Writing Letters to your recruit is one of the best ways to keep their morale and spirits high during basic training. To make it easier and faster for you to get in touch with your recruit during basic training, Sandboxx offers overnight shipping via FedEx to basic training units. Where does Sandboxx ship overnight? Marine […]
Basic Training Mailroom Closures For Memorial Weekend 2022
Help CenterAs we head into Memorial Weekend we have information about when your loved one’s basic training mailroom will be closed for the holiday, so that you can make sure to get your letters to your recruit before the long weekend. The dates below are subject to change depending on the needs of the Command. Additionally, […]
Preparing For Navy Boot Camp (2022)
NavyRecruits going to Navy boot camp at Great Lakes Recruit Training Command will experience 8 weeks of mental and physical challenges, and if successful will graduate a United States Sailor. To help you be successful at Navy boot camp, we’ve put together a list of things you should begin to learn to prepare for Navy […]
Navy Basic Training: What To Expect The First Few Days
NavyDo you know what you need to know about the first few weeks of Navy boot camp?
What To Bring To Navy Boot Camp (Complete Checklist)
NavyPreparing for Navy boot camp is a busy time and it can be unclear as to what recruits should bring. In our Navy boot camp checklist we outline what you must bring, what you cannot bring and what you can bring to make the packing process easier. To start with, all luggage must fit in a sports […]
Boot Camp letter ideas: Pictures to send in your letter
What To WriteWhether your service member is deployed or in basic training, communicating through letters helps keep their spirits high! When sending your letters of support to those in training, including a photo is any easy addition.
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: 80 years for the Eighth AF
On DutyA U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer and two F-15 Eagles are joined by a Royal Air Force F-35B while flying over Duxford, England, Feb. 1, 2022. The flyover commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Eighth Air Force. Royal Air Force
Vote for Sandboxx’s own Misty Lynn Veverka for Military Spouse of the Year!
MilSpouseSince 2008, the Military Spouse of the Year awards have been given to spouses who represent the very best of our military community, and Sandboxx’s own Misty Lynn Veverka is in the running for this year’s title. Every year, one military spouse is selected to represent the Military Spouse of the Year program and its […]
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: Throw it deep!
On DutyU.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wilfredo Hernandez, an assault amphibious vehicle crewman, and Voorhees, New Jersey native, with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division launches a Puma Unmanned Aircraft System from an AAV during a field exercise on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2022. 2nd AABn tested the capability of an assault amphibious vehicle and […]
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: To the moon!
On DutyThe United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” practice during the team’s inaugural winter training trip at Spaceport America, N.M., Jan. 20, 2022. The trip provided the team a month of airshow practice while in different conditions and terrains. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers
