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Leave after A school
My son's in A school for fire control right now. We've been looking forward to the leave that he'll get following A school before he goes on to C school. Now, he says it may be possible for him to save that leave and use it at Christmas time. I hope that he's right because his younger brother and sisters would get to spend so much more time with him! Does anyone have experience with leave being used around Christmas? How flexible are the dates?
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Permalink Reply by Myboysmom on
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He should be able to go home for Christmas, even if he has not accrued the leave time, they can advance it to him. My sailors Christmas leave date changed on him more than once, so if he is going to purchase a airline ticket home make sure he is sure on the date before he purchases it.
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Permalink Reply by Carey on
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Ouch, that'll make it harder to get a good price. Those ticket prices are all over the place! It's a good thing to be aware of, though. Thanks!
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Although I know it's ideal to purchase tickets many weeks in advance I just know my sailor bought a ticket as soon as he heard the leave dates thinking he could leave anytime and didn't realize that he would get an actual time he would get dismissed from the base so he had made his flight plans too early and had to pay the difference to have it changed. Your sailor will fine as long as he is in communication with his chief they do try to give them a few weeks in advance to purchase his ticket and sometimes if he speaks with the airline customer service rep they will help get the best deal.
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Wow, it's good to know that time of day can be a problem. I would never have though of that, either!
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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In this internet age, a lot of the sailors do not realize they can use the on base travel agency through MWR. They get bulk discounts, and can often get flights cheaper.
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I just looked up the MWR in chicago, and I sent my son the link to the tickets and travel page. That should help a lot, thank you!
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What is the MWR? And when will they be released for liberty for Christmas? Did I book his flight too early on 12/21 at 8;30am?
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Far too early. There are hundreds who need to get their leave papers and then check out, and it can include a room check. Then they have to get to the airport. It is not a matter of wake up and leave. Try to swap the flight for one after noon at least.
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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Amanda they will need to book their flights, My Son was told what time he could book his flight, but at the same time they were taken to airport really early and he had to book a flight way later. As Mrs. Anti M mentioned.
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When I was in the USAF, we were able to arrange to hop on a flight on a cargo plane from somewhere near where we were stationed to a base near home - I can't remember if we paid anything for it, but we all just strapped in. I do remember it being really cold back there, so it was not a luxury option. Is that still an option?
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Space A isn't very reliable, and there aren't any MAC terminals near Great Lakes. But yes, it still exists.
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I found out this weekend that stand down for great Lakes begins the 22nd of Dec. but it must be after 9am and then they must be back before Jan. 7th. But I was also told because of their busy schedules some haven't even put in their chit as of yet. so it takes anywhere from 2 weeks to a month to get it back. So this was nerve wrecking to me knowing he hasn't been able to submit. so we are waiting to see what get approved before buying the airline ticket but like it was mentioned they have a place on base where they can go and get discounted tickets for just about anything. Hope this info helps.
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