Does any one know when we are able to see our sons and daughters after they get to A school? I live in gulfport ms and I would like to see him as soon as I can!
Hi everyone our son has been in 10 years. I joined this group because as a mom ( also a navy Brat and sister ) I understand how you feel. I live in the meridian area. My dad retired for the Navy here and we stayed. I will be glad to help in any way. Answer any questions. I often see these young men and women in town still in uniform and in pairs or groups. I usually stop and tell them thanks and talk to them a little while. So let Know if I can help. Our son has a cpl of navy buddies stationed at the base here that we take to eat and visit with. Anything to make these heros feel At home. Go Navy.
@sgknavymom thanks so much for your kindness. I am hoping to make a trip out there for a weekend while my son is in school so I might reach outnformadvice on where to stay. I figured I better come there to see him before he gets his break after schooling is over because I am sure during that time he will want to hang out with his friends.
Hope This Encourages all of you.... Our son has been in 10 years...He loves the Navy...He is presently on a ship somewhere off the coast os Yemen...Yes we worry and pray....But knowing he loves what he does is a lot of comfort......In his 10 years he has been around the entire globe.....spent a year in Afghanstan (with a Army unit)......He has made the best of each station ....My advise to young sailors is to think hard about thier choices of stations.....and make the most of thier time serving our country.....
Sgknavymom, sounds like good advice. I have been trying to pass that advice to my son and tell him he joined to Navy in part to see the world so take advantge of it while he is young and single. I hope he is happy with his choices like your son has been...blessings to all!
my son pir date is nov 2 and then he will be going to a school in meridian i live in gulfport his whole family is in gulfport thats a couple hrs from his a school, my question is i hear they fly the day after pir and go to A school i would like to know if they are allowed to have family come up and see them as soon as they get in a school? what are the rules about when he can leave for a week end to see family if a family member picks him up and all can anyone tell me how all this goes liberty time cause i miss him lol he would get there on a week end can we see him to say hi or not yett? and when? thanks
thanks i miss him hes the baby of my kids im so proud of him the family cant wait to congrat him on being in the navy so im hoping we can see him right away lol
Navy, I read a post somewhere that explained the phases of A school and what each phase allowed the sailors to do. It was a good post, you might use the search box and find the post. I think phase 3 allowed them to leave overnight. Congrats on the upcoming Pir
Congrats Gabby, if you go back a few pages there was a really good post describing the base and the activities there. What school is your bf attending?
My son will be LS as well. I'll get to learn from you so share his experiences here. I heard its a self paced program that usually lasts about 40 days.
My son will be attending A school in Meridian MS after his PIR date of 11/30. Can we visit him right away or do we have to wait for him to receive a green dot? Can you explain the green dot to me?
Hello Nise615! My son is in Meridian and graduated last wednesday. He leaves tomorrow to go to Groton for sub school. Green dot is phase 3 liberty, my son said he should get it after a week of being there. Phases tend to go pretty fast and is nothing like boot camp. They have a lot of freedom in A school. You should be able to visit right away but if you wait till he is in phase 3 he can go off base. Also in phase 3 they can stay overnight off base only on the weekends but he will need to get a chit and turn it in before thursday according to my son. Hope this info helps you!
Good morning everyone. My son is in LS school. He graduated boot camp on 11-2-12. I am really excited to belong to another group. He likes in there and said they finally have a bit of freedom and independence I guess he will be in indoc until after Veteran's Day and then school begins. When do they get orders so I will know where he gets his duty station?
