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I'm not an OB Nurse, but I'll try to answer a few of our questions. I came in to the AF with 10 years of critical care experience. I was very burned out on gang violence, and knife and gun club of central Florida. I wanted to take care of people with a common purpose, and feel good about that I was doing. I was given 5 years of constructive credit for my civilian time. As long as you have a good recruiter, you should get 7 years