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Comment by WandaG on June 27, 2011 at 7:29pm

Hi Everyone! I haven't been around for some time but wanted to share some information I found out today.
I was contemplating whether or not to rent a car from the airport or pay for a car service to take me to the hotel from the airport. Well, I was pricing Budget Rental which has good rates. The cars I was looking at averaged between $114 - $175 for 3 day rental plus I averaged in another $150 for fuel. Well, Gurnee Flash Cab can pick me and my husband up at Milwaukee airport and take us to the Residence Inn Marriott in Waukeegan for $57.00 and $54 to return to the airport. That's a much better deal and I don't have to deal with the hassle of refueling before I return the rental car. Also, they charge $3.00 per person to drop you off at the Naval Training Base from Residence Inn.
So just food for thought for those of you who will be traveling soon. :o)

Comment by abbyblue on June 26, 2011 at 10:51am

you should always maintain Opsec awareness, especially when posting on the public section of the site, such as forums or news.

Here are some guidelines:

Limit what you say about...

Military movements (deployment/redeployment dates, dates of field exercises, flight information etc.). For example, posting dates such as "next Tuesday" IS a specific date
Any issues with the unit
Anything concerning security
Equipment issues (what, no flak vests?)
Locations of units (it's OK to say they're in Iraq, but not to say that your spouse's unit is at 14th and Ramadan in Kadamiyah)


Don't

Discuss future destinations
Discuss future operations or missions
Discuss dates and times of exercises
Discuss readiness issues or numbers
Discuss specific training equipment
Discuss people's names and locations in conjunction with operations
Speculate about future operations
Spread rumors about operations
Discuss sensitive information in public areas of the site
Post excessive personal information on public pages, such as:
Deployment timing
Your family members' full names, ages or where they attend school
Your address
Rank and unit affiliation
Deployed address

Comment by joel's_rackie on June 22, 2011 at 1:48am

My husband is still in BC, his PIR is this July 8th (ship12/div224). My in laws are attending his PIR all the way from the Philippines!

Comment by joel's_rackie on June 22, 2011 at 1:39am

1 Chronicles 29:11-13(KJV)
"Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.

Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.

Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name."

Good evening everyone.. We always have to count our blessings: here's mine for this WONDERFUL day:

1. Daddy Roel my father-in-law was granted a tourist visa today!

2. Last night after working at the hospital(7pm-3am shift) I drove to Naval Air Station-Lemoore (for 4 hours), I arrived safely there and back. Was very nervous especially on the way there since it's a really dark and winding road (Pacheco Pass and I-5). I prayed and sing praises the whole way, glad to have K-LOVE radio.

3. I was able to get my military ID..finally..

4. I went to NFCU to "fix" the account and now I have access to it! I prayed so hard that I'd be able to talk to someone who would help me. Brenda (bank clerk) was really helpful and very patient to answer all my question and needs. She made everything so effortless!

5. Meeting all of you helpful ladies here in N4M who help me navigate to this new lifestyle. (Amanda, thanks for the form!)

6. My GPS broke down and I was glad that my co-worker Dolores printed out directions just in case.. I got there and back safe.

7. All the helpful people in the NAS. Who was patient to me who is so bad with directions. I met an officer who handed me a detailed map of the area and even highlighted the DSP, NFCU, starbucks, gas station and how to get to I-5.

8. The icing in the cake, seeing my husband in the picture! (Angel whose husband is in the same ship12/div 224 won the Tuesday trivia on the facebook page of RTC.

9. For all of you here, thank you so much for the support and prayers.

Remember, with Jesus Christ everything is possible! God's mercy and blessings to to all of us, and our families!

Comment by Paula (was Capricorna) on June 21, 2011 at 4:15pm

Welcome Onedaysoon!  I'm in the same "timeframe" as MNSunshine.  I've been writing a letter a day since the day my SR left for BC.  Once I had the address, then the bunch that was saved up got sent in one batch.  Letters are a lifeline for the SR's and they can't get enough.  You won't hear anything for at least 3 weeks - except for the Form Letter and Kid In A Box.  Don't fret - this is normal (and also the hardest part of BC for both you and your SR).  They do miracles at RTC turning our kids into confident, competent adults.  Be sure to join Boot Camp Moms and once you know your PIR date, set up or join that group.  There's wonderful support everywhere here.

Comment by smcfar92 on June 21, 2011 at 3:13pm

What to wear to the PIR is basically a personal choice. I personally felt that it was a special and military ceremony. Therefore, I feel business casual is acceptable - something like collared shirt/slacks for men and dress, skirt, slacks for women. Comfortable shoes. I did see some girls (probably girlfriends) dressed like they were heading to the clubs and some dressed in ripped jeans and holes in the tshirts. So, wear what you are comfortable in. The weather is unpredictable. Maybe bring a lightweight sweater and umbrella to GL.

Comment by MNSunshine on June 21, 2011 at 2:41pm

Welcome Onedaysoon.  I was in your shoes the beginning of May.  This week my son is scheduled for Battlestations.  I'll be heading to his gradation next week.  At first the time went by really slow.  It was better for me once I received his mailing address.  I've written to him EVERY day and plan to do so until I see him for graduation (PIR).  I only talked to him once for 7 minutes, but it was awesome.  One day very soon, you will be looking back on the entire experience.  Hang in there and hand out here -- it helps!

Comment by LMC -mom of 2 Sailors! on June 21, 2011 at 2:17pm

Onedaysoon- your name now has a new meaning. it means: onedaysoon I'll see my sailor :D HUGS! to you.

You know what happened: you raised a child who is willing to serve for all of us here. You have a daughter who feels strong enough to leave the nest. Hey isn't it a moms job to raise her children to go on and find a life of their own and not what Mommy wants them to do.  Congrats on your job as Mommy being a successful job. HUGS!!!!!!!

Comment by sailormom on June 21, 2011 at 1:12pm

Onedavsoon, You have my help and support. My son graduated June 3rd. I know how you feel, it's a really emotional time. But you will get through it. It helped me to just write lots of letters to my son, it made me feel close to him. I only received 2 phone calls from him during his bootcamp. So it was hard. But try and remember this, she is doing an amazing thing for our country and for her. My son said that bootcamp was the hardest thing he has ever done, but he is so happy he did it.

Comment by Onedaysoon ((Ship 10-Div 267)) on June 21, 2011 at 12:55pm

I am new - just approved today!

My daughter is currently at the airport waiting her flight to Great Lakes.....

Need help and support!!!

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