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1. August OBLC

   OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

   Garifuna, I hope you had a safe flight. I left this morning and seem to be making pretty good time. I will give you a call when I get in the area. Don't start the fun without the rest of us.:chuckle

2. August OBLC

   OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

   Hi Garifuna, I'll be leaving on Wednesday and will be there Friday. There is no early reporting for us newbies.lol. I'm just ready to get this going. Did you get all of the items on the packing list or do you already have most of it?

3. August OBLC

   OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

   Garifuna, they are supposed to be working on changing my orders or at least thats what they tell me. I think I will call tomorrow and see how its going.lol. We wanted to stay at Fort Hood but my husbands branch manager wouldn't give, so here we are.l...

4. August OBLC

   OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

   I graduated about a few years ago from Central Texas College with my associates and then went back to University of Texas Arlington for my BSN. I just moved here from Tx and I'm only going to Fort Lee because my husband is stationed at Fort Eustis an...

5. August OBLC

   OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

   Hi Garifuna, Nice to meet you too. I will be in OBLC in August too. What part of Va are you in. I'm in Newport News and will be going to Fort Lee after OBLC. I know they don't have a hospital there. I'm kind of wondering what I will be doing there. D...

6. August OBLC

   OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

   I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who feels like they are walking in blind. I've been told they expect officers to have a lot of initiative, but there need to be some resources out there to point you in the right direction. Its nice to hear positi...

7. August OBLC

   OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

   I feel the same way. Most of my info has come from internet searches and reading posts and blogs from people who have been there. I believe that when you sign in for your lodging its like signing in to your unit. They are supposed to tell us or give ...

8. August OBLC

   OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

   Hi LG, I haven't been able to access the course schedule either. My recruiter sent me a schedule but it was for the wrong class. Are you going to drive? I'm coming from Virginia and I'm going to drive.

9. Thinking about signing up

   OffandRunning replied to julieGN's topic in Government

   Hi Julie, Congrats on passing the boards. I'm not a navy nurse but I think some things are the same for all branches. You should be able to take your dog with you any where stateside. There may be some overseas deployments that don't allow it but for...

10. August OBLC

    OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

    Silver, Your info was really helpful. I'm not prior service, so I'm really nervous especiall about the PFT. I'm not a natural athelete. I have been working out and trying to prepare. I'm just trying to go well prepared.

11. August OBLC

    OffandRunning replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government

    Congratulations Silver on your graduation. What was it like? I'd appreciate whatever insight you have to share. I did read a lot of the other post and they were really informative. I'm just trying to make sure all my bases are covered.

12. August OBLC

    OffandRunning posted a topic in Government

    I've been reading some of the post. I am new to allnurses and I was just wondering if any of you would be attending the August 3rd OBLC at Fort Sam. For any of you who have been there how was it and how do you like the Army?