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PIR lodging, transportation
Just returned from RTC and PIR. A few things to pass on to families visiting for the first time. The Navy Base has 3 motels on the grounds plus the Navy Lodge. Navy Lodge is being renovated but is still open. Area motels are very friendly and helpful to the families. Most have special rates for recruit families, call and ask for the discount when booking. There may be 3-4 Meet and Greet on the same night. The one Sarge does at the Sundance Saloon was very informative, he had a slide show that showed the local area. His information about traffic the morning of PIR was most helpful. He was also very reasonable with transportation to-from airport and to PIR . As my sailor was leaving for school the morning after PIR he provided my transportation to O'Hare (&back) so I could spend time with my sailor before his flight that afternoon.
I did not leave for home until Mon. I depended on Sarge for all my transportation & was grateful for his service. Everyone was very courteous & helpful. One mother had 2 small children, a car seat, plus a stroller; they were all handled with kindness & professionalism. Sarge made sure they were not just dropped at the curb and left on their own.
After talking with other families I know I got a bargain by booking with Sarge. Hope you find this information helpful.
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Comment by lemonelephant on July 17, 2013 at 9:39pm
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You mention 3 motels on base plus the Navy Lodge. Please elaborate. I am familiar with the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites, which is located on the main part of the base across the street from the RTC, and the Navy Lodge, which is located off base in the Forestal Village Housing area.
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Comment by Zig's Mom - carmen47 14/307 on July 17, 2013 at 9:53pm
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how was the navy lodge, i got two room for PIR 8/16 is the renovating bad ..
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Comment by abbyblue on July 17, 2013 at 10:24pm
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NAVY GETAWAYS LODGING POLICES
LODGING PATRON ELIGIBILITY
All reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis without regard to rate or rank. Reservations may be made up to 1 year in advance for Active Duty Members and 6 months in advance for Retirees and DoD civilians.
Eligibility * Armed Forces active duty members * Armed Forces retirees who retired from active duty and their family members. * Reserve Component members and their family members * Retired Armed Forces and Reserve Component members and their family members. Honorably discharged veterans with 100% Service-connected disability * Guests of the Armed Forces as determined by the Installation Commander * Medal of Honor Recipients * Un-remarried surviving spouses of personnel who died while on active duty or while in retired Status, and un-remarried former spouses who were married to military members for at least 20 years while the military member was on active duty to the Armed Forces
* ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TO STAY AT ANY NAVY GETAWAYS LOCATION: VALID MILITARY ID CARD or CAC CARD. BE SPONSORED BY A MILITARY MEMBER or DoD CIVILIAN WHO HAS A VALID MILITARY ID CARD or CAC CARD AND IS STAYING AT THE SAME NAVY GETAWAYS LOCATION
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Comment by biloxilady on July 17, 2013 at 10:49pm
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Abby you are correct about the Navy Lodging requirements. I meant that for the families that are entitled, sorry.
I did not stay on base. My brother & his wife stayed at the Navy Gateway & said there was 2 other motels on base.... sure these are also for military connected also. Have no other info.
The people who stayed at the Navy lodge commented on the renovations and the noise, others didn't seem to mind. Said the staff was great and the food good.
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It is important to note that a recruit (new Sailor) can sponsor guests at either the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites or Navy Lodge PIR weekend without actually staying at the establishment with the guests. This applies to PIR weekend only.
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Abby,
"BE SPONSORED BY A MILITARY MEMBER or DoD CIVILIAN WHO HAS A VALID MILITARY ID CARD or CAC CARD AND IS STAYING AT THE SAME NAVY GETAWAYS LOCATION"
That is why I made my comment.
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Im just going quit making any comments
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