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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.
Members: 415
Latest Activity: Jun 18
Discussion Forum
Questions on A School in Meridian Miss
Started by Strawberry shortcake. Last reply by Blisshay Feb 6, 2016. 9 Replies 3 Likes
Graduation from A school
Started by lynda toney. Last reply by deb Jun 11, 2014. 6 Replies 1 Like
visiting my husband
Started by wifeofasailor1( LS A school). Last reply by rockenrobin May 28, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by BigMosMom on August 18, 2017 at 6:10pm
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So do they fly out the next day after PIR? Anyone know for sure? I am trying to get my vacation time approved at work and to make flight arrangements.
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Comment by Beccadj68 on August 9, 2017 at 10:14am
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HeatherS: Thanks for the info. I wondered if they were going to have enough room for some civilian clothes when the time comes. Sounds like it should be fine.
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Comment by HeatherS on August 9, 2017 at 7:23am
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The way my son has explained and shown us on video-chat, they are in dorm style rooms shared by 3 people. He has a bed, desk, and closet. Not sure what other personal items for display they are allowed other than pictures though. We have just sent what he asks for.
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I'm wondering about how much personal space sailors will have in A School. I know space was pretty limited in boot camp, will they have more room for personal items at A School?
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Comment by Christina on August 4, 2017 at 2:16pm
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My son is supposed to be in Mississippi still in GL 10 weeks and counting !
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Comment by acb2 on July 31, 2017 at 7:19pm
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Can anyone tell me what it is like in Meridian? Any recommendations to stay, eat... if and when I can visit him? He's in boot camp now PIR scheduled 9/8. I know they have phase 1 liberty-no car, no regular clothes...
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Thank you ladies, I wonder if my recruit will have the same experience as yours. So thankful for this group and all of you!!
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My son flew out of O'Hare into Jackson, MS then a bus ride to Meridian and that was last May 2016. We also got to spend all day with him at O'Hare as he had a 7:30pm flight. I know things can change based on flight schedules etc! We were very grateful for the extra 15 hours waiting in the airport :-)
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My son flew out of O'Hare to Jackson, MS then they took a bus to Meridian. That was late Oct 2015. I think there is a direct flight to Meridian now - that one is out of O'Hare also. We were so lucky - he got to O'hare & we met up with him at about 3 am on Saturday & his flight didn't leave until 7:30 pm Sat night - so we spent a long but enjoyable day with him at the airport. But he was so tired and they are technically not supposed to sleep in public in uniform. We searched out some secluded seats kind of behind some pillars so he could nap a little. :)
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Could anyone tell me which airport your recruit flew out of after PIR to go to meridian? LS school. O'Hare or Midway? Thank you
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