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Just got off the phone with my fabulous recruiter, who called to tell me that part of my packet has gone forward to determine my rank, which will probably take a couple of weeks. We've also scheduled my physical at Walter Reed for June 9. Hello, tape measure! LOL. We discussed having all my paperwork in and packet ready by August to go forward in October. I know it'll be here before I know it!

She also said the selection process is much more competitive than in the past, but I am a strong candidate with my letters of recommendation, experience, and GPA. And I'm motivated -- I really want to do this! *fingers crossed*

Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I love this thread!! :) :) :)

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Specializes in L+D, ambulatory surgery, Womens Health.

My husband and the health care recruiter were the only ones there for me, but it was still a proud moment. And it feels good to know I'm in. Mine is Army reserve, still awaiting orders. I hear that should be 30-60 days. No more ifs, its whens now.

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Specializes in Emergency Room/1LT Army 66HM5.
New1LT what branch are you going in?

Raki,

I'm going into the Active Army! I am prior service and sooooo looking forward to returning to my roots. Although I'll be on the other side of things, commissioned, I'm still returning to what I feel is my "home"!! What about you?

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Raki,

I'm going into the Active Army! I am prior service and sooooo looking forward to returning to my roots. Although I'll be on the other side of things, commissioned, I'm still returning to what I feel is my "home"!! What about you?

And doesn't that sound like me last year! If you're half as happy with your decision to come back on Active Duty as I am (I'm prior USAF) you'll be ecstatic. This is truly the best decision I ever made.

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I leave for COT in 30someodd days at Maxwell AFB for 4.5 weeks. Then I report to Lackland in San Antonio.

My kids were there at my commissioning. My son's eyes were just so huge. It made me so glad knowing and seeing how proud he is. There was a gathering of staff from there at Luke AFB hospital and they sure made it feel official and special. I'm actually finally REAL!! OMG. I can't believe it is really finally happening!

Anyone just slogging though this paperwork process.... just hang in there! This is an amazing journey.

I forgot you're coming here! Don't forget to look me up - we'll go to the Riverwalk for dinner one night to celebrate our commissions, even if a bit late!

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Specializes in ED. ICU, PICU, infection prevention, aeromedical e.

It's funny all us old enlisted heading back for more! I just want to ensure I'm one of the brass that they know is real. And that i'm not all full of myself and my rank. I'm still enlisted at heart.... Let's see how COT effects that.

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Specializes in ED. ICU, PICU, infection prevention, aeromedical e.

Pooh,

I can't wait to meet you and tell you in person how great your posts have been through this!

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Specializes in Primary Care, FNP, AGACNP, Palliative Care.
Raki,

I'm going into the Active Army! I am prior service and sooooo looking forward to returning to my roots. Although I'll be on the other side of things, commissioned, I'm still returning to what I feel is my "home"!! What about you?

I am DC no prior service and going Active army will be stationed at Bragg. I'm young and nervous because this will be the first time trully away from home with no friends or family. I'm excited, but freaked out because I'm worried about being lonely and home sick. Ill probably sleep, work, and work-out. I hope to make new friends that will become my extended family. Basically that's me in a nutshell.

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Specializes in ED. ICU, PICU, infection prevention, aeromedical e.

Raki, I enlisted at 18 and went away from home all alone for the first time. It is scary. You will have moments of being homesick. But you aren't alone and you will be surprised at how quickly you meet people. Military is transitional and they are extremely welcoming of new people. And by the way, I have the same plan... work, sleep, gym. I'm afraid of being alone and leaving my family too. That is why I'm bringing my dog, so I'm not completely alone. lol.

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Specializes in Emergency Room/1LT Army 66HM5.
I am DC no prior service and going Active army will be stationed at Bragg. I'm young and nervous because this will be the first time trully away from home with no friends or family. I'm excited but freaked out because I'm worried about being lonely and home sick. Ill probably sleep, work, and work-out. I hope to make new friends that will become my extended family. Basically that's me in a nutshell.[/quote']

Racki and Midi - You both are going to be sooooo surprised when you get to your permanent duty station. You are now entering an extended version of your family where you will never feel like you are not welcomed. Everybody you come into contact is in the same situation as you, away from "home". You will have an opportunity to become somebody elses family member. If you aren't going home for holidays you will be welcomed into a member of your units home as part of their family. If you want to seclude yourself into saying you're going to work, sleep, gym and repeat you're going to miss out on an experience of a lifetime. It will be an adjustment, but one that you will never ever be able to forget!!! We always had single soldiers in our home during the holidays. Every weekend we were having cookouts, hikes in the mountains, tours of foreign cities that we were stationed by, and all with other service members and their families. I can't wait to hear from you guys once you're settled. I think you'll have a different tone!!! LOL!!! I'm so excited for you guys!! I'm excited for myself as well. I miss that life I had and can't wait to get back!!! You'll never know another stranger!!!!

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Raki, I enlisted at 18 and went away from home all alone for the first time. It is scary. You will have moments of being homesick. But you aren't alone and you will be surprised at how quickly you meet people. Military is transitional and they are extremely welcoming of new people. And by the way, I have the same plan... work, sleep, gym. I'm afraid of being alone and leaving my family too. That is why I'm bringing my dog, so I'm not completely alone. lol.

Heck, I'm a Navy brat - spent lots of time away from home, separated from folks I knew - and when I was in Basic Training and got a letter from my mom saying she and Daddy were coming to my graduation I sat on the bed in the bay and cried my eyes out - and I was TWENTY-THREE!! Happens to all of us, I'm afraid.

You'll be amazed at how many people you'll meet in your situation.

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well i am new to this site so hello all. just curious to see what people have to say about this. i am trying to get a commission into the af and i have been waiting for a while for my selecion status. the board met in march and the results we released march 26. i see that several people have head, but i have no idea whats going on. does anyone know how long it takes to hear back from the recruiter? i would really like to know what to do. i have tried getting in touch with her but no progress there so far. should i be worried? also, does anyone know where to find the results online, i have tried every avenue to find them and cant. thanks for any help

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