Proudflamom - Are you talking about a taxi for you or one for your son when he leaves? I have never when to Meridian so I would have no clue where to find a taxi.
Chris's Mom - Was that from the airport in Meridan or Jackson? I know when my son arrived there from bootcamp, they flew from Chicago to Jackson and then rode a bus from Jackson to Meridan. When my son came home for leave They went to Meridan, I didn't even know there was an airport there. My son said its so small there wasn't any place to eat and no tv"s. They have two flights a day. They flew from Meridian to Atlanta and from there they flew home.
@ proudflamom - If you are planning a trip, maybe you should look into flying through Atlanta to Meridian.
I would suggest that ya'll get your recruits to call or go to the ITT dept on base they can help with travel plans and I'm betting would have some suggestions on shuttles to and from the airports. My son is no longer in MS but, the ITT dept where he is now is also taking down names and getting guys to share cabs on the days the shuttles aren't running hope that helps someone out have a blessed day.
@Christa: I get to see my son finally after all thse months his CHIT got approved yesterday and he will be home from the 18th-2nd. Happy mama dance.
@ sbarber - That's great news! I'm so happy for you. Enjoy every minute. My son did RAP all last week and is trying to get everything packed up to leave tomorrow. I've enjoyed my time with him although he was trying to see everyone. and was gone most evenings. The last two weekends have been great with all of my children home. Tomorrow the house will be quite again when I come home from work. I'm saving my pennies for a trip to San Diego. He is so ready to move on and get busy.
My son left last night on his way to Norfolk he needs to be there Wednesday. We had a great week and a half, it was so nice to see and hug him. I am wishing everyone the same something during the holidays.
@browns my son is also ready to get busy, the last week in MS was hard for him just sitting and waiting. He hates doing nothing...
Thank you all for being here even if I did interact much I enjoyed know others are in the same boat. lol
@Brentsmom07div301 - I believe my son will arrive early, I think he originally said that he was to report to his ship by the 10th. He is lucky to have someone from his ship picking him up at the airport so he will not have to take a taxi. He has said that he has talked to other Sailors on his ship.
Well he made it to VA this afternoon and is settled in on the ship. He has meet another AZ that I have been talking to his mother on Navy4moms that has helped him get through today. I am even more glad that I found this site after today.
@browns57 and @Christa good luck to your sons travels1
hi ladies glad hear all of you doing good and half of all your son are already graduate from the school,me?been busy finish all my businness in Va so i can be 100% mississippian.@proudflamom no idea who come or go to meridian but if your son is at the base told him where maybe can find some information,there is taxi parking rigth out side of the front gate all the timewhen i go to base i saw them,well hope help in some way.
Hi, everyone! My son sent me a pic of his certificate of completion for his A school training in Meridian on Friday! He called earlier today and said that there are some pics on Facebook of the entire graduating group. Can't wait to see them. And I can hardly wait to see him - hopefully next week!!
@Christa: Congratulations to you and your son :-) Hope he makes it home safely and you enjoy your holiday with him. I know I can't wait my son is flying home Sunday its gonna be so good to see him.
Thanks sbarber! He called earlier today and said that he should be leaving Meridian tomorrow. Doesn't yet know exactly when... should find out more in the am. I probably won't get any rest tonight! :-)
So happy to hear that your son is flying home this coming weekend. I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!!!!!
My son arrived in Meridian Saturday and he's ready to begin A-School. He will be training to be a AZ. From what I understand, school starts this week? I look forward to hearing how it goes, but not as nervous/anxious as I've been during his boot camp.
A school is a lot different from boot camp, it's more relaxed and he will be asking you to send him his clothes once he receives his green dot. The green dot means he doesn't have to be in uniform all the time. He will have more liberty and a lot more fun. The school part is not that hard my son (who name is David as well) as been there since December and he will be leaving there sometime I. February. Your son is able to get acell phone now so you guys can talk everyday. So I hope this helps.
Oh yes! Very helpful Bcedab. I knew he would be getting liberty and we were able to give him his cell phone at the airport Saturday (so much fun driving into O'Hare! lol). How long before they get their "green dot"? Is that something they must earn?
I am hoping to go visit him there during Spring Break, if he's not finished with school by then.
