dlinlee

No orders yet either, my recruiter said probably not till the middle of September.

I'm pretty sure I filled out the loan repayment paperwork with my nurse packet, ask your recruiter about it. I am Air Force, but like you said- seems like it should be the same process.

I am on the waiting list to see if I qualify for the student reimbursement. I have heard that everyone that applied for it IS getting it though. I plan to extend my time and get the bonus also. I was told we can do that at COT. So I will get both the student loan repayment AND the sign on bonus for a total of 6 years served.

That would be great, I am sure you have a pretty good one since you leave soon. I am not leaving until October and I am very busy so I know you are!! So if you don't get a chance to send it, no big deal!

That's awesome! My friend Michelle will be there too! Is there anything that you are bringing that I didn't list? If I hear of anything else I will let you know.

I really don't remember why she said we needed them. I think any food items that you have in your room must be in zip lock bags, I think I read that somewhere.

Here is the list, some of it I noticed was listed on the OTS web site. Small brush and comb, hair spray, hair pins, pocket size hand sanitizer,wet wipes, card holder, gum, water bottle for your room, tylenol, hangers, band-aids and mole skin, antibiotic ointment, black sharpie, detergent and fabric softner, laundry bag, flip flops, scissors, lighter, nail clippers, chap stick, an old watch, a note book, 3 ring binder, folders, ink pens, pencils, accordion style folder, zip lock bags. This is what she told me about...I hope it helps, as soon as my other friend returns from COT I will she what she has to say. Also, for those of us with long hair the sock bun is FABULOUS!!! Go to You Tube and type in "sock bun for military girls" for directions.

I agree with midinphx, and thanks for that info! I do plan to buy as much as I can. Its nice having a couple of friends that are already in the AF and its also a big help living close to a base so that I can pre buy everything. One word of advice, as I am sure most of you already know...when you purchase your ABU's make sure the print and colors match!! Try everything on, the size you THINK you will need will not be right...pants, shoes..everything! Once you buy your stuff take the time to cut off all loose strings and burn the ends so they don't frey. I was told to bring a lighter so that I can burn loose ends that I come across once there...she said she was the only one with one and everyone wanted to use it. She also gave me a list of other "useful" things to bring if anyone is interested I will post it. I know I am taking all the advice I can get!! So please keep it coming!

I am a 2nd Lieutenant as of today!! I have been told mixed things about purchasing as much of our uniforms as possible to not buying anything until we get to COT. I guess its personal preference. My friend told me that even if you purchase your items you will still go when everyone else is getting theirs, it doesn't get ya any "free" time. As far as having stuff sewn on?? Well, I guess if you have it done by someone who knows where they need to be sewn on at, why not? I plan to purchase as much as possible and have my rank and name tags sewn on. I have two friends in the AF, one just graduated COT and one is going this month. My first friend didn't buy anything she waited and said it was fine, the one that leaves this month has bought just about everything, had her blues fitted and all items sewn on. I will see what she thinks as well.

RN09MDS...HI! Sure hope you get a spot in the October COT! I am a brand new nurse, just passed boards in June. I am currently working on a med/surge floor. I will be going to Travis for NTP and then I will be stationed at Lackland. My husband is riding down with me and then flying home, your welcome to join us or follow. One of my friends just graduated from the last COT and she said that we will not have a chance to drive our cars for the first few weeks, we have to earn off base privileges...But it is still a comfort to me knowing that my car is there for some reason...I know "weird" LOL!! She also said she got yelled at for smiling!! She said they were in her face asking her what she was smiling about...so you might want to learn to "laugh on the inside!" Good luck with that!! I dont know of any other links for you to look at. I have been reading the facebook page US Air Force Cot 10-06...lots of good info on there. Have a great day!

I too am being commissioned tomorrow!! It's starting to feel real! I plan to drive to COT also. Not sure what day yet, probably arrive Saturday evening and have Sunday to settle in before reporting for COT. I am driving from St. Louis, if there is anyone that wants to hop in let me know! I have been working on my packet for quite a while, I started the process while I was junior in college...so in all it has taken me 2 years this past July. (Remember, I had to graduate nursing school first) I went to MEPS so long ago that I cant even remember the date, I was still in school and I graduated this past February. It takes a while to get everything in order...and if you have ANY type of issue at MEPS you will need to get a waiver and this may take a couple of weeks to complete. I was originally told that I would be in the May 2010 COT, then January 2011, then August '10 and now its official- I will be there in October. I had a few hurdles to overcome such as Lasik surgery, don't due it if your thinking about joining the AF...this almost cost me my military career. Love the results, but WOW did it cause issues. at0055 is right on with what will happen during your physical.

I have no idea when I will be commissioned. My uncle is a retired Navy Commander (0-5) and he will commission me. My recruiter said we can make it a small quick thing or make it as big of a deal as we want. I plan to be commissioned at my recruiters office and then go out to lunch, that's it. I am also hoping to go that same day and pick up some of my uniforms and stuff from Scott AFB while I am there. I want to get boots, t-shirts, name tapes, low quarters, and PT gear prior to going. I might wait to get ABU's at COT, I have heard some people having trouble matching up the print. I have told a lot of my friends and family, everyone is happy for me. I come from a military family and some have asked me what has taken me so long..LOL. My friends are happy for me but sad to see me leave. My husband works from home so he is excited, he can move anywhere in the world and work..and be Mr. Mom! My kids are young, 3 and 6, they don't exactly understand whats going on, they just know we are moving. I have a friend that just graduated from COT July 30th. I am having lunch with her this Thursday. I will share everything that she can share with me :).

When is everyone getting commissioned?

Weneferd, I haven't tried them on yet...but I am sure I will be having the same problem! I am not a "big" girl, but I'm not as small as I would like to be. I am right at the top of my weight...trying to lose more. I want to be at least 10 lbs under. I am on the facebook page Air Force Cot 11-01....Girls can't what???

I got the call today!! I am in the October COT! I am going to Travis for NTP and then I will be stationed at Lackland in San Antonio!! I am so excited and cant wait to meet everyone.