Sailors attending A School in Meridian, Mississippi

There is a huge civilian market for LS.  They gave them a page and a half of outside jobs they would be able to fall into...from post office to computer work to government jobs that have any kind of ordering/delivery aspects.  If I find it around I will put them on.

Just spent an hour on the phone with James Dean; he's doing great. They got kind of locked up in the galley yesterday during chow because a storm went past and then they had to stay in their mods but after that they were fine. He's loving life!!

 

Thanks Reggie1209. I would just love to know more about this.

well my sailor is on his way to Mississippi we met him at the airport this morning at 4:00 am and his plane left at 6:20 it was awesome to see him

Ha Ha! Only on Navy for Moms could I find out my boy lives in the Ghetto!!!

Kim I started laughing when my bf told me he lived in the ghetto!

My boyfriend officially finished mod 15 on friday :) he should be graduating A school on wednesday!!!!!

debotur- how long did it take your boyfriend to finish? Mines been has class for two days and is on Mod 5 so I think hell be done fast but idk how long the rest will take.

my boyfriend's PIR was on May 6th, 2011.  He is in A-school now, but he hasnt called me or tried contacting me since he started A-school...  Does anyone know how long it takes to hear from your sailor once they start a-school?  It's been almost 6 days, and im starting to go crazy from waiting :(

We gave my boyfriend his phone before her flew out so he had it right away. Alot of the other guys do to and they can use it whenever theyre not in class, dinner, or duty so you should hear from him anytime since one of his roomates will probably have a phone he can borrow!

bailey, my son got to meridian on April 16th and he will be finishing up a-school a week from tomorrow. He didn't start his classes until April 25th. My son called a few days after he got to a-school; I know there has to be some processing time. I think I actually "saw" him on facebook before I heard from him on the phone.

hi everyone my son tested out of A school today and is graduating next wednesday and then off to everett washington. uss abraham lincoln.

Diane, my son tests out Friday and will be on his way to CT. Seems like it went really fast. doesn't it??

 

i know it feels like it was just 4 weeks ago that he graduated from boot camp... wait it was LOL!

I just took a trip down to Meridian this past weekend to see my son.  He will be finishing up by the end of next week.  Meridian is very nice, it was so good to see the place.  Doug will be going to Bremerton, Washington, USS John C Stennis!  He is excited!

Just got the call this afternoon Ryan tested out today and will hopefully be coming home late this week, early next..He'll be home for 10-14 days and then out to Bremerton Washington to the USS Nimitz....Where has the time gone...

My daughters PIR is this Friday! 6/10/11 I'm so excited to see her! Then she is a Saturday departure and will be going to Meridian for LS. She is FTS. Does anyone have any experience with Full Time Support and how that works?

My sailor son arrived in Meridian yesterday, after flying-out of Midway airport in Chicago, and we haven't heard from him yet!  We attended PIR and that was awesome!  And we spent approx. 8 hours, with our son, before he had to return to RTC and be on his way to Meridian!  We're very anxious to hear from him and find out what his schedule is...for example...will his school begin tomorrow or will it be a few days before he begins?  Anyone have any info for this mom who has no idea what LS school is like?  How long does LS school last (weeks? Months?).  How much "free" time do LS student-sailors get?  What are their living quarters like?  How often can they call home?  When can he have his cell phone and personal laptop?  What is the best way to send their electronics to them?  And how soon can they have "civies" to wear on libery...and how soon do they usually get liberty?  Any info would be GREATLY appreciated!  Thanks!

Lujos mom: my son graduates bc on 7/1 and will be going to Meridian. I would love answers to all the questions you just asked! lol. And....can they have their vehicles at any time?

Thank you FUNK143!  The info, you posted, is most helpful.  My son has been at Meridian for just 5 days and is still in the "INDOC" week...won't start classes till next week (according to him).  This week he has been able to phone home 3 times, so far, and hasn't had any complaints regarding Meridian...so far.  How long was your BF at Meridian before he got his orders for the Nimitz?  And how soon will he be leaving Meridian?  Does he get Leave before he has to arrive at the Nimitz?  Any info you have is GREATLY appreciated!  Thanks, again!

My daughter made it to Meridian! Gets to bunk with her bunk mate from boot camp. She has her laptop so she has internet and she has her phone. Said she finally gets to sleep in today! She was very happy about that! It sure is nice being able to hear from her a little more often now!

NavyWife-My daughter went to Meridian June 11th and those who were sent with her got thier orders yesterday already. However my daughter did not because she is FTS.