Welcome Mrs. david's mom....my son is no longer at Meridian. He was there from 10/8/11 to 11/26/11. He is an LSSA and is assigned to a ship in San Diego. He enjoyed his time there but is really liking San Diego. We never made a trip there to visit, it was too close to the holidays and we were hoping for him to make it home for Thanksgiving but that didn't happen. We are planning a trip to see him in SanDiego before they are deployed for 6 months.
Bcedab; Good, earning that green dot will be a good incentive for him.
browns57; David wants to go to SD after A-School. We are from that area and have a lot of family nearby. We moved to Arkansas when David was in the 2nd grade but he had remained a hard core Chargers fan all along!
Well, got a call from David last night. He is enjoying it there so far, but found out his school won't actually start for a couple of weeks. Said they don't have enough students for an AZ class, they're waiting for more to arrive.
Oh well, at least he has his cell phone and can call home every weekend. During boot camp I got the "I've arrived" call, the "I'm a Sailor" call, and he called us the night before PIR. That was it. So no more excusses!
Doesn't feel like it's been a week since PIR! I am feeling relieved that all thats over with, the excitment of the ceremony and the stress of traveling there. Now I can mentally relax!
My son is fairly new to Meridian. His PIR date was 1/27, so he's been there since the 28th. still waiting for his class to start. I believe they are allowed to have laptops, mine has his cell phone and was thinking about getting himself a computer.
David has called a couple times and is enjoying it there so far. Things are more relaxed there than in boot camp. Since he waiting for school to start he's been doing odd jobs, cleaning, watches, even working the mail room, which he enjoyed. He took a bus trip to a shopping mall which was great! Bought himself some civilian clothes to wear when he goes off base.
So, when does your SR PIR? It's so exciting! When we went up there it was cold, but we couldn't have asked for better weather!
How much civilian clothes should my SR bring with him to MS? He graduates this Friday and I was going to pack a bag for himn but not sure on how much if any.
When my som went to MS he could did take any clothes because hehas to wear his uniform until he earns his green dot and thn he an wear his clothes. But what i did do was, i packed all his and sent them to him later. I hope this help.
We didn't bring anything for David to carry with him, it'd just be more to travel with. We mailed him a box just this week. It was about two weeks before he could go off base anyway, and he bought himself a couple things there. We did take him his cell phone. He called friends while we were out after graduation, but couldn't bring it back to RTC. We met him at O'Hare Saturday morning and gave it to him to take to MS.
PIR was so exciting!!! You probably just got your "I'm a Sailor" call this week? Did he sound tired? David did. Almost couldn't recognize his voice.
David's class at A-School just started this week, so, eight more weeks and he gets to come home for 14 days!
Have a safe trip to Great Lakes. Are you driving? Watch out for toll roads! I'm not use to them, and got in an IPASS lane and missed paying my 60 cent toll. I was able to go on line and pay the toll, but it cost $3.80. Oh well, it's better than the $60 fine my friend got when she missed a toll booth.
Thanks no sailor call yet they did not go through BS yet can not wait for a call. I have not spoke to him in 8 weeks other then the I am here call. When his DIV got to call he had watch bummer. What is your son's job in MS? We are driving and will make sure to watch those tolls
Yes he just tested out but can't leave until next opening period which is the middle of March. So he'll be there a little while longer.
Your son will have alot of fun though, they get to leave the base and they have a lot of activities there, like a basketball team (if your son likes basket), bowling and alot of other things to do, so don't look for alot of phone calls home.
David is training to be an AZ. Aviation Maintence Administration. He'll be responsible for all paperwork involved with maintaining a squadron of aircraft.
I didn't get calls when he was at RTC except for the "I'm here" and "I'm a Sailor", and a call the evening before PIR just to check on us, see if we got there OK. Now that he's got his cell, he's been calling every weekend.
Beth, to answer your question regarding their sleeping quarters; From what I can remember David telling me, he was sharing a room with one other sailor, but there was another bed in the room, so I suppose there could be 3 to a room.
My son is goin to connecticut for 7 week and he will be home for 2 weeks. They have suite mates from my understanding, they have a living room and two bedroom with two to a room.
