What to write to someone in Basic Training
Whether joining the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard recruits going through basic training always look forward to mail call. Mail call is the one connection... Read more.
When Will My Sandboxx Letter Arrive?
Wondering when your Sandboxx Letters will arrive at the base you’ve sent them to? Staying connected to your recruit in training should be effortless. Sandboxx... Read more.
How does Sandboxx work: Letters to Boot Camp
As parents, family, and friends of a current or future service member facing the biggest challenge of their life, we know how important it is for you to stay connected... Read more.
Sandboxx Turns 9: Celebrating the Journey
Sandboxx is turning 9! We're celebrating another year of bringing families and service members closer together.... Read more.
10 Fall Activities for Kids with a Parent at Basic Training
Single parenting is a challenge most military spouses or partners face at some point during their loved one’s career. While the task isn’t easy, there are some... Read more.
Military Retirement at 38 Years Old? More Common Than You Think.
Retiring at 38-years-old from the military is an aspiration that many servicemen and women share.... Read more.
#MURPH – Being Physically Fit And Financially Lit Are Equally Important In The Military
I was a Lieutenant at SEAL Team 1 when we got word that an op in Afghanistan had gone sideways. Three SEALs were killed, and one, Marcus Luttrell, was missing in... Read more.
How Service Members Can Protect Themselves From Cybercrime
Active-duty service members, Veterans and military families are at higher risk of digital threats. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), data shows active-duty... Read more.
9 Interesting Facts About the American Flag You Never Knew
How many random American flag facts do you know? Flag Day is June 14, a day to celebrate the American flag’s adoption and brush up on some fun history.... Read more.
Milspouse Life: Making Friends and Building A Community
Building a community as a military spouse can be exhausting. You move, work hard to find your “people,” get settled, get orders, move, and start the process... Read more.