He had watch directly after PIR for 4 hours- he volunteered thinking it was 2 hours. We were able to take him out for dinner that night and he was going to airport sat at 3am. He couldnt take it back to the base after PIR. He could have had his phone and laptop in his possession had we been able to meet him at the airport saturday morning, sort of been in limbo since PIR. the package was to arrive on Wed, it hadnt yet. hopefully tomorrow. I wish we could have met him, but waiting is a lost art. He'll be ok.
Hi destinee....my sailor left Chicago to Dallas to Jackson. They didn't get anywhere close to Atl!. :( We actually were flying back to GA and would have loved to have more time with him before he went on to MS. Lucky for me, we had scheduled our flight home from the same airport and close to the same time as his flight (we had NO idea early on when/where he would fly out from).
Hello everyone! My husband literally just arrived to Meridian about 5 minutes ago. He was able to fly from our home state to Atlanta, then to Meridian. The cab that he's taking right now cost $20. His overall trip was good, other than the 3 hour layover in Atlanta but it was either that or arrive in Meridian at 9:30 at night. So, it worked out fine.
My daughter phone connection at Meridian, MS constantly drops and have bad reception (Tmobile), we can't talk long because we are constantly asking what each other to repeat what was said. Anyone else having this same issue, from what I understand they are in the boomdox/countryside, which explains the bad reception.
Any workaround, phone booths on base, tips, tricks, suggestions????
Anyone know if A-school allows the students to have their own vehicle while at A-school? My son graduates from BC on 4.12.13 and will be heading to Meridian for A-school. We are only a 3.5 hour drive from Meridian and had thought about taking his truck to him.
Yamaha, mine will arrive shortly after April 12. We are from Alabama ..A short ride to Meridian for us- Please keep me in the loop as to what your son learns about Meridian. After reading on this site it appears they earn some buddy type of liberty after they have been there and started school--about day 10 mark.
Hello! My son graduated on 3/22/13 from bootcamp and is on hold at GL till he gets his orders for A School in Meridian. We only live about 4 hours away! A quick question...will my son be able to have his car there at A School?
he loves A school in meridian says there is only 17 of them right now he will get to come home after and then extra time for working in the recruit center says they treating everyone awesome
Thanks Yamahamom...it would be sweet if he could have it. We live in Alabama and he has a cousin who lives in Meridian. I will pass along your comments to my son...
So....are you permitted to have a car on base? Once out of A school do you then drive to your base? How much time to they allow you between A school and getting to your base? I am hearing there is nothing in Meridian. Is this true?
I have a quick question, my son will be going to A school in Meridian (YN position). Would it benefit him to bring a laptop or IPAD of his own for homework or anything that he will need for class?
My son has been in Meridian since February 3rd. We made a 6 hour drive to Mississippi from Georgia for his birthday. I've sent him a box of "goodies" every other week since he's been there. He got his orders 2 weeks ago and should finish his school work within the week! :) Several of his shipmates that flew with him from GL have already graduated their programs and have or will soon ship out to their duty stations. We are excited to have him home for a little while before he moves on to his next adventure!! :)
GA2..my sr will be going to meridian soon. What can you tell me about it? What is your sons rate? Do you know if they are permitted to have a vehicle on base?
Mandy - what is your sons rate. My son will be done with his A school sometime next week and will be leaving Meridian around the same time as your sailor.
Hi, my daughter is in Meridian for A school now. She will be coming home on the 28th. I can't wait to see her. She loves it there and is having a great time.
fredsmom...thanks for responding. Do they need to get their own transportation to the base? Or are they picked up like when they went to GL? Do you remember the cost involved? I know my SR wont have much cash on them so I would want to make sure they have enough to cover the cost.
The reason I asked is because you are allowed to meet them at the airport and O' Hare has beautiful USO's in their terminals! It is a great place to hang out with your sailor! It's like a resort free for military and their families
his PIR is 6/28. I am hoping to go to airport to give him a few of his personal things that he asked for. Laptop,phone, etc. all the important things in life.
