lucy18

lucy18 has 21 years experience and specializes in ED, ICU, Education.

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1. Air Force Reserve Process

   lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government

   Spoke to the recruiter, this was her response GI bill is not available in the reserves. I would require a waiver for flight which she does not think is possible. No partial retirement even for 1 day less of twenty years. No medical coverage, no sig...

2. Air Force Reserve Process

   lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government

   Thank you for the reply. I live in NYC so D.C. is not really driving distance. I think because of my age the flight nurse path is not an option, but I will ask the recruiter. Any idea about active duty? Would I qualify for GI Bill or any type of r...

3. Reserve Benefits for Less than 20 years of Service

   lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government

   Thank you for responding. My recruiter says I don't qualify for the GI Bill since I already have an advanced degree. I planned on transferring it to my son. I knew I wasn't getting anything for signing on, but I was under the impression there was ...

4. Reserve Benefits for Less than 20 years of Service

   lucy18 posted a topic in Government

   I am over 40 and am in the process of joining the Airforce Reserves. I had my Chief Nurse interview yesterday, although it went well I am perplexed about something. The Colonel was trying to persuade me not to join due to my age. I am over the age t...

5. Air Force Reserve Process

   lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government

   Well, I went to MEPS on Wednesday and had my interview with the Commander and Cheif Nursing Officer today @ McGuire. It went well and they told me they would love to have me. Here is my dilemma. First, they could not understand why at my age of 46 ...

6. Horror stories- MEPS

   lucy18 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government

   Thank you. I like to be prepared.

7. Horror stories- MEPS

   lucy18 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government

   Thank you, so its medical paperwork. Anything else? Background information, financial for example.

8. Horror stories- MEPS

   lucy18 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government

   Can you tell me what type of paperwork you completed at MEPS?

9. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

   lucy18 replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government

   Any one if they are offering bonuses for AF reserves?

10. Air Force Reserve Flight Nursing

    lucy18 replied to Jams95's topic in Government

    Thought I would reply even if I cannot answer your questions. I also am a critical care, ED nurse pursuing the reserves, however as a clinical nurse. What I understand is that you must meet the needs of the facility you will be drilling at. In my ...

11. MEPS over 40 physical

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government

    The recruiters may not be as attuned to the over 40 crowd since they themselves are much younger. I have a binder with all my medical stuff and I plan on bringing it just in case. The tag with over 40 is pretty funny. I was hoping they would neve...

12. Air Force Background check

    lucy18 replied to snp81's topic in Government

    My husband who was a Marine had a copy of his SF 86, and it went back seven years. The questions were pretty straight forward with no real surprises. Thanks again.

13. Air Force Background check

    lucy18 replied to snp81's topic in Government

    Thank you, this is helpful.

14. MEPS over 40 physical

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government

    Thankyou. Best to be prepared. The process is long enough, don't want any further delays. I have copies of all my things so I will make sure to bring them.

15. MEPS over 40 physical

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government

    If you are over 40 whether normal or not you must have a copy of a recent mammography and papsmear. Also EKG and occular pressure exam as well as a rectal smear which they apparently do at MEPS. THE JOY OF BEING AN OLDER APPLICANT!