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My daughters' birthday is Christmas Eve and I would really like to send her something for her birthday card and cupcakes. Is this okay for me to send? Do I send them via the address she provided or is there another address?
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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I assume you are talking boot camp. Sorry, no care packages.
http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/pdfs/FamilyGuide_v18Jun2013.pdf
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We bought a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" banner made of individual linked letters, pried it all apart and mailed a letter each day to our Recruit for 2 weeks. She got a kick out of it.
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Permalink Reply by dawneee5 on
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I know my SR made a point to tell me not to send him any packages like that. You can certainly send a card though. Just remember not to send one with any glitter on it. And Happy Birthday to you awesome daughter!
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Permalink Reply by 1ProudNavyMom on
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That's wild because during our orientation we were told that we could send crew packages.
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Who ran the orientation?
Here's what you will find at the RTC Facebook page:
WHAT CAN I SEND OR NOT SEND MY RECRUIT:
Recruits are allowed to receive letters, cards, photos, stationery, envelopes and stamps. You should first ask your recruit if he/she is allowed to receive any newsaper/magazine articles as it is up to each division's Recruit Division Commanders (RDCs) if they may or may not receive those. Sending cards in colored envelopes is fine. Sending musical cards is strongly discouraged as your recruit may not appreciate having to open such a card in the presence of his/her shipmates where everyone can hear it. Do NOT send any type of glitter in cards or letters to your recruit. Please keep in mind they are in military training and do get frequent inspections and any glitter found in their racks (bunks) will cause them to receive a negative mark. Keep your letters/cards simple. Recruits may receive one pair of contacts and one week's worth of solution to wear for photos and/or graduation. Female recruits are permitted to receive minimal makeup items to wear for photos and/or graduation. Recruits may NOT receive any other type of care packages or food items. All food items are discarded.
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Permalink Reply by tnmom50 on
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THEY WILL GET INTO TROUBLE N FOODS U SEND WILL BE EAT IN FRONT OF THEM I WAS TOLD
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I can't remember her name CryptoDad. I know she was the wife of one of the Officers at MEPS
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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the wife of one of the Officers at MEPS
Well, there it is then. I am sorry you were given such poor information. And curious as to why an officer's spouse was giving an orientation, rather than one of the staff. Seems weird to me.
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Never heard of such a thing. Wonder what other misinformation was being handed out.
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Thanks for all your input and clarification
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