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Grandmothers who have grandchildren in the Navy and need any kind of help or info.
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Latest Activity: Oct 24, 2018
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Started by mary anna. Last reply by Lisa (ship09 div108) Jan 25, 2014. 7 Replies 2 Likes
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Comment by GrandmaBarB on February 27, 2014 at 4:47pm
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Hi chanel56.
My grandson graduated August 17, 2011. I went in on the 10th and made hotel reservations for 2 nights. I went by AMTRAK from Philly to Chicago, then commuter train from train station in Chicago directly to Great Lakes station. Easy connections all the way. Quick taxi ride to hotel.
He and his outfit left on the 20th, early morning, from Ohare airport to Pensacola for school.
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Hi GrandmaBarB
I forgot to ask you, how long ago did you go?
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Thank you so much! You have made my day. I have been so depressed thinking I wasn't going to see him graduate. AGAIN THANK YOU!
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chanel56
Here is my experience. We were a party of 7 people....with only the four tickets. Those with tickets are sent in first. Everyone else is in a very nice waiting area with a great view of everything, some on the balcony level. After the first big crush of people....all 3 of the others in our party were allowed in and sat with us. As the hours wore on, more and more sat in the upper balcony and, frankly, had some of the best seats in the house.
You should enter with the group that has the tickets. The Navy and security personnel will let you in just fine and direct those without tickets where to wait.
You should not miss this. It's a wonderful thing to see. The facility is HUGE with literally thousands of places to sit. You should have no problem. Even if you had to stand behind the barrier to the main floor, you will see everything. It is so huge, with thousands of sailors on the floor, bands, rifle units, podiums and big shots. In addition huge TV screens are mounted all over the place.
Good luck.
Make sure you bring a photo ID...like a drivers license or a passport, military ID or such. You won't get in without one.
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My grandson is graduating from boot camp March 7, 2014. While I cant go because he has 4 tickets so my husband and I were wondering if we can get on the base to see him after graduation. We are flying in from NY
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Comment by Lisa (ship09 div108) on February 7, 2014 at 6:56pm
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I haven't talked to him he called his girlfriend, lol.... Where are you staying
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Corey's grandma, yes his pir is still3/14 at this moment, and yes he called Saturday
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Yes, Lisa, My grandson called last Saturday and we got the first letters yesterday. Does your grandson graduate on 3-14-14? Have you heard from him yet?
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Any letters or calls
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Ok, i called his recruiter today and he gave me this date, so maybe it wont change..
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