A few comments. This is three years old so take that in account. Can't believe its almost ring dance time. It really does go by VERY quickly
-Definitely Southwest whenever possible.
-Join webguy and be prepared to be up half the night looking for a picture. I got to where I could find DDs ear
This year will be harder, all the boys look the same with shaved heads
-Girls do not need white underwear! It was very important for DD to have her girly underwear
-Some will not want emailed letters. DD was certain she did not so they were all hand written. I mailed at least one very long (6-8 page) letter everyday. Her brothers wrote a couple times a week. Hand drawn pictures from her little brother were fine. Jokes were great. Youngest brother also included mad libs
-Join FB group and when they know their squadron join that one too. It was great to connect on a smaller group and share news and pictures. And you can coordinate for A-day. We met for dinner the night before. That was great
-I was lucky DD wrote a LOT. She went through several books of stamps and for doolie day out I sent more stationary. If you know their sponsor family you can send a box for doolie day out
-They can bring an address book and a bible. Notes can be written in the bible
Passages highlighted.
-Church is a great weekly break. They can be at ease, cry, laugh, talk to the chaplains.
-At the end of parent's weekend they will play "I'll be home for Christmas" through the dorms. Be prepared.