Don't hate me but i'm not a mom! lol I am engaged to my sailor. At first the transition from basic is going to be a little confusing and maybe a little hard but he will adjust. You can talk to him everyday!! From what i have been told its in the middle of "nowhere" but there is A LOT for them to do on base. Anthony got his "green dot" in just a few days and is already going to hang out at the mall and going to the movies. All the guys become pretty close too so he will make new friends easy! Graduation is awesome!! Congratulations on your Sailor! I pray that he does very well =D
proudflamom
Dec 5, 2011
Denise - browns57
Proudflamom - Are you talking about a taxi for you or one for your son when he leaves? I have never when to Meridian so I would have no clue where to find a taxi.
Dec 5, 2011
Chris's MOM
My son just got to Meridian and he told me he paid $ 20 dollars for a taxi to the base . Hope this helps =)
Dec 5, 2011
Denise - browns57
Chris's Mom - Was that from the airport in Meridan or Jackson? I know when my son arrived there from bootcamp, they flew from Chicago to Jackson and then rode a bus from Jackson to Meridan. When my son came home for leave They went to Meridan, I didn't even know there was an airport there. My son said its so small there wasn't any place to eat and no tv"s. They have two flights a day. They flew from Meridian to Atlanta and from there they flew home.
@ proudflamom - If you are planning a trip, maybe you should look into flying through Atlanta to Meridian.
Dec 5, 2011
proudflamom
Dec 5, 2011
Chris's MOM
The Taxi was from Meridian airport to base . Rate is for military only . =)
Dec 5, 2011
sbarber
I would suggest that ya'll get your recruits to call or go to the ITT dept on base they can help with travel plans and I'm betting would have some suggestions on shuttles to and from the airports. My son is no longer in MS but, the ITT dept where he is now is also taking down names and getting guys to share cabs on the days the shuttles aren't running hope that helps someone out have a blessed day.
@Christa: I get to see my son finally after all thse months his CHIT got approved yesterday and he will be home from the 18th-2nd. Happy mama dance.
Dec 6, 2011
Denise - browns57
@ sbarber - That's great news! I'm so happy for you. Enjoy every minute. My son did RAP all last week and is trying to get everything packed up to leave tomorrow. I've enjoyed my time with him although he was trying to see everyone. and was gone most evenings. The last two weekends have been great with all of my children home. Tomorrow the house will be quite again when I come home from work. I'm saving my pennies for a trip to San Diego. He is so ready to move on and get busy.
Dec 6, 2011
Brentsmom
My son left last night on his way to Norfolk he needs to be there Wednesday. We had a great week and a half, it was so nice to see and hug him. I am wishing everyone the same something during the holidays.
@browns my son is also ready to get busy, the last week in MS was hard for him just sitting and waiting. He hates doing nothing...
Thank you all for being here even if I did interact much I enjoyed know others are in the same boat. lol
Dec 6, 2011
Denise - browns57
@Brentsmom07div301 - I believe my son will arrive early, I think he originally said that he was to report to his ship by the 10th. He is lucky to have someone from his ship picking him up at the airport so he will not have to take a taxi. He has said that he has talked to other Sailors on his ship.
Dec 6, 2011
Christa (Proud Navy Mom)
Wonderful news, sbarber!!! I'm so very happy for you!!! Enjoy all of your time with him!!!
Dec 6, 2011
Christa (Proud Navy Mom)
Brentsmom07, I'm so happy that you got to spend some time with your son!!! I can hardly wait for mine to come home!
Dec 6, 2011
Brentsmom
Well he made it to VA this afternoon and is settled in on the ship. He has meet another AZ that I have been talking to his mother on Navy4moms that has helped him get through today. I am even more glad that I found this site after today.
@browns57 and @Christa good luck to your sons travels1
Dec 6, 2011
ydeza
hi ladies glad hear all of you doing good and half of all your son are already graduate from the school,me?been busy finish all my businness in Va so i can be 100% mississippian.@proudflamom no idea who come or go to meridian but if your son is at the base told him where maybe can find some information,there is taxi parking rigth out side of the front gate all the timewhen i go to base i saw them,well hope help in some way.
Dec 6, 2011
Christa (Proud Navy Mom)
Hi, everyone! My son sent me a pic of his certificate of completion for his A school training in Meridian on Friday! He called earlier today and said that there are some pics on Facebook of the entire graduating group. Can't wait to see them. And I can hardly wait to see him - hopefully next week!!
