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Comment by diannep on September 21, 2014 at 10:38am

We suggest that you call the hotels and book with them directly, since you can cancel if need be usually up to the day before or day of arrival, no penalty.  Ask for the Navy Graduation discount (Navy Lodge doesn't offer this but has good rates anyway).

Comment by diannep on September 21, 2014 at 10:37am

I so agree with LMC on Southwest!  Please check into flying with them either into Milwaukee (45 min to GL, no traffic, cheaper car rental) or Chicago-Midway (hour+ to GL, traffic, furthest airport from GL but possibly one your sailor will fly from for A School, in case you are planning to visit with your sailor there).  They run specials often so be checking those too...

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on September 21, 2014 at 10:23am

Congrats! Seems we have a lot of return riders. LOL.

Comment by ofashunlady on September 21, 2014 at 9:44am

Well... here I am... back again. My son graduated boot camp last Oct. and now I am here for my grandson. What an honor it is to have my grandson follow in the footsteps of his uncle.

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on September 21, 2014 at 9:11am

Beekeeper not to worry not everyone gets a call home at the same time. Please remember no news is GOoD News! He must have been having Duty (working) please remember when you write him not to ask why didn't you call because that might unpeg him thinking your bummed. Write him and tell him you're so proud he's working hard and doing what he went there for. (Yes, I do know it's hard not to be getting a phone call. When I wish I was getting a call, mail or email from my oldest sailor and my new SR I turn to the sky and just thinking they are under this same view.). Hugs moms! We will get through this next few weeks.
Those of you working on getting your hotels set great just remember sometimes they have gotten pushed back a week (not often but it can happen) make sure you get it so you get a refund if things change. Also airfare make sure you get refundable. Southwest seems pretty good in HHS past for my hubby and I. When we had to fly out to Seattle for the ships Homecoming but my son was already back because of a broken wrist that needed surgery my hubby changed his flight (via another airline) and we had to pay about $150. To change his ticket. I said I would stay on my planned route that way we wouldn't have any more fees. When I went to southwest the day of my flight I found out for that reason they would have swapped me up at no extra cost. You also get 2 bags free so the cabins are over stuffed with folks dragging stuff on and off the plane.
That's just my 2cents.

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on September 21, 2014 at 8:59am

Please ladies remember to locate and join you local Blue star Mothers Group there is much support found in the group. I've been a member since my oldest joined the Navy in April 2010. I find it an honor to be part of one the original support groups in the USA. It costs a whopping $20 a year but by joining you let others know we are united.

Yes, I know some areas do not have chapters but find 7 military moms in your area and you can open a chapter.
I'm with Oh Chapter 26 out of Fairview park (North near Cleveland Hopkins Airport) if you would like more info please contact me. http://www.bluestarmothers.org

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on September 21, 2014 at 8:52am

Ohiomom where ya from? I'm near Cleveland Hopkins

Comment by diannep on September 21, 2014 at 8:10am

Ohiomom:  No, that date is probably correct.  The recruiter gets it off of the computer.  They have SRs arrive at all different times in the same PIR group.  Your SR may be in one of the later divisions to fill.  Wait for his form letter to confirm, but I think you are in the right place.  Welcome!

So sorry about the missed phone calls...it happens though.  Their calls will be so very random.  Some very early in the morning for those of you who live on the west coast....just try and keep your phone with you at all times during Bootcamp.  They can have scheduled calls, but lose them if someone in the division misbehaves, but they also have "earned" calls....so the calls can come at any time.  How often they can call also is up to their RDCs (bosses!).  Many times, if they don't leave a message, it is because it was a supervised call needing info.  They are not allowed to leave a message in that case.

Hope more calls come in soon for you!

Good Morning!

Comment by Beekeeper on September 21, 2014 at 8:08am

Kellsee - I didn't receive a call - I was home all day - the phone did ring a few times and no one was on the other end - not sure if we missed it or not - We don't have caller ID ( i know we live in a time warp) so I couldn't check it to see where the call came from. For my sanity I am going to say he didn't call yet - We have not received a form letter either yet - Time will tell! 

Comment by Kellsee on September 20, 2014 at 11:20pm

It seems like everybody on here got a phone call today and I didn't. :(

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