Hello GodFavorMe(TreMom) - my son has been in Meridian for a month now. He is on the airmen side of the base and is housed with Marines. He was a bit fearful at first, but now really likes living and training with them. InDoc was 5 days where he got to know the layout of the base, base rules and regs, uniforms in order, housing in order. It is not at all like boot camp - he said he and his friends would ask people about bed times, free times, etc, and they would laugh and say "this is not boot camp". They are limited and do have to be in quarters by 9:45pm, but if they do not have duty, they can go to base movie, bowling, tv and computer time. They can also have a few civilian outfits, and their phones. Biggest plus right now is it is still warm in Mississippi!!! Last weekend his wife was able to visit for the weekend, and he was allowed to leave base from Fri at 5pm until Sunday at 9PM. Best of luck to your sailor and I hope they also enjoy their time at Meridian
Lita, I see you're from Texas. I hope your son can adjust to the weather in Great Lakes rapidly. Chicago in winter is a whole 'nother world! Luckily all the work out facilities are indoors.
marmee4, what is your son in training for. David was also on the airmans side with the marines. He is an AZ.
Lita, David graduated A school in April. He was top of his class and got first pick of assignments. He chose a helo squadron based in San Diego. He chose helo's because "... they go more places than fixed wing aircraft." And he chose SD because; 1) he's a hard core Chargers fan, 2) his friend that he enlisted with is based there, 3) he's a hard core Chargers fan, 4) we are orignially from that area and have a lot of family around there, and 5) even though we move to Arkansas when he was in 2nd grade, he's STILL a hard core Chargers fan. He had a couple weeks leave after A school, when that was over he left to join the squadron already on deployment on the USS Abraham Lincoln. They returned in August and he's been in SD since. He enjoys his job, keeping the books updated.
It's been one years since he left home for boot camp. Navy life has been good for him.
Anyone have a daughter at Meridian right now? My daughter graduated A School last Friday. She said she is going to San Diego and be assigne to the USS Bunker Hill. I was wondering how long she may still be staying in Meridian! I would love any info!
David's mom - I have never been to San Diego, but it sounds good to me!
Just got word that my fiancé will be attending A school here instead of Pensacola now. I’m excited because Meridian, Mississippi is only 4 hours away from me. I look forward to meeting new people. Also, he graduates boot camp on the Dec 21st will he be allowed to bring a cell phone and laptop to school? Thanks!
Yes. They said we can bring cellphone and laptop to graduation already. He has to be able to fit it in his black bag. I'm assuming they issue them a bag or have them purchase one.
We gave our sailor his cell at the airport in Chicago and mailed his laptop once he had his address (he had it in 2 days) - Remember they are EXTREMELY busy once they get there with orientation - first 5 days.... as for their own sheets? I don't think so but it DOES get chilly there and some people buy xtra blankets @ the NEX.....
My hubby has been in Meridian for 2 weeks now.....after spending a whopping 12 weeks in Great Lakes!!! Waiting to find out his permanent base is driving me crazy! I just need to know so that I can research the area and make plans. Is anyone else going crazy from the wait?
The SR's can pretty much have anything, from phone to a car. For my SR he went out and bought everything he wanted. It seems that they have to much freedom in Meridian, if you understand what I mean by that. MY SR loved it there was never a dull moment and made lots of friends. The town is actually quite a few miles from the base. My SR spent every weekend in town at the mall or on a road trip. They can put weekend leave chit in so they can spend the time away from the base over night.
Just thought I would say in case you didn't know, you can got to NTTC Meridian on facebook and see pictures of what its like there. They post the graduation pictures there for those that aren't able to attend when time comes. The page does give you a little insight into somethings they do there.
ny son graduates from "A" school tomorrow and leaves Meridian on Wed. Thanks to all for the help and support on this site. We are going into our next phase - San Diego! If I can be of any assistance to any of you, just message me. It's been fun and went by really fast
NavyTown ship 12 DIV 361
Does any one know when we are able to see our sons and daughters after they get to A school? I live in gulfport ms and I would like to see him as soon as I can!
Sep 23, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Sep 29, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
@SeeShell, have you been able to talk to him since he's been there?
Oct 3, 2012
Sgknavymom
Oct 3, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Oct 4, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Oct 4, 2012
Sgknavymom
Hope This Encourages all of you....
