My son’s little brother signed up for the Corps about a month ago. I was hoping he’d write to us by now, but we haven’t heard anything. I don’t know where he’s stationed or how long he’ll be in training…nothing, really.
I’d like to get his address, but I don’t know if that’s possible. Is there a way to go about it? I just want to drop him a line and let him know we’re thinking of him. And maybe send him some cookies.
Is any of this possible?
If he has only been in basic training for a month, he may not be in the locator service yet. You can also send mail to General Delivery (that’s not a military joke) at his base:
Whatshisname
General Delivery
Camp Whatever, Wherever, ZIP
If you decide to send him anything, make sure it can be stored in a very small space or eaten in one sitting by several hungry trainees.
Of course, there is no reason to worry. Sometimes young people, especially very busy young people are that way.
Yes…my husband told me he blew off writing to his folks when he was in Vietnam, so his CO sat him down and MADE him write to them (I guess they were inquiring about him).
I’m not exactly sure where his camp is, but I think it’s in the Virginias.
Marine Recruits USED to be required to write at least one letter home, practically dictated by the DIs. Is he actually at Boot Camp? San Diego or Parris Island? He may be awaiting assignment to a Company, or somewhere in-processing. If he “signed up” 30 days ago, he is likely not at Boot Camp yet.
UncleBill, I remember just such a thing from my days in San Diego. We were required to send a letter upon arrival to let the folks know we’d made it there safely. Since I only had to travel about 30-some miles from my hometown of Carlsbad, it seemed pretty funny to me then. So my letter read something like “Dear mom, last night a mad hermit broke in and killed us all. Love, your late son, Chris.”
They didn’t think that was very damn funny.
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To the OP: If he’s in boot camp, he’s busy. Don’t worry, he’ll be OK. Are you in a position to ask his recruiter?
He actually “went in” 30 days ago. He had already signed up and had been accepted, and left for the Marines on 4/26.
I’m not in a position to talk to his recruiter. His mother is either in jail or figuring out a way to get BACK to jail (in Colorado). He was in Kentucky with some friends when he signed up. He’s had a tough life, and his Aunt and I just want to be an anchor for him. He probably thinks I’m goofy, but I just feel like he needs to know we care. Heh. He’s probably overwhelmed with his new life and hasn’t even given us any thought.