FTS is full time support. She is in the reserves, but works full time like active duty Navy, and can be stationed anywhere. I am learning what that means as I go...I cant find too many others that are FTS...

My SR just got to boot camp on the 22nd. He will be in school in Meridian. He is also FTS. Nice to meet you all!

Nice to meet you pmbell02. Another FTS'r, yay.

Navy Wife...The LS school is "self-paced" :  They have 16 "modules" to complete, at their own pace, and some sailors get finished before others.  It is my understanding that if you can complete 4 modules in one week, and you can keep-up with that pace, you could easily complete the classes in four weeks.  Some sailors go even faster...and some go slower.  The modules seem to become a little more difficult as they progress.  They only have class Mon. thru Fri. and then continue to PT and stand watches... but they seem to have quite a bit of "free" time as well.  Last weekend a large group of sailors went to a nearby waterpark that only cost $20 for the bus ride to the park as well as park admission...and my son went and said it was a lot of fun!  The "MWR" has a variety of recreational events that the sailors can do during their free time.  Also, while at Meridian, they can eat at Subway (on base) and go to the bowling alley, shoot pool, and there is an outdoor swimming pool that they can use at their leisure.  SOOOOO different from Boot Camp!  They still get personal inspections and have their quarters inspected every week...and they keep in shape with  runs, etc.  It is VERY HOT in Meridian:  Every day it is near 100 degrees!   That's about all I can tell you right now...and I don't know anything about moving families as my sailor is still single.  Good Luck with your move !

@Lujos mom My sailor just got there & I also appreciate the info. He has been to the pool a couple of times already...yes different than BC but they deserve it after going thru that. He had to wait to start his modules because a computer error had him locked out of the system for a few days. It finally got straightened out today.

Fa4airtran:  Glad to hear that your sailor has arrived at Meridian and has already enjoyed the pool!  And I DO agree that they definately deserve the ammenities that are offered, at Meridian, after the BC experience!  Has your sailor requested his civilian clothes be sent to him yet?  My sailor was able to wear civilian clothes, on base, after being at Meridian for only two weeks...during his "free" time of coarse!  He only wanted me to send a few items, of clothing, due to the limited space they have to store them in:  But his civilian swimming trunks were one of the items he definately wanted me to send ( because it is sooooo HOT at Meridian)!  Hope all goes well with your sailor while he is in school!   Keep us informed .

@Lujos mom He got leave for the weekend so I drove to Meridian from Atlanta to pick him up. He is driving back on Monday. It was a treat - I got to see the base. Always nice to have a viz of the place your loved one is in.

I brought our dog who he dearly loves and she didn't recognize him at first & started barking defensively when he got too close to "her" car. When she saw it was him, she went crazy & must have kissed him for 5 minutes.

Meridian-Atlanta round trip in one day is not my idea of fun, though. He does have civilian clothes now.

new mom here need to know when my son will get to call me from A school he was supposed to arrive there last night

My son will be leaving sometime this week for Meridian. He graduated Friday.

DAB1984:  My son has been at Meridian for 4 weeks and when he first arrived, at Meridian, he got to call home on his second "full" day there!  Since his arrival he has called home at least once a week...and initially he phoned home 2-3 times per week!  (I guess the "newness" of phoning home has worn-off a little)!  Meridian is soooo much more relaxed than BC!  Your son will enjoy the new "freedoms" he is allowed!  Let me know when you hear from him!

My son called & we got to talk for over an hour on Sunday :) He is keeping a score of 99.6 & is hoping to complete with at least this score or higher! He does have shin splints, so the only concern at this time is his final PFA.

My son will be flying to Meridian Tuesday. Can anybody tell me where they flew to? And how did they get from airport to the base?

My son just graduated boot camp on July 8th.  He flew to Meridian Mississippi on July 9th to attend school for logistic training.  If anyone info would be much appreciated.  Thank you. 

 

My son leaves Tuesday for same thing!!!! He graduated July 1 but there was quite a few at stayed in GL and we actually had liberty with him the entire weekend and July 4th. It was awesome. Everybody else flew out last Thursday to their destinations. He got held over for a recheck on his blood sugar.....which was fine! Now he flies out Tuesday...by himself...grrrr! Have you heard much from him since he got there. My son is afraid he is gonna be behind when he finally gets there! And....maybe you can answer my previous question about where they flew into and how do they get to the base from airport?