Our son has been in 10 years...He loves the Navy...He is presently on a ship somewhere off the coast os Yemen...Yes we worry and pray....But knowing he loves what he does is a lot of comfort......In his 10 years he has been around the entire globe.....spent a year in Afghanstan (with a Army unit)......He has made the best of each station ....My advise to young sailors is to think hard about thier choices of stations.....and make the most of thier time serving our country.....
Oct 5, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Sgknavymom, sounds like good advice. I have been trying to pass that advice to my son and tell him he joined to Navy in part to see the world so take advantge of it while he is young and single. I hope he is happy with his choices like your son has been...blessings to all!
Oct 5, 2012
marmee4 (alumni mom)
so excited to find this page. My son just got to Meridian on Sat (10/06/12). We talked on SUnday, but don't know much about this phase and A school.
Oct 8, 2012
NavyTown ship 12 DIV 361
my son pir date is nov 2 and then he will be going to a school in meridian i live in gulfport his whole family is in gulfport thats a couple hrs from his a school, my question is i hear they fly the day after pir and go to A school i would like to know if they are allowed to have family come up and see them as soon as they get in a school? what are the rules about when he can leave for a week end to see family if a family member picks him up and all can anyone tell me how all this goes liberty time cause i miss him lol he would get there on a week end can we see him to say hi or not yett? and when? thanks
Oct 9, 2012
NavyTown ship 12 DIV 361
thanks i miss him hes the baby of my kids im so proud of him the family cant wait to congrat him on being in the navy so im hoping we can see him right away lol
Oct 9, 2012
NavyTown ship 12 DIV 361
i wonder how much time they get after a school to see the family
i hope u get to see your son soon and im glad he likes the place
Oct 9, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Oct 9, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Oct 11, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Thanks proud! I appreicate your information.
Oct 12, 2012
gabby ship14 Div334
Oct 12, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Oct 12, 2012
gabby ship14 Div334
Oct 13, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Oct 13, 2012
NavyTown ship 12 DIV 361
thank you guys for letting me know! anything helps! im so excited for him cant wait to hear all about what he is doing and all.
Oct 13, 2012
Phillies
Oct 24, 2012
Nise615
My son will be attending A school in Meridian MS after his PIR date of 11/30. Can we visit him right away or do we have to wait for him to receive a green dot? Can you explain the green dot to me?
Nov 6, 2012
navyboy2012
Hello Nise615! My son is in Meridian and graduated last wednesday. He leaves tomorrow to go to Groton for sub school. Green dot is phase 3 liberty, my son said he should get it after a week of being there. Phases tend to go pretty fast and is nothing like boot camp. They have a lot of freedom in A school. You should be able to visit right away but if you wait till he is in phase 3 he can go off base. Also in phase 3 they can stay overnight off base only on the weekends but he will need to get a chit and turn it in before thursday according to my son. Hope this info helps you!
Nov 6, 2012
Sonya
Good morning everyone. My son is in LS school. He graduated boot camp on 11-2-12. I am really excited to belong to another group. He likes in there and said they finally have a bit of freedom and independence I guess he will be in indoc until after Veteran's Day and then school begins. When do they get orders so I will know where he gets his duty station?
Nov 9, 2012
GodFavorMe(TreMom)NORFOLK
can someone tell me what is indoc? And how is ls school in merdian mississippi is it like bootcamp?
Nov 10, 2012
marmee4 (alumni mom)
Hello GodFavorMe(TreMom) - my son has been in Meridian for a month now. He is on the airmen side of the base and is housed with Marines. He was a bit fearful at first, but now really likes living and training with them. InDoc was 5 days where he got to know the layout of the base, base rules and regs, uniforms in order, housing in order. It is not at all like boot camp - he said he and his friends would ask people about bed times, free times, etc, and they would laugh and say "this is not boot camp". They are limited and do have to be in quarters by 9:45pm, but if they do not have duty, they can go to base movie, bowling, tv and computer time. They can also have a few civilian outfits, and their phones. Biggest plus right now is it is still warm in Mississippi!!! Last weekend his wife was able to visit for the weekend, and he was allowed to leave base from Fri at 5pm until Sunday at 9PM. Best of luck to your sailor and I hope they also enjoy their time at Meridian
Nov 10, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Nov 12, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Lita, I see you're from Texas. I hope your son can adjust to the weather in Great Lakes rapidly. Chicago in winter is a whole 'nother world! Luckily all the work out facilities are indoors.
marmee4, what is your son in training for. David was also on the airmans side with the marines. He is an AZ.
durrichShip03/DIV354, I love your picture!