Dec 11, 2011
sbarber
@Christa: Congratulations to you and your son :-) Hope he makes it home safely and you enjoy your holiday with him. I know I can't wait my son is flying home Sunday its gonna be so good to see him.
Dec 12, 2011
Christa (Proud Navy Mom)
Thanks sbarber! He called earlier today and said that he should be leaving Meridian tomorrow. Doesn't yet know exactly when... should find out more in the am. I probably won't get any rest tonight! :-)
So happy to hear that your son is flying home this coming weekend. I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!!!!!
Dec 12, 2011
Navy Mom Ship 3, Div 047
How long is A School for logisit specialist in Meridian?
Dec 31, 2011
Denise - browns57
I had thought it was 8 weeks but then my son informed me it was more self paced. He finished between 6 & 7 weeks, I believe.
Jan 6, 2012
Navy Mom Ship 3, Div 047
That is very neat that it is self paced. My son wants to be stationed overseas, perhaps Japan. Did you son say it is difficult to get to go overseas?
Jan 6, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Hello Ladies
My son arrived in Meridian Saturday and he's ready to begin A-School. He will be training to be a AZ. From what I understand, school starts this week? I look forward to hearing how it goes, but not as nervous/anxious as I've been during his boot camp.
Jan 31, 2012
Bcedab
A school is a lot different from boot camp, it's more relaxed and he will be asking you to send him his clothes once he receives his green dot. The green dot means he doesn't have to be in uniform all the time. He will have more liberty and a lot more fun. The school part is not that hard my son (who name is David as well) as been there since December and he will be leaving there sometime I. February. Your son is able to get acell phone now so you guys can talk everyday. So I hope this helps.
Jan 31, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Oh yes! Very helpful Bcedab. I knew he would be getting liberty and we were able to give him his cell phone at the airport Saturday (so much fun driving into O'Hare! lol). How long before they get their "green dot"? Is that something they must earn?
I am hoping to go visit him there during Spring Break, if he's not finished with school by then.
Jan 31, 2012
Denise - browns57
Welcome Mrs. david's mom....my son is no longer at Meridian. He was there from 10/8/11 to 11/26/11. He is an LSSA and is assigned to a ship in San Diego. He enjoyed his time there but is really liking San Diego. We never made a trip there to visit, it was too close to the holidays and we were hoping for him to make it home for Thanksgiving but that didn't happen. We are planning a trip to see him in SanDiego before they are deployed for 6 months.
Jan 31, 2012
Bcedab
Yes, he will have to earn his green dot, it took my son two weeks to earn his. So it shouldn't take long.
Jan 31, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Bcedab; Good, earning that green dot will be a good incentive for him.
browns57; David wants to go to SD after A-School. We are from that area and have a lot of family nearby. We moved to Arkansas when David was in the 2nd grade but he had remained a hard core Chargers fan all along!
Feb 1, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Well, got a call from David last night. He is enjoying it there so far, but found out his school won't actually start for a couple of weeks. Said they don't have enough students for an AZ class, they're waiting for more to arrive.
Oh well, at least he has his cell phone and can call home every weekend. During boot camp I got the "I've arrived" call, the "I'm a Sailor" call, and he called us the night before PIR. That was it. So no more excusses!
Doesn't feel like it's been a week since PIR! I am feeling relieved that all thats over with, the excitment of the ceremony and the stress of traveling there. Now I can mentally relax!
Feb 4, 2012
Beth89
My SR is in bootcamp and will be doing A school here wondering if they are able to use a laptop
Feb 18, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Hello Beth!
My son is fairly new to Meridian. His PIR date was 1/27, so he's been there since the 28th. still waiting for his class to start. I believe they are allowed to have laptops, mine has his cell phone and was thinking about getting himself a computer.
David has called a couple times and is enjoying it there so far. Things are more relaxed there than in boot camp. Since he waiting for school to start he's been doing odd jobs, cleaning, watches, even working the mail room, which he enjoyed. He took a bus trip to a shopping mall which was great! Bought himself some civilian clothes to wear when he goes off base.
