Sailors attending A School in Meridian, Mississippi

Good afternoon
"Field Day" they call when they are cleaning.

LOL well that's funny! Thanks for the information, that helps!!!

Do we get the address for A School in Meridian from our sailors? Is address different like bootcamp was, or is there one address. I haven't spoken to my son in a couple of days now, not since he arrived in Meridian on Feb 7th. He doesn't have his cell yet (uses phone cards) but I wouldl like to send it to him. Just wondering if each of you got the address from your sailor.

Yes we did, he used his calling card to give it to us, but said the pay phones were quite away from him, it is different too, I have sent him 3 and his dad 2, but he hasn't received them yet, so I don't know how long it takes the mail.

Thanks, Nancynavymom. I'll have to ask him for it when he calls again.

On the "field day" comment...don't we all wish that we could take a crash course in all of the Navy lingo so we know what our sailors are talking about???? I'm sure they would rather not have to keep telling us what it all means! :-)

I'm off of here for the day, have a great night ladies, and God Bless All our Kiddo's!

Thanks, Sharon. I'm sure he will call home in a couple of days and I'll ask him then. Haven't talked to him since Monday when he had only been there for a day, so he probably wasn't thinking of an address yet.

That is so sweet! I know my son really misses his dog!!!!

There are lots of cats,as my son said.He told me about that one...
They didn't have classes today because of the blizzard.My son has a cold and he called me a while ago,he was resting,thank God
Have a nice afternoon!

Good moring
Thank you for the good wishes on my son's health!
The snow he saw in GL and now in Ms is the 1st for him.He told me that yesterday afternoon, they were playing with the snow,throwing snow balls,after that he went to the bedroom to rest.....one of the other 2 sailors that are in the same room brought some movies and lend them to him.

I'm sorry Sandy....CONGRATULATIONS on your sailor and Welcome!!!!

My son is from S. Florida. Snow? Non-existent. He was looking forward to getting to Miss. and some warmer no-snow weather. HA! Haven't talked to him since Monday, but I wonder what he is thinking NOW? I hope that they had some fun in the snow in Miss....I don't think they got to "play in it" in GL.

Also, it's neat to hear about the cats on base. My son is an animal lover (father was a vet!) and I know misses his 2 dogs like crazy. Both are rescues, one he brought home from an animal clinic he worked at in his teens. I hope all of our sailors are getting some fun and relaxation now after the stress of boot camp-

Still waiting to hear from my son again...UGH! No word since Monday night. He doesn't have his cell yet. So, if anything has happened since Monday that I need to know about (info on what's going on), can someone please tell me? HA! My son told me he starts yeoman school tomorrow. Hopefully he'll call later today.

Thanks so much, Grace. I guess they will start school on Tuesday then. Thanks for catching me up on their week!

Karen, I had heard that depending on how well they do in their school, they may have a say so in where they are stationed. Maybe they are told in a week of the many possibilities? I don't know. My son had just told me that those who finish at the top of the class have some choice in the matter. I guess time will tell!

Absolutely, Karen. The NAVY is the BOSS! Maybe the good grades in their class would open up a few places for them where the Navy could equally use them, and then they get to pick. Who knows....my son THINKS he knows where he would like to be, but bottom line...he has no clue!

Sharon, no one has started school there yet? I know my son said that their preliminary "watch" hours had to be completed, signed off on, and submitted to the commanders before they could start school. So I'm wondering if there are different start dates depending on when they each complete these? My son will need to find time to pick up his cell phone from the Post Office. He also needs to get to the Credit Union for some bank business. When will they have time to do this???? Sounds like they will be lucky to have time to eat! And, I vote YES for you to go to Meridian to fix this mail problem! HA! Sounds like they could use a "mother's touch" there! :-)

Thanks, Sharon. I hope my son is able to get his "box" by tomorrow (should be there today) and then have his cell phone. This waiting on phone calls with phone cards is getting harder! I'll be happy when he calls me on his cell because that will mean he got his box...and hopefully can complete his bank business with the rest in the box. Then I can breathe again! You have a wonderful day too! We are loving our cooler weather here in S. Florida....the HOT will be back soon and stays for such a LONG TIME!

Hello ladies! Just wondering, my son has not received ANY of his letters yet, any ideas? and Yes his classes started today as well, said they had to wait until they had enough to start and his graduation would be on April the 13th! Do they have a formal graduation? and diannep, how far south are you down there?

Karen, that is very true! LOL What class is he in, maybe they are together?

nancynavymom: I live south of Miami, actually a suburb (used to be a Miami address, but our area incorporated into its own city). People here are complaining of the cold weather (many of them)...but not me! I LOVE it. I'm out walking in it each day...3 different times! Even when we were in the mid-30's in Jan...I was out. And I have no heat in my house...I just cover up! I think it is wonderful for this time of year. Our HOT is just WAY TOO HOT....and for way too long. I would love this kind of winter every year...without the mid-30's though because that hurt our plants and especially hurt our farmers. No need for that!

And on the graduation, my son told me that they went to one up there. There was just a small number of people there, and he saw no parents for this one. But I do think some parents go???? Is your son a YN by chance? Just wondering if they started school too.

Sharon, I am so sorry about your box saga, and have a feeling that mine may follow suit. Although mine is SMALLER, it was insured. Maybe that's the catch. Haven't talked to my son since Sunday (since his cell is in the BOX!) so don't know if his name is on the "mail" list yet. Should have arrived yesterday, but I know there are probably delays once it arrives on base before it is on the list for them. I wish there was something we could do to help you with this...but I guess we are all in the same boat! Keep us posted. I'm sure this happens ALOT so I know eventually your son will get it. Somehow, some way!