My son flew in last night landed 10:30 and they where picked up at the airport and driven to the base.  Today he was able to tour the base pick up personal items such as soap an wash he laundry.  He said it was nice there but very hot!!!! I believe he would start tomorrow by the way I understand what he said so your son flying in on Tuesday would not be behind by much.  Where will your son be going after Mississippi?

Did he fly out of OHARE? And flew...where? Straight to Mississippi or did he have a layover/change planes?

Yes flew out of OHARE and he did have a stop not sure where for one hour then Mississippi.

Zachary's Mother:  My son has been at Meridian since June 4 and is in Logistics Specialist school.  Since he arrived, at Meridian, he has phoned home frequently and seems to like it there (except for the extreme HEAT).  His first full week, at Meridian, was indoctrination...learning about the base, etc.  He did not begin school until the beginning of his second full week there.  The school is "self-paced" and is completed in "modules" (16 modules total):  Some modules are easier than others so you can complete some modules quicker than others.  After about 3 weeks, at Meridian, he received his orders for his first duty station:  He is to report to the USS Nimitz (at Bremerton, WA), on August 18.  The MWR (at Meridian) has fun things for the sailors to do during their free time:  My son went to a water park,  with a bus-load of other sailors, about 2 weeks ago and has a great time.  There is also a bowling alley, bar, outdoor swimming pool, and other leisure-time activities at the base...which they are able to use.  Civilian Clothes can be worn, on base, after they have been at Meridian for about 2 weeks.  Your sailor will love their quarters...they have a t.v., fridge, and a living room...which they only have to share with 6-7 other sailors!  They will stand watch, on occasion...even during their first week there.  All-in-all I have NOT heard one single complaint, from my sailor, other than it it ALWAYS HOT there!  Let me know how your son is doing.

Lujos Mom,  I feel so thankful you provided me with such great information.  It was so hard leaving him again at the airport the day after graduation and feeling again the unknown of his new location as he was also uncertain.  Thank you again.  I will most certainly let you know as soon as I hear from him.  He did text me yesterday he was ok but it was HOT like your son said.  Thank you so much.  Nancy

Lujos mom...it is hot! We live in Alabama and it's hot here! I am glad your son likes it. That makes it so much easier. I am ready for my son to get there! He should be flying out tomorrow.

Fa4airtran: wow...I didn't understand about the "leave". So...they can go as far as Atlanta when they get leave? my sons fiancee graduates from college the first of August. He wants to be there, of course but didn't figure he would make it.

Zachary's mother: I forgot to also tell you that on the 4th of July they had a 4-day weekend and my son, and 3 other sailors, went to Biloxi, MS and stayed all night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...all had a great time!  They do continue to PT...usually during the early morning hours when it is not so hot.  They have access to the NEX and my son seems to spend quite a bit of money there (snacks, ipod, clothes, soda) and they are responsible for keeping their quarters clean and have inspections of their quarters once a week:  My son said they had to purchase their own cleaning supplies.  I sent him his cell phone and laptop  just as soon as I received his Meridian address...but (whoops) forgot to send his cell phone charger...so had to send that in a seprate padded envelope.   My son has his Federal Credit Union statements sent to our home address so that's how I know how much $ he spends at the NEX!  Since he does not have a "permanent" address...other than at home...he's OK with me opening his mail:  I just have to remember to keep my mouth shut regarding his spending!  He's earning his money and it's his to spend as he sees fit...just because mom is thrifty doesn't mean her son is!  By-the-way...I live in Illinois and it is in the 90's here, today, and HUMID!  Probably a lot like Meridian. 

Hi Lujos's Mom Thank you again for the great information.  I spoke with Zachary today and he did say there was lots to do there but again very Hot.  If he passes his reviews this week he will get a 2 day pass and will be able to go to the water park this weekend.  He is a little home sick I think since he saw us and especially his girlfriend who did attend his graduation with us last week.  I told him to stay positive and how proud we all are of him and to concentrate on his goal. He won't start class until next Wednesday but they are giving him the basic information of what he needs to accomplish today and over the next few days.  I live in CT and it is hot here too!  Thank you again talk to you soon.  Nancy

@Lucyloves I am not sure if he got to go that far because it was 4th of July weekend. Your sailor can check & see how far they will let him go.

When did your SR's find out when they had to fly out for school after boot camp?

My son found out the day before PIR that he wasn't flying out until the next week. There were several going different places and flew out on Thursday.

Actually he just landed in Meridian about an hour ago. He didn't fly out with others because he had to get a recheck on blood sugar, which was fine. Delayed him several days.