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Permalink Reply by Publichealthgal on
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My son leaves on the 18th too.
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Permalink Reply by 2 Sailor Mom on
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My son also leaves for bc on the 18th. Is Great Lakes the only bc location?
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I believe so. Back in the day, there was also Orlando Florida, but not anymore. It's so good to talk to other moms whose kids are leaving around the same time. It's a unique experience.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Yes, GL is the home of the Navy's only Recruit Training Command at this time.
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Permalink Reply by oceancitylover4ever on
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My son leaves on June 19th. Having mixed emotions right now. I am sure I will be a basket case on the 19th. Does anyone know if you are allowed to go to the airport to see them off if so what is the process for doing so? He is leaving from Fort Meade, MD to BWI airport.
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You will need to go with him to the airline counter to get a courtesy/guest/gate pass (sometimes called a companion pass) so you can wait with him until his flight--you will need photo ID. Some airlines count shipping off to the RTC as a valid reason to allow family members to have the pass and others don't. Call the airport and see what their policy is. Also some recruits (yes, he will be a recruit at that point since he will have been sworn in) don't want loved ones at the airport at that point. Find out your future Sailor's preference.
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