That is great! What is AAP? I don't know ALOT about A school! Zacharysmother: my son is still processing in....think school starts on Monday. He may be in process with your son. I think the ones that graduated 7/8 are there and then he and another from 7/1 came in Tuesday.
AAP is the Accelerated Advancement Program. It means he will advance to E-2 when he graduates (today) & in 4 months will be promoted to E-4 as long as he continues to hold himself to a high standard of excellence :) He earned this by being the top student in his class & he had to have a "satisfactory record of military bearing & professional performance". He had some struggles in BC, so I am so happy to know that once he got to A school, he was able to get back to himself!
Luvn my Navy son Congrats to your son!!! lucyloves her Sailor Yes Zachary and your son should be together. He did tell me he will not be starting classes until next week and yes he was from the 7/8 graduation class. Zachary does miss home but he sent me a picture of his room and told me about all the activities they can earn and do and that he does like it there. I do hope when I speak to him tonight he may have things to do over the weekend. I am a little sad to think next week is his 21st birthday and I won't be with him :(
Well it is Zachary's 21st birthday 7-22-11 and I tried so hard to surprise my son and his buddies with an ice cream cake from the Ashley Home made ice cream parlor. I went to a place where they sold dry ice and they packed 20 pounds of dry ice in a foam container along with chocolates cookies plates and napkins for all. Candles too!!! Zachary called and was so happy of the thought but when the guys help me pack on the dry ice in the box nobody thought it would crush the cake :( The candy cookies and candles made it fine. Well HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY to my son Zachary!!!!
Oh thanks! It was wonderful! He actually got to come home....it was a 3 hour trip. But taking him back and then back home...well....6 hours! Crazy! But that young man wanted to come home and sleep! lol. Told him I couldn't do that again. Loved being with him! There's not much to do...the mall is about all I saw.
Hello everyone! My husband will be attending AZ school after is PIR on 8/12. Was just wondering what to expect. He doesn't even know for sure when he has to report
Hi navywife81 my son Zachary is in A school for Logistics in Meridian and he loves it. It is hot all the time and he does miss home but he seems to be happy every day when I talk him. Everyone is nice they do have fun things to do, He is suppose to be done in 3 weeks then he will be going to sub school in CT. I can't wait because he will only be an hour away from home.
Did his school take the whole time? I mean AZ is 8 weeks but I think they r able to try to finish early. Trying to figure out when I need to put my notice in at work lol
I'm happy your son likes it and that's great that he will be so close
Well he said he will be in CT in 3 weeks and he has been there since 7/10 and he is ahead of schedule. They are aloud to go at a faster pace so he will be done before 8 weeks
My son is planning to be finished by then too, Zachs mother....navy wife....it's a self-paced school. They have modules they complete at their own pace. It's hot there but my son hasn't complained about a single thing throughout this journey. He is quiet and to himself so he doesnt venture out too much. However, we only live 3 hours from him so we go there and visit on weekends....sometimes. This weekend he actually got a 3 day leave and came home. I am thrilled he is home right now. They have a projected "graduation" date when they get there. Now, I don't think it's like a big grad ceremony. But I'm not sure about that. I guess I need to ask....lol.
I'm sure anything is better then boot camp lol I'm hoping my husband can finish in less then 8 weeks, I also plan on visiting but I am about 15 hr away lol
Hi navywife81! My boyfriend (hopefully fiance soon) is there also. His paper work got messed up so they had him on hold for a week before he could start his modules. His PIR was June 17 & he thinks he will be finished this week. He has enjoyed Meridian but ready to be home ( he will be in reserves). They have pretty much freedom and like someone else said they have fun things to do. They had a field day last week that they enjoyed. I've been to Meridian twice (live in Atlanta) but if you go just enjoy your man because there isn't much to do in the town. Good luck to both of you.
Navy wife...I hope you do get to visit soon. Things are better than bc, for sure! There's a mall in Meridian and some nice places to eat. Other than that, we haven't seen much. If you like casinos, there one in Philadelphia, MS and it's only about 20-30 miles away. It appears that it can easily be completed in 8 weeks and I am speaking about the Logistic Specialist course. My son, also, will be in reserves.
