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Comment by M's mom on July 19, 2014 at 8:23am

nickstermom:  Search for hotels in Middletown RI.  Middletown and Newport kind of blend together, but Middletown is actually closer to the gate(s) of the base.  The hotels in Newport cater to tourists and are very expensive.  Middletown has chain hotels that are much cheaper. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Middletown and it was fine.  I think the closest hotel to the base is the Best Western that Anna mentioned.  That's where my son stayed the night before he reported to OCS.  Some families stayed at the Navy Lodge which is right on base, but it fills up fast.  If you are not military yourself, your candidate will have to be there with you when you check in to the Navy Lodge, because they need a military ID.  It is the most convenient place to stay because it's right on the base, but was already full when we tried to reserve it.  

Comment by Anna on July 18, 2014 at 10:36pm

nickstermom,

We stayed at the Best Western on Adm Kalbfus Rd.  The hotels in Newport are more expensive because of the tourist attraction.  The hotels that are closer to the base are not as much.  We had a nice room, clean plenty of space!!!

Comment by nickstermom on July 18, 2014 at 9:24pm

This may have been answered already, but what are the best places for family to stay for OCS graduation?

Comment by DallasMom2014 on July 6, 2014 at 9:41pm

My LO is part of class 16-14. The Facebook page for US Navy OCS Class 16-14 Family & Friends is an awesome site for information. Request to join the group so you can get useful info about OCS. Let me know if you have any questions.

Comment by Gatormom on July 6, 2014 at 9:39pm

Yes, that's the name of the group. I'm not very computer savvy & can't figure out how to send the link. Go to the search feature on Facebook & search for that title. I'm members of 15-14 & 16-14. So very helpful! Susieq228, what's your full name? I found a feature to add a member but need your name you go by on FB. Yes, I'm from Florida, have lived in Gainesville for many yrs. Gator mom says it all!

Comment by M's mom on July 6, 2014 at 8:30pm

Susieq228: Search Facebook for "OCS Class 15-14 Friends & Family"  or some similar wording.  These are usually a "closed" group that you have to request to join, but acceptance is usually automatic by the group administrator.  It is usually helpful also to join the class AHEAD of your LO's (14-14) so you can see what they are doing three weeks ahead.  !4-14 should be close to graduation!  Maybe Gatormom can send you the link to 15-14's group page if she is a member.

Comment by Susieq228 on July 6, 2014 at 10:00am

Gatormom:  I did not realize that my LO's class had a separate page in friends and family.  If you would kindly direct me how to get there, I would truly be thankful.  I visit Facebook, but I am not "Facebook Suave".  I visit the Facebook page of OCS in general. but not specific to his class.  PS.  I'm from Florida and am a gator fan, don't think gatormom means anything different than that, correct me if I am wrong.  Thanks for your comments.

Comment by Gatormom on July 6, 2014 at 7:33am

Susieq228: my son is right behind your LO in class 16-14. This site has been so helpful as well as the Facebook friends and family group for his class as well as the class of your LO. Our class page has been more active than yours, so perhaps you want to join the 16-14 class as well if you're on Facebook. So many helpful folks on this site and the FB site.

Comment by M's mom on July 4, 2014 at 9:18pm

Susieq228:  My son graduated from OCS in Sept 2012.  There was a Facebook group for his class "OCS Class 16-12 Friends and Family," and our group always referred to the candidates as "loved ones" or LO for short because the officer candidate mentioned could be a son, daughter, wife husband, sister, brother, grandchild, etc., so we referred to them all as LO's because that was certain!!!   You will notice here on N4M's that we also write of LO's because we don't necessarily know if your Ensign is a son or daughter, and some of us are grandmoms of sailors also.  After your son is commissioned, then join the "Moms of Officers" group here. Also any group related to your son's "designator,"--aviation, nuke, etc.  These Moms have been such a help to me, because I knew nothing about the Navy before my son joined, and there is nothing like the voice of experience!  So I'm trying to pay it forward and help the newbies.  Enjoy the graduation/commissioning ceremony.  You will be bursting with pride!!  (Take Kleenex.)

Comment by Susieq228 on July 4, 2014 at 7:22pm

M's mom:  I found that out as I spent the day checking out hotels.  So many "famous house hotels" and the prices per night went from $200 - $805.  I stayed with a staple "Ramada" and actually got 20% off the rate for a 3 night stay.

Thank you for your expiration "loved one" - that is so true for all of us moms.

What is your connection to OCS if you don't mind me asking?  Susie

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