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Comment by Robertsmom on May 28, 2017 at 8:10pm

thanks for all the great info.  The suites sound great...we have several coming.  How many are invited to the Hi Moms?

Comment by LucyJo on May 28, 2017 at 7:13pm

There appears to be no limit for numbers at graduation--just Hi Moms. Also, we stayed at the Homewood Suites by Hilton--also reasonable, very close and really nice and very new. They also include breakfast, happy hour and dinner food for free. We met other OCS parents--had a great time. Also, some classes may not get Thu PM off. It depends on their DI. Mine did not and we did not get to see him until midday Fri. Just be prepared for whatever they are told to do.

Comment by Rachel on May 28, 2017 at 6:30pm

Wondering how many people will be allowed to attend graduation for OCS?  

Comment by M's mom on May 28, 2017 at 6:09pm

Robertsmom:  As the others have posted, search for hotels in Middletown, RI which are actually closer to the base than anything in Newport.  The places in Newport are usually resorts and are very expensive in the summer.  We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Middletown and it was near to the base and there were many other national chain hotels along that road. 

If you have some time before/after graduation go into Newport and take a tour or two of some of those "summer cottages" of the old rich, like The Breakers. (Known as "mansions" to most of us!)   Also drive around the point on Ocean Avenue for picturesque views of the bay.

Comment by Anna on May 28, 2017 at 5:00pm

In 2012 we stayed at the Mainstay Hotel and Conference Center in Middletown.  Was very roomy room as we had our son and daughter also with us!!!

Comment by Nancy on May 28, 2017 at 1:41pm

Robertsmom, We were in Newport about 2 months ago for graduation and stayed in the Residence Inn Marriott in Middletown, about 10 minutes from the base. This is NOT the same Marriott that our son's class had their Hi Moms event. That Marriott is in Newport near the waterfront. We really liked the one we were at because of its proximity to the base and it is one of a few hotels offering suites of rooms. We were able to get a 2 bedroom suite with a full kitchen for only $119/night with a military discount. Just tell any hotel you book with that you are there for OCS graduation and you will get the discount. The rates might be higher in the summer; it was still winter when we were there. Don't forget that your son will likely be able to stay with you on Thursday night (as long as he's back by 5:00 am Friday) so make sure you have a place for him to sleep. There were a couple other hotels right around us. The Hampton Inn was next door and very nice. There was also a Howard Johnsons next door, which was cheaper I believe. Many OCS families were in all these hotels in Middletown. Hope this helps a little.

Comment by Noni on May 28, 2017 at 12:09pm

Roberts mom,
They are kinda far and few in RI. We stayed outside of Newport. I can't remember where. Good luck

Comment by Robertsmom on May 28, 2017 at 10:17am

Good Morning,

Does anyone have recommendations on hotels in Newport?

Looking for moderated price, need several rooms.

Comment by M's mom on May 25, 2017 at 8:34am

NavyMomNavyWife:   It all depends on when the next SNA class starts vs. when he graduates from OCS.   Classes graduate from OCS every 3 weeks, and I don't think they start flight school classes that often.   Sometimes, if it will be only a few weeks, his orders may send him to Pensacola right away after OCS, but then he will just be on "stash duty," as my son called it.  My son had to report to his CO upon arrival, then just had to call in every morning for 3 weeks, and  basically had nothing to do until his class started 3 weeks later.  It was good though, because that gave him time to find housing, and settle in.

I think someone recently posted here that the SNA's were currently waiting 3 months or so after OCS.  Maybe some of the moms of recent OCS grads could help here.

There is also a group here on Navy 4 Moms called "Naval Aviation" which you should join.   Those moms can answer your questions about flight school, and may know how long the current wait is.

Congratulations to your son!   That will be quite a photo of he and his dad saluting each other in their choaker whites!!!

Comment by NavyMomNavyWife on May 24, 2017 at 12:09pm

Hello everyone,

I am a retired NavyWife. Our son started OCS class 14-17 on mother's day. Just saw his first pix posted yesterday afternoon on the ocs (fb) website. Was lucky enough to see his face. We are so proud that he decide to follow in his dad's footsteps. We are looking foward to seeing his dad give him the first salute. My husband is trying hard to make sure he fits in his chocker (dress white)uniform. I was wandering if any SNA moms might give me some insight on what are the chances our son will go straight to Pensacola for IFS versus OHARP. you see He was hoping to skip OHARP. It seems NFO go pretty much straight to Pensacola with PCS order but not sure about Pilots except for those that know what they will be flying such as HELOs. We just wanted to know if he will be coming back home for 2-3 months under OHARP or would he be assigned to A-POOL at NAS Pensacola. Which im not sure but is not that great. Thanx everyone.

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