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What should I expect at OCS graduation on March 11th?

       Our son is graduationg from OCS in Newport RI on March 11, 2011.  What should we expect?  Any ideas on a meaningful gift to bring him?  Any info from those who have experienced this AWESOME event themselves would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Marilyn on March 18, 2011 at 8:25pm
Thanks so much for the links!  Do you have a loved one on the Essex or in Japan?
Permalink Reply by mamamary516 on May 24, 2011 at 8:36pm
I'm a new Navy OCS mom - what exactly gets engraved on the ensign coin?  thanks !
Permalink Reply by Marilyn on May 24, 2011 at 9:59pm
Your ensigns full name and the commissioning date and class;)  Enjoy!!!
Permalink Reply by mamamary516 on May 25, 2011 at 9:56pm
OK - thanks so much !
Permalink Reply by Lorryfitz on April 7, 2011 at 4:05pm

Hi all:

  I have an enlisted son on a deployed ship at the moment.  The last OCS graduation I attended was for one of my younger sisters in the late 1980's but having grown up in RI, I will tell you SEE Newport!!  There are lots of historic sights and downtown is lots of fun, the shops will have gift ideas as well.  If you have transportation go across the bridges to Saunderstown and Wickford - both have historic places to see.

Have Fun!

Lorry

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