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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
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Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola
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Let's chat about our "A" School sailors.
Members: 610
Latest Activity: Oct 18, 2021
Discussion Forum
Things at A school
Started by 1 Proud Mom. Last reply by Leah Oct 5, 2018. 6 Replies 1 Like
Can we go on base to visit our sailor?
Started by Sherri Mom 73. Last reply by Leah Oct 5, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Transportation While at A School
Started by MomL. Last reply by MomL Mar 21, 2017. 2 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Trista on November 17, 2014 at 12:36pm
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Ok moms need some help here...my son is looking to travel after xmas...but the flights are SO expensive...any insight on discounted military tickets?
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Comment by Tuttismimi Ship 11 Div 154 on October 28, 2014 at 10:10pm
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Not sure if you already went down but we stayed at Homewood suites. They gave a free shuttle to the airport and great hotel. My girls just stayed at Hilton on Pensacola beach. Beautiful and if you do the pay ahead, not a bad price and right on the beach!
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Comment by 1Bodyprof on October 26, 2014 at 8:49am
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Tara: We did a challenge coin of his ship and he was so excited. Also a NEX gift card.
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For those of you that have loved ones in Pensacola, what would you suggest as a good gift(s) for PIR graduation and a birthday a week after he gets there? I've read about coins, rings, watches, gift cards to the NEX... I was going to bring his phone and laptop to give to him at the airport. Suggestions from those of you that have been thru it and know what is acceptable? Thanks for your input!!!
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Tara-
I'm sure they will, however I don't know how much time, some I'm sure some will have watch over the holiday.
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MattsMom-
You're very welcome, also look at the orange beach area,,,that is a little closer to pensacola. Enjoy your visit with your son :)
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Comment by MattsMom on October 17, 2014 at 10:33am
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Great idea! I will check it out. Thank you! I hope you have a fantastic visit with your daughter :)
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MattsMom-
We are also going to visit my daughter in A school, you may want to check out condos. We are renting a 3 bedroom condo, for relatively the same price as a hotel. However, we will not be in pensacola but the gulf shores area, which is about 50 minutes from pensacola
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Ok A school parents... I'm trying to visit my son at school in Pensacola. Where should we stay? 4 adults. I checked Navy Lodge and Gateway Inn - no availability. I don't know/can't tell what other hotels are good, reasonably priced and close to NATTC. Thanks!
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Question for anyone out there...my son has his PIR on Nov. 14th, then heads to Pensacola for A school. Do they get any time off for Thanksgiving?
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