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I have an SR who will be heading to MA School.
Can anyone advise what airport he may fly out of from GL to go to MA School?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Only your Sailor will know his flight arrangements for certain and even Sailors going to the same "A" School could be on different flights or fly from different airports depending on flight availability. Your Sailor will fly out of either O’Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport. Plan to leave late Saturday or on Sunday. They have not posted how Leave will be handled due to the holiday stand down, but it is possible that he could be on Leave until the 6th. Has your SR let you know anything?
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Permalink Reply by SkovysMom on
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Just maybes from my SR. Maybes don't mix well with flight arrangements. I know how it goes though and he'll know within the week I bet. I was just doing the good ole crystal ball travel arrangements for the family. My hubby and I go up for Christmas, and my SRs Dad and Step Mom and older brother come up the day before grad. We just wanted to have time with him at the airport, just in case and to give him his phone etc. I booked my husband and I a late flight out, so regardless of what transpires, we'll be able to go to the airport whatever his schedule is. :-)
Thanks for the insight :-)
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It sounds like you have a good plan in place. I wish you and your family well.
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Permalink Reply by HeatherT(09/003) on
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Half of my son's class that were going to MA school left from Midway late in the afternoon the other half left from Ohare about half way through the day. Do there is really no telling. In fact Jt called about 1130 pm the night before his flight to tell us his plans had changed. So be prepared for anything.
Best advice use Sarg's taxi service for everything and he'll get you where you need to go no matter what time you call to change your plans at. -
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Sarge has a taxi service and he is a wealth of information and has a Meet and Greet at the Sundance Saloon in Waukegan the night before PIR. His cell number is 847-212-0246. His M&G and services have been getting great reviews. Sarge can be found on here as OldSarge.
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Thanks lemonelephant :-) I will definately be using Sarge. I believe his rates are the best?
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I have heard that he has very reasonable rates and that he and his drivers provide exceptional service to our new Sailors and their families.
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Permalink Reply by chriscwick on
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Our Chris went out of Midway, but it varies. They also got left very early in the morning (02:00) for flights that didn't depart til 18:00. We got to spend extra time with him by hanging around.
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That's what my plan is. I got a late flight out so i'll be okay with whatever the itenerary is :-)
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Permalink Reply by Brenda Sue on
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Mine didn't leave for MA school until Wednesday! But. . . . he went to Virginia. He is withing days (not weeks anymore) of completing five years and HOME!!!
I live about 5 hours from San Antonio if anyone needs anything!
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Things have changed a lot in the years since yours (and mine) joined. The last group to graduate MA "A" School in VA went through in the fall of 2008. I'm glad you will be seeing your Sailor soon.
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