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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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GROTON, CT. SUBSCHOOL & "A" SCHOOL MOMS

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hi My Son is currently in Groton, Ct. for Submarine School then "A" School.

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Comment by LoveHunt on June 22, 2011 at 10:15am: LoriS - yes I would be coming from Arizona. I plan to fly into Providence RI, seems to be ccheaper flying there than to Hartford and it is only 46 miles from Groton. I don't want to sound dumb, but what is BESS

Comment by Nancy on June 22, 2011 at 12:52am: Oh goodie! An expert! So, how much closer exactly? I'm picturing an hour from Harford versus 3 hours fro Boston driving times difference. Does that sound about right? If it is more than that, I will have to reevaluate my plans.
Thanks for the help!
Nancy

Comment by MrsMink on June 22, 2011 at 12:46am: Yes Hartford is much closer! I grew up in CT :)

Comment by Nancy on June 22, 2011 at 12:33am: Hartford is closer. I know that Virgin only flies into Boston. I know that my son had at least one layover when he flew last time. Added a ton of time, but he booked late as he was waiting for leave.
Yeah, I thought it WAS/IS great and I still need to book. This weekend I hope.
Hartford is one hour away, and Boston is further. But they are used to east coast distances, and we are used to driving Ca distances.
I hope to see some Fall color, Plimouth Plantation, Boston, and the Eastern Seaboard when we go. So excited!

Comment by Nancy on June 22, 2011 at 12:01am: Lorie, she is flying out of Arizona. At least I assume so based on her state. We can fly Virgin Air to Boston for $340 round trip, at least on Oct. 5th. It varies depending on the day. Boston is a little out of the way, but I will do it to 1) fly Virgin Air and 2) it's a direct flight.

I checked on Southwest from San Francisco and couldn't find a non-stop flight. We might have to fly out of Oakland or San Jose, but SFO is much easier for me.

I am waiting to find out when my guy graduates for sure, but he said for sure it won't be before Oct. 6th, so I think I will get on it as soon as school is out (TOMORROW!!!) finally!!! :-)

Rose-you will need to tell us all about the A school graduation as you will then be our resident expert. LOL

Comment by Rose7..Norfolk on June 21, 2011 at 10:11pm: Lovehunt....once he start BESS, at the end is a graduation. Is very relaxing but very nice, they even stop for you to take pictures. The other graduation is at the end of A school.

Comment by MrsMink on June 21, 2011 at 6:07pm: Lorie. I am hereeeeee at last!!!! Lol. Hi ladies my sson just arrived fort lee however he's going to Groton next... How's the school in Groton?

Comment by LoveHunt on June 21, 2011 at 4:56pm: Southwest has RT airefare to Providence right now for as low at 240.00 but you have to book by Thursday

Comment by LoveHunt on June 21, 2011 at 4:55pm: My son just started sub school ...is there a ceremony of any type when they finish sub school before going to "A" school? or is there just a ceremony after "A" school?

Comment by imajagtoo.ship09div207 on June 21, 2011 at 8:33am: Robbie's first week of sub school! Just got back from Great Lakes, and now I'm looking into a trip to Groton for BESS graduation...;)