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?
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
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 ,
My boyfriend is in A school in Meridian also.
I Plan on going to visit him but I live in NYC.
How can I get there .. Can anyone give me some information please ?
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.
My Navy moms, let's light up the site with good wishes for Christmas. I start!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.. Thanks for all your support throughout my Sailor's Naval career.
Mine is stationed here but when he was in A school in Pensacola we visited him about a month or two later. At first they are more strict then they get more privileges but your sailor will know. You can stay on base at the Navy Gateway and you will be really close to where the sailors stay.
hi my boyfriend just got to ms today he graduated yesterday and wanted us to come to ms in case he had any free time. do they have any at all the first week they arrive?
Hello my sailor arrives tomorrow in MS, and we thought he would be at the same airport as me and his family but he isn't. Therefore how can I get his cell phone and cilivian clothes to him?
Hi our son arrived at meridian Mississippi tonight for his first duty. I would like to no if anyone knows how it is down there and if they have a navy lodge there and when will we get to visit him? I'm nervous excited but also happy for my sailor his job is MA.
My son was there Oct - Dec of last year for YN A school, so his experience would have been a little different ( A school rules are much stricter). But about the base - it is very rural. My son said think of a small, sleepy southern town in the woods. If he is into nightlife it won't be much fun, but my son really liked it. The main drawback is that the town is some distance away, so a car would be very helpful. Also the town of Meridian is not very large. Sailors sometimes take weekend trips to New Orleans for recreation, but that was not allowed during A school. There is not a Navy Lodge on base, but there is a Navy Gateway Inn. My DIL stayed there twice & said it was nice & also reasonable. I think the rooms were about $70 and the suites with a kitchenette were a little more. Good news is no add'l motel tax since it is military. If you fly you would probably find it much cheaper to fly into Jackson (about 90 min away) & rent a car. There is only 1 flight a day to Meridian via Dallas & it is quite expensive. You should get to visit him almost right away since he is not in school. Beware the summers are hot there. Hope you have a great time.
My son will attend Basic Training in early November with PIR that last Friday in December. Then A School for SH immediately following. I understand that they will have some liberty after completion of A School. I've heard anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks that they will come home before heading to their first duty station. Anyone know for sure how much time they get? Thank you!
Frequently they do get to take 1 to 2 weeks of leave between A school & reporting to their first duty station. But it is not guaranteed. As with everything it is "needs of the Navy". In other words, if he is needed ASAP at his new command he will be required to go straight there. For example - if he is assigned to a ship that is leaving on deployment. But almost all of my son's class were able to go home first. There is even a program where they can work during the day at their recruiter's office for 5 days of their leave & it won't count as leave. It's a great program.
BigMosMom - it's really dependent on where they will be stationed. My son received 3 weeks after A school (Logistics) in Meridian but his first duty station is in Japan. They get less leave if they will be stationed state-side and as garden gal said, there is a possibility of no leave at all if needs of the Navy require him to be at his next duty station ASAP.
You really can't plan ahead and count on a specific time since even once they graduate A school - some leave right away and some (like my son) spend time on hold before receiving leave.
btw - liberty = time off locally (weekends/afterhours) and leave = vacation time
My son was one the handful that EVENTUALLY came home for 15 days from A school, but it was about 30 days after "garden gals" sailor came home. (Our sailors got to know each other).Trying to get a Security clearance approved during holiday stand down was a huge factor. Enjoy 'em while you got 'em
right on-enjoy your time if you do get some. My son will be coming home next Wednesday for 10 days then we are driving to Norfolk VA together where he will be stationed.
