passiton Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 My nephew leaves in July for boot camp. He’s graduating high school, doesn’t want a graduation party, and wants to just quietly leave for his enlistment. Other than cash, what do I get this young man? I’m wondering if there’s something he’ll need when he gets there or after completing training that we could help with. NOBODY here has a pass to blow out someone else's candle in order to make theirs shine brighter. TLDig[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo2 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 He should not need anything for boot camp. But after.... A good Leatherman. A laptop. Decent cell phone. A "Thank you" from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfishkiller Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 If hes going to Paris island this time Of year I would get him a 55 gallon drum of deet LBI SurfRat, MikeM58 and PCstriper 3 how lucky am i to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard Shooting a coon in a 60ft tree out of a boat in the dark holding a flashlight can be tricky. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWading Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 mins ago, woowoo2 said: He should not need anything for boot camp. Yeah,nothing for BC. A small TV for when he gets to his duty station might be good. Practice catch and release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo2 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 10 mins ago, AlwaysWading said: Yeah,nothing for BC. A small TV for when he gets to his duty station might be good. A mid range laptop will do TV, and a lot more. Single Marines don't have much room for things, need to keep possessions to a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Cash is king!!! You know it must be a penguin bound down if you hear that terrible screaming and there ain't no other birds around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max4 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 27 mins ago, woowoo2 said: He should not need anything for boot camp. But after.... A good Leatherman. A laptop. Decent cell phone. A "Thank you" from me. Times two on the thank you and respect !! PCstriper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysWading Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 25 mins ago, redfishkiller said: If hes going to Paris island this time Of year I would get him a 55 gallon drum of deet The sand fleas will eat you alive. I was there Dec-Mar ,it was brutal even in winter. PCstriper 1 Practice catch and release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max4 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 33 mins ago, passiton said: My nephew leaves in July for boot camp. He’s graduating high school, doesn’t want a graduation party, and wants to just quietly leave for his enlistment. Other than cash, what do I get this young man? I’m wondering if there’s something he’ll need when he gets there or after completing training that we could help with. THEY WILL supply ALL he needs while there ! More information would be needed about him to say what he might like other than a short leave ? However , if he gets sent to Quantico Marine Corps. Base for additional training etc. you let me know and I WILL MAKE SURE he is looked after and what he needs he gets !! OORAH , God loves Marines ! Mike, DMacLeod, PCstriper and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandflee Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 A Big Thank You are they permitted to wear something? like if you got him something meaningful to wear on his neck? pedant with a saying? If you try to change it, you will ruin it. Try to hold it, and you will lose it. Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woowoo2 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 20 mins ago, Sandflee said: are they permitted to wear something? like if you got him something meaningful to wear on his neck? pedant with a saying? After boot camp would be my guess. ( I was Navy ) PCstriper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John O' Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, MikeMc said: Cash is king!!! Green goes with everything. "ALL THE BEST!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave588 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Boot camp should be simple. Extra jewelry is a hassle. We brought running shoes but they provide those as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Hi Ed! Maybe offer him a tattoo? "Depend not on fortune, but on conduct." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John O' Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Saint Michael the Archangel medal with a chain. Africaster 1 "ALL THE BEST!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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