18yr stepson shipping out soon
Hey USMCboot reddit!!
My stepson is going to be 18 next month and shipping out next month as well. I've been reading lots of your posts and I'm wondering a few things. If this is not the right subreddit I do apologize just let me know and I can take it down.
First, What's something meaningful to get him for his 18th birthday that would be good for him to have AFTER basic. I have read a lot about don't bring personal items and only the clothes on your back so don't want to send him off with anything there, but for after what's something you wish you had? Or something you got that you really appreciated.
I know he said he's going into fire and rescue and also how things can change.
Secondly, we plan to write to him when he's in basic. However he lives with his mom. I'm unsure if we would also get the mailing address too? He's going to San Diego we know that for sure. But do both parents get informed of the mailing address? Also is there a way to see if anyone else in basic doesn't have family or friends writing so we can write them too?
And lastly, what does the ship date look like? Do we get to go and say goodbye? We know his date but pretty much nothing else at this time. Do they leave at like 4am like they did for MEPS? We want to make sure we're there for his departure.
Anything else I might need to know? He and I are not very close but I love this kid and just want him to succeed in whatever he wants to do.
Thanks for all the advice!