Sailors attending A School in Meridian, Mississippi

Morning all, my sailor not sure when her YN class will start when I talked with her a few days ago. I know she is enjoying the green grass and the warm weather.

Hello All ! Its the beginning of a very interesting Journey ! I talked to my Sailor yesterday about how he likes MS so far and he says he loves it ! Loves the warm weather and the freedom, lol. He also says he havent started classes yet. Hmm, when will they start ? He also says he may be here for 25 days ? Does that mean he as a C school as well ? Soo many questions. Hopefully some of you wonderful people can help me out :)

My Daughter is in MS waiting to class up right now...I am in MN and NOT LIKING THE WEATHER DOWN THERE!!! she goes from snow to a tornado!!!! yikes!

I am the same way. She said yesterdays tornado was about 25 miles from them. I hope the weather gets better for them and they class up SOON! If not, I will be taking a road trip down to see her as soon as she can have liberty off base.

Hi everyone ! Hope all is going well with your Sailors !

Sailors go liberty class in the first week 

Good morning! This site isn't nearly as active as the one for BC. But I still have much to learn. My son said he was asked for 3 choices for his 1st orders...how lucky will he be to get one of those choices? And doesn't he need to be E-2 before going overseas? He doesn't have many answers for me when I ask, so I was hoping someone else would be able to help me?

good morning deb don't ever count on the three choices on his first duty station. Depends on his rate and the need for his job.He could end up in Diego Garcia look that up. E1 out of bc E2 when he gets to his duty station E3 when he deployed at sea and E4 and higher he'll have to test to promote. If he has a higher education he can jump and skip the lower ones. Anytime you need help were here for you GOOD LUCK

Hi

I am new here.  Our SR has PIR  8-1-14.  I am looking to connect with some moms down Mississippi way.

We are from South Jersey.

Catharine

Whats the sailors rating not the rates that will get the sailor to his duty station SH,LS,AZ. Diego Garcia is for Sub Tenders a job would have to open up on one of the Tenders USS Emery Land. Pray for something closer to you. Diego Garcia is a 2 year stay min

Is there any Mom/Wife with a loved one in Meridian, MS now?

My Daughter just left Meridian. I spent a week there with her a couple of weeks ago.

mom son is LS.. any clue where his next station might be?

TRESSA it depends on where his position is needed. He could go anywhere! They do ask them their top 3 picks (east coast/west coast or over seas) but their choice has less to do with it than where they are needed. My Daughter go her second choice.

HOW LONG BEFORE THEY FIND OUT THEIR DUTY SATION?

My Daughter found out about 5 or so weeks before she was done with school I think. So maybe a little more than half way through school. She is also an LS just starting working yesterday at her station!

NavyMom 13.. where is your daughter now?

also do they get leave after school?

I just sent you a friend request. I am not sure I am supposed to put specifics on the main page.

Thank you My Heart.  That's what I thought.

Is this group active? My son arrived yesterday at Meridian.

Pamesue  Hi my daughter left Meridian 14 months ago, but I'm still here to help. What do you need to know ? Rockenrobin anytime

Ok thanks, my sailor arrived there yesterday and was hoping I had a way of getting advice if needed. Thanks I will be sure to ask when I need help.  I appreciate you :-)

My Daughter made it to Meridian. How long is LS A school? I'm trying to get a date figured out for her Grad so I can ask for the time off. Also are there any hotels with special rates for Navy families?

My son says school is 9 weeks, that there is no graduation like PIR. I'm not sure about places to stay.  My son will graduate on 3/4.  Hope this helps.

Hi all see if there is a navy lodge on base , I think there is and its a great place to stay . You would be right there and he or she coluld stay in your room. You must get clearance to stay on base, some online forms and your photo ID. Hope you have a good time

Yes Nicks Mom  they are aloud cell phones , laptops I-pads, street clothes, Headphones hope that's helps

They are also allowed to have their car there if they are close enough for you to take to them.  They will be able to wear street clothes once they phase up.  When they reach phase 3 they will be allowed to go off post and will be allowed to have over night passes for Friday and Saturday nights.  They are not allowed to stay with you at Navy Lodging unless it is the night of graduation after they have finished all their out processing.  There is a graduation ceremony but not near as big as from basic training.  At the graduation they will be taking pictures and if family is there they have you go up and they take a picture of your sailor with the family and they will post them all on their website.  They are allowed to have anything they would like there really.  It is no where near as strict as it was in Great Lakes.

Hello there, it seems there are two N4M groups for Meridian.  Here's the other group's link for info:

http://navyformoms.com/group/meridianmississippiaschoolfamilyfriends

My son is their now, Hope to visit him soon

Yeah my son had liberty Saturday and Sunday I wish I could have been their but I plan on seeing him soon

Hi KellsR3714,

I believe the only airline is American Airline into Meridian US Airway is also owned by American Airlines any way as far as I know that is the only airline. I heard there was a train but I do not know very much about it. The other big airport is Jackson but it is about an hour and a half away so that may be an expensive cab ride. You could rent a car though. I am going to drive from Texas it will be about 8 hours for us.