March BOLC

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AshleyOT

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I'm right there with you with the running. I'm hoping the adrenaline rush during the PT test gets me through it. My new apartment complex has a pretty nice gym so I've been trying to utilize it as much as possible. I know we'll all be fine. Verbal coaching is permitted. :)

Care&Joy

134 Posts

Specializes in Med/Surg;Hm Health;House Super; ER.
I'm right there with you with the running. I'm hoping the adrenaline rush during the PT test gets me through it. My new apartment complex has a pretty nice gym so I've been trying to utilize it as much as possible. I know we'll all be fine. Verbal coaching is permitted. :)

You found an apartment already?! I'm STILL looking for a place to live, so I'm jealous, ha! I'm looking for houses though & have a pet, so different parameters I guess. I wasn't told before I came that I would be looking for a place to live BEFORE BOLC, so I was a little screwed to begin with. I'm just blessed I have family & friends here already in case of housing crisis, lol.

I start fizzling out with "jogging/running" at 0.5 miles...& then complete the rest with fast walking & trotting....so, yeah, that's bad, ha.

AshleyOT

13 Posts

I didn't know you were PCS'ing to FSH! Haha yea I found my apartment which is in Alamo Heights, like 6 miles from the FSH gate closest to the AMEDD building. Signed the lease as soon as I got off the plane last Tuesday. Hope you find a place soon! And I'll cya soon!

Care&Joy

134 Posts

Specializes in Med/Surg;Hm Health;House Super; ER.
I didn't know you were PCS'ing to FSH! Haha yea I found my apartment which is in Alamo Heights, like 6 miles from the FSH gate closest to the AMEDD building. Signed the lease as soon as I got off the plane last Tuesday. Hope you find a place soon! And I'll cya soon!

Yep! Been here 2 weeks. I private messaged you, but didn't know if you got PM's.

AshleyOT

13 Posts

Yea I'm sorry, Im not able to PM yet. Didn't hit my post quota yet. Haha. That's great you know people near by. I'm using the gym/pool here at my apartment to try and meet some people. There's a big military population here.

bigdaddyCCRN

18 Posts

You guys have to find your own apartment for BOLC? I would have thought the army housed you on base?

AshleyOT

13 Posts

No you're right. They do provde housing unless you're PCS'ing to Fort Sam after BOLC. Meaning we have to drive in everyday of training. Fun fun fun.

Care&Joy

134 Posts

Specializes in Med/Surg;Hm Health;House Super; ER.
You guys have to find your own apartment for BOLC? I would have thought the army housed you on base?

If your permanent command station is not Fort Sam Houston, you will be housed by the Army for BOLC, so no worries!!! It's for those who have been assigned here for our first station in addition to BOLC that have to find housing because we will be here 2-3 years. :up:

bigdaddyCCRN

18 Posts

Gotcha! thanks for clearing that up! do they offer housing on base for officers after you finish your training? or are you required to get an apartment off base?

Care&Joy

134 Posts

Specializes in Med/Surg;Hm Health;House Super; ER.
Gotcha! thanks for clearing that up! do they offer housing on base for officers after you finish your training? or are you required to get an apartment off base?

Very rare to get housing on base as anything if you are single. If you are married, better chance. If you are married with children, even better chance to get base housing....however, there is sometimes a "wait" list for even that! :)

ald11

20 Posts

Care&Joy, You're gonna show us all around, right? :p

BTW If anyone wants/needs boots, I have a pair of Danner TFX Women's Gore-Tex Rough-Out boots size 8 for sale for $150 OBO. I wore them twice for about an hour outside each time and realized I needed the next half size up. I find this brand super comfy ( http://www.danner.com/desert-tfxr-womens-rough-out-gtxr-military-boots.html ). PM me if interested, they'll be at BOLC with me.

Care&Joy

134 Posts

Specializes in Med/Surg;Hm Health;House Super; ER.
Care&Joy, You're gonna show us all around, right? :p

BTW If anyone wants/needs boots, I have a pair of Danner TFX Women's Gore-Tex Rough-Out boots size 8 for sale for $150 OBO. I wore them twice for about an hour outside each time and realized I needed the next half size up. I find this brand super comfy ( http://www.danner.com/desert-tfxr-womens-rough-out-gtxr-military-boots.html ). PM me if interested, they'll be at BOLC with me.

Oh, sureeeeeee, I'll show you how to get lost on base no prob! lol. :yeah:

I bought 2 pairs Danners at the base & have been wearing the 1 pair around... but am thinking I need a smaller size now after they squooshed down from walking. Hope they're not too big on me now. I might have to double-sock it...no matter how hot that will be :eek:

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