jentrump29

jentrump29

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  1. Just Got Word!

    jentrump29 replied to rghbsn's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats!!!

  2. Graduated cot on friday!!!

    jentrump29 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    First of all...Congrats!!!! You made it!!!! We've missed your very informative posts! :) I'm curious about the physical part. Were you getting up 5 days a week and running miles and miles? What...

  3. Experience with Air Force Medical Board review

    jentrump29 replied to Spencer2002's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry to change the subject...Spencer, isn't today the last day of COT? How was it?? Congrats on making it

  4. Will I have to pay for COT?

    jentrump29 replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Government, Military

    http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/OTS/COT-RCOT/additionalinfo.asp#a2 See if that link works...it's the FAQ page on the COT website. You will have to buy uniforms (about $2000), and the rest of the...

  5. COT class 10-02

    jentrump29 replied to jentrump29's topic in Government, Military

    I remember how you're feeling right now!! I hope you find out soon!! :) My board was in September. I got my acceptance letter and commissioned on November 5th. I'm still waiting on my orders. My...

  6. New AF RN's or people in COT

    jentrump29 replied to firefiter61's topic in Government, Military

    I'm still waiting on my orders, but I got my first choice. Of course, my first choice was Keesler in Biloxi, MS (for family reasons)...I don't think a ton of people would care to go to Mississippi...

  7. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    jentrump29 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck at COT

  8. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    jentrump29 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    I just called about the USAA loan. It's called the Career Starter Loan. It's a personal, unsecured loan up to $25,000, so you can use it for anything you want. You have to establish a checking...

  9. Can anyone tell me about Air Force TMO/leaving for COT?

    jentrump29 replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats on swearing in Spencer!! The military pays for a full service move, right? Other than taking pictures and collecting receipts for valuables, what do we need to do to prepare for moving...

  10. Can anyone tell me about Air Force TMO/leaving for COT?

    jentrump29 replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    I'm now all of a sudden very thankful for all the stuff my parents had to put up with every time we PCSed while I was growing up! Do people ever move into base housing before COT? I'm guessing I...

  11. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    jentrump29 replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    I just got my phone call last thursday...YAY!!!! My recruiter knew selection status, base assignment, and COT date. I had to go to his office within five days to sign the acceptance letter. He said...

  12. How to do a Commissioning Ceremony?

    jentrump29 replied to Spencer2002's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the advice Ladyviola!! And Congrats Spencer!! That sounds like a great

  13. Combat Nursing awaits us Ladies and Gentlemen

    jentrump29 replied to ladyviola's topic in Government, Military

    That's just

  14. How to do a Commissioning Ceremony?

    jentrump29 replied to Spencer2002's topic in Government, Military

    I've noticed alot of you are prior military. Can non-priors commission in uniform? Or do you have to wear civilian clothes? I know we'll learn about all the rules at COT, but I figured between my...

  15. Any AF January COT hopefuls out there?

    jentrump29 replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    SummervilleRN...my recruiter told me the "Release date" for this board is Sept. 28th, but that it could take up to 10 days after that to hear anything. Good luck to

  16. My orders came today!!

    jentrump29 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    That's awesome!!!

  17. Any AF January COT hopefuls out there?

    jentrump29 replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    I'm waiting to hear too!! I finished my packet at the end of July...waiting sucks!! I've been a nurse for 3 1/2 years doing med/onc and med/surg. I did one travel assignment, then settled for staff...

  18. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    jentrump29 replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats Spencer!!! Did you get the base you

  19. Feeling very military now!!!

    jentrump29 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats carolinapooh! I don't post very much, but I have learned alot from your posts! Good luck with everything, and keep us posted on your adventures. I'm still waiting to hear back from the...

  20. Anyone at Keesler Medical Center?

    jentrump29 replied to jentrump29's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks to all for the great

  21. Anyone at Keesler Medical Center?

    jentrump29 replied to jentrump29's topic in Government, Military

    That was going to be my 2nd choice (looks like it's moving up to #1). Do you happen to know if the critical care course if offered there? I was told I'd have to be in a place that offers the course...

  22. Anyone at Keesler Medical Center?

    jentrump29 replied to jentrump29's topic in Government, Military

    Well that bursts my bubble! Thanks for the info...do you have any idea when that could

  23. COT

    jentrump29 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I've looked on a few websites for anyone's experiences at COT, and I'm not finding much. I found the AF website that someone here recommended with the OTS manual and the videos and such. I was just...

  24. COT

    jentrump29 replied to jentrump29's topic in Government, Military

    Wow...thanks a bunch USAFhopeful!! That doesn't sound too bad!! I so appreciate you taking the time to write about your experience. I'm sure I'm not the only one that benefited from it!! Good luck...

  25. COT

    jentrump29 replied to jentrump29's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you JD!! I'll search around the site!! USAFhopeful...I'd love to hear about MEPS! How long were you there? Did you stay at the provided hotel, or did you do your own thing? I have family...