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  1. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    midinphx replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Continue to hold your breath for those orders and commissioning. You most likely won't hear anything until about 2 months at most before COT. (I got my acceptance in March and went in May.... I had...

  2. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    luvbug... your commissioning papers will get you onbase. You need your id, your car registration too. They will let you get your uniforms and alterations, but not shop in BX or commissary (or if...

  3. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I'm at Lackland. The quick uniform service is on the training side of Lackland in the minimall. I haven't used them, so don't know the hours. Sorry. I thought I'd be the oldest at COT at 42. I was...

  4. 2nd Degree BSN Student Considering Airforce Nursing

    midinphx replied to JazzyOneRN's topic in Government, Military

    I got my 2nd choice of assignments. Which I am thrilled about now. I did not get help on base. My sponsor was no help. A member on here helped me out TONS! Thanks Pooh and your hubby. lol. Once...

  5. Relocating with family questions (AF nurses)

    midinphx replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    The NTP folks were not given days off to house hunt like those of us who came in qualified and assigned to a unit. I personally think that you should stay where you are until he finished COT and gets...

  6. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Smart thing with the uniforms Gerri. There is a place here at Lackland that sews everything on the same day. It is not right the alterations place right next to clothing sales, but down the street....

  7. 2nd Degree BSN Student Considering Airforce Nursing

    midinphx replied to JazzyOneRN's topic in Government, Military

    I have just entered the USAF. I finished COT and am now at my first duty station. I can answer questions about COT in depth. lol. But I can't say much yet about active duty nursing as I havent'...

  8. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Careful Aaron.... I do believe there are more women here. You may run into us someday. And just because the standards seem easier doesn't mean we can't do more than they ask for. (though I do not...

  9. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    And that link is to the old PT standards which changed July

  10. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    The 5k at COT is timed, but doesn't count in your PT test. You will not be learning to shoot at COT. The only weapons you touch are plastic. There isn't enough time in 5 weeks to learn everything...

  11. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    midinphx replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks pooh. I figure it will all work out eventually. I'm looking forward to that huge check

  12. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    As soon as you walk in the door, you get your room assignment, your reflective belt and your hydration system. Then you get weighed and measured. I think there were some people that were overweight....

  13. September Captain's Career Course

    midinphx replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Athena, When you're here in San Antonio, we need to get together for dinner. I'd really love to meet you after all your posts. Dinner on me. I think I can convince another one of us to come...

  14. COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    midinphx posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am in week 1 of COT. I have some ideas you may want to jump on. Since they were major challenges this week. Get your uniforms complete!! Get you name tapes and rank sewn on your ABU's at all...

  15. COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    midinphx replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    I have the best T-shirts!! Everyone wants to know where I got them. The are the Dri-Duke brand. I got them at Luke AFB in Phoenix. They are the driweave ones that dry quick and breathe! They look...

  16. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I wore docker slacks and a nice blouse. I was too dressed up. Some people wore short shorts! I wouldn't do that. lol. That was the girl we called make up girl. She wore full makeup every single...

  17. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    midinphx replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Wtb. I actually did that the 2nd day I was here, before I went on the permissive TDY. My pay is messed up. I don't have BAH, even though I have had dependents from day 1. My years of...

  18. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Don't be too businessy with the civilian clothes. Be comfortable! I liked my capris and t-shirts. Ensure you wear sneakers when you check in. It is not about style! Believe me... no one is...

  19. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    midinphx replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    I'm brand new out of COT. I came in qualifies CCU RN with 14 years exp. I do have a master's and my CCRN. I got the sign on bonus (whenever it pays me). I was told that the incentive pay will be a...

  20. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    You will be surprised at what you really can do! (but if you are thinking you need to climb up a rope that is hanging down from a ceiling, no you don't have to do that.), There is alot of climbing...

  21. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I had a very different view of Capt smith. Not a positive one. I asked Capt Swavely about you and the rope. He didn't mention your name, but did clearly have a story about a girl who cried the whole...

  22. COT graduation and Family

    midinphx replied to dolphins00's topic in Government, Military

    I would say to arrive the wednesday before graduation. They may or may not be able to see you that day, but they'd be there for the orientation on Thursday and the open house. Friday graduation is...

  23. COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    midinphx replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Pooh, I'm the commander of airman at our graduation parade on Friday. I am the one front and center yelling the commands! I've always been in the back or the formation and never been a part of the...

  24. COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    midinphx replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    bump to

  25. Going to COT in two weeks, any recommendations??

    midinphx replied to dolphins00's topic in Government, Military

    i posted a note from COT 10-04 to COT 10-05 on here. Find it (really!). I'm here at COT now. We just finished 3rd week. Arrive in comfortable clothes with athletic shoes. When you inprocess and...