2. Where did your soldier attend basic training? Fort Jackson, SC
 

3. When did he attend basic training? Jan- Mar 28, 2007
 

4. How often did you hear from him? (Phone and letters): usually received 3-4 letters each week, and 1 ten minute phone call each Sunday. On very rare occasions I received a call during the week.
 

5. How long was it before you heard from him the first time? 10 days
 

6. How long did it take to receive a mailing address for him? 10 days
 

7. Were there any restrictions on what you could send him? No food, but certain DSs allowed them to receive it
 

8. Were you sent information about family day and graduation? yes
 

9. Did he have a family day? If so, please describe. In the letter I received from his unit it said a spouse briefing would begin at 10:00am, however when we arrived on post we found out it had taken place at 9:00am. I guess at some point during that meeting the families were told where their soldier's company would be when they were released. Because I missed that meeting I had to just find him on my own. Plan to get there early. He was released around 10:00am and free until 7:50pm. He could not leave post but the weather was lovely and we spent most of the day in the park with our family.
 

10. Please describe the graduation ceremony. It was nice. Each company marched in then a few soldiers and DSs received awards for outstanding performance during the cycle. There was one speaker, his speech was motivational but brief. The ceremony probably lasted an hour. The best advice I can give would be to get there early. There were several people who came right at starting time and the stadium was completely full. They had to stand for the entire ceremony.
 

11. Is there a website for his basic training unit? Is there a place to see pictures of his training online? http://www.jackson.army.mil/BCT/BCT.htm there are some pictures on this website, but not of his specific unit. They are more generic to give people an idea of what they are doing each week.