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what can my future sailor recieve in boot camp
My Son leaves for boot camp on tues Sept 17th.. What can he recieve while there? Can he get care packages/mail? We are having an Anchors Aweigh party for him Sat. with a donation box set up for things people would like to send him, phone cards, toiletries etc..What are good ideas to send him, as a lot of people are asking what to get him..
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Permalink Reply by Calirose on
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Only letters during boot camp, no care packages. I sent my son article on our local football team and it was taken from him. Pictures of family might be OK but I never sent any to my son cause he said he had such limited space to store things. No toiletries are needed the Navy will supply him with all he needs and everything else will be sent back.
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Cards are OK tho. Send inspiring and funny ones to keep spirits up. Always be upbeat and tell him how proud of him you are.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Ship 02 DIV 901 on
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Thank you so much for the information! Tough time, but I think this site will help..I like the funny/inspiring card idea a lot..
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Permalink Reply by leana*ship14div426 on
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when is your son leaving lisa?
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Tuesday Sept 17th
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Permalink Reply by Ctownmom (Ship 13, Div 011) on
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Lisa -
As you can see in your responses, SRs cannot receive anything other than letters. If an article or picture is included please take care that it could be shared with the whole division, the last thing you son will want during boot is to be singled out. You might consider getting some blank note cards for your son's party and having your guests write a note of encouragement. Boot camp is hard on the family but it can also be difficult on the SRs. Best wishes to your family and your son on your journey....
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Thank you. I actually did get stamped post cards & also stuffed some envelopes with 2 small sheets of paper & a self addressed envelope. I am asking that people write him a little note, a funny memory, whatever & place it in the envelope. I will then pull a few a week & send them out to him so he always has mail. When he opens it, he will already have a small sheet of paper to respond if he has the time and the enclosed envelope is already addressed & stamped for him.
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