner's cross with their dog tags. My SR is not really a jewelry guy, but the Mariner's cross has a cool meaning and looks pretty cool. You can get pretty affordable ones in most shops.
There is also a necklace pendant that is traditionally from New Zealand Maori called the 'Hei Matau' -- you can google it, I'm sure you've seen it before. It means 'safety over water'. When I was living in Australia, tons of people wore these. I've given them to gifts to a lot of my friends who are raft guides, but is pretty relevant for a sailor too. The traditional ones are made out of whale bone. I highly doubt they could wear these with uniform though.
Since timing is such a big thing in the military, I thought watches were perfect. Especially for a Sailor getting used to military time. Fossil has some nice ones online.
Either way, I would prepare to have them not be able to take it back on base with them. I'm sure we could ask them in a letter what they're allowed to bring back. Not sure how they're supposed to get all of their civilian stuff to A school?
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Haymcdee ... good ideas.
If your SR is not staying in Great Lakes for A School, you can meet him/her at the airport with a carry on bag with items they may wish to have. Otherwise, you will have to package and ship the items to them. I am not sure about if they are staying on for A School in Great Lakes. There is a ton of information on this site.
I just heard from someone who graduated earlier in the year. He said a watch would be a cool gift, so I may do that. Or just wait and see what he would like once we see each other.
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Thanks for the ideas. I love the hei matau thing. My son doesn't wear necklaces normally but I think he would like the idea behind that.
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Permalink Reply by MELISSA 995 on
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It is unclear what they can keep. I am bringing one of his friend he can visit during liberty time. I thought that would be a good gift.
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aww! that's awesome! i think friends and family are probably the best gift of all :)
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That what I thought and His birthday is during bootcamp.
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Permalink Reply by jam's mom (Patty) on
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Gift card maybe, there rooms are very small wont be able to store much!!
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Permalink Reply by Sparky on
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Do you know if they need a lap top for AECF A-School. And if so what type would be best?
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I don't know if they need one but they are allowed to have one. Is your SR staying in Great Lakes? My son is AECF too.
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