bsnkaty

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1. January COT

   bsnkaty replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government

   You can definitely tell that it's been hit by Katrina...and the Oil Spill.. but they're working on it!! On the upside, a lot of the base is new because it had to be rebuilt after the hurricane! The hospital is great, the BX and Commissary are brand n...

2. January COT

   bsnkaty replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government

   Alright people-- We have a FB group (thanks to Tifbur)! Search for COT 11-02.

3. January COT

   bsnkaty replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government

   No way! For real?! I just checked-- I had no idea! Ok, I'm the Katy Batten that's from University of West Ga and GCSU.

4. January COT

   bsnkaty replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government

   Aniko I'm jealous of your spot at Eglin!! That was my first choice-- I got Keesler in Biloxi, it could be worse, but I was really hoping for the nice beaches :) What unit will you be on? I'm a new grad also, haven't started working as a nurse and CAN...

5. Dreading COT

   bsnkaty replied to Yammar's topic in Government

   Aniko-- send me a friend request on FB! It won't let me start a group without adding a friend to it (unless I'm doing something wrong?! Anybody started a group before?). Search for Katy Batten. Yay!

6. Dreading COT

   bsnkaty replied to Yammar's topic in Government

   Hello!! I'm headed to January COT also, just received my orders TODAY! Ohhh, it's real now. I'm getting married in two weeks and it's taken my focus away from preparing for the PT test and I have all the same concerns as y'all. I despise running and ...

7. US Air Force COT 11-02

   bsnkaty replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government

   I commissioned as a 2nd and now I'm just waiting on orders for 11-02 :yelclap: Has anyone started a facebook group? I would love to "know" some people before getting to Maxwell and be able to keep up with how people are preparing and packing and gett...

8. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

   bsnkaty replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government

   Thanks everybody! I finally got a copy of the Accession Bonus Contract request. So, at least I have some proof that I applied. Mid- I've never heard or been offered the 3-year $20k bonus... Is that option still available? I'm a new grad RN so special...

9. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

   bsnkaty replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government

   Hi Mid! Thanks for the congrats and info! Just so I'm clear.... I remember signing something about an accession bonus way back before my packet went to boards. Yesterday I signed something that very clearly stated that 36 months was my contracted tim...

10. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

    bsnkaty posted a topic in Government

    I am happy to say that I COMMISSIONED TODAY as a Second Lieutenant as a Nurse in the USAF! It felt great (and exciting and scary...) saying the oath and getting my very first salute out of the way! But, now I have a question that I probably should ha...

11. Air Force Nurse Transition Program

    bsnkaty replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government

    I've heard that about the housing, which is great! Are there rentals in nice areas within the BAH?! I'm used to the heat and humidity... I'm from Atlanta! We're planning on a weekend trip to see how things are down there. I won't be in Biloxi until ...

12. Air Force Nurse Transition Program

    bsnkaty replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government

    Mobro... I'm headed to Keesler for my first assignment! How's the area and the on base housing? It's not too far home but it wasn't my first choice-- Still happy with it though! Anything I have to know about it?

13. Air Force Nurse Transition Program

    bsnkaty replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government

    I applied in October 2009 and was accepted. My COT date is January 2011. You should ABSOLUTELY take a civilian job in the meantime because it could realistically take at least a year before you have an official COT date. I wouldn't tell any potential...

14. US Air Force COT 11-02

    bsnkaty replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government

    I haven't received orders yet. Just found out my assignments yesterday and I'm TOLD that I'll be commissioning in the next few weeks.

15. US Air Force COT 11-02

    bsnkaty replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government

    Hey Hey!! I'll be there too, but I don't think I'm as disappointed as you are about missing the Super Bowl! Who else is out there?! I'm headed to Scottsdale for NTP and then Keesler :)