Diannep, LOL I know what you mean about the heat, I live in southern IN now, but grew up in fla, in different cities, and it does get HOT! but this is for the birds up here! LOL And I'll be honest, I'm not sure what the initials YN stand for, I'm still learning the jargon! LOL He is (will be) an Airman in the Navy dealing with the planes that are landing on the ships, he told us there are 20 marines and 5 Navy in his class, if that helps any! LOL

nancynavymom: Oh, ok. Now I understand. My son had told me that there were some Navy working out with the Marines at Meridian. That would be YOUR son. No, they aren't in the same classes, I wouldn't think. YN is Yeoman. Office/Admin. support. Glad you understand the HEAT in South Florida...it's not just the temps, its the 100 percent humidity! Melts the makeup off the face and frizzes the hair! HA! Good luck to your son!

LOL yes! He has lost 10 more lbs since he has been there, guess he works out with both groups! Better him than me! LOL
Well, enjoy the coolness and the sunshine! Talk again soon, and Good luck to your son as well!

Hi, Sharon. Spoke to my son on Friday night from his cell which did arrive thank goodness. I'm sure your large box will get to your son soon...hopefully someone there can help him find it. My son told me that the "target date" for their class is March 12th. He said this teacher (if they are in the same class?) has over 20 yrs experience teaching there, has a PHD, and ishe s no nonsense. Surprise! They ARE in the MILITARY after all! HA! I told him that I can't imagine that they would all be done by then, but maybe there is another class for them after this one? I don't know. I was thinking that our guys would be home on leave by end of March or first part of April. Just a guess....

Yes, Sharon. He's a YN. Sounds like they may receive their orders as early as next week from what I've read from others on this site?

Sharon, My son is struggling some right now. He and school have always had a "hard" relationship...although he did manage to get his 2 yr college degree, which had us shouting from the mountaintops! I spoke to him last night...he is loving the social part of being there with everyone...but the school part has him frustrated. I just keep praying! So glad that your son is on task and has the end in sight! I bet in another week or maybe 2, he will receive his orders?

Sharon, I'm with you. My son is older too, and although he had lived 2 hours away for 1.5 yrs, we still saw him often. I too was ready for the separation. Not to say that I don't miss him, because I do. But he needed this...big time. Time to learn that he can't run to family for everything...has to figure it out on his own.

Hello, all. My son's PIR was 2/26 and he will be heading to Meridian on Tues. Has anyone gone to visit their sailor. I was wondering what the rules are for that. I wanted to plan a trip over spring break and stop there for a couple of days. I am looking forward to meeting all of you.

Hismomdeeship 7div 103: Congrats on your new sailor! So many of us know the excitement of PIR. It is wonderful! My son is at Meridian now too...he graduated (PIR) 3 weeks ago. They are on restrictions for a while...so your son will have to let you know when he can have liberty on the weekends. I believe there are different phases of it. But hopefully, you will be able to see him during spring break...a nice treat for him!

Good morning
My son arrived on jan 20 2010 and he will be leaving by the end of this month,with God's help.

Hi to everyone, and the new mom's aboard, heard from my son in Meridan last night, he went shopping for new clothes since he can now where them after-hours! LOL

My son will be an AZ,he has not received any orders until now.

My son will be an LS, anyone else? He will arrive in Meridian on MArch 2, but won't start school until the 10th. Anyone know what they do until they start school?

hismomdeeship: My son's rooommate is an LS. They both arrived Feb 7th in Meridian. Like Joymar said, lots of watches in the beginning (10 hours worth in just a few days with another person so they can learn the base). Your son will have some down time compared to boot camp. When school starts, it gets busy again, but they have some free time on the weekends. Talked to my son yesterday, and he said it was a warm day there...compared to Great Lakes!

Thanks, Sharon! Just joined. So glad you found them and shared it here.
I didn't know yeomen went to Iraq...yikes...

My son's roommates left already;for now he is alone in the bedroom.

I just wanted to add my son was there about 2 full weeks before they had enough to start a class, said they cleaned all day, but was kinda fun! LOL He graduates on April 13!!!!!

Anymore sailors studying to be an AZ that finish at the end of this month?
Have a nice day all.

Congrats to you and your son, jamie-nates mom! That is wonderful. I bet he will love Italy and hopefully will be able to see some of Europe while he is stationed there. He'll make new friends on the base there :-) and hopefully will stay in touch with his old ones. Best of luck to him in his future with the Navy!

Talked to my son today, Delta lost their bags so he has nothing right now. He seemed in a pretty good mood and thinks his roommates are pretty cool. Overall he was very positive which makes things easier for me, lol!

Thanks for sharing, Tina, so sad for that sailor!

Will do, how very sad!

Does anyone know...do they have an actual graduation from Meridian?

Nancynavymom: My son said that they do...they observed one when he first arrived there. The one he saw had no parents there that he saw, and there werejust a few sailors graduating. Beyond that, not sure how it works. I would think that parents can attend if they want to???

Thanks for posting this, TINA. I will be praying and will notify "Chrisitan Chat" group on here to be praying as well. I don't know if my son knows this sailor, but he lost his dad too some years back. Maybe he can help him a bit since he is in Meridian also. Thanks for letting us know. My heart goes out to this sailor and his family. I know the road this family has to travel now and it is not an easy one...

BHappy-thanks for the information!!