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Comment by Rick Binkley on June 17, 2012 at 10:51am

Per the NFCU...using 45000 NFCU, COOP Network or Moneypass ATM's are free....Visit navyfederal.org to find a free ATM near you....this was in my sons paperwork...obviously other banks have the option of charging outside these networks...

Comment by Mark Smith on June 17, 2012 at 9:06am

Jim, can you tell me, when your sailor uses his navy federal credt card at the atmis he charged for using?

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 17, 2012 at 5:37am

did you check this link in the PIR group:http://www.navydads.com/forum/topics/metra-stop-at-great-lakes

Comment by jim peterson on June 16, 2012 at 10:41pm

does anyone know how much metro train is from downtown chicago to gl

Comment by Vincent C Newman on June 16, 2012 at 7:08pm

I'm sorry I did not get in to this conversation earlier. When my wife and I attended our daughters PIR back in March 2,2012. We made earlier plans using Urban Spoon, and found for my daughter the best Chinese And the best Steak house in Chi-town. I rented a Ford 500 and it snowed. We did like BillG and hightailed it out of there. We rented at the Navy Lodge...best place for the money and the proximity to the event. My hats off to the administrators of this web site. Some parents played it safe and stayed north of GL. With proper planning, you can make it downtown Chicago and spend quality time with your son/daughter. She finished A school in Pensacola as an E-3AM and is now a Blackhawk (hence the logo for me)

Comment by BillG on June 16, 2012 at 5:29pm

Just got back from PIR...hardly a dry eye in the house. Kids/Sailors looked great. FYI...we entered thru the gate on Ohio Ave., next to the train station. That's where the taxi's and shuttles dropped off their people. We parked in the base garage and had very little trouble getting out because we made a beeline for the car as soon as the ceremony was over. If I had it to do over again I'd park at the train station and walk in, since we were catching the Metra train to Chicago. The train ride was very easy and goes right down town. He'll be back here tomorrow for a "A" school at Corry. Now the real adventure begins and the work starts in earnest. Thanks to all

ET

Comment by Phil Shannon on June 16, 2012 at 8:23am

Got our 1st hand written letter this week. Was so happy to read it. Half her Div failed the 1st physical test, she says some of them have never worked out before. They have to deal with the whole range, don't they? Our girl had been cross training 6 days a week for 5+ months to be ready for this. 

Comment by Tracy S on June 15, 2012 at 4:16pm

I just got the I'm-a-sailor-call from my son and I'm giddy with pride at the moment! I could sense the relief and confidence in his voice more so than in any call before. The family was already stoked about seeing him next Friday and now we're even more excited. RTC, here we come!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 14, 2012 at 10:07am

you're gonna have a great time!! Enjoy and share your pride when you return!!!!  Have a safe journey!!!

Comment by BillG on June 14, 2012 at 10:00am

Paul - Already done, different people have a different take on their experiences with traffic etc. Just getting all the input I can to make informed decision. Some like taxi's, some shuttle, some Milwaukee, some O'Hare, a mixed bag. We'll take everyone's advice and use what feels right...Thanks to all for their posts, either way, we can't wait to see him.

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