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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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Comment by RuthTH on November 26, 2013 at 10:33pm: My son just arrived in Meridian for LS School on 11/16. He said it will be at least a few weeks or more before he classes up. (begins classes) Before he left for BC he packed a backpack w/ his laptop, computer games, headphones. You know the most important things in life (Lol!!) and also a box of clothes. When I got his cell phone and shoes back from BC I added those. I took the backpack to the Airport in Chicago and shipped the box of clothes. It's been almost 2 weeks and he's still not allowed to wear civilian clothes, so no hurry.

Comment by Momma TS on November 26, 2013 at 9:30pm: I took my son a suit case of his clothing, he took most of it with him. The biggest request was his own underwear. It takes a week to two weeks before they can wear them.
He had to wait a month before class started, but other people have said their sailors started in a week and a half. Not sure why the difference. The base is fairly good, lots of southern cooking, a decent gym, a Subway sandwich place, and a lake. The town is about 15 minutes away from base. They would split cab fare to go into town. I know there was an Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings and a good BBQ place.
I would like the NTTC Meriden Facebook page, they post info on what's happening and pictures.
My sailor didn't go from BC to Meridian. Hopefully, one of the other Mom's can fill you in on how much time you will have with them before they leave for Meridian. I know they have lots of tips. Also, join your Div. BC page, check into Sarge's Meet and Greet the night before PIR, you'll get lots of great tips for PIR.

Comment by racing girl on November 26, 2013 at 8:16pm: My son is in meridan is cold now there and they are alow to wear their civilian clothes in the afternoon and to hang he loves school.we just hoping he can make it home for xmas.even we tx everyday I miss jim so much especially with thanksgiving in 2 days we just to put decoration and do all the prepering together. :(

Comment by smurfette84 on November 26, 2013 at 6:21pm: My son waited for class for about 5 weeks, he got board, but since class finally started, he is enjoying school. I am anxious to see where he will be stationed.....that is the nail biter for me, LOL

Comment by htranthem (Ship 13 DIV 411) on November 26, 2013 at 5:45pm: My son is waiting for class too. I hate that he is waiting so long to start but enjoying the daily calls and texts :) I know he can't wait to finally rank up and get some liberty.

Comment by rhobo61 (sh12/div 313) on November 26, 2013 at 5:39pm: Dexter93, they can have their favorite things once they phase up (takes about a week or two) and can wear civvies. I had my daughter pack what she would want in A school before she left for boot camp. I took everything she packed to boot camp and let her choose then also.

Comment by Dexter93 on November 26, 2013 at 5:27pm: My son leaves for BC in a couple of days. He will be headed to meridian immediately after so we want to have a bag packed for me to bring to graduation. Any suggestions/tips on what clothing he will use/need when he reaches MI?