My boyfriend is away at basic is this the correct way to address his letters?
The following information is from the Fort Sill website which recommends only writing to a soldier based there after the soldier contacts you upon completion of orientation/reception. Letter Addressee Format: Rank, Last Name, First Name __(COM or BTRY), __ Battalion Unit Street Address (varies by unit) Fort Sill, OK 73503 + 4 digit (varies) Per the information you listed with the question, the address would look like this. Could not determine a need for the "4th PLTE" information in the address based on the Fort Sill web page sample address format. The expanded zip code is from the USPS link, and was determined using the location data you provided. PVT. Last Name, First Name Delta Battery, 1-31st FA Battalion 5955 Rothwell St Fort Sill , OK 73503-4478 http://sill-www.army.mil/434/faq_bct.htm...
I just got a letter from my boyfriend in basic training should i write back?
Absolutely write him back! Forget the arts & crafts thing... that could get a little dicey. If the envelope feels too think he will be required to open that in front of his Sgt to be sure there isn't some sort of contraband in the envelope. If little hearts & flowers spill out, while funny to everyone else, will just get him extra IT and that's what you want to avoid. Musical cards, yeah, bad idea. Pictures of you or his dog or a great sunset from home... that is all fine, just make sure you would give the same picture to your grandma to hang on her fridge! Nothing dirty! :) As far as content... don't go too overboard with the miss you so much stuff. He knows you miss him. He misses you, too. Just tell him what you're up to, put the score of the last baseball game if he is a fan, talk about anything that would be just normal conversation. Mail call is such a spirit lifter. Don't let him think he is out of sight and out of mind. Write... he will appreciate more than you can imagine!
How can I console my boyfriend? His brother has passed away. What message can I write to him?
The best way to console a grieving person, in my opinion, is to just be present. Hugs are very much needed. This may sound dorky, but the hug should be a warm holding hug unlike a pat on the back hug. Too often when people try to console someone, they give a burp the baby hug. Don’t do that. Grieving people need touch not burping.One thing they don’t need is advice, such as, Your loved one (spouse, sibling, whoever) is in a better place. That may be true; regardless, the bereaved person still wish their loved one was with them. Or, It’ll just take time. It’s not like getting over the flu. Or, The Lord needed an angel. Let Him get His own angel. Or, If there is anything I can do, call me. They are not going to call you, because they have no idea what they need. The first six months (approximately), they are in shock.Three weeks after the death of child, people stop mentioning the child’s name. They don’t want to remind the parent. They child is always on the parent’s mind. Hearing someone say the child’s name is much needed, and will be music to their ears. The same will be true for a spouse, sibling, etc., who has died.There is MUCH more I could mention. If you would like to learn my experience being a bereaved parent, read the ebook, Rise Above: Conquering Adversities on Amazon Kindle. It’s also available online in paperback format.Rise AboveAll the best to you.
Air Force Basic Training-sending letters to wrong address!?
My boyfriend called to give me his address and I thought I had everything correct. His mom called me and told me she also got the address in the mail today and it turns out I had copied the unit number down wrong. So ive sent 4 letters to the wrong address with wrong unit number! I had the dorm and flight number correct though, will he still get those letters that were sent to the wrong unit? Or will they just throw the letters away or mail them back to me? Someone please help!
How do i address a letter to someone who is away at training for the marines?
Here is the address format for MCRD in San Diego, however you still need the company and the platoon in order for it to reach the right recruit. This is the address I was given by my husband when he was in MCRD (back in April): Recruit [LAST NAME], [FIRST NAME], [INITIAL] ____ BN _____ Co. PLT _______ 38001 Midway Avenue San Diego, CA 92140 BN is battalion, Co is company, Plt is platoon. Depending on what day he left for boot camp, you can find his company here: http://www.mcrdsd.usmc.mil/RTR/index%20r... (go to 2009 grad schedule and find the day he left for boot camp, that will tell you which company he likely picked up with) I don't know how it works with the Battalion, but I'm assuming it would be 2nd BN. So the only thing you need to get from him would be the platoon number. I've seen variations of the actual mailing address, ranging from 38001 to 35051. That number is pretty ambiguous and is more for the Post Office than the depot.. As long as you know the BN, CO, and PLT, with recruit's last name, it will get to him regardless of where he is. Recruits get shifted around and they do a pretty good job sorting out which mail goes where. But if you have a different number for Midway avenue, go ahead and use that one, it's still correct. My husband said mail follows the squad, so even when up North at Camp Pendleton they still receiving the mail that is addressed to San Diego. So here's a sample Recruit Smith, Joe A 2nd BN, Golf Co, Plt #2101 38001 Midway Avenue San Diego, CA 92140 DO NOT address the letter to any other rank. Do not say Private Smith, or Marine Smith or anything like that. He is Recruit ________.
