Whether you are using Sandboxx or handwritten Letters to stay in touch with your Recruit in training, adding a photo with your Letter is highly encouraged by the recruits. During basic training recruits are kept completely disconnected from the outside world. Sending mail to your recruit is one of the best ways to support them through out this journey, and adding a photo with your Letters makes it all the better. Below are 6 types of photos to send to your Recruit at Basic Training.
Pet Photos
Your recruit will go through a lot of changes during basic training, but the love they have for their fur-friends will never go away. Recruits love receiving photos of their pets from back home.
Sandboxx Tip: Snap a photo of your pet with the Letters you’ve received from your recruit to show how much their Letters mean to both of you.
Selfies
Taking selfies is not for everyone, but recruits love seeing their friends and families faces. Not that they will forget what you look like, but sometimes seeing a loving face makes going through a tough time a little bit easier.
Sandboxx Tip: Send selfies of your smile! Your recruit knows it’s hard to be apart, but seeing you sad could make them feel bad, try and keep your selfies (and your Letters) positive.
The Family
The gang’s all here! Nothing says we’re cheering you on and love you like a big family photo. Get the family together and snap a photo to show your recruit that you’re all rooting for them.
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Inspirational Quotes
Sending your recruit motivation through out training is essential to help keep their spirits high, and let them know that they can do this! Send a motivational quote in your Letter that will help them get through any challenges that lie ahead.
Sandboxx Tip: Check out our Instagram for more motivational images.
Humor
Whether it’s a funny meme, a photo with a filter on your face or a picture of a funny memory, your photo is sure to bring a smile to your recruit’s face.
Sandboxx Tip: If you have some extra time, and consider yourself creative try making a life size cut out, or even just a head cutout of your recruit, and take photos with them as if they were there in person.
Your Day
It might not sound exciting, but recruits really do enjoy just seeing a moment from your day. Whether you take a picture of the sunrise/sunset, a photo of a coffee shop you were at or a picture sitting at the office, your recruit will enjoy knowing you were thinking of them through out your day.
Sandboxx Tip: Snap a photo of an activity you and your recruit used to do or a spot you might have frequented. Recruits will enjoy knowing what’s going on in your life and feeling included in it even if they are away.
Whether you include a photo in your Letter or not, the most important thing is to write! Your recruit will appreciate the love and support they receive through out training, and will help keep their confidence and spirits high.
Learn more about how Sandboxx Letters get delivered to your recruit or read more about what to write in your Letters to basic training.
You can do this Tyler Overby!! I love you!!
You’ve been conditioned for this your entire life… you got this son (Zairu McDonald)
Drew Fugate you’re a thoroughbred with blinders on keep your eye on the prize love you
Tanner Odekirk you are strong, I am proud of you and always in your corner
You can do this my son we loved you !.
Jonasia Harris… I love you and can’t wait to hug and kiss you at the finish line!!!! You Rock!!!
Ulysses we all proud of you. We love you and miss you so much. You are strong young man!
Nicole Waples. I love you ❤️ you got this 😘 we miss you over here can’t wait to see you again! 💯
🛥Ship02/DIV948 SR Eads! 🛥
😘⚓️Baby Girl you got this all the way! 17days and a wake up call! Love you and we can’t wait to see you!⚓️ #USNavyProudMom#⚓️
Dylan this is what you worked so hard for. This is who your are meant to be. Hold your head up and keep pushing forward!! You got this!! We are so proud and love you, our Army Soilder
#ProudArmyMoM❤️🇺🇸🚁
Hi, Tina. Dylan is at boot camp and can’t see these comments at this time. You can send him a Sandboxx letter if you would like. Please email us at happiness@sandboxx.us and we can give you more detailed assistance there. We hope to hear from you soon.
April Wolshlager YOU GOT THIS! Keep pushing I love you! #USAF
Hi, Christopher, April’s at boot camp and can’t see these comments at this time. You can send him a Sandboxx letter if you would like. Please email us at happiness@sandboxx.us and we can give you more detailed assistance there. We hope to hear from you soon.
Lemuel we are so proud of you. I miss you so much
Hi, Ruth. Lemuel’s at boot camp and can’t see these comments at this time. You can send him a Sandboxx letter if you would like. Please email us at happiness@sandboxx.us and we can give you more detailed assistance there. We hope to hear from you soon.
Michael A you are wonderful and have been preparing for this forever. You’ve got this thanks be to God. Your proud parents.
Trevor, you have got this. Cant wait for that Bubba hug. Proud MawMaw
Hi, Nina. Trevor is at boot camp and doesn’t have access to the internet to see your message. He will be able to see it once he graduates. If you would like letter instructions, please email us at happiness@sandboxx.us. Enjoy your day.
How come my son’s name doesn’t come up when I type it into recipient? I would like to write him a letter.
Hi, Melanie. Please go into the app and click on the Chat Bubble on the Home Page. One of our Customer Happiness Team Members would be happy to help. Hope to hear from you soon.