itsova9000

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1. Exercise and 12 hour shifts

   itsova9000 replied to jensfbay's topic in Stress 101

   I started working 12h day shift last week and have been wondering what other people have been doing. The medical floor gets really busy so when I'm done with my shift I just want to relax because the next day it's mayhem all over again. I snack durin...

2. Want to learn about OBLC?

   itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

   you're welcome. =)

3. Want to learn about OBLC?

   itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

   Answers to your questions: 1. Were you housed off post? I hear we have to share rooms is that right? - FSH is undergoing A LOT of changes. Our CO told us that the OBLC class after Jan will be housed off post due to construction on post. Classes wou...

4. student loan deferment for active military

   itsova9000 replied to midlifecareerchg's topic in Government

   ugh I just had my HRC briefing today. I found out because I am ROTC I am not eligible for loan repayment unless there is extra money the following year. Even if there is money, I will have to apply for it. Direct accessions will get their bonus and l...

5. student loan deferment for active military

   itsova9000 replied to midlifecareerchg's topic in Government

   thanks for the link!

6. Anyone here go through AMEDD OBC recently?

   itsova9000 replied to IU95's topic in Government

   Finishing up this week. Almost done...

7. Want to learn about OBLC?

   itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

   I just passed my TNCC course! 3 days of my weekend, GONE. ugh. See my blog on my profile for more info about TNCC. I'm done with Nursing Track on Friday... Can't wait!

8. Want to learn about OBLC?

   itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

   Hang in there. There is a lot of waiting in the military, but all good things come to those who wait. =)

9. Want to learn about OBLC?

   itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

   Having completed OBLC one week ago, you do not "need" dress blues, but you will need them for inspection. Blues were required for active duty personnel. Class A's were required for reserve/guard inspection. As you can see in the flickr album our gra...

10. Want to learn about OBLC?

    itsova9000 posted a topic in Government

    See my blog via my profile. It shows descriptions of each of the FTXs, events, and has pictures about what the night-life is like in and around San Antonio, TX. More pictures of OBLC Class 09-901 here: http://flickr.com/photos/j3ku/sets/721576085280...

11. 14OCT08 OBLC - Fly or drive?

    itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

    Here's what I got in an email from my CPT regarding flying/driving mix: "If you fly on the government's dime to OBLC then they will only pay for you to fly to Fort Bragg. If you pay for the ticket on your own and tell them you drove then you're okay ...

12. 14OCT08 OBLC - Fly or drive?

    itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

    I asked my CPT about flying out and he told me that if I choose to do so, I would only have 1 day to get to Ft. Sam and 1 day to fly out to Ft. Bragg after OBLC. I guess if you choose the flying route then you have to PCS by flying from Ft. Sam Houst...

13. 14OCT08 OBLC - Fly or drive?

    itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

    I corrected myself in a later post pointing out that training will end 19DEC.

14. 14OCT08 OBLC - Fly or drive?

    itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

    I have made my decision. I am driving to Ft. Sam Houston then PCS to Ft. Bragg. After dropping my stuff in my new apartment near Bragg, I'm going to fly home back to California for Christmas. Pros: - Readily transportation at OBLC for weekends and e...

15. 14OCT08 OBLC - Fly or drive?

    itsova9000 replied to itsova9000's topic in Government

    optimuszprime, I just found out monday night that I have orders coming in this week. I'm not ready to go atm. One concern that I have flying/driving is having enough time to spend with family/friends before PCS'n to Ft. Bragg. If I flew I would get ...