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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 Hunter's mom on December 27, 2012 at 12:32am
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My son is flying into Jackson tomorrow and said he would have to take a cab to Meridian. I saw that someone posted it was about $200 for a cab. Is that the only way he could get to base?
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Comment by marmee4 (alumni mom) on December 24, 2012 at 11:19am
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Enterprise has a rental - don't know if there are others
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Sgknavymom: Thanks so much for the help. We live in PA so we are flying into the area. I had initially made our flight plans to fly into Atlanta and then connect to the Meridian Airport, which is slightly expensive. What are your thoughts on flying into Birmingham and driving to Meridian? Also, if we do fly into Meridian, do you know if there are car rental in the area? Thanks so much for your help!
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Comment by Alison(LS A school) on December 23, 2012 at 2:14am
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Congrats durrich, best of luck to your sailor.
Thanks sgknavymom, any local assistance would be great. I hope to come there in march and will def need advice.
Merry Christmas to all.
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Comment by durrichShip03/Div354 on December 20, 2012 at 8:44am
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Everyone! I will be leaving this group - my son graduated A school and is now home until he reports to Norfolk in Jan.... Good Luck to ALL your Sailors through A school and beyond!!!
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Comment by Sgknavymom on December 19, 2012 at 11:58pm
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Pammiesue14 I would stay close to Bonita Lakes mall. There are several hotels around there and plenty of places to eat. the base in away from town not much around it. We live in the area. our son is overseas..i joined this group just to help anyone out ...
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@ Pammiesue14,,,,,,I would
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Where is the best place to stay in Meridian when visiting our Sailor?
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There is a USO room at the airport and he can call you from there. You can't go into the USO room but it is a good place to meet. The room isn't hard to find. You don't need a pass, but will go through security. They are very nice and helpful at O'Hare. There are plenty of places to eat and relax. Your son will be able to tell you what time his flight leaves. As I said, my son was there very early, but had time to spend with us. My son just graduated November 30th. Enjoy!! It is an amazing, emotional, experience.
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My son graduates basic Jan 11th I am wanting to meet him at the airport and wait with him until his flight leaves for Meridan. How do you know when they arrive at the airport or where to meet up with him? Also do we need a pass to get to the gate and if so how or where do we get that?
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