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Comment by MamaBear kk 1 day ago

Barbara-Brandon's mom ~ If you have not already done so, join Boot Camp Moms also. Did you join your PIR group? The recommended airport is O'Hare (by people working in and near GL). Although there are 2 others. It took 5.5 hours to drive from Cleveland. I have not read all of your posts, but allow about 2 hours after you land to get your luggage and rental car. There is a lot of traffic going through Chicago all day long. The Navy Lodge is currently $65.00 per night, and very close to GL entrance gate you will need (Illinois St.). They are very accommodating to the families of the new Sailors. They know that you know absolutely nothing about the area and help you a lot! The Navy Lodge is clean and quiet with free parking and security in and out all the time. Let me know if I can help. My son's PIR was 11/20. : ) ~ kk

Comment by mikesproudmom 1 day ago

Barbara - my son was been away at college for 4 years, than finishing his degree at Cleveland State for the last two years...my youngest is at OSU in Columbus and now lives there year-round with a job at the OSU camp over the summer. This is the first time I will have an "empty nest." Chicago O'Hare is closer to where you need to be than Midway, but only by an hour or less I think. Its pretty cheap to fly to either airport from Cleveland, but if you fly Southwest they only go to Midway. Good luck!!!

Comment by Barbara- Brandon's mom 1 day ago

Hey Brenda. I made reservations this morning at The Navy Lodge. Now I'm looking into airfare. I've at this since about 11am. I said I was on a 'mission'. I live in Cincinnati, which is at the bottom of Ohio. QUESTION? What's the difference between Chicago Area and Chicago Midway to fly into? Anybody know? My son is graduating 1-22-10. The weather is going to be bad either way I go! Thanks.

Comment by Navy/Army Mom 1 day ago

Brenda my son is on the USS Boxer.

Comment by Brenda Kay 1 day ago

Barbara , we made reservations as soon as we knew when PIR was,we drove but if you do make sure you have plenty of time to get through Chicago. where in Ohio are you

Comment by Brenda Kay 1 day ago

Navy/Army Mom my son is in San Diego also on a ship that is under going repairs Can you tell me what ship your son is on?

Comment by Navy/Army Mom 1 day ago

I have been away from the group for awhile. I recently had surgery am now on the road to recovery. My son Todd is stationed in San Diego. Currently the ship is dry docked and he is enjoying his first apartment. He just let me know that he is down with the flu. He is coming home for the holidays. He said he was grilling his Thanksgiving dinner - TBone and Ribeye. I also have a son Geoff who is in the Army and stationed in Iraq. Miss him terribly. Just wanted to say hello and welcome to all the newcomers.

Comment by Barbara- Brandon's mom 1 day ago

Thanks Julie. So you're a pro at this stuff huh? Good to know. So you a can give us who don't know a lot of info. Thank you all so very much. This information is priceless.

Comment by Barbara- Brandon's mom 1 day ago

mikesproudmom- I'm so new too this Navy stuff, but as time goes on I will get better.Enjoy your holidays with him and cherish every moment. I surely will keep the updates coming, and look forward to your updates as well. Is this your first to leave? It's my first and it's terribly hard, but it'll get easier from what they say. Take care and talk to you soon.

Comment by Barbara- Brandon's mom 1 day ago

Thanks Brenda for the info. So should I start making reservations now? Not sure if I'm flying or driving yet. Any suggestions about that? Well I'm sure I will figure everything out cause this will be 'my mission' until that day comes. My son is on ship 10. Div.066. any one else have a recruit there?

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