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Sarge's Meet & Greet

Good Morning! I know that we are all excited, anxious, proud...the list goes on to see our Seaman Recruits graduate on December 31. I was wondering how many of you are attending Sarge's Meet & Greet on the 30th. It would be great to meet and get acquainted with the families of the men who went through this challenge with my son (Div 47).

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Permalink Reply by Neveremptynest on December 18, 2015 at 1:11pm

I will be there! My son is in Div 048. They are brother divisions!

Permalink Reply by Beachmom on December 18, 2015 at 3:14pm

My husband and I will be there, our son is in Div 047 as well! Can't wait, I'm getting more and more excited as it gets closer!

Permalink Reply by havefaith on December 18, 2015 at 4:38pm

I will be there my son is in Div 048. It's getting so close

Permalink Reply by Vicki on December 18, 2015 at 7:25pm

I will be there. My son is in Div.046.

Permalink Reply by Vicki on December 18, 2015 at 7:26pm

Any idea what might be fun to do on new years eve?

Permalink Reply by vanbeelenl2 on December 19, 2015 at 12:57am

We're staying at the Navy Lodge. I called and they don't have anything going on there, but I would think that the local chain hotels would have festivities going on. There are a few bowling alleys within 20-30 miles of the base, too. Our oldest son will be with us and he is going to downtown Chicago with friends. I'm not entirely sure, but I believe our sons have to be back to the base well before midnight :(

Permalink Reply by Llmom on December 21, 2015 at 5:40pm

we will be at the Navy Lodge too !!

Permalink Reply by Llmom on December 18, 2015 at 11:40pm

We are planning on being there ... Son is in division 048

Permalink Reply by Birdie on December 19, 2015 at 12:00pm

We are attending, there will be 6 of us total. My son is in division 052. It's getting closer and closer! We are so excited! I have read and heard conflicting info, if our sailor is staying for A school, can we keep him the whole weekend or do we have to return him to base every night? Hoping for the latter so we can really enjoy Chicago!!

Permalink Reply by vanbeelenl2 on December 19, 2015 at 12:31pm

Our son is staying at Great Lakes for A school and has told us that he will have liberty through Sunday, but has to be back to the base each night. We are planning some Chicago time :)