"Do the recruits have to buy a plane ticket home if they don't have a copy of an itinerary or proof that they have a ticket? We will be driving to graduation and back home with him (we're in AZ), so he will not need to fly home, just…"
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craftymom (Cindy) replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company
Teacher replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"Thanks so much Jaimie for the clarification. I had read a post that stated otherwise and thought I'd better check. So good to have moderators to help us newbies keep our ducks in a row!
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Teacher replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"Does anyone know for SURE the skinny on buying a return ticket for a recruit after graduation? Is it true that if they have a printed itinerary, the Marines will reimburse them one way for their trip home (only). If not, then the recruit has to pay…"
Teacher replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"Dave,
It made me very sad to read your update on your son. I can only imagine the frustration and disappointment both of you must feel. Any of us are subject to a phone call like that. I would think that rehab. for a sprain or a break will take a…"
DaveTX replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"Well update on my son. I talked to him today and they are sending him home. The dr. told him that only 4 days after the injury when the x-ray came back negative for a break. He called it a recurring sprain even though he has never…"
Samantha replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"I'm jealous of all of you going to their graduation because I don't have the money to go but I am expecting a lot of pictures of graduation. :)"
"2 bags full of different outfits and all those homemade banners!! Gotta LOVE SW"
Ike's mom (Mary) replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"Yes, and they allow 2 BAGS!
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Teacher replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"Another extra w. Southwest - no fee for your checked luggage.
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Ike's mom (Mary) replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"Call SATO and see what they have. I went to Hotwire too so I could compare that to what SATO offered. Good luck!
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yogi bear replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"I was wondering what kind of flight discounts you can get through SATO travel? Kraig"
yogi bear replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"
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"For us it was a lot cheaper to fly into Las Vegas, then rent a car and drive over (6 hrs). Plus we get to play in vegas!"
Ike's mom (Mary) replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"Oh DaveTx, sorry to hear about your son. It is a good thing you booked Southwest!
While MRP was NOT my son's favorite part of Boot, but he sure learned a lot about himself and there were many other benefits despite the delay for…"
"Sorry to hear that news....DaveTX. Good Luck to your son and your family!!!! "
DaveTX replied to joe&margie5767's discussion Plane Tickets in the group MCRD San Diego: April 13, 2012 - Charlie Company"We bought our Southwest and I'm so glad we did. My son was injured last week and sent to medical. He has been there a week and we are not sure when they will get him back to a platoon. We were in Charlie Co. but hopefully we…"
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- At 5:04pm on January 26, 2012,
1~sandyr, MFN VO & VPMM said… Welcome to MFN, joe&margie5767. We’re happy to see you! Enjoy exploring our message board home on MFN.
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