Good day all!!! My husband is attending A school in Meridian, MS at the moment! His PIR was June 30, 2017! I hope everyone is in great spirits and health!!! XOXOXOOXOXOOXOX
My son flew out of O'Hare to Jackson, MS then they took a bus to Meridian. That was late Oct 2015. I think there is a direct flight to Meridian now - that one is out of O'Hare also. We were so lucky - he got to O'hare & we met up with him at about 3 am on Saturday & his flight didn't leave until 7:30 pm Sat night - so we spent a long but enjoyable day with him at the airport. But he was so tired and they are technically not supposed to sleep in public in uniform. We searched out some secluded seats kind of behind some pillars so he could nap a little. :)
My son flew out of O'Hare into Jackson, MS then a bus ride to Meridian and that was last May 2016. We also got to spend all day with him at O'Hare as he had a 7:30pm flight. I know things can change based on flight schedules etc! We were very grateful for the extra 15 hours waiting in the airport :-)
Can anyone tell me what it is like in Meridian? Any recommendations to stay, eat... if and when I can visit him? He's in boot camp now PIR scheduled 9/8. I know they have phase 1 liberty-no car, no regular clothes...
I'm wondering about how much personal space sailors will have in A School. I know space was pretty limited in boot camp, will they have more room for personal items at A School?
The way my son has explained and shown us on video-chat, they are in dorm style rooms shared by 3 people. He has a bed, desk, and closet. Not sure what other personal items for display they are allowed other than pictures though. We have just sent what he asks for.
HeatherS: Thanks for the info. I wondered if they were going to have enough room for some civilian clothes when the time comes. Sounds like it should be fine.
TDSNAVY04
Sep 23, 2014
pamesue
Is this group active? My son arrived yesterday at Meridian.
Jan 11, 2015
rockenrobin
Pamesue Hi my daughter left Meridian 14 months ago, but I'm still here to help. What do you need to know ? Rockenrobin anytime
Jan 11, 2015
pamesue
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 :-)
Jan 11, 2015
Pamela S
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?
Jan 26, 2015
pamesue
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.
Jan 29, 2015
rockenrobin
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
Jan 30, 2015
rockenrobin
Yes Nicks Mom they are aloud cell phones , laptops I-pads, street clothes, Headphones hope that's helps
Mar 22, 2015
soygifts
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.
Mar 22, 2015
encourager
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
Mar 25, 2015
ilace18
My son is their now, Hope to visit him soon
Apr 9, 2015
Nick's Mom
Apr 9, 2015
ilace18
Yeah my son had liberty Saturday and Sunday I wish I could have been their but I plan on seeing him soon
Apr 9, 2015
KellsR3714
My boyfriend is in A school in Meridian also.
I Plan on going to visit him but I live in NYC.
How can I get there .. Can anyone give me some information please ?
Aug 2, 2015
MarNavyMom
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.
Aug 2, 2015
encourager
Dec 24, 2015
Momma TS
Thank you for your support!
Dec 24, 2015
beautzer
Feb 7, 2016
Marilyn
Hi My SR will be coming to Meridian,MS torwards the end of March. When will I be able to visit my SR?
Feb 7, 2016
MarNavyMom
Mine is stationed here but when he was in A school in Pensacola we visited him about a month or two later. At first they are more strict then they get more privileges but your sailor will know. You can stay on base at the Navy Gateway and you will be really close to where the sailors stay.
Feb 7, 2016
beautzer
I am trying to figure out where to order graduation pictures and cd - does anyone know the link? Thank yoiu
Feb 8, 2016
18gf
Mar 19, 2016
Navymomof2
Mar 19, 2016
JayJ
Mar 19, 2016
Barbie Doll
Mar 23, 2016
garden gal
My son was there Oct - Dec of last year for YN A school, so his experience would have been a little different ( A school rules are much stricter). But about the base - it is very rural. My son said think of a small, sleepy southern town in the woods. If he is into nightlife it won't be much fun, but my son really liked it. The main drawback is that the town is some distance away, so a car would be very helpful. Also the town of Meridian is not very large. Sailors sometimes take weekend trips to New Orleans for recreation, but that was not allowed during A school. There is not a Navy Lodge on base, but there is a Navy Gateway Inn. My DIL stayed there twice & said it was nice & also reasonable. I think the rooms were about $70 and the suites with a kitchenette were a little more. Good news is no add'l motel tax since it is military. If you fly you would probably find it much cheaper to fly into Jackson (about 90 min away) & rent a car. There is only 1 flight a day to Meridian via Dallas & it is quite expensive. You should get to visit him almost right away since he is not in school. Beware the summers are hot there. Hope you have a great time.
