His birthday is coming up and I would like to send him at least a card.
2006-09-01 08:56:06 · 12 answers · asked by Susan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Goodness YES and you should send as many as you can. Get friends and neighbors to also. You usually get some type of punishment, ie push ups or such for each letter but it's like a badge of honor to have to do them. I remember getting letters from people I hadn't talked to in ages and it was so comforting. Don't however send any candy or presents. He won't be able to have those. I also remember the drills eating the treats my mom sent to me. Kinda sad.
2006-09-01 21:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by ♥fluffybunnyears 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. He should have sent you an address right when he got there, I'm sure he'd love lots and lots of mail. Just don't send him any stuff, they'll probably confiscate any stuff. But cards and letters are allowed, you should send two or three a day!
2006-09-01 15:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Charles D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in boot camp I looked forward to food, mail and sleep. You never get enough of those it seems in the Marines! A card and letter a day is great, but many cant do that! Plus he will run out of places to put it. My pals who had been in, and were deployed would send me things like happy meals, pink bunny slippers, sun tan lotion, picture of girls with the naughty stuff cut out, they would write a postcard and write in a loud color, and ask stuff, or say things to get me in trouble, like, you think what guy is cute?, or what do you mean the senior DI looks like he got hit with a ugly stick. Wouldnt write that kind of stuff. But please send him a card! Semper Fi
2006-09-01 23:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!!! He should have given you an address when he got there. I was in Basic Training for the Army, and I loved getting mail from my husband and kids. Getting a simple letter every now and then really boosts the morale of the troops.
2006-09-01 17:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by proud mom of 2 girls 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He absolutely can receive cards. (Even more than that, I think.)
While I am not versed in how the military distributes mail and packages, I know the U.S.O. performs that kind of service for military personnel and their families. Check out the U.S.O website for more details.
2006-09-01 16:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by Dave of the Hill People 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from personal experience, any correspondance will be a blessing for him. A pink envelope will get him a little ribbing and humiliation at the hands of the drill instructors, but nothing he can't handle.
2006-09-01 16:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can... Trust me Mail call makes the world of difference in a young recruits world.
2006-09-01 16:01:28 · answer #7 · answered by J D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Send pre-paid phone cards, too, so he can call, when givcen the opportunity.
Don't send money, keep it till after.
I wish him luck, and Semper Fi!
-- SSGT, USMC-R
2006-09-01 16:02:21 · answer #8 · answered by Mazz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, he can receive cards. They are just another form of mail!
2006-09-01 17:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL SURE HE CAN. Now dont put anything too silly in the card though cause they may open it??
2006-09-01 16:02:30 · answer #10 · answered by kram_7777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