Hi all --- my Sailor took off for Meridian on Saturday -- haven't heard anything, but he does not have his cell phone yet. How long does it take to be allowed a call? His birthday is coming up here in just 11 days. Am I allowed to ship him anything -- I'd like to ship him a book from Barnes and Noble - their packaging. How does one get the address? Are they allowed to start getting things shipped to them? *phew*
Hey! My son took his cell phone with him from Great Lakes. They can use them. They just can't have or use them during the day...school, PT,watch duty. He phased up pretty quickly. After the first full week he got liberty the next weekend. Seems like he could wear regular clothes the next weekend. Your son will have to give you the address but I don't think they mind him getting a package. I don't have the address. My son usually will text at night and we live 3 hours away so we have been able to go visit him. He came home on liberty one weekend.....we had to sign him out and then go back to sign him back in. It was worth it to see him! But he took his car back with him. This past weekend he got a 3 day leave. He drove home. they do have a PFA every week and must pass it to be able to have liberty.
My son has been there since 7/13 and he is a little over half way finished. He came home this weekend for 3 days on leave. If you are driving be sure you have current drivers license, current insurance card and your current tag receipt. They really do check that out! And....when you get to the gate, you will have to call your son and let him know you are there because he has to walk down to the gate to sign you in so you can go sign him out in the office! lol complicated! Also, the same person that signs him out has to sign him back in. Just a little info! BUT, things are much different and better in A school!!! Are you going to PIR? I hope you do!!!! It was so amazing...I can't even describe it! It's something you do not want to miss, for sure!!!!. We live in Alabama and we drove.....12 hours!!!!
My son's PIR is 8/19 then he goes to A school in Meridian. I hope get some time that weekend to visit. Wondering what life there will be like? What airport do you fly into? What is the name of the base? Help!
Pmbell Life there is VERY hot but my boyfriend has enjoyed it. Lots more freedom than BC but they still drill, have inspections, do PT & have watch. They actually have a lot of free time in the evenings & weekends. They can't use their phones during the day but can call at night. Don't know where u live but there is a small airport in Meridian that is served by ASA out of Atlanta. Jackson, MS is a bigger airport but about an hour away (not sure who flys in there). Base is NAS Meridian. To all going to PIR - ENJOY! It is awesome!!!!!
Also Pmbell - my sailor flew out first thing Sat. morning after PIR. I got to go to O'Hare to be with him when he left. When he flies out depends a lot on airlines & ticket availability but seems like most of those Meridian bound fly out pretty quickly cause they fly them thru Atlanta or Dallas.
And to anyone driving on base - strictly obey the speed limit, don't talk on your cell phone & whatever they want to see at the gate, let them see (i.e. look in trunk, under your hood etc.) Also it takes about 15 minutes for your sailor to walk down from the dorms to the gate. Just follow the signs in Meridian to the Base.
Pmbell my son seems to enjoy it too. Like fa4airtran said they do have ALOT more freedom than bc. My son calls or texts at night...however, he has started going to classes at night this week in order to try and finish earlier. You may not be able to visit him the first weekend after he arrives but should be able to the next wkend. They do phase up quickly.
My husband leaves in the morning for airport..5am, but his flight isn't till 330 so I get to sit at the airport with him till he leaves, also giving him his phone
Zachary started A School on 7-11 and he will be done and flying to Groton Ct next Friday . I am not sure when I will be able to visit him and I can't wait. He will be only an hour away!!!!!!
He is gonna like it KSam....lots better than bc. lol my son didn't start until about a week after graduation. Good thing was....he got to stay a little longer in GL after PIR and we got to spend more time with him. He is about 3 hours from us now so it's not hard to go see him. Good Luck to your son!
I received a call from my son last Saturday. He has been at Meridian a week now, says mostly doing indoc stuff. He started school this week. He says it's hot and there are lots of spiders there - some poisionous where the base is... he says the best part is getting his stuff back like his cell and having more freedom. This Sunday is his birthday... he said he was going to call me and give me his address, but has not yet, so his care box won't be in time for his birthday, but, oh well. Hope everyone's doing ok!
