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?
Chrissy does the Navy pay for their transportation home for a visit? Just wondering. The airfare is so high round trip of 649.00 and hoping he wouldnt have to pay for it out of his pay. Thanks.
Ship 13 div249- the Navy pays for them to go to boot camp, then to A school, then to their first duty station and wherever else the Navy sends them. If they want to come home during leave before they go to their first duty station, they can reroute their plane ticket, but will have to pay the difference if there is any.
Hi ladies! My boyfriend graduates from boot camp on 6/21. He will be going to Meridian for A School after. Is there any links to "rules" when it comes to what they can and can't do while they are there? Thanks!
paigem515 My son is in meridian and it seems once they are granted liberty clearance they can come and go as long as they dont have duty!! They can have there phones and computers as far as rules not sure what u want to know
My daughter is in Meridian going on her 3rd week. She took her computer and iphone after PIR, I just shiped some clothes and other things she had packed. I'll start a care package for her this week. She hasn't classed up yet hopefully soon.
Hello everyone...My son graduated on June 21st and arrived in Meridian on Sat. morning. He seems to like it so far...lot's to get used to from being out of boot camp now. He is in basic training classes this week and will hopefully start his schooling on Monday. He has called home requesting some Civi clothes already.. so this mom is busy cleaning and packing a few things. I look forward to getting to know everyone here for the next few wks, in our second phase of Navy life!
Hi all my son graduates A-school friday is suppose to go to Jacksonville Florida but has not got his hard copy of his orders so he will be stuck there in meridian till he does!!!Hope everyone is good
Kander~ How did you get your daughters address to ship clothes to her? My son just got there on saturday for A-school and I'm patiently awaiting an address on him there. I think he is so busy right now, he keeps forgetting to ask or find out for me..ugghh I know he was hoping for some shorts and t-shirts for this weekend, but I have no address to mail them to as of now.
kim SHIP 03/ DIV 233 , My daughter got it the day she arrived, Then she lost it. I eventually got it after a couple days of her being there.She packed her stuff before boot so all I had to do was mail it. I'm sure you'll get it soon.
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
fredsmom
May 24, 2013
fredsmom
May 24, 2013
Mandy
May 24, 2013
fredsmom
May 25, 2013
Ship 13 div249
Chrissy does the Navy pay for their transportation home for a visit? Just wondering. The airfare is so high round trip of 649.00 and hoping he wouldnt have to pay for it out of his pay. Thanks.
May 26, 2013
fredsmom
May 26, 2013
Momwhoisproud
Jun 2, 2013
paigep515
Jun 5, 2013
paigep515
Jun 5, 2013
Hemetmom
paigem515 My son is in meridian and it seems once they are granted liberty clearance they can come and go as long as they dont have duty!! They can have there phones and computers as far as rules not sure what u want to know
Jun 5, 2013
Hemetmom
LOL I just read the post from proudwife1216
Jun 5, 2013
Ship 13 div249
Can they have Ipad 2s?
Jun 22, 2013
kander
My daughter is in Meridian going on her 3rd week. She took her computer and iphone after PIR, I just shiped some clothes and other things she had packed. I'll start a care package for her this week. She hasn't classed up yet hopefully soon.
Jun 22, 2013
Kim~Made it to the fleet!
Hello everyone...My son graduated on June 21st and arrived in Meridian on Sat. morning. He seems to like it so far...lot's to get used to from being out of boot camp now. He is in basic training classes this week and will hopefully start his schooling on Monday. He has called home requesting some Civi clothes already.. so this mom is busy cleaning and packing a few things. I look forward to getting to know everyone here for the next few wks, in our second phase of Navy life!
Jun 25, 2013
Hemetmom
Hi all my son graduates A-school friday is suppose to go to Jacksonville Florida but has not got his hard copy of his orders so he will be stuck there in meridian till he does!!!Hope everyone is good
Jun 25, 2013
Kim~Made it to the fleet!
Kander~ How did you get your daughters address to ship clothes to her? My son just got there on saturday for A-school and I'm patiently awaiting an address on him there. I think he is so busy right now, he keeps forgetting to ask or find out for me..ugghh I know he was hoping for some shorts and t-shirts for this weekend, but I have no address to mail them to as of now.
Jun 27, 2013
WestCoastMom SHIP 14, DIV 180
Sample address, just insert your SR's name.
YNSR SMITH, JOHN
NTTC MERIDIAN
740 FLETCHER RD STE 100
MERIDIAN, MS 39309-5040
Jun 27, 2013
WestCoastMom SHIP 14, DIV 180
Also his correct rate (job).
Jun 27, 2013
kander
kim SHIP 03/ DIV 233 , My daughter got it the day she arrived, Then she lost it. I eventually got it after a couple days of her being there.She packed her stuff before boot so all I had to do was mail it. I'm sure you'll get it soon.
Jun 27, 2013
Kim~Made it to the fleet!
Kander~ Thank you for the information. I guess it's up to him to give me that address if he wants his clothes soon. haha
Jun 27, 2013