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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
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Comment by BigMosMom on May 25, 2017 at 6:24pm
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My son will attend Basic Training in early November with PIR that last Friday in December. Then A School for SH immediately following. I understand that they will have some liberty after completion of A School. I've heard anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks that they will come home before heading to their first duty station. Anyone know for sure how much time they get? Thank you!
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Comment by NCNavymom on December 4, 2016 at 12:52pm
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Typo....Merdian
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My son was in Meridiano for A School last December
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Comment by Momma TS on December 4, 2016 at 12:22pm
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Is this group still active?
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Comment by Barbie Doll on March 28, 2016 at 8:52pm
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Thank you so much Garden Gal for the information this was very helpful.
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My son was there Oct - Dec of last year for YN A school, so his experience would have been a little different ( A school rules are much stricter). But about the base - it is very rural. My son said think of a small, sleepy southern town in the woods. If he is into nightlife it won't be much fun, but my son really liked it. The main drawback is that the town is some distance away, so a car would be very helpful. Also the town of Meridian is not very large. Sailors sometimes take weekend trips to New Orleans for recreation, but that was not allowed during A school. There is not a Navy Lodge on base, but there is a Navy Gateway Inn. My DIL stayed there twice & said it was nice & also reasonable. I think the rooms were about $70 and the suites with a kitchenette were a little more. Good news is no add'l motel tax since it is military. If you fly you would probably find it much cheaper to fly into Jackson (about 90 min away) & rent a car. There is only 1 flight a day to Meridian via Dallas & it is quite expensive. You should get to visit him almost right away since he is not in school. Beware the summers are hot there. Hope you have a great time.
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Hi our son arrived at meridian Mississippi tonight for his first duty. I would like to no if anyone knows how it is down there and if they have a navy lodge there and when will we get to visit him? I'm nervous excited but also happy for my sailor his job is MA.
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Hello my sailor arrives tomorrow in MS, and we thought he would be at the same airport as me and his family but he isn't. Therefore how can I get his cell phone and cilivian clothes to him?
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18gf, probably not. He'll have to phase up before he gets any liberty.
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hi my boyfriend just got to ms today he graduated yesterday and wanted us to come to ms in case he had any free time. do they have any at all the first week they arrive?
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