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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, 2024
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
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visiting my husband
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Comment by destinee on February 15, 2013 at 11:50pm
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did any of ur sailors have a layover in atlanta?
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Comment by My3sons (SHIP 13 DIV 374) on February 15, 2013 at 11:48pm
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@sailsetter, could he not take his phone with him (in his possession) after PIR? How long was he in limbo between PIR and Meridian?
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Is anyone sailor a ps?
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Comment by sailsetter on February 15, 2013 at 11:35pm
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thank you for letting us know. lock down :O( My spouse didnt want to meet our sailor before flying out after PIR, so he doesnt have his phone yet. I mailed it to him, but he is still waiting for it. He called tonight and is doing good.
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Comment by Alison(LS A school) on February 15, 2013 at 10:03pm
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Hi everyone, things starting to settle down to a bit of normalcy now that PIR is over and my sailor has started school in Meridian. He's actually at the mall in Meridan as we speak so he's excited to see the outside world. I was a bit worried when they were in lockdown on the other days for the tornados but they were safe.
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hi yamahamom63 - hopefully your son will enjoy Meridian. My son really liked it. Heads up for him, if he is AZ they will live and train with Marines - that is different for many and a bit scary at first. Also, they have a lot of freedom compared to BC and it takes some getting used to - advise him to enjoy it, but stay focused on completeing "A" school quickly and successfully then getting a good assignment. Assignments are handed out according to class standing - so first in class gets first pick - something to work toward.
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Comment by yamahamom63 on February 14, 2013 at 6:48pm
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i am new my son was told this is where he is headed in 4 weeks he PIR is 3/15 and then headed to mississippi.. anything i ned to know or be prepared for that you have all been thru with this schooling thx ,,,,
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My sailor will begin classes in a month, what do they do until that time? I assume stand watch.... does anyone know?
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thank you GA2thfairy :O) I sure am proud, and proud of all of our sailors accomplishments. cookies are on their way!!
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Comment by GA2thfairy(Ship 04 DIV 087) on February 11, 2013 at 9:50pm
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Hi sailsetter. Congrats on your sons PIR! I know YOU are proud! :) I just talked to my son and he said that we should definitely send cookies! lol Our sailors can go to the NEX to buy stuff, but I'm positive they would appreciate us spending our $$$ on stuff than them. lol I haven't heard of any 'rivarly' between the branches, but you never know.
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