Air Force question for anyone who might have been down this road recently: How long does it take before you start seeing the sign-on bonus? When do you get your first paycheck? Thanks -Paul
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Yeah, I have already talked to a recruiter. It's hard to listen to them say one thing, and then see it play out another way. I have a friend who is going to MEPS this Wednesday. The recruiter said he would send a limo to drive him up to the city it's...
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I've been reading a lot about COT. What is involved after getting commissioned, i.e the timeline? When does pay kick in? I read that I am responsible for the initial cost of uniforms, but will I be reimbursed later? When do I move my family, after CO...
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I'm still getting that BSN behind my name so it works out that I work for them for another 1 1/2 years anyway. The online BSN program I am doing will take about that long. That's a real bummer about needing the 4 yrs. of experience. Would my two year...
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Thanks for the great info. What will it take to go in as a 1st Lt.? Time is on my side right now; I have to stay another 1 1/2 years to fulfill my commitment to my civilian employer. The two years of experience should not be a problem. I'm seeking t...
I've been reading several posts on joining the air force as a critical care nurse. I graduated last year and went straight into critical care nursing with the intention of CRNA school down the road. Before nursing, I worked as a Paramedic for 10 year...