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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 Alison(LS A school) on October 9, 2012 at 9:52pm: Navy, I read a post somewhere that explained the phases of A school and what each phase allowed the sailors to do. It was a good post, you might use the search box and find the post. I think phase 3 allowed them to leave overnight. Congrats on the upcoming Pir

Comment by NavyTown ship 12 DIV 361 on October 9, 2012 at 6:19pm: i wonder how much time they get after a school to see the family

i hope u get to see your son soon and im glad he likes the place

Comment by NavyTown ship 12 DIV 361 on October 9, 2012 at 6:16pm: thanks i miss him hes the baby of my kids im so proud of him the family cant wait to congrat him on being in the navy so im hoping we can see him right away lol

Comment by NavyTown ship 12 DIV 361 on October 9, 2012 at 6:12pm: my son pir date is nov 2 and then he will be going to a school in meridian i live in gulfport his whole family is in gulfport thats a couple hrs from his a school, my question is i hear they fly the day after pir and go to A school i would like to know if they are allowed to have family come up and see them as soon as they get in a school? what are the rules about when he can leave for a week end to see family if a family member picks him up and all can anyone tell me how all this goes liberty time cause i miss him lol he would get there on a week end can we see him to say hi or not yett? and when? thanks

Comment by marmee4 (alumni mom) on October 8, 2012 at 9:11pm: so excited to find this page. My son just got to Meridian on Sat (10/06/12). We talked on SUnday, but don't know much about this phase and A school.

Comment by Alison(LS A school) on October 5, 2012 at 2:59pm: Sgknavymom, sounds like good advice. I have been trying to pass that advice to my son and tell him he joined to Navy in part to see the world so take advantge of it while he is young and single. I hope he is happy with his choices like your son has been...blessings to all!

Comment by Sgknavymom on October 5, 2012 at 12:14am: Hope This Encourages all of you....
Our son has been in 10 years...He loves the Navy...He is presently on a ship somewhere off the coast os Yemen...Yes we worry and pray....But knowing he loves what he does is a lot of comfort......In his 10 years he has been around the entire globe.....spent a year in Afghanstan (with a Army unit)......He has made the best of each station ....My advise to young sailors is to think hard about thier choices of stations.....and make the most of thier time serving our country.....

Comment by Alison(LS A school) on October 4, 2012 at 10:35pm: Sorry ro hear about his slip, I hope he heals quickly. What has he been doing during this time he's been waiting for school to start?

Comment by Alison(LS A school) on October 4, 2012 at 9:08am: @sgknavymom thanks so much for your kindness. I am hoping to make a trip out there for a weekend while my son is in school so I might reach outnformadvice on where to stay. I figured I better come there to see him before he gets his break after schooling is over because I am sure during that time he will want to hang out with his friends.

Comment by Sgknavymom on October 3, 2012 at 9:04pm: Hi everyone our son has been in 10 years. I joined this group because as a mom ( also a navy Brat and sister ) I understand how you feel. I live in the meridian area. My dad retired for the Navy here and we stayed. I will be glad to help in any way. Answer any questions. I often see these young men and women in town still in uniform and in pairs or groups. I usually stop and tell them thanks and talk to them a little while. So let Know if I can help. Our son has a cpl of navy buddies stationed at the base here that we take to eat and visit with. Anything to make these heros feel At home. Go Navy.