Nov 12, 2012
marmee4 (alumni mom)
Mrs. David's mom - my son is AZ also
Nov 12, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Nov 12, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Nov 12, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Nov 12, 2012
Mrs. David's mom
Lita, David graduated A school in April. He was top of his class and got first pick of assignments. He chose a helo squadron based in San Diego. He chose helo's because "... they go more places than fixed wing aircraft." And he chose SD because; 1) he's a hard core Chargers fan, 2) his friend that he enlisted with is based there, 3) he's a hard core Chargers fan, 4) we are orignially from that area and have a lot of family around there, and 5) even though we move to Arkansas when he was in 2nd grade, he's STILL a hard core Chargers fan. He had a couple weeks leave after A school, when that was over he left to join the squadron already on deployment on the USS Abraham Lincoln. They returned in August and he's been in SD since. He enjoys his job, keeping the books updated.
It's been one years since he left home for boot camp. Navy life has been good for him.
Nov 12, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Nov 12, 2012
Mari'smom(ship09,div327)
Anyone have a daughter at Meridian right now? My daughter graduated A School last Friday. She said she is going to San Diego and be assigne to the USS Bunker Hill. I was wondering how long she may still be staying in Meridian! I would love any info!
David's mom - I have never been to San Diego, but it sounds good to me!
Nov 13, 2012
bittersweet914
Just got word that my fiancé will be attending A school here instead of Pensacola now. I’m excited because Meridian, Mississippi is only 4 hours away from me. I look forward to meeting new people. Also, he graduates boot camp on the Dec 21st will he be allowed to bring a cell phone and laptop to school? Thanks!
Dec 2, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Dec 2, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Dec 2, 2012
durrichShip03/Div354
We gave our sailor his cell at the airport in Chicago and mailed his laptop once he had his address (he had it in 2 days) - Remember they are EXTREMELY busy once they get there with orientation - first 5 days.... as for their own sheets? I don't think so but it DOES get chilly there and some people buy xtra blankets @ the NEX.....
Dec 3, 2012
Mandy
My hubby has been in Meridian for 2 weeks now.....after spending a whopping 12 weeks in Great Lakes!!! Waiting to find out his permanent base is driving me crazy! I just need to know so that I can research the area and make plans. Is anyone else going crazy from the wait?
Dec 3, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Dec 3, 2012
navyboy2012
The SR's can pretty much have anything, from phone to a car. For my SR he went out and bought everything he wanted. It seems that they have to much freedom in Meridian, if you understand what I mean by that. MY SR loved it there was never a dull moment and made lots of friends. The town is actually quite a few miles from the base. My SR spent every weekend in town at the mall or on a road trip. They can put weekend leave chit in so they can spend the time away from the base over night.
Dec 3, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Dec 3, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Dec 3, 2012
navyboy2012
Twin beds! Twin beds every where!
Dec 4, 2012
navyboy2012
Just thought I would say in case you didn't know, you can got to NTTC Meridian on facebook and see pictures of what its like there. They post the graduation pictures there for those that aren't able to attend when time comes. The page does give you a little insight into somethings they do there.
Dec 4, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Dec 4, 2012
Alison(LS A school)
Dec 5, 2012
marmee4 (alumni mom)
ny son graduates from "A" school tomorrow and leaves Meridian on Wed. Thanks to all for the help and support on this site. We are going into our next phase - San Diego! If I can be of any assistance to any of you, just message me. It's been fun and went by really fast
Dec 9, 2012
Lita (DIV 083 SHIP 13)
Dec 9, 2012