Candidate’s Families Q: Send Books?
OCS Candidate’s Mom’s Question:
Can I mail my son at OCS one or two books regarding Marines?
-Candidate mom
A:
Candidate Mom,
Please don’t send him unrequested books at OCS. He won’t be able to read them–candidates are usually so busy they only get 2-4 hours of sleep at night. Really.
He will send you a letter with his address when he gets one. I’d recommend asking him before sending him anything larger than an envelope.
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