Maybe some 2015 squads had media privileges/iPods, but not my son's! But I don't think he missed it really--busy enough without the distraction. As for post-Recognition, I'm going to leave it up to my son to tell me what to send. So far he wants 1 pair of jeans, a couple tshirts, and maybe his favorite stretchy shorts for sitting around his room. He's coming home for spring break the following weekend, so he's content to just wait and bring back anything else then. A jacket is a good idea though, I may mention that to him.