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  1. January COT

    bsnkaty replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    You can definitely tell that it's been hit by Katrina...and the Oil Spill.. but they're working on it!! On the upside, a lot of the base is new because it had to be rebuilt after the hurricane! The...

  2. January COT

    bsnkaty replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    Alright people-- We have a FB group (thanks to Tifbur)! Search for COT

  3. January COT

    bsnkaty replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    No way! For real?! I just checked-- I had no idea! Ok, I'm the Katy Batten that's from University of West Ga and

  4. January COT

    bsnkaty replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    Aniko I'm jealous of your spot at Eglin!! That was my first choice-- I got Keesler in Biloxi, it could be worse, but I was really hoping for the nice beaches :) What unit will you be on? I'm a new...

  5. Dreading COT

    bsnkaty replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    Aniko-- send me a friend request on FB! It won't let me start a group without adding a friend to it (unless I'm doing something wrong?! Anybody started a group before?). Search for Katy Batten.

  6. Dreading COT

    bsnkaty replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    Hello!! I'm headed to January COT also, just received my orders TODAY! Ohhh, it's real now. I'm getting married in two weeks and it's taken my focus away from preparing for the PT test and I have all...

  7. US Air Force COT 11-02

    bsnkaty replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government, Military

    I commissioned as a 2nd and now I'm just waiting on orders for 11-02 :yelclap: Has anyone started a facebook group? I would love to "know" some people before getting to Maxwell and be able to keep up...

  8. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

    bsnkaty replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks everybody! I finally got a copy of the Accession Bonus Contract request. So, at least I have some proof that I applied. Mid- I've never heard or been offered the 3-year $20k bonus... Is that...

  9. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

    bsnkaty posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am happy to say that I COMMISSIONED TODAY as a Second Lieutenant as a Nurse in the USAF! It felt great (and exciting and scary...) saying the oath and getting my very first salute out of the way!...

  10. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

    bsnkaty replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Mid! Thanks for the congrats and info! Just so I'm clear.... I remember signing something about an accession bonus way back before my packet went to boards. Yesterday I signed something that very...

  11. Air Force Nurse Transition Program

    bsnkaty replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I've heard that about the housing, which is great! Are there rentals in nice areas within the BAH?! I'm used to the heat and humidity... I'm from Atlanta! We're planning on a weekend trip to see how...

  12. Air Force Nurse Transition Program

    bsnkaty replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Mobro... I'm headed to Keesler for my first assignment! How's the area and the on base housing? It's not too far home but it wasn't my first choice-- Still happy with it though! Anything I have to...

  13. Air Force Nurse Transition Program

    bsnkaty replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I applied in October 2009 and was accepted. My COT date is January 2011. You should ABSOLUTELY take a civilian job in the meantime because it could realistically take at least a year before you have...

  14. US Air Force COT 11-02

    bsnkaty replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government, Military

    I haven't received orders yet. Just found out my assignments yesterday and I'm TOLD that I'll be commissioning in the next few

  15. US Air Force COT 11-02

    bsnkaty replied to AF_BOUND's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Hey!! I'll be there too, but I don't think I'm as disappointed as you are about missing the Super Bowl! Who else is out there?! I'm headed to Scottsdale for NTP and then Keesler

  16. Air Force NTP

    bsnkaty posted a topic in Government, Military

    So, I need help with a decision. I graduate on May 8th and already have an RN in-between-job waiting on me. I have a January 2011 COT date and I'm currently signed up to go to NTP. Now that I have the...

  17. COT/Stationing Assignments from November Boards!!!!

    bsnkaty replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Allenswife! I am a senior nursing student graduating in May. I contacted my recruiter in October 2009 and really got started on paperwork in November. I had to work hard to get all of the...

  18. AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    bsnkaty replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    My packet was at the January boards! I'm kind of surprised. I expected to not hear for a while longer.... But, I don't know if I'm getting the bonus I signed up for or where I'm going. That will take...

  19. AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    bsnkaty replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Well, I just got the call from my recruiter a few hours ago and.... I'VE BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE USAF but.... I'm not going until January- I'm just glad I got in with SO many applications! I'm...

  20. AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    bsnkaty replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in a generic program, so, I'll be taking it after graduation- maybe late

  21. AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    bsnkaty replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I didn't even put down any overseas bases because I just knew I wouldn't get it- Now, I'm just hoping to get one of my 4!! I'm from south of Atlanta... I'm also counting down my days (114!! woohoo!)...

  22. AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    bsnkaty replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    Hello! Congratulations on getting in!! I've read some of your other posts... I can't believe you got Elmendorf as a new grad- Good luck! I'm also a senior in nursing school and my application is going...

  23. Airforce Updates - Boards/Bonus

    bsnkaty replied to cat2008's topic in Government, Military

    I have applied for the January boards and was just told by my recruiter not to get anxious about hearing anything until February, too! Also, I'll be graduating in May and not eligible for COT until...

  24. January 2010 AF Boards

    bsnkaty replied to Bella86's topic in Government, Military

    Just wondering... What do AF nurses wear in the state side hospitals? ABU's? AF issued

  25. January 2010 AF Boards

    bsnkaty replied to Bella86's topic in Government, Military

    I am in your shoes, we have the same plans!! I just had my Chief Nurse interview TODAY! That was the last thing I needed for my application and now it's quickly being sent in to beat the deadline....