If you’re headed to Army basic training there are a few things that you’ll want to make sure you bring with you when you leave. Below you’ll find an overview of the items as displayed on GoArmy.com to use as your Army basic training packing list. What to bring for Army Basic Training Clothing You’ll […]
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Navy Boot Camp Graduation Dates 2022
NavyNavy boot camp graduation is a memorable time for friends, families, and new Sailors. Planning your trip to Great Lakes can be a little overwhelming, but we’ve got all you need to know to have the most memorable trip. Read on to find the 2022 Navy Boot Camp graduation dates and more information to help […]
2021 Holiday Base Mailroom Shipping Deadlines
Military MailHead’s up, Letter senders! With the Christmas and New Year holidays around the corner, we wanted to inform you of the 2021 Holiday base mailroom closures and the shipping deadlines for Sandboxx letters. Below you’ll find the recommended deadlines for each base to ensure that your letter gets to base in time for the holidays. […]
USMC OCS Graduation: Quantico
Marine CorpsWith over 50 years of military experience Sandboxx has compiled some great graduation FAQs and tips to make your trip to graduation very rewarding. Let us help you take the worry out of your travel, and allow you to focus more on supporting your candidate. Before you know it your son or daughter will be commissioned a United States Marine 2nd Lieutenant and begin their journey as one of America’s best leaders.
What Happens After Marine Boot Camp
Camp GeigerAs of October 29th, 2021 all graduating Marines from Marins Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and San Diego can take a 10 day leave before checking into their next school. After their ten days of leave, newly graduated Marines will attend the School of Infantry (SOI) where they will continue their military training. Below you […]
Writing and sending deployment letters to your loved one
Off DutyHollywood has done a great job of making writing letters to deployed soldiers seem glamorous and romantic, but the truth is there is nothing fun about having a loved one sent overseas. Being thousands of miles apart from the one you love with little to no communication for months is never easy. There are approximately […]
Preparing for Air Force Basic Training
Air ForceIf you’ve made your commitment to enlisting in the United States Air Force you have successfully taken the first step to becoming an Airmen. The next step in your journey will be preparing for Air Force basic training, before arriving at Basic Military Training (BMT) on Lackland Air Force Base. To help you be the […]
Is the Sandboxx app safe? (OPSEC & PERSEC)
Help CenterWhen recruits leave for basic training, mail is the main form of communication they have throughout the duration of their training. Friends and family often send letters to their recruit to help motivate them and keep their spirits high. There are two main forms of writing letters to recruits at basic training; snail mail and […]
12 thoughts you can expect to have at basic training graduation
Off DutyBasic training graduation is such an exciting time. You haven’t seen your loved one for many weeks, and now the day has finally come. Now that you’ve made it to graduation you’re that much closer to getting the first hug that you’ve been thinking about since that last hug you had when they first left. […]
Coast Guard boot camp: Everything you need to know
Coast GuardCoast Guard boot camp, where recruits will transform from a civilian to a United States Coast Guardsman. Coast Guard Boot camp will be mentally and physically challenging as recruits will learn about the importance of hard work and working together as a team. Whether you’re headed to Coast Guard boot camp soon, or know someone […]
