Graduation advise please help

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Permalink Reply by Carol on July 21, 2008 at 7:16pm

Don't panic. Our daughter did not put two grandparents on the list. (because she could only put down 4) We took a shuttle in to the base area and did not have our pass. You will however not be able to get into the base without the pass in your personal car, so take the taxi, or shuttle if you can. Show your Identification at the guard house right there in front and tell them who your son is, by saying "Senior Recruit __________. Explain your situation and they will have you wait until your name gets cleared. This could take a little while. If you can, my suggestion would be to go in with your ex if possible. They don't turn anyone away. I hope this helps. We brought 6 and all of us got in.

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Harmon on July 21, 2008 at 10:44pm

Joan, we were just there this past weekend and you have nothing to worry about. Just do not take your car in. Try to take a shuttle if you can. If not you will have to have your car searched and all of your belongings. It can take a couple of hours. If you take a cab or shuttle you will only have to show your ID and get your hand stamped. It is so great and easy. Do not panic. They sure make us crazy don't they. It is so fun, just relax and get there early as the stands do fill up quickly. We got there at 8:00 and it was hard to find any where to sit. We finally did but I would be ready to have to search. Have fun and if you have any concerns or questions please feel free to write here, everyone is so great. Debbie

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Permalink Reply by Joan Iwanicki on July 22, 2008 at 5:08pm

Thank you for the info I booked my flight last night.

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Permalink Reply by Amy on July 27, 2008 at 1:15am

I am so excited to learn that more than 4 people would be allowed to go to my sons "boot camp" graduation!! It was going to be my husband & I and then my ex and his wife. My oldest son was crushed thinking that he wasn't going to be able to see his brother graduate from 'boot camp'. I can't wait to tell him that he will be able to go after all!! Thanks so much for the info!!

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Permalink Reply by Joan Iwanicki on July 27, 2008 at 12:04pm

Im glad he will be able to go. I have 4 other kids and I could not swing it financially. The hotel prices are not bad but the flights are expensive. Also if we brought the other kids they would want to do all sorts of things and I have a feeling that my son wants to veg out a little

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Permalink Reply by April , PNM of Tyler on July 27, 2008 at 1:42pm

Just past the gates to the base is the Metra train station. It is about a block away, but you can park your car here, and walk to the base and go in through the gates. You will have to show ID, just tell them you are there for PIR. They won't ask your sailors name at the gates, just make sure you are who your ID says. The walk isn't that far at all.

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Permalink Reply by Joan Iwanicki on July 27, 2008 at 5:52pm

Thank you Iwas wondering about where to park. I am staying at the Navy Lodge so I could be close and walk in but I dont know how close it is.

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