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Comment by Huskies on February 6, 2014 at 5:33pm

Yesterday we stopped at South Bend so my sons could see The University of Notre Dame. Just as we walked into the bookstore the phone rang. After I said Hello I heard the words I've been waiting so long to hear, "I'm a Sailor in The United States Navy!"

Comment by BeachBunny on February 6, 2014 at 4:28pm

Courtney...that's great to hear...they are changing the rules a little bit now to help families at are there and not on the list.....

Comment by CatMom509 on February 6, 2014 at 3:53pm

Good Morning!

      "You hem me in--from behind and before,

        You have Your Hand upon me.

        Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,

        too lofty for me to attain."

                                             Psalm 139::5-6

Comment by Courtney on February 6, 2014 at 3:31pm

We just got in contact with someone on the base an they're allowing them to stay at the Chapel

Comment by diannep on February 6, 2014 at 3:30pm

Congrats knitmare!  That is wonderful news!

We took the shuttle to PIR and loved that.  Easy, bypasses the line of cars waiting to get onto RTC, easy pick up after PIR.  Sarge has a shuttle service as do the local taxi people who operate as shuttles that morning....all charge $3/pp each way on PIR morning.  Sarge will have a sign up sheet at his MeetandGreet for those wanting to use his service.  For the others, when you check in at your hotel, tell them what time you would like to go and they will book you on the shuttles coming to their hotel.

For those who want to drive, stay to the left on Buckley (main drag to RTC)...line of cars will be on your right.  Bypass RTC...turn around at/near the train station which is right past RTC.  Head back down Buckley from the opposite direction.  It is an easy left turn into RTC then...no wait! 

Others may elect to park off base at the train station and make the 1/4-1/2 mile walk to RTC...assuming it is not freezing and snowy, which I think may be the case for you all!

Those with sailors staying in GL for A School remember....they will move over to that base shortly after PIR is over.  That takes several hours...they will then call you to pick them up from that base using a borrowed cell from an existing student, most likely (can't have their personal items over there until they return from Liberty).

Comment by Kelly on February 6, 2014 at 3:29pm

In Chicago!!!!

Comment by diannep on February 6, 2014 at 3:25pm

Bridget:  So very sorry about your husband.  You can try calling the Public Affairs Office to see if they can get a message to your sailor:  847 688 2405  Not sure they can, but you can ask.  Sure hope your husband is ok!

You are very welcome, BlueForever!  Hope you have arrived safely!

Comment by diannep on February 6, 2014 at 3:23pm

plushbunnie:  The 900 divisions went through on Tues night, finishing Wed morning. Hoping that he can call today.  Did you check his FB page?  Sometimes they get on the computers before they have any phone time.

Comment by diannep on February 6, 2014 at 3:22pm

You are very welcome, Beth!  We have loved helping you all and are so proud of your sailors! 

Comment by diannep on February 6, 2014 at 3:21pm

Courtney:  I agree with BeachBunny.  Extras are not allowed on base.  However, if any extras have special needs...i.e., young children who can't be alone at the hotel or elderly family members who are compromised and need to be close to family, RTC will consider allowing them on RTC to watch the Livestream in the Chapel.  I was in touch with Brian Walsh at RTC about this...he said they strongly encourage all extras to please stay off base and watch the Livestream at their hotel...but in these unusual circumstances, they will see if they can accommodate in the Chapel.  Absolutely no extras will be allowed into the PIR Hall.  Also, a SR cannot put the extra guests of another SR on his own list.  That is not allowed. 

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