Sailors attending A School in Meridian, Mississippi

Thanks Emma. Shore duty on the island where S's ship is based is only 1 year. So I was just wondering......

My son was told that he might be going to San Diego and will be on a frigate ship. Are any of you familiar with this? Any feedback will be helpful.

Yes, Maussie. What Emma said is what my son said too. Ship, shore, ship, shore.....etc.

does anyone one know what NSU watches means? I typed it into the Navy Speak (to the right) but nothing.

i bet that was what he was referring too. He did mention he needed to iron his NSU the night before. I'm not used to hearing the words "IRON" come out of my sons vocabulary.

Again, many thanks

I thought this was strange. My son said the only location he could get good Wi-Fi was in front of the Library (I think thats what he said, I'd had a glass or two of wine when he started facebook IMing me last night).

He did say that the barracks would be getting Wi-Fi but by the time they did he would be gone.

Still happy with the food (doesn't say much for my cooking) LOL.

We are doing great. So your son can use his 4 or 3 G to toggle to his computer? I looked at that with my cell phone but it was an extra $45. per month on the already way to expensive iPhone.

What type of phone did he get. Mine is looking but wanted the new 4G iPhone but none are available now.

I suggested I order one for him but he seems to want to handle it.

It was 110 at the Reserve Navy Base here in Fort Worth yesterday. We just got our first cold frong and it is now 81 and raining. Much better...;-0

Are you hearing much from your son.... they must be pretty busy, i get a few txts per day but short. We talked a lot Sunday.

I don't think yours and my son are in the same barrack ;-(

Help!!!! I need directions to the base in Meridian. I'm planning to visit my son on tomorrow and Fletcher Road cannot be found on mapsquest or the TomTom....driving in from Birmingham, Al.

Thanks Cyndi! Your post was really helpful. I am so glad I found and became a member of this site! Now back to spending the day with my SAILORMANN!

hi my hubby will arrive at a school this friday he graduates on thursday. so excited

just got back from merridean miss. thanks for the address cant wait for 10 weeks to be over now.

that is great news

Hello Everyone,
My daughter graduated 9/2 from GL and will be coming into Mississippi for A school on Wednesday 9/8. I look forward to getting to know some of you! It was so hard leaving her yesterday at the GL base. We did have an amazing time together after PIR.

Welcome.... my son graduated BC Aug. 13 and headed straight for Meridian.

HE HATES Meridian and is looking forward to graduating A school and moving on. Wishfully hoping for a California Base.

They take taxi's to the Mall a lot. Shop, Bowl and eat. He has been able to wear civilian cloths when not on duty for a couple weeks now so prepare your box. It will go by quick. So she will be texting you to ship her some civi's.

Hi Kim, I can't say that my daughter likes it there either. She starts the schooling part on Monday so hopefully that will make the days go by faster.
How much longer does your Son have in MS?

hi to all.
my hubby hates a school he wont actually start til the 27th but has been there for 1 week. leaving this friday to go see him again hooyaah he can leave base now so all three kids are coming with me. check in everyday with all of you thanks
jackie

Once they class up, it is much better there. In hold, either before school or after graduation, they get very bored and antsy! My son didn't complain about Meridian until after he graduated but was still in hold waiting on his orders (for 3-4 weeks!). Then he got very anxious to move on! It does get better once they are busy.

yeah i hope so i just want to hurry up and get mike out of there he wont graduate til nov 24th and then has to wait for moving to a base i really want to be in a house by christmas. that is my goal.
have a great day.

My daughter was there during the stormy season. Every time it rained (which was OFTEN) they cancelled liberty.
She finished school on a Wednesday, graduated Thursday morning and was home by Thursday night.
An FYI to all. When they are provided traveling orders and flights, they are from MS to next duty station. We thought S would be traveling through LAX to her duty station, because that's what the recruiter told me. Wrong! Her ticket was from Meridian to Norfolk, then to DG. When I tried to get a ticket to CA the same day, it was $ 1100.00. But, S was able to reroute through the Navy travel service for $30.00. Much better!

Yes, the re-route fee that Massie's daughter paid is the standard military first-time change fee on the ticket issued. My son had to change too...and when he did, he was told that if he changed again, the $150 airline change fee would apply. So make sure that when your sailor changes, they don't change again! They normally are given a airline ticket from Meridian to their first duty station, but of course, most are coming home on leave so that is why he has to be changed.