Fredsmom, sorry for the late reply. Still getting used to using this site and plus trying to use from my phone not to fun. But he is E1 - I think, I'm still getting used to the Navy Verbiage.
Also, any Navy Mom's I purchased a Navy shirt and they continued to send me the wrong shirt, anyone interested? Color creme and says Proud Navy Mom, I never wore them, i have 2 of them. No charge, just wans to give to someone who will wear it.
Mandy - my son is leaving on the 29th too! He is coming home to California for a few weeks before going to VA to his first duty stations! When did your sailor graduate from boot camp? I bet they know each other! :)
Hi Freds Mom, his name is Ruiz. Well he may not be leaving on the 29th after all, they said he was suppose to turn in some paperwork, but he didn't know till today so now he is leaving June 10. I wonder if there is anything he can do. We made so many arrangements for his coming home. So disappointed. Anybody have any ideas?
destinee
Feb 15, 2013
My3sons (SHIP 13 DIV 374)
Feb 15, 2013
destinee
Feb 15, 2013
sailsetter
He had watch directly after PIR for 4 hours- he volunteered thinking it was 2 hours. We were able to take him out for dinner that night and he was going to airport sat at 3am. He couldnt take it back to the base after PIR. He could have had his phone and laptop in his possession had we been able to meet him at the airport saturday morning, sort of been in limbo since PIR. the package was to arrive on Wed, it hadnt yet. hopefully tomorrow. I wish we could have met him, but waiting is a lost art. He'll be ok.
Feb 16, 2013
GA2thfairy(Ship 04 DIV 087)
Feb 20, 2013
GA2thfairy(Ship 04 DIV 087)
Feb 20, 2013
ProudNavyWife
Hello everyone! My husband literally just arrived to Meridian about 5 minutes ago. He was able to fly from our home state to Atlanta, then to Meridian. The cab that he's taking right now cost $20. His overall trip was good, other than the 3 hour layover in Atlanta but it was either that or arrive in Meridian at 9:30 at night. So, it worked out fine.
Mar 3, 2013
ProudNavyWife
This is our second year in, and second A school. The first one was in Pensacola after Boot Camp. Hope everyone have a blessed day!
Mar 3, 2013
destinee
Mar 4, 2013
navymom1234
My daughter phone connection at Meridian, MS constantly drops and have bad reception (Tmobile), we can't talk long because we are constantly asking what each other to repeat what was said. Anyone else having this same issue, from what I understand they are in the boomdox/countryside, which explains the bad reception.
Any workaround, phone booths on base, tips, tricks, suggestions????
Mar 13, 2013
fzn2fb
Anyone know if A-school allows the students to have their own vehicle while at A-school? My son graduates from BC on 4.12.13 and will be heading to Meridian for A-school. We are only a 3.5 hour drive from Meridian and had thought about taking his truck to him.
Mar 17, 2013
yamahamom63
good morning my sailor is now at meridian and will start april 6 wher is everyone from?? what do we need to send??
Mar 19, 2013
fzn2fb
Mar 20, 2013
deltaflyer59 Ship 03 Div 124
Hello! My son graduated on 3/22/13 from bootcamp and is on hold at GL till he gets his orders for A School in Meridian. We only live about 4 hours away! A quick question...will my son be able to have his car there at A School?
Mar 28, 2013
yamahamom63
he loves A school in meridian says there is only 17 of them right now he will get to come home after and then extra time for working in the recruit center says they treating everyone awesome
Mar 28, 2013
yamahamom63
delta flyer i asked and my sailor says no one has a car that he knows of but for your sailor to ask
Mar 28, 2013
deltaflyer59 Ship 03 Div 124
Thanks Yamahamom...it would be sweet if he could have it. We live in Alabama and he has a cousin who lives in Meridian. I will pass along your comments to my son...
