Navy Boot Camp Family Newsletter

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Breaking News - The following upcoming dates are Federal Holidays and your sailor will be off that day in conjunction with graduation from boot-camp. This applies ONLY to the Boot Camp Graduates WHO GRADUATE THAT AND ARE STAYING at Great Lakes for their "A" school or unassigned rates or for CS students.

Those scheduled to ship out to their "A" school outside of Great Lakes will depart NORMALLY on Saturday morning as usual. Always check with your sailor and make appropriate travel plans. Those who have graduated prior to those days will be off provided they are not scheduled for duty or watch.

REMAINING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.

7/4/24 - Independence Day (Thursday) GRADUATION IS 07-03-24

9/2/24 - Labor Day

10/14/24 - Christopher Columbus Day (Monday)

11/11/24 - Veterans Day (Monday)

11/28/24 - Thanksgiving Day (Thursday)

12/25/24 - Christmas Day (Wednesday)

1-1-25 New Years Day (Wednesday)

Graduation dates will change when the Holiday falls on Wednesday or Thursday.

RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS:

CAFE POMIGLIANO - Located in the Sports Center 13860 West Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 Phone 847-247-2208

Their website is http://www.cafepomigliano.com Nick the owner is a proud Viet Nam Veteran who served our country with honor, courage, and commitment. NOTE - NOT OPEN ON THANKSGIVING DAY

PRIMO RESTAURANT in Gurnee - 720 North Milwaukee Avenue - Gurnee 847-336-3166 www.primogurnee.com OPEN FOR THANKSGIVING DAY - MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ONLINE.

STEVENS RESTAURANT- 401 North Riverside Drive - Gurnee 847-599-8533

FATMANS RESTAURANT in Gurnee - 36309 North Route 41 - Gurnee 847-244-8300 www.fatmansgurnee.com

SILO PIZZA LAKE BLUFF 625 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff, IL 847-234-7456 www.silopizza.com

LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT - 850 Tower Drive - Lake Villa - 847-838-2700 www.lakehouserestaurants.com

Most require reservations - check their website.

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