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Comment by lnaipaul on November 2, 2011 at 8:28pm: Ladyhawk - Its this month issue of TIME magazine. I got it at the check out counter at the grocery store (my second home I am there alot lol). I am not sure about online. The whole magazine is dedicated to military.

I was wondering where I could find a camera for my son to put on his helmet for surfing and snowboarding. Does anyone know. Thats his Christmas present. I need to start shopping soon.

Cranny - while in panama city my son did not have transportation so him and his friends bought bikes. Its about a 30 minute ride to the tourist section. He got one for fifty dolars and left it there after graduation.

Comment by richsmom (Div 818 PIR 9/2/10) on November 2, 2011 at 8:08pm: Cranny The hotel directly across the street from base is a LaQuinta. We stayed there in April when our Diver graduated. It was very basic but clean, quiet and the staff was very friendly and helpful in recommending places to eat.

When we left after graduation, our New Diver left his graduation certificate and group picture in the room. We called a few days after getting home and they had it there for us. :-) They mailed it back to us right away.

I think we paid $89.00 a night. This included a small breakfast in the morning, (cereal, yogurt, fruit, waffles), that you make for yourself. I think you have to tell them you are there for graduation to get that rate. (Not dertain on that)

There is a Hooter's within walking distance. Not sure your Sailor's age but many of our Sailors spent a lot of time in there. hahaha It is RIGHT across the street form base. Your Sailor can walk to your room.

Comment by Bensmom on November 2, 2011 at 6:25pm: Cranny-I stayed on base at the Navy Gateway. Your sailor can only make the reservations 10 days or less before your stay. I have stayed in other Navy bases, but this one was clean, comfortable and very nice. I think it was $37/night and we ate on base a few times with our son. It is very cheap to eat there and the food isn't bad. Inaipaul is right, there is a hotel near the base, but I can't remember the name either. Good luck!

Comment by lnaipaul on November 2, 2011 at 1:42pm: Cranny I stayed on base but there is also a hotel across from base. I can not remember the name but you can google it. Also you can get a condo on the beach which is very inexpensive.

Comment by Cranny(Ship04 Div819 PIR 09/01) on November 2, 2011 at 9:22am: Bensmom-My son has just arrived in Panama but says that the base is wonderful. I have heard many stories of how great the instructors are there. We live about 8 hrs from there, but I am sure we will be making a few trips there in the next few months. Do you have any advice on great places to stay while we are there?

Comment by Cranny(Ship04 Div819 PIR 09/01) on November 2, 2011 at 9:17am: Inaipaul..thanks for the magazine tip! I will be sure to pick up one up. I did not realize they would get to come home on Thanksgiving. That would be great!

Comment by Bensmom on November 1, 2011 at 4:53pm: Inaipaul- Thanks for the tip about the Time magazine article. I will have to check it out.

Cranny-I am very fond of Panama City. I love that little navy base there and the dive school is top-notch' so your diver will get the best in training.

Comment by lnaipaul on November 1, 2011 at 2:11pm: Cranny - congrats your son will love panama city. Is he coming home for Thanksgiving? I think October is a great time to go to Panama city cause they get to come home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. My son also started dive school in October.

The TIME magazine has dedicated its whole magazine to Special ops. Check it out. It shows some of the training that our sons had to endure. Most is about the navy seals. I think it really shows how great the navy men are dedicated to this country. Its about time the specials ops division got some recgonition.

Comment by Cranny(Ship04 Div819 PIR 09/01) on November 1, 2011 at 8:14am: Bensmom-Thank you! It was wonderful to have him back under my roof even if it was only for few days. He left yesterday morning....excited about the next part of this journey. He made it to Panama City late yesterday afternoon.