"Your son celebrated and rested as he needed. Sounds like time well spent. I will let mine take the lead. And we'll see what his orders are. By now your son is well into his training to become an aviator. I wish him the best."
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"There is a good chance that your son will receive his orders upon Commissioning. May of 2018 was cold and rainy! We drove around Newport, and that night he took his siblings out to party with his class members. I remember he really…"
"Thanks for clarifying the terms. His designation is SWO--Surface Warfare Officer. "
"karin4son,
OCS is Officers Candidate School. It is where men and women get commissioned as Officers. Some do that at the Academy, some thru ROTC, and some go to OCS. All have to enlist prior to going to Newport. My son enlisted and…"
"When you say he was commissioned, what does that mean? My son is graduating from Officer's Boot Camp, Andy'sMom. I have wondered how much time we will have together. I come in Thursday afternoon. He graduates Friday morning. My return…"
"My son commissioned in May, 2018. We had 7 people, so I booked an Air BnB near base. He was actually able to come and stay with us the night before the ceremony. We had all day Saturday together and then we all had to leave to go…"
"I am so grateful for your advise. I found the Red Roof Inn and Suites in Middletown, and it has good reviews for the price."
"We ended up getting a second room for my son at the hotel. He wanted some alone time as they get none at OCS. Maybe look for an air bnb so you have multiple bedrooms for a lower price than the hotel would be."
"Definitely stay closer to base. We stayed at the quality inn in Middletown. Thursday-Sunday. Depends on where yours is headed next and when he has to be there. Mine was staying in Newport for Supply school so he had all weekend off and had to report…"
"karin4son:
Providence is pretty FAR from the base, and you will be making several trips back and forth during the weekend. Search for hotels in "Middletown, RI." Middletown is actually closer to the base than downtown Newport,…"
"Thank you for responding with this precise information, Cathy. Now I don't have to comb the Navy and Navy Mom sites. Gate 1 is at the Newport, Rhode Island location, correct?
Another question: Did you get a hotel room right there in…"
"My son graduated in May. He gave names of those attending the graduation. There were no “tickets” to pick up. We went through gate 1 and our names were on a list for graduation. We showed IDs and we’re allowed through the gates.…"
OCS Class 13-22 Obtaining Tickets to the Graduation Ceremony
Hi, Moms, Does anyone know how to get these tickets? Do I need to wait until my son sends me an invitation? Then there's the issue of picking them up at a certain location prior to arrival at the gates. Lots to learn here!See More
"Here's the links to the officers groups:
OCS Graduate Moms
Moms of Officers"
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Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community…"
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- At 10:19pm on June 24, 2022,
Chipmunk said…
I saw your chat in the main room chat. I just wanted to say congratulations to your sailor!! My son is enlisted but we still have several officer moms on this site.
- At 5:13pm on June 24, 2022,
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…
- At 1:28pm on June 24, 2022,
Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!
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