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Started by bravecash Jan 9, 2013. 0 Replies 1 Like
Hello, I am new to this website and new to the Navy World!. My son is going to Newport, RI to join OCS Class 09-13. He graduated with Aerospace Engrg. and Mathematics year and half ago. He has been…Continue
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My son will flying into Providence tomorrow, getting in at 5pm. He's booked on the 6pm airport shuttle to the base.....hopefully his flight won't be delayed! He's also staying at the navy lodge. We checked with the lodge to see if they have a restaurant and apparently there's nothing on the premises. My question is, where do these kids go for breakfast in the morning before check in on Sunday? Do they get breakfast on the base?
Dawn, there is another FB page for OCS Class 09-13 for family and friends. Here is a link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/495893397116064/. Ask to join this one.
My son is leaving Atlanta tomorrow morning -- headed first to DC, then NYC, and finally Newport to report to OCS Class 09-13. Good luck to everyone!!!
My son is leaving Southern California to report to OCS Class 09-13 this Saturday too! This is all new to us! Any support and advice would be most appreciated.....we're all a bundle of nerves right now!
My son is leaving this Saturday from DC area to OCS Class 09-13
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