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Navy Bootcamp

Posted by Billy Taylor on April 20, 2015 at 5:55pm in General Discussion

We just arrived home from a 2300 mile round trip adventure to Great lakes for PIR 04-17-15.  If there is anyone that has just seen their son or daughter off and have a head full of questions like I did a little over 2 months ago feel free to contact me and I will tell you what I learned and how I coped with it. It all turned out great!  I don't like to give unwanted advice ,the family I gained and got to know the last couple of months made it much easier and we all learned together!

Billy

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  • Dale Shipman May 21, 2015 at 8:53am

    If you're looking for something a bit more upscale to take your graduate to, I took my son to Froggy's French Cafe in Highwood last year (10 miles south of RTC); not only was the food superb, but the owner went above and beyond to honor him.

  • Roxanne Barnes May 19, 2015 at 3:25pm

    Thank you,

    So glad I found your website! Last time I went to a bootcamp graduation was over 30 years ago! I forgot about restrictions/ Liberty rules.

  • Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom May 19, 2015 at 3:13pm

    50 miles Roxanne. Here is a link that will answer your questions....

    http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/liberty-rules-navy-graduation

  • Roxanne Barnes May 19, 2015 at 2:57pm

    What is the allowable radius? We are going in two weeks and planned on booking a hotel at the Westin in Wheeling, IL around 12 miles from
     
    Rich Huelbig said:

    We will be up there this weekend. I am sure local restaurants are packed on Friday nights...  did you or anyone else travel outside the local surroundings for a place?  I am not referring to exceeding the allowable radius for the graduates.  Were reservations required...  recommendations?

    Thanks.

    Rich

  • Billy Taylor April 22, 2015 at 4:54am
    That's what I'm talking about !!
  • Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom April 22, 2015 at 12:58am

    There is one right across from the Marriott near Sarge's place....we hit it twice....LOL!

  • Billy Taylor April 21, 2015 at 3:36pm
    I can't really speak for anyone else. My son wanted to go to Buffalo Wild Wings. There is one not 10 minutes from base. We arrived there about 5 pm and had no issues being seated. There were several other sailors there that had just graduated also. Can't go wrong with hot wings. :)
  • Billy Taylor April 20, 2015 at 8:49pm

    Aye, Aye !!

  • Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom April 20, 2015 at 7:40pm

    There is no such thing as unwanted advice on Navy Dads! Share what you have learned in your journey and what worked best to make it easier for you!

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