Editor’s Note: This interview of Marine and Korean War veteran Charles U. Daly was written by his son, Charlie Daly. Charles U. Daly led a rifle platoon in Charlie Company, 1/5 Marines through some of the most intense combat of the Korean war. He received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He went on to […]
Columbus Day Mailroom Closures 2021
Help CenterHead’s up, letter senders, your recruit’s base mailroom will be closed for Columbus Day weekend and may affect when your letters are printed and delivered. Below you will find the dates that the mailrooms are closed for each base as well as Sandboxx Headquarter’s Columbus Day printing schedule. Please keep in mind, the dates below […]
What to write to someone in Basic Training
Military MailWhether 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 recruits have with friends, family, loved ones, and the rest of the outside world. Here are some ideas for what to write to someone in basic training. As […]
The ultimate Parris Island recruit training graduation guide for 2021
Marine CorpsWhether your recruit has just left for Parris Island or is near the end of their training, graduation will be here before you know it. Traveling to Parris Island to attend a loved one’s graduation can be stressful, but we’ve got all the information you need to keep the travel stress at bay so you […]
American Spies: How the US collects intelligence around the world
FeaturedWith a budget of more than $60 billion a year, the U.S. Intelligence Community is a behemoth of agencies, offices, and capabilities. The Intelligence Community is the nation’s first line of defense, ensuring that policymakers are promptly aware of threats against U.S. national security. But which agency spies better? The Two Giants of the Intelligence […]
Air Force Fitness Test 2021: Everything you need to know
Air ForceAs of July 1, the Air Force will begin a new iteration of its fitness test that eliminates waist measurement as a scored component. The new test will assess Airmen fitness levels via three categories: push-ups, sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s different about the Air Force fitness […]
Parents: How to talk to your child who wants to join the Army
Family ResourcesAs parents, it’s not always easy to talk to our kids about big decisions like joining the Army. It can be easy to let our anxieties or fears guide the conversation, leaving our sons and daughters to feel as though we aren’t really listening to them. If you find yourself wondering how to broach this […]
4th of July Base Mailroom Closures
Help CenterWith the Fourth of July weekend upon us, we’ve got your base mailroom closures for you. Below you will find the dates that the mailrooms are closed for each base as well as Sandboxx Headquarter’s holiday printing schedule. Please keep in mind, the dates below are subject to change depending on the needs of the […]
Basic Training Mailroom Closures For Memorial Weekend 2021
Help CenterAs we head into Memorial Weekend we have information about when your loved one’s base’s 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, Sandboxx’s […]
F-16 Fighting Falcon: Everything you need to know
TechThe F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine fourth-generation multi-role fighter developed by General Dynamics for the U.S. Air Force. Originally intended to serve as a daytime air superiority fighter, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has since proven itself to be among the most capable multi-role fighter platforms on the planet, serving as the workhorse of the […]