Mar 28, 2013
WestCoastMom SHIP 14, DIV 180
Does anyone know the best airport to fly into near Meridian? Thank you.
Mar 29, 2013
GodFavorMe(TreMom)NORFOLK
Mar 29, 2013
WestCoastMom SHIP 14, DIV 180
Thank you, GodFavorMe.
Mar 29, 2013
Navymom21
So....are you permitted to have a car on base? Once out of A school do you then drive to your base? How much time to they allow you between A school and getting to your base? I am hearing there is nothing in Meridian. Is this true?
Mar 31, 2013
Laurie1029
I have a quick question, my son will be going to A school in Meridian (YN position). Would it benefit him to bring a laptop or IPAD of his own for homework or anything that he will need for class?
Apr 9, 2013
jen
Laurie1029 - My sailor is in Meridian right now. She said she uses her laptop for her school work.
Apr 9, 2013
GA2thfairy(Ship 04 DIV 087)
Apr 9, 2013
Navymom21
GA2..my sr will be going to meridian soon. What can you tell me about it? What is your sons rate? Do you know if they are permitted to have a vehicle on base?
May 16, 2013
fredsmom
My son is in Meridian now and finishing his A school by next week. He is a YN and he bought himself a laptop.
May 16, 2013
fredsmom
My son and his shipmates from Basic Training are having the time of their lives in Meridian! They love it! It is really beautiful there!
May 16, 2013
Hemetmom
fredsmom My son is also in meridian but just barely got there!!
May 16, 2013
fredsmom
Hemetmom - your sailor will love it! What is his rate?
May 16, 2013
fredsmom
Hi JakobMom4!
May 16, 2013
Mandy
May 16, 2013
fredsmom
May 17, 2013
fredsmom
May 17, 2013
Chrissy
Hi, my daughter is in Meridian for A school now. She will be coming home on the 28th. I can't wait to see her. She loves it there and is having a great time.
May 18, 2013
Navymom21
I have a question for the veteran moms. How do they get from the airport to base? Also, what airport do they fly into?
May 18, 2013
fredsmom
May 19, 2013
Navymom21
fredsmom...thanks for responding. Do they need to get their own transportation to the base? Or are they picked up like when they went to GL? Do you remember the cost involved? I know my SR wont have much cash on them so I would want to make sure they have enough to cover the cost.
May 19, 2013
Hemetmom
Navymom21 the navy provides all transportation for you sailor to get aschool
May 19, 2013
Navymom21
thank you!!
May 19, 2013
fredsmom
May 20, 2013
fredsmom
May 20, 2013
Navymom21
his PIR is 6/28. I am hoping to go to airport to give him a few of his personal things that he asked for. Laptop,phone, etc. all the important things in life.
May 20, 2013
Mandy
Fredsmom, sorry for the late reply. Still getting used to using this site and plus trying to use from my phone not to fun. But he is E1 - I think, I'm still getting used to the Navy Verbiage.
May 22, 2013
Mandy
Also, any Navy Mom's I purchased a Navy shirt and they continued to send me the wrong shirt, anyone interested? Color creme and says Proud Navy Mom, I never wore them, i have 2 of them. No charge, just wans to give to someone who will wear it.
May 22, 2013
fredsmom
May 22, 2013
fredsmom
May 22, 2013
Mandy
May 22, 2013
daviyonmom
hi everyone can someone tell me how to find this A school on face book
May 23, 2013
WestCoastMom SHIP 14, DIV 180
https://www.facebook.com/NTTCMeridian?fref=ts
May 23, 2013
Mandy
Hi Freds Mom, his name is Ruiz. Well he may not be leaving on the 29th after all, they said he was suppose to turn in some paperwork, but he didn't know till today so now he is leaving June 10. I wonder if there is anything he can do. We made so many arrangements for his coming home. So disappointed. Anybody have any ideas?
May 24, 2013