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Comment by Catherine on January 13, 2019 at 7:28pm

@ JulieAnne, thank you for the information about possibly flying out of Midway.  I thought it would be O'Hare and I planned my Friday hotel stay near there.  I will be prepared to go to Midway if needed!  My older son and I are both flying out of O'Hare that day and I am still hopeful we can all be together there before we head our separate ways. 

The information about the HM classes is helpful and I know this next stage will go fast because we can have more regular communication.  I am not sure what my SR is thinking of for C school or what area of HM he is aiming for.  He would like to eventually be attached to a Marine unit as a medic.  

Comment by Tammy⚓️Girl on January 13, 2019 at 6:03pm

Californiamom, thanks for the great info.  

Comment by CeeJaysMom on January 13, 2019 at 2:56pm

@Californiamom...hey neighbor from the Bay!...thanks for the detailed info!..its cool when i read posts from those that are local to me...i try flying southwest when i can...thanksgiving week was no joke when it came to finding reasonable flights..as of now, he's top of his class, so he's banking on his wish list..its the days after graduation...whether or not he's coming home..and hoping not to use up his leave allotment since he's saving it for his best friend's wedding in June and he's one of the groomsmen..if he does get to go home after graduation for a bit, it's not taken from his "leave" bank right?...because he had been already  working in a hospital before enlisting, he compares "leave" like using "PTO"..lol!...

Comment by Californiamom on January 13, 2019 at 2:16pm

Hi all, 

Here is our experience: My son graduated A school on a Monday, yup a Monday at 3PM. He called us a couple of weeks prior to get our info. so we could get on base. Now if you are active military or still have access to any base you didn't have to give info. only for civilians. He wasn't 100 % sure if he was going to graduate on Thurs. (as they normally do) or Mon.  as he heard a rumor. None of his buddies had stern info. either. So we flew Southwest (you can change, cancel) with out any penalties. Hung out in SA plenty to see and do and on Monday he graduated at 3. Small informal ceremony (not like boot camp) plenty of seating and no need to arrive hours early like boot camp.  A few weeks prior to graduation your sailor will know their next orders. Mine got a C school, lab tech, which meant he got to stay another 13 months of school in SA where he is now. My opinion, fly an airline that does not charge you for changing flights if you are not 100% sure when they graduate. Airport is near by, but a rental is still a good option. When you go do the sight seeing things there is plenty of parking about 12 for 3 hours plus you might want to pick up and transport your sailor. Air BnB are good options since the hotel on base is a little pricey and not too much to do on base (unless you want to explore a base) . After the graduation ceremony they get leave until like midnight so if you fly back try to fly the next day so you can squeeze in more family time.  Another idea: take your sailor luggage with home things since they will be going to their next duty station or being placed in another school and will need more items to save $ and to be more comfortable.

Comment by Marianne on January 13, 2019 at 1:57pm

Just finished telling a neighbor of the loving support I receive here. They don't understand and I can't explain it. College is very different than this.  Without all of you - it'd be so much more difficult.  Thank you ALL so very much.

Comment by CeeJaysMom on January 13, 2019 at 1:50pm

Hey there Corspman Moms!...my son CLASS 050 said he'll be graduating on Thursday 3/28/19..looking at flights now..yet I'm still trying to figure out how long my visit in SA would be since he doesn't know yet when he'll be leaving to his next duty station and even where he'll be going..I spent a fortune on airfare flying out for his PIR (alumni DIV 065) since it was Thanksgiving Week..the fare was doubled compared to the week before and after..but certainly well worth every penny!..So he came home for the holidays, gained 5 lbs, and left me with his dirty laundry..just like his college days..Oh!..and I found an old post here stating the grad ceremony starts at 3pm..it's probably the same, right?...Jus' gotta say it is very heartwarming and also so very informative reading everyone's posts..and a very big HOOYAH! to all those who run this tight ship!

Comment by Marianne on January 13, 2019 at 1:40pm

Thank you.  We (me and our bootcamp ladies) are hunkered down into these last few days. Breathe in, breathe out... 

Comment by Marianne on January 13, 2019 at 12:21pm

Good morning from cold and raining NC!

My SR PIR is 1/18. Any information is greatly appreciated. Do they leave from O'Hare? I have an elderly father traveling with so I plan on going solo to the airport, whichever one it is.  Do they call when they get to A School?  Anxiety is so real. Haven't slept in 7 1/2 weeks. Thank you in advance.

Comment by RNmom on January 7, 2019 at 5:35pm

I'm seeking other Class 060 moms...I have found that it is really helpful to pool our info together as we get it regarding phases, etc. Would love to connect with you! Happy New Year everyone.

Comment by Catherine on January 7, 2019 at 4:54pm

@ DaisyRose and Diane, thank you for your input.  I will let him decide if he wants them.  He will most likely say no but his GF who is a nursing student, says that she loves the coloring book that we got her!

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