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Comment by Froggy on March 9, 2015 at 8:52pm

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive mail being sent to Europe?  I want to send my son some things in time for Easter but don't want to mail too early or too late.

Comment by Michelle on March 9, 2015 at 12:55pm

Is there any Mom's that will be at FMBT graduation tomorrow ?. I will not be able to attend . I was wondering if they take video of the graduation because I really want to see my son graduate 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on February 18, 2015 at 1:17pm

Not Japan, but overseas:  when my corpsman was in Italy, he bought a SIM card from the local provider (Vodaphone) and was able to continue using his Samsung Galaxy phone.  He put his Verizon number here on "military hold" when in Italy, which stopped charges and just had to reinstall the original SIM card and call Verizon to reactivate it when home.  (To do a military hold, you have to provide some information such as command and CO name). 

Skype works great for free calling and messaging on laptops and smartphones, also the app Viber.

It would be a good question to ask in the Japan Moms group as they and their sailors would know the best company to go with.  http://navyformoms.com/group/japanmoms

Comment by sockmonkey on February 18, 2015 at 9:14am

Good morning all.  I have a question about cell phone usage while stationed at Camp Schwab in Japan.  Will my son be able to use his iphone on our Sprint plan?  Can I purchase an international phone and send it to him?  What do other sailors use to keep in contact with family.  My son will be there for 6 months.  Thanks for your help!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on January 9, 2015 at 9:43pm

You're welcome!  BTW speaking of rental cars, if your sailor is 21 - 24 years old and ever wants to rent a car, he can get the underage fees waived (up to $27 per day) if he banks with USAA and goes through the USAA website to reach the car rental websites.  Log into to USAA.com then Account Products -> Travel Discounts -> Car Rentals  ->  pick company.  They also will waive the fee for an additional driver on the contract.

Comment by Michelle on January 9, 2015 at 8:46am

Marcy Thank you very much for your help about the rental car information . 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on December 31, 2014 at 12:30am

You're going to end up spending quite a bit on taxis that way!  I recommend renting a car.  The airport is out in the sticks and the base is huge too, so fares to and from the airport and from hotel to base and back will add up to a lot. 

It would be way cheaper overall to rent a car from Enterprise at the airport or in Jacksonville (they also have an office on base and on Western Blvd, and they will pick you up too).  I just checked a random date (Thurs January 8) and Enterprise rates start at $15 per day for an economy car, up to $19 for a full size.  Enterprise will rent to a debit card if there's a round-trip air reservation and something like $250 in the account they can put a temporary hold on till the car is returned.

If you really don't want to rent a car, Mainstay Suites on Marine Blvd has an airport shuttle; perhaps do that and take a taxi to/from the base.

Comment by Michelle on December 29, 2014 at 10:39am

I have been looking to see how much it will cost me to attend my sons graduation from FBMT in March . I live in Texas . I have found some good deals on Priceline for flight and hotel . Is there a way to get to Jacksonville from the airport without using a Taxi ? Like a bus etc... My son told me it cost about $50 to the base using a Taxi . I'm trying to avoid that . I would use a Taxi from the hotel to the base but that would be about it . Any help would be great 

Comment by Michelle on December 27, 2014 at 10:30pm

TogaMom my son just arrived also on Christmas Eve. He said the food is so much better than in Corpsman school in San Antonio . They have wifi but you have to pay for it he doesn't know how much yet but doesn't see much need for it after FBMT starts his cell service is good he said .Send me a friend request so we can talk more and message the names of our sons in a private message

Comment by TogaMom on December 27, 2014 at 10:21pm

Hello Everyone! I'm new to the group. My son just arrived at Jacksonville for his FMTB. can you direct me to some info pages? I'm wondering about how long they stay in the barracks, how's the food, Internet, etc. thanks very much, and I look forward to meeting some new friends of my own. DawnMarie, Saratoga Springs, NY.

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