Gifts I CAN give my boyfriend before he leaves for basic?
They really aren't allowed to keep very much with them when they get there. Honestly I would treat him to a really good date just before he goes, his favorite restaurant, and a movie he really wants to see. Save the gift for his graduation when he will be able to keep it. Of course the best thing you can do for him while he is there is keep a steady stream of letters. My husband always told me they were the best thing about basic.
My boyfriend is in Air Force BMT, how often can he write letters?
When I served, there was not a set number of letters that could be sent, but limited time in which to do so, and only in the later weeks of training. Most of his time is going to be spent studying, getting his bunk, locker, and uniforms (even underwear and t-shirts) ready for inspections, practicing for inspections, marching drills, exercising (PT), cleaning things, etc. What little time he does have when he’s not being told what to do, he may be taking the time to rest, and reading the letters you’re sending every single day. I can tell you that getting a lot of mail, or getting unauthorized packages will bring unwanted attention to him. My then fiance sent me a huge box stuffed with snacks— entire boxes of little debbies, Apple Newtons, AirHeads, some pictures of her, and a pair of her perfumed panties in a ziploc baggy. Fortunately, I was able to hide that last item before the T. I. came into the room. Nevertheless, I got fussed at, and the T.I. said I had 5 mins to go downstairs and eat as much as I could in those 5 mins and throw the rest away. Also, much to my squad mates’ dismay, I wasn’t allowed to take anyone with me to share the load and prevent so much food going to waste. So I would say, don't expect too much in the way of receiving letters, but appreciate whatever you get, and please do not send excessive mail or any other packages to him. He will not want to be on his instructor's radar because of that, and he also has to keep his locker inspection-ready, and that will become increasingly difficult to do if you send him lots of mail.
My boyfriend's grandma has just passed away. How should I deal with him?
Grieving can take many forms. It is said there are five stages and that it can take up to 2 years to go through them all, but know that not everyone experiences all of them, or does them in the same order and some people stay in the cycle and never leave it.The most important thing you can do is avoid forcing him to go to a step he is not ready for. This will come back to bite him and you later on very badly.This will require immense patience.Let him grieve and be with him. He may or may not be able to speak about it. Sometimes a person just wants to cry a lot for a while until they are so exhausted and decide they need to start talking. Try to see the tears as a need to let go, rather than as anything that is designed to discomfort you, so avoid taking any of his actions at this time personally. Once he is ready to talk, ask him to tell you about her, what she meant to him and what he gained from knowing her. It may be positive for him to create a project box about her, a box of memories, where he puts inside pictures of things that he feels connect him with her. It may help him to write her a letter, saying what he wants her to know.This can be very powerful.You can also read up about how to help someone grieve. The simplest way forward is to ask him what he needs at this time and what you can do that will help him the most (avoid using phrases like 'help you move on' because this exerts pressure). Let him set the pace and walk with him. He will love you for this. But be prepared for this to take a long while to play itself out. Grieving can't be rushed to suit someone else. If you expect this, it will drive him away from you.
If I write letters to my boyfriend who is going to boot camp and won’t have a phone, will he be able to keep the letters and take them home?
Yes, he will. My wife and I exchanged letters while I was at basic training. We each kept them, and when we were reunited after AIT, we combined them into a single memory book.Some words of warning; while he is at initial entry training, do NOT send him any of the following:-- No packages, snacks, or anything other than a letter. It will all get confiscated, thrown away, and possibly get your boyfriend in trouble.-- No naughty pictures or photos. Also forbidden, and he'll be too exhausted to use them anyway.-- Don't use any cutesy stationary, stickers, seals, or anything like that. They'll get your boyfriend mocked mercilessly.-- Assume your letter might get read by someone else, such as a drill sergeant.-- And please, for your boyfriend's sake, don't write him about anything that might make him stress out, worry, or angry. He's got enough going on and needs to focus on his training. Be as supportive as possible.Definitely do write letters. It's a great way to strengthen a relationship, and believe me, he'll need the contact. Do it well, and every letter will be a treasure.