Navy

My Dad’s Letters

Military life can be both miserable and rewarding. The reward comes from working with great people on great teams accomplishing great missions. The misery comes from austere locations, uncomfortable situations, and separation from loved ones.

Navy Boot Camp — Tips before you ship

Before you ship to Great Lakes, IL for Navy boot camp, here are some of the top pieces of…

Navy P Days — what you need to know

P Days, or P Week, is not an easy time at boot camp. Although raining has not officially begun, recruits should remember to stand at attention, respond only when spoken to and follow each direction exactly as told.

What do you need to bring to Navy Boot Camp?

There are plenty of posts about what recruits can’t take with them to boot camp…

The First Weeks Of Navy Boot Camp — Info For Families

The MEPS Visit — The boot camp experience starts at MEPS. A recruit is poked, prodded, tested, and questioned until he or she is pronounced fit for the US Navy and is presented with a contract. There are two important things about the…

What happened when we asked…

What are the top three tips for getting ready to join the military?

Is your JROTC using Sandboxx?

Recruits can never receive enough mail while they are going through basic training or boot camp. Family and friends promise to write but often forget. Team Sandboxx was delighted to learn last month that East Forsyth High School JROTC was using Sandboxx to keep their alumni…

How to send Letters to Boot Camp

Last week we asked Whitney, whose fiancé is currently in Marine Corps boot camp in Parris Island, if she had any feedback after sending her fiancé letters from the Sandboxx app. Thanks to Whitney for allowing us to post her feedback and why she loves using Sandboxx.

Top 5 Tips for a Smooth Permanent Change of Station Transition

Molly
Hassenfratz, military wife, full-time professional and expecting mother

Summertime — it’s one of the busiest
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
times of the year…