Upon leaving Athens, GA and after spending an afternoon with my family in Atlanta, I took a flight out to San Diego. After all my supply school training, I needed one more class before reporting for duty in Japan. Aside from the saltwater trip to Norfolk, VA I took in the middle of my supply classes, I had never been to a big naval base. Even then I was told what to do and where to go most of the time so I was eagerly anticipating this new experience.
My flight itinerary was set up for me, although I went through a lot of unnecessary grief on that aspect. My original itinerary had me arriving a few days after the old assistant supply officer was set to leave. I thought that might present a small problem! It was sorted out the day before my flight left, I guess it could have been worse though. They could have given me an itinerary the day of the flight, what a nightmare.
No problems with my flight to San Diego. One passenger from my flight did make a comment about it not being fair that military had to pay upfront for the baggage fees. Personally, I don't really care because it is refunded later on, just keep the receipts. That is something I have learned to be anal about. Get and keep all receipts, everything from hotels to tolls.
This was my first experience in using the USO services at an airport. I found them to be very courteous and polite. They were able to call a special shuttle that could go inside the base gates. I had access to a lounge while I waited, which was not long at all. I appreciated their assistance in making me feel welcome in a new city. I hope all airports have similarly helpful USO services.
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