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Comment by diannep on March 10, 2014 at 11:35pm

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Comment by Oregon Mom on March 10, 2014 at 11:35pm

PeaCoatMama: Trying to remember. :-) We think we arrived at 3 pm Chicago time, picked up our rental car, made sure it had the EZ pass and then entered the chaos of the freeways which is something we don't have many of where we live. Keeping all that in mind, we were at the Navy Lodge a little after 4 pm. We rested for a little and then headed to Sarge's Meet & Greet. I urge every one to attend this. Sarge provides so much informatio that is invaluable. Hope this helps.

Comment by diannep on March 10, 2014 at 11:29pm

PeaCoatMama:  Midway to RTC is over an hour with no traffic, can be much longer with traffic.  It is the furthest airport of the 3....OHare, Midway, Milwaukee.

Comment by my3luv1-Ship 11 Div 153 PIR 4/25 on March 10, 2014 at 11:28pm

I just hope he doesn't leave late Friday/early Saturday morning. Our SR won't know until that day when they get their traveling orders.  Just FYI...make sure you charge their cell phones when you give it to them when they leave for A school. LOL!!!

Comment by diannep on March 10, 2014 at 11:27pm

my3luv1:  They don't leave on PIR day (but can be bussed later that night in the wee hours to the airport) so you will have Friday after PIR with your sailor for sure! 

Lainey:  We have heard that Ramada is not in a very good area to walk in.  I would check out Navy Lodge, Springhill Suites, Courtyard Inn, Holiday Inn Express or Residence Inn instead.  Safer areas.  One of the ladies who works at the A School up there warned our groups a few years back that the area where Ramada is located is not too safe...others have stayed there and said it was ok.  But if I were you, I would play it safe.  Springhill Suites and Courtyard are by a big Walmart shopping center with restaurants, etc in it.  Also, very close to Sarge's MeetandGreet held for you all the night before PIR.

You could go ahead and book your flights if you book on Southwest Airlines into either Milwaukee WI (45 min to RTC) or Chicago-Midway (hour+ to RTC).  No change fee if you have to change, 2 bags check for free.  Check out their one- way specials to see if two one -ways would be cheaper for you.  They change those so not sure what is on right now.

Remember, you can use Sarge's shuttle from most hotels. 

Welcome NavyMomCindy!

Comment by momoffour (Ship 11 Div 153) on March 10, 2014 at 11:26pm

My3luv1 That is also what I heard but then was told that I could book with Southwest and they do not charge to change your flight they only charge the difference so I went ahead and booked.  Most hotels in the area will show how far rthe hotel is from the Recruit Command Center

Comment by momoffour (Ship 11 Div 153) on March 10, 2014 at 11:22pm

That is waht I did as weel not flying out untill Sunday even though I heard most of those that have A school out of town leave the day after PIR

Comment by my3luv1-Ship 11 Div 153 PIR 4/25 on March 10, 2014 at 11:20pm

We have reservation till Sunday.  We played it safe not knowing when our SR will be leaving for A school.  I hoping he doesn't leave until Saturday so we can spend good quality time with him.

Comment by Lainey on March 10, 2014 at 11:03pm

I was thinking about staying at the Ramada..does anyone know if this is walking distance to anything? I'm unsure if I'm going to use Shuttle service or rent a car...I want to book my flight but I heard we should wait till the 3rd week before doing so..

Comment by momoffour (Ship 11 Div 153) on March 10, 2014 at 10:48pm

LisaRSB and my3luv1 I am arriving at the Navy Lodge on the 24th alos flying in and renting a car to drive to the Navy Lodge.  How long are you staying?

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