NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)

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Comment by RyeJim on October 26, 2012 at 9:19am

When we asked our son what his SERE experience had taught him, he answered: "DO NOT get captured!!" 

Comment by jde on October 26, 2012 at 6:02am

Calvin, that is fantastic to hear.  I had heard no more graduation ceremony for parents but misunderstood that its only from BUDS.  Thanks!

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on October 25, 2012 at 6:41pm

We stayed at the Gateway Inn across from NSWC and our GS to us to North Island and got a pass for our car so we could drive in and out of the base. The pass from the Gateway would not allow after 2200 access and the one from North Island was 24/7. We drove on base at about 0400 on night after going to the casino.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on October 25, 2012 at 6:34pm

jde, there is a big graduation for SQT. I wrote a blog on out trip when GS graduated. There is no BUD/S graduation.

Comment by jde on October 25, 2012 at 6:15pm

Hi all, I haven't been on in awhile but in reading your recent conversation, is it correct that there is an SQT graduation that parents can attend, but not BUDS? 

Comment by Mark Laredo on October 14, 2012 at 7:25pm

They are right in front of the cottages on the beach.  There are number of them all with barbecue grills and picnic tables.  I called the front desk of the hotel and they gave me the tel number to reserve. This is def the way to go.  Laid back and relaxed. We bought the food at the commisary. Our son's roommate asked for the same when he got his trident.  

Comment by tk on October 14, 2012 at 5:19pm

Mark

We are staying at the North Island Beach Cottages right by the Navy Lodge.  Is the cabana you refer to by the cottages or is it something attached to the Navy Lodge?  Did you reserve this through the Navy Lodge?  My son said the graduates of the past couple of classes had organized a class party of sorts, I was going to ask him if that is the case here then perhaps plan some sort of party on the beach if possible.

Comment by Mark Laredo on October 14, 2012 at 10:25am

One place worth considering staying is the Navy Lodge North Island.  When our son graduated we booked there.  It had recently been renovated and we took a chance on it because the other base hotel across from the training grounds was full.  Your son or daughter will have to be with you to get you a base pass and accompany you at check in.  They have complimentary breakfasts.  Balconies and free parking.  We were able to book a cabana (no charge) which is right outside the lodge right on the beach for a post graduation party which included a barbeque and volleball game.  No restaurant can beat this for a celebration!

Comment by Jeff on October 13, 2012 at 9:15am

Calvin, great Blog!  I appreciate your work on this site.  From the first day of the adventure to the present I've tried to research all I could and understand the dynamics etc.  This site has helped a lot.  It has been professional and responsible!  Congratulations to all!

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Calvin on October 12, 2012 at 8:08pm

Guys, I wrote a Blog on our trip to SQT Graduation you might find interesting. You can click HERE to find it on my page.

I know it is early by HooYah to all your guys.

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