Sorry, meant maussie....sorry about that, maussie! Typing too fast here! :-)

wow i hope it happens that fast for mike i heard some ppl have been waiting for there hard copy of orders for 2 weeks now. glad i live so close.

my son (graduates Oct. 13) got his next duty orders on thursday and the hard copy on Friday. Pearl Harbor, HAWAII..... i sure hope they let him re-route home for a few weeks. Since Hawaii is considered overseas duty he gets 21 days libert. but not sure how everything else works.

anyone with experience with overseas duty please advise.

I'm still in shock, can't believe my son is going to Hawaii. I know where I'm going for spring break this year. ;-)
thanks,

Kim, I'm kind of jealous. Not gonna lie. 8))

thats great that your daughter like it so far. mike only doesnt like it because he is in holding til the 27th and then he starts classes so that just makes is time there longer

leaving tomorrow at 300 in afternoon with 3 kids to go see hubby
hooyaah

Hi! My Sailor is now in Meridian Mississippi. He loves it. He made it to Mississippi on 9/15/2010. He is really liking all the classes he has had to take. Says he has cool room mates. Has really not said a bad thing about it. Say's that PT is allot of running. But I think he is getting addicted to running. He has lost 55 lbs since starting basic. He feels great.

that is great welcome

just got back last night from meridean miss. it was great im starting to bowl really good lol thats about all they have there besides the liberty hall. well hope everyone is having a great morning. mike starts class this morning been on hold for weeks now 8 weeeks and counting now.
does anyone else have an (AZ) in miss.

I have a (LS) in Mississippi. We talk everyday. I think I talk to him more now than I did when he was home. Sometimes 2 times. If I am lucky. He is such a great son and brother. He still has a eye on his 14 year old sister and texts her all the time. Only when he is able. He had watch all week-end so did not talk as much. He is meeting lots of nice people! Had his first inspection on Friday and did not get one hit. I am not sure what that means but I think it is good. I think he is able to wear his civillian clothing starting this week-end. I am sure he will be watching football wearing his Ohio State gear Sat. Still waiting on orders, he said maybe in the next few weeks he will get them. He is really hopes he will get sea duty. Austraila is his first pick. Maybe I will get to spend Spring break in Austraila. Well maybe Summer will have to save up for that one!!!! LOL

welcome so what is your sons job? im the nosey one here as you can probably tell. My hubby is an airmen apprentice so hes been there 3 weeks and just started school yesterday. Hooyaah finally getting closer to station. we have three small kids ready for daddy to be home again.
nice to meet both of you. i stay at the base every weekend. i am in Louisiana so i drive there all the time. ok well i will check in later.
jackie

My Son is in Legistics ( spelling ???) Just started school. He really likes it in Mississippi. He does not have his orders yet for after shool though.

thats great i think we are all waiting for the orders to come in,,,....

gismom: "Logistics"....My son really loved A School in Meridian too. Said it felt like a college campus....but a bit more strict!

I so need spell check! LOL

lol im going up there on Friday going bowling with hubby and alot of his friends. cant wait for Friday morning to come. Its really really peaceful up there. great hotel on base too. if you get a chance before he finishes you should check it out.

ENJOY! Your time in god Ole' Miss!

all you have to do is try to call me 985 4155684 i will most likely be there. im home for my 3 yr old b day party thenin a hour going back up there then coming home tomorrow morning. be back up there friday again for his b day so i stay up there.
jackie

very nice is he enjoying school so far.

HiI all... it's been a while since i was on so most of you don't know me. My son graduated book camp 8-13-10 and is gettnig ready to leave Meridian. I need to drive up there and pick him up. Can anyone tell me the physical address of the entrance gate? Or directions from Meridian?

I can't wait to see him... they are sending him to Pearl Harbor next so it will be a while before I get to see him again after his liberty. :-(

ok if you have a GPS its easiest.
255 Rosenbaum Ave meridian mississippi
it gets me there all the time if you are up there this weekend i will be there to the hotel up there is very very nice 35.00 a night and well worth it. if you need anything else text me or call me at 9854155684
hope that helps you kim
j

I have a GPS.... what hotel? Is it near the base or in town?

i'm not going till next weekend... He finished today but will not graduate till next friday due to the Monday holiday

im there every weekend.
the hotel is on base. if you go to the first stop sign take a left go to the end and you can not miss it. your son might have to be there to help you get a room butit is safe, clean and worth the price you will also be close to your son.
j

hi yes im on the phone with my hubby now hes said he does know your son. i love the hotel and i like that it is safe on base. hope to meet you soon.
j

jhenderson.... are the beds comfortable and is the bath clean with a shower. do they have tv with local channels etc.

i just booked the suite for $45. he graduates the next morning so it will be nice to be close. is the hotel actually on the base or right outside?