Mar 24, 2016
Barbie Doll
Mar 28, 2016
Momma TS
Dec 4, 2016
NCNavymom
Dec 4, 2016
NCNavymom
Dec 4, 2016
BigMosMom
My son will attend Basic Training in early November with PIR that last Friday in December. Then A School for SH immediately following. I understand that they will have some liberty after completion of A School. I've heard anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks that they will come home before heading to their first duty station. Anyone know for sure how much time they get? Thank you!
May 25, 2017
garden gal
Frequently they do get to take 1 to 2 weeks of leave between A school & reporting to their first duty station. But it is not guaranteed. As with everything it is "needs of the Navy". In other words, if he is needed ASAP at his new command he will be required to go straight there. For example - if he is assigned to a ship that is leaving on deployment. But almost all of my son's class were able to go home first. There is even a program where they can work during the day at their recruiter's office for 5 days of their leave & it won't count as leave. It's a great program.
May 25, 2017
NavyMum
BigMosMom - it's really dependent on where they will be stationed. My son received 3 weeks after A school (Logistics) in Meridian but his first duty station is in Japan. They get less leave if they will be stationed state-side and as garden gal said, there is a possibility of no leave at all if needs of the Navy require him to be at his next duty station ASAP.
You really can't plan ahead and count on a specific time since even once they graduate A school - some leave right away and some (like my son) spend time on hold before receiving leave.
btw - liberty = time off locally (weekends/afterhours) and leave = vacation time
May 26, 2017
TexasBird(Robin)
May 26, 2017
Navymom414
right on-enjoy your time if you do get some. My son will be coming home next Wednesday for 10 days then we are driving to Norfolk VA together where he will be stationed.
May 26, 2017
Christina
May 27, 2017
acb2
My son will go to A school in Meridian. Are they able to have their own car down there?
Jun 17, 2017
Jaxlm17
Jun 23, 2017
Jaxlm17
I have his Addresse already not sure about the Name part.
Thanks
Jun 23, 2017
EmpressB
Good day all!!! My husband is attending A school in Meridian, MS at the moment! His PIR was June 30, 2017! I hope everyone is in great spirits and health!!! XOXOXOOXOXOOXOX
Jul 10, 2017
Christina
My son is sitting in GL ..... Wish they would hurry up
Jul 22, 2017
acb2
Jul 30, 2017
garden gal
My son flew out of O'Hare to Jackson, MS then they took a bus to Meridian. That was late Oct 2015. I think there is a direct flight to Meridian now - that one is out of O'Hare also. We were so lucky - he got to O'hare & we met up with him at about 3 am on Saturday & his flight didn't leave until 7:30 pm Sat night - so we spent a long but enjoyable day with him at the airport. But he was so tired and they are technically not supposed to sleep in public in uniform. We searched out some secluded seats kind of behind some pillars so he could nap a little. :)
Jul 30, 2017
cmm1974tx
Jul 30, 2017
acb2
Thank you ladies, I wonder if my recruit will have the same experience as yours. So thankful for this group and all of you!!
Jul 31, 2017
acb2
Can anyone tell me what it is like in Meridian? Any recommendations to stay, eat... if and when I can visit him? He's in boot camp now PIR scheduled 9/8. I know they have phase 1 liberty-no car, no regular clothes...
Jul 31, 2017
Christina
My son is supposed to be in Mississippi still in GL 10 weeks and counting !
Aug 4, 2017
Beccadj68
I'm wondering about how much personal space sailors will have in A School. I know space was pretty limited in boot camp, will they have more room for personal items at A School?
Aug 9, 2017
HeatherS
Aug 9, 2017
Beccadj68
HeatherS: Thanks for the info. I wondered if they were going to have enough room for some civilian clothes when the time comes. Sounds like it should be fine.
Aug 9, 2017