I'm adding things I forgot to mention in my first post.

Our hotel in Waukegan had a restaurant/bar inside, but I never went in. The hotel also had a small room next to the check-in with restaurant pamphlets, vending machines, and a computer and printer. We only stayed one night. My daughter's friend was staying in Gurnee. It wasn't that much further, but the hotel was MUCH nicer: newer beds, continental breakfast, ELEVATOR! ;)

There were also many more places to go and see in…

Hi everyone.

I decided to write out our experience in case it can help anyone.

We booked a hotel through some online booking service...my oldest daughter did it so I can't remember which one. I'll update if I can. It was a hotel in Waukegan and it didn't seem too bad.

I booked the flight through sato. We flew Southwest to Midway because it doesn't fly into O'Hare. I suggest you do this the soonest possible, I wasn't able to due to my other daughter's school…

Our son graduates in January.  We have looked for plane tickets and rooms, but keep getting information saying one thing and then another.  Where do I get the "ticket" is it mailed or do I pick it up? Is it easier to rent a car and get on base or use the shuttle? Can our son ride back to the hotel in the shuttle? if anyone can help with questions I would appreciate it so much.

Silliesmom

my son arrived at BC on 10/24/2017, I did receive a call that evening.  but no call since, I miss him so much it hurts. But like i have been reading, no call is good news.  that you all for everything you post, it gives me some sort of peace and relief to my anxiety.

Would anyone know the answers to these random questions? 

1. Are recruits allowed to bring contacts, saline solution & cases to BC for pictures & PIR? 
2. Do you know how much will be deducted in BC for uniforms (Male/Female)? I'm assuming they won't get all their uniforms at BC.
3. Will they have footwear for showers or do they bring them?
4. Will the recruit put the addresses on The Box and Form Letter or does the mailing address for these 2 items come…

Hi,

Does anyone know when this class of students will graduate boot camp? I'd love to attend, but need to make arrangements ASAP because I am also leaving to teach in China in February and need to make flight arrangements. 

Thank you,

Dawnelle

Since that time of year is nearly here, I thought I'd bump this up.



One year in Great Lakes, there we were, stuck in the barracks. One of the guys had family in the area, his mom told him he could bring a few of us home. He and I were dating, his buddy was dating my roomie, and three of his friends were stuck at Glakes for the holiday. We all had liberty for the entire weekend so it was decide that we'd all go to his place for dinner.



The problem? The only car we had to…

I don't know if this is of help to anyone but this is my take on my daughter leaving for boot camp.

She had a rough year her Senior year of school.  So when she told us after she turned 18 she enlisted in the Navy we were shocked and devastated.  She and I are very close and I know she was thinking about it but did not realize how determined she was.   I could not imagine not seeing her every day, in her room or hearing the jingle of her car keys when she came home from Tae Kwon Do. I…

Son arrived BC Thursday 10/20; cell phone got sent back and received 10/23. Recruiter said  on 10/23, graduation should be 12/15. Should we book our flight and hotel?

got the call that he is ok at BC and he will call back in 3 weeks ,haven't received anymore info about where to write him or anything.

I have arrived at BC phone call came; lasted 20 seconds made via his cell phone. "I have arrived BC, will call in 3 weeks. You will get my stuff in the mail. You will get a post card with my mailing address. Good bye."

Good morning everyone.

So excited to have received our first letter.  She requested her makeup and acne pads.   Is this really okay to send so soon?  It is only her 3rd week?

Son shipped out Thursday 10/19. Spent the night before in a hotel. We had dinner at a restaurant nearby. Let the boot camp count down begin