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San Antonio MA's
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Going through A School at San Antonio?
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Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2022
Discussion Forum
Break down week by week
Started by lemonelephant. Last reply by lemonelephant Jul 25, 2018. 196 Replies 36 Likes
Flights from Bootcamp to San Antonio for MA School
Started by julie. Last reply by lemonelephant Jan 19, 2017. 7 Replies 1 Like
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Comment by Garretsproudmomma on November 6, 2014 at 1:33pm
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My SR will go to A school after PIR on Dec 5. MA too.
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Comment by Qrtkneesmom on October 28, 2014 at 8:18pm
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good luck to your son my daughter is currently in boot camp I will be in San Antonio mid December for her MA class
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Comment by ElizabethA on October 13, 2014 at 11:55am
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The Gateway Inn is very close to where the MA's live. 210-671-2556 Is the number to call for reservations. We stayed in a Chief Suite it was really nice. Queen Bed with a living room, fridge, microwave, stove top and sink.
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Comment by chriscwick on October 7, 2014 at 10:29am
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There is a very nice, convenient Best Western near one of the gates. It's just off the expressway. Nice breakfast, clean room, ample parking, close to base & friendly staff.
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Comment by Lanie68ny on October 2, 2014 at 8:37pm
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For those going to A School in San Antonio at the end of October my son is selling his 32" Vizio TV. He bought it 9/5, and he leaves A School 10/24. TV is Brand NEW.....
Anyone looking for one... for sale $175.00. Please let me know.
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Comment by Calitwinsmom on October 2, 2014 at 2:54pm
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arwenevenstar3313: I was on same flight with my son, sailor when we left San Antonio. Since he knew he was taking leave after graduation we booked him a one-way ticket to fly home from SAn Antonio, which of course I booked my round trip to coordinate with his flight. Then when he gets his orders with ticket and flights for his orders, he had to call to have the outbound flight changed for the flight to go from home to wherever his orders are. Then you pay the difference for changing that flight.
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Comment by Holly MA Mom on October 2, 2014 at 10:52am
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Rooms are $59/night
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Arwenevenstar3313 - I asked my son if there's a way for you and your sailor to fly together (my son drove) - he said that he doubted that you would be able to get on a flight with him unless you just purchased a ticket after he got his. The problem is that the Navy doesn't give the flight information out until the last couple of days before graduation. I took one of the guys to the airport and his flight info had just been given to him the morning of graduation. If I were you, I would book a fight on Southwestern (because you can change flights without a charge) at about 4 or 5 in the afternoon. Then, you can hang out at the airport with your sailor until it's time for one of you to board. Also, you may be able to change your flight to closer to the time his is leaving once you know, if there's room on another flight. Sometimes they'll let you change at the airport. Most of the sailors seemed to have flights leaving between 3 and 6pm. Once graduation is over, they will have to officially check out of their rooms so I think the Navy takes that into consideration when booking their flights. I think we left the base at around noon or a little after, but most were still there.
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Comment by arwenevenstar3313 on October 1, 2014 at 9:59pm
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How much are the rooms there Holly?
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Tygarmom - I was able to book our room myself. They asked for my sailors name but it was booked under my name as a "Civilian". He did not have to be with me when I checked in. Your sailor will have to get your pass onto the base set up, but he doesn't have to be at the gate when you get there.
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