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Sailors attending A School in Meridian, Mississippi

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We've passed Basic, now its attending A school in Meridian, Mississippi. Let's talk and get to know one another.

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Latest Activity: Jun 18, 2024

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Comment by bleutalefly_S14USSArizonaDiv061 on March 22, 2014 at 9:49am: Anyone know how the rerouting of plane tickets works?? My daughter said it cost a buddy $3000 to redo. I checked online and my daughter could fly to her new duty station and then get round trip ticket home n back for $400, which seems more reasonable to me if that is an option.

Comment by bleutalefly_S14USSArizonaDiv061 on March 22, 2014 at 9:46am: My daughter says you have to sign up for general access wifi at $20 month or free in library but you have to have buddy to go there.

Comment by tammyl on March 22, 2014 at 9:35am: anyone know about wifi while there would like to be able to skype with my daughter. thanks

Comment by HawaiiKat on February 24, 2014 at 2:41pm: Thanks Proud 1! Hoping my SR leaves Sat rather than Friday then..

Comment by Proud 1 ship 13 Div 070 on February 24, 2014 at 2:37pm: From what I know. Most leave on late Friday/early Sat for the airport. Flights vary

Comment by HawaiiKat on February 24, 2014 at 2:02pm: Hello all, I've been hearing on different departure times for Sailors leaving BC to go to A school..some say, the very next day, Saturday..some say they leave on Sunday. Any thoughts?

Comment by adm402 on February 15, 2014 at 10:40am: For hotels if you are married you can stay at Navy Gateway on base. 65$ is what I am paying this weekend to see my son and the room is a suite with a bedroom and kitchen. as for transportation your sailor can come get you from the airport as long as he has a liberty buddy and a vehicle. I live 3 hours away so I drive, but you may want to ask him if anyone on base has a vehicle they can come get you in.

Comment by bleutalefly_S14USSArizonaDiv061 on February 14, 2014 at 4:55pm: My daughter told me can fare from Jackson to the base is $300, if that makes any difference. I also notice some flights to and from Meridian are actually cheaper than using Jackson. Shop around for best deal.

Comment by Jamie on February 14, 2014 at 4:01pm: Kat16, I'm visiting my bf next week! I just booked my flight and hotel (not a cheap thing for just two days of seeing him). I decided to just rent a car and stay at a nearby hotel from the airport. He said he would just meet me at the mall when he and his liberty buddies go (and this mall is right across the street from the hotel.) This was one of the most stressful trips I had to book. One, he and his liberty friends have different duty sections so it was hard to match their schedules so they can go out with him. And two, I heard they can get their green dot taken away anytime so I kind of just took a leap of faith and hoped that everything would work out.

Comment by htranthem (Ship 13 DIV 411) on January 26, 2014 at 5:14pm: Actually because of the holidays and the Marines going home for a month he has only been classed up for about two weeks. He has just been on duty and such since then. He is in with the Marines also. He does seem to be enjoying himself though. I know he has a few maintenance issues too but I sure hope they fix her toilet soon! Does she have liberty yet? I know my son had to wait to get liberty and was pretty bored until then but now he is enjoying going out more. I think my favorite part is all the regular contact! Love talking to him all the time :)