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Sending cards to your Recruit while at boot camp
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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Sorry, but I can't believe what I just read....... (shaking head in disbelief)
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"Every card each night lifted my spirits." - From my daughter's last letter home before PIR.
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Permalink Reply by BookWorm on
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That is great. When they told me that, it kind of knocked the wind out of my sails.
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Permalink Reply by ProudNavyMama16 on
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Thanks for your response CryptoDad. That's what I've been trying to do for my daughter. I think she will feel the same as yours,that it lifted her spirits . There isn't a whole lot I can do but I can sure do that for her!!
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Permalink Reply by Navygranny on
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Is it ok to send photos in letters while in boot camp. Also when is it ok to send baked goods?
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Photos are okay, not not too may.
Baked goods? Never. No food items during boot camp. In A school or later, then yes, that is okay.
Some A school commands do not allow food in the barracks, but most do; your sailor will be able to tell you current policy when they get there.
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Thanks for info ! My Granddaughter is in boot camp now ! Thought the pictures would help with homesickness. She just mentioned she missed sweets. I will wait till later.
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I just sent a few pictures to my Daughter and I know she will be so excited to get them!
I got a call from her Sat and she said "Mom I get cards and letters everyday... please keep sending them ". It's so silly mow how worried I was about those envelopes !!:)
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This might be TMI but if I bring a smile to at least one persons face - it will be worth it. My ex and I were only 7 days married when he left for basic training. It was 1983, before the Internet and before any guidelines on proper mail protocol could be discussed. I sent him a pair of lacy panties with a roll of Wild Cherry Lifesavers attached. He never complained that this was a problem or that it caused any extra ribbing. 4 years later when I decided to join myself, I went to basic and never received a single letter. Now as my son enters I would advise that you error on the side of caution but the most important thing is that they at least get mail. Positive, uplifting, supportive mail.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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RetUSAFnowUSNmom, Thank you for your service. I left info for you on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by mleelbg on
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I was told no sparkly or glitter!! My boy has been at boot camp for 2 weeks as of tomorrow April 19th 2016. Anyone else as someone there right now?
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