Mostel, My son Zachary just completed A School and coming home to CT to attend sub school in Groton CT. He spent his 21 birthday in Mississippi and I tried to send him an ice cream cake packed with dry ice. The ice was so heavy it flatten the cake LOL If you want to give you the address I am sure I have it written down somewhere so you will have it today. Please let you know and best wishes to your son. Nancy
Hi Mostele, When I went to click on your friend request I lost what your wrote. I am thinking if you son is is A School for Logistics Training there is one mail room but I am not completely sure. I do know I called the mail room when I sent his birthday cake and they where very nice and helpful. You can google the Navy Training Center on Fletcher Rd in Meridian Mississippi and call to ask if they know your son so you can verify and get his address. I hope that helps you. Let me know. Nancy
My husband is also down there, he said they don't knw when the AZ program will start. Kinda bummed. I have an address mostele its a Fletcher rd address but im sure your sailor is in a different ste then mine so may not help much. I know my hubby wanted a nice blanket sent to him. He said they keep the rooms really
Zacharys mom...my son finished all of his modules and graduation will be next Wednesday for him. Do they get to leave that day or how does that work? Heard of a Sailor that finished school last week but because he had been bitten by a spider 2 months ago, he was put on medical hold for a year.
Praying for all of our Sailors!
Oh I did not hear about the sailor who got bit by a spider dear God. Zachary graduates today and he told me he is flying out today. I am still not sure he has been confirmed but that is what he told me last night.
My son made it to Meridian on 8/19. He says he starts school on 8/31. It has been awesome being able to talk to him daily! He will be there for 5 weeks. Then he's coming home for leave. I can't wait!
well is officialy im not virginian any more,not for the next 3 years i will be in meridian ms and the different is so big is so boring down here specially if you don't like country music well i guess this's part of be a navy wife the only matters is my support for my hubby,now need be worry about my kid and teh allergies
i saw alot of you are worry about your kids well let me know if i can help in anything i will more than glad of do it,i live out side of the base but go there every day nothing to do i done with the walking at the small mall so now is time to walk around the base cause i done with the bonita lake area so boring here
Luvn_my_Navy_son(ship 11/div184)
Jul 15, 2011
lucyloves...herSailor!
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Luvn_my_Navy_son(ship 11/div184)
Jul 15, 2011
ZACHARY'S MOTHER SHIP 12 DIV 224
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ZACHARY'S MOTHER SHIP 12 DIV 224
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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fa4airtran
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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navywife81
Aug 6, 2011
ZACHARY'S MOTHER SHIP 12 DIV 224
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navywife81
I'm happy your son likes it and that's great that he will be so close
Aug 6, 2011
ZACHARY'S MOTHER SHIP 12 DIV 224
Aug 6, 2011
lucyloves...herSailor!
Aug 7, 2011
navywife81
Aug 7, 2011
fa4airtran
Hi navywife81! My boyfriend (hopefully fiance soon) is there also. His paper work got messed up so they had him on hold for a week before he could start his modules. His PIR was June 17 & he thinks he will be finished this week. He has enjoyed Meridian but ready to be home ( he will be in reserves). They have pretty much freedom and like someone else said they have fun things to do. They had a field day last week that they enjoyed. I've been to Meridian twice (live in Atlanta) but if you go just enjoy your man because there isn't much to do in the town. Good luck to both of you.
Aug 8, 2011
lucyloves...herSailor!
Aug 8, 2011
mostele
Aug 10, 2011
lucyloves...herSailor!
Aug 10, 2011
navywife81
My husband's PIR is Friday, then off to MS. Im hoping to go to the airport to give him his phone! Im hoping to visit ASAP once he is there!
Aug 10, 2011
lucyloves...herSailor!
Aug 10, 2011
navywife81
Its my husband so even with my military ID he has to meet me? I am FORSURE going to PIR, leaving in the morning! Driving from Michigan
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navywife81
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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navywife81
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Pmbell 02 (SHIP 10 DIV 266)
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fa4airtran
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fa4airtran
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fa4airtran
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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navywife81
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ZACHARY'S MOTHER SHIP 12 DIV 224
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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Kenya
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lucyloves...herSailor!
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mostele
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ZACHARY'S MOTHER SHIP 12 DIV 224
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ZACHARY'S MOTHER SHIP 12 DIV 224
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navywife81
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lucyloves...herSailor!
Praying for all of our Sailors!
Aug 18, 2011
ZACHARY'S MOTHER SHIP 12 DIV 224
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mostele
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Pmbell 02 (SHIP 10 DIV 266)
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Pmbell 02 (SHIP 10 DIV 266)
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ydeza
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