August 2012 COT

[MsRN2You]

Hey I wanted to start a thread for anyone going to AirForce 2012 COT

[heirn13]

Hello all!

Congrats to all the newcomers!! I continue to wait for orders so I can continue on this process. Otherwise just working on physical training. I just received an email from the flight commander for my unit in San Antonio. It made everything seem so real:) I can't even begin to explain how excited I am about this new adventure. And I can't wait to meet everyone. samm0705, I am also a NICU nurse and will be stationed at Lackland after COT in august. It's nice to see someone else out there with NICU. We'll have to compare notes:) Where are you moving from? I'm currently in Spokane, Washington so this is going to be quite a change for me!

Congratulations to all of us!!!!!

[samm0705]

Wow it is a crazy coincident. I know it is very nice to know I am not the only NICU nurse heading to Lackland. You are a few steps ahead of me but which makes me realize how close and how real this is about to be for me and my family. I also have a 5yr(boy) about to start kindergarten. I've been doing lots of reaserch into the area and homes. Are you planning on living on base? From what I understand Lackland and BAMC are about 30minutes away from each other so I will be looking into schools closer to BAMC. We can compare notes and research if you would like. I am very excited and nervous all at once lol. Scroll was just approved and I am not waiting for my security clearance.

[samm0705]

I am moving from Orlando, FL. and originally from Long Island NY so this will be different lol

[ATLRN0828]

heirn13,

That's cool that you have already gotten an email from your flight commander!

[heirn13]

samm0705,

I have a 5 yr old daughter that will start kindergarten in Texas also. I have been researching and putting out feelers for ideas of where to live. I was thinking that living closer to BAMC would make more sense, but have not decided yet. I plan to live off base as of right now, but we shall see if that changes once I am able to speak with a sponsor and get some questions answered. We should definitely compare notes. How long have you worked NICU? Congratulations on everything!

[heirn13]

ATLRN0828,

You have no idea how excited I was to see that email too!! How is everything going with your medical clearance and such? Did you already quit your job in preparation for all of your summer travels?

[samm0705]

Heirn13,

I think I am going to live off base as well but that means the kids wont be a ble to go to school on base because I understand only kids who live on base can go to school on base. I wanted him to go to school on base. Living closer to BAMC would make sense but it's about 30 mintues from Lackland AFB I understand. You will probably speak to a sponsor before me so share info if you learn anything soon. Still waiting for security clearance so not sworn in yet. Congrats to moving forward.....COT here we come....!!!

[ATLRN0828]

Heirn13,Well medical clearance is done and dental clearance will be done tomorrow. Then I will submit the forms and see what happens from there. I haven't quit my job yet, lol. Maybe in the next couple of weeks. How are things going for you? You should join the FB group samm0705 made.

[bryango]

So I just found out that I am in!!!!! I will be joining you all for Aug COT. Afterwards I will be going to Nellis.

[midinphx, BSN]

Congrats Bryango! Great feeling!

For those of you coming to Lackland, be aware that inpatient care is all at BAMC which is not geographically far from Lackland, but traffic wise can be a nightmare. I don't have to go to Lackland very often and moved closer to BAMC. After COT you can go to temporary housing for $30ish a night until you find where to live. I thought this was a helpful website. Welcome to Lackland Force Support Squadron

[heirn13]

Thank you for the info midinphx, I can use all the advice you are willing to give! I will take a look at the site you mentioned.

[heirn13]

Congratulations bryango!! Join us on the Facebook page too.