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lucy18

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  1. Reserve Benefits for Less than 20 years of Service

    lucy18 posted a topic in Government, Military

    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...

  2. Air Force Reserve Process

    lucy18 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Majority of the posts are active duty in nature. I was wondering if the application process is the same i.e. packet, boards MEPS for reserve candidates? Is the selection process as vigorous for...

  3. Air Force Reserve Process

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  4. Air Force Reserve Process

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  5. Reserve Benefits for Less than 20 years of Service

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  6. Air Force Reserve Process

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government, Military

    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....

  7. Horror stories- MEPS

    lucy18 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you. I like to be

  8. Horror stories- MEPS

    lucy18 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

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

  9. Horror stories- MEPS

    lucy18 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    Can you tell me what type of paperwork you completed at

  10. Commissioning and AF Sign-On Bonus

    lucy18 replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government, Military

    Any one if they are offering bonuses for AF

  11. Air Force Reserve Flight Nursing

    lucy18 replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  12. MEPS over 40 physical

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  13. MEPS over 40 physical

    lucy18 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am over 40 and have read on a previous blog there are certain requirements for the physical. My recruiter instructed me to bring a copy of my most recent mammogram and pap smear. I have an EKG...

  14. Air Force Background check

    lucy18 replied to snp81's topic in Government, Military

    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

  15. Air Force Background check

    lucy18 replied to snp81's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you, this is

  16. MEPS over 40 physical

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government, Military

    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

  17. MEPS over 40 physical

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  18. Question about Boards

    lucy18 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    My experience has been speaking only to the recruiter on the phone after trying several weeks to find one in NY. Found out the NY recruiter retired, but never left a voicemail to that effect. After...

  19. Current Bonus/Loan Repayment Information for all branches

    lucy18 replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you. Once I go to MEPS I will speak with her. I am very early in the process, I have not done my interview, background check or completed documents. I have only sent resume, essay and...

  20. Air Force Reserve Process

    lucy18 replied to lucy18's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for the response. I was aware of the commitment and was not making light of it. I am just trying to find out if the application process was just as long for reservists and as competitive....

  21. Current Bonus/Loan Repayment Information for all branches

    lucy18 replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    You are right! I thought about what you said and I will wait to ask once I get past the board. I do not want any delay or her not to give it her all for me. My recruiter is not very forthcoming with...

  22. New Grad RN (civilian)and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton???

    lucy18 replied to mommalumps's topic in Government, Military

    My response was not meant in anyway to be hurtful. You asked for an experience and an answer to your question. I am sorry if giving you the fact of the matter is negative. If the hospital does not...

  23. New Grad RN (civilian)and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton???

    lucy18 replied to mommalumps's topic in Government, Military

    Well if you want it that bad you'll join the military as a nurse and guarentee your position in the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton. Good

  24. Current Bonus/Loan Repayment Information for all branches

    lucy18 replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    Any airforce reserve sign on bonuses? I feel ashamed to ask my recruiter, this is not a motivating factor for me. I already have a Masters Degree and have no loans, but I would not mind additional...

  25. New Grad RN (civilian)and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton???

    lucy18 replied to mommalumps's topic in Government, Military

    I left Camp Pendleton in 2005 where my husband was stationed as a Marine. I worked in Pendleton a hand full of times as a civilian nurse during the 10 years we were there. First, they did not at...