So, when does your SR PIR? It's so exciting! When we went up there it was cold, but we couldn't have asked for better weather!
Feb 18, 2012
Beth89
Feb 18, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Beth,
What will your SR be training for in A-School?
Feb 22, 2012
Beth89
Feb 22, 2012
Beth89
How much civilian clothes should my SR bring with him to MS? He graduates this Friday and I was going to pack a bag for himn but not sure on how much if any.
thank you
Beth
Feb 25, 2012
Bcedab
When my som went to MS he could did take any clothes because hehas to wear his uniform until he earns his green dot and thn he an wear his clothes. But what i did do was, i packed all his and sent them to him later. I hope this help.
Feb 25, 2012
Beth89
Thank you I thought this but I just wanted to be prepared. I will send thing later. Is your son still in MS?
Feb 25, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
We didn't bring anything for David to carry with him, it'd just be more to travel with. We mailed him a box just this week. It was about two weeks before he could go off base anyway, and he bought himself a couple things there. We did take him his cell phone. He called friends while we were out after graduation, but couldn't bring it back to RTC. We met him at O'Hare Saturday morning and gave it to him to take to MS.
PIR was so exciting!!! You probably just got your "I'm a Sailor" call this week? Did he sound tired? David did. Almost couldn't recognize his voice.
David's class at A-School just started this week, so, eight more weeks and he gets to come home for 14 days!
Have a safe trip to Great Lakes. Are you driving? Watch out for toll roads! I'm not use to them, and got in an IPASS lane and missed paying my 60 cent toll. I was able to go on line and pay the toll, but it cost $3.80. Oh well, it's better than the $60 fine my friend got when she missed a toll booth.
Feb 25, 2012
Beth89
Thanks no sailor call yet they did not go through BS yet can not wait for a call. I have not spoke to him in 8 weeks other then the I am here call. When his DIV got to call he had watch bummer. What is your son's job in MS? We are driving and will make sure to watch those tolls
Feb 25, 2012
Bcedab
Your son will have alot of fun though, they get to leave the base and they have a lot of activities there, like a basketball team (if your son likes basket), bowling and alot of other things to do, so don't look for alot of phone calls home.
Feb 25, 2012
Beth89
Bcrdab where is your son going in the middle of March? Sounds like my son will have a good time he loves sports. What are the sleeping quarters like?
Feb 25, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
David is training to be an AZ. Aviation Maintence Administration. He'll be responsible for all paperwork involved with maintaining a squadron of aircraft.
I didn't get calls when he was at RTC except for the "I'm here" and "I'm a Sailor", and a call the evening before PIR just to check on us, see if we got there OK. Now that he's got his cell, he's been calling every weekend.
Feb 25, 2012
Tiffany51908
My sailor just graduated basic and in now in meridian training for LS! Maybe they know each other?? hope all is going well for you and your sailor =D
Feb 26, 2012
Beth89
Feb 26, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Good Morning Ladies,
Beth, to answer your question regarding their sleeping quarters; From what I can remember David telling me, he was sharing a room with one other sailor, but there was another bed in the room, so I suppose there could be 3 to a room.
Feb 26, 2012
Bcedab
My son is goin to connecticut for 7 week and he will be home for 2 weeks. They have suite mates from my understanding, they have a living room and two bedroom with two to a room.
Feb 26, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Oh yes, the living room! And I think he said each bed room has a bath room? The important thing is: No more group showers!!!
Feb 26, 2012
Tiffany51908
Don't hate me but i'm not a mom! lol I am engaged to my sailor. At first the transition from basic is going to be a little confusing and maybe a little hard but he will adjust. You can talk to him everyday!! From what i have been told its in the middle of "nowhere" but there is A LOT for them to do on base. Anthony got his "green dot" in just a few days and is already going to hang out at the mall and going to the movies. All the guys become pretty close too so he will make new friends easy! Graduation is awesome!! Congratulations on your Sailor! I pray that he does very well =D
Feb 26, 2012
Beth89
Feb 28, 2012
Tiffany51908
No problem. If your son needs anyone to show him around or a liberty buddy send me a message to my inbox and my sailor will help him out!!
Feb 29, 2012
Beth89
Mar 4, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Beth, how was PIR? Hope the weather wasn't too cold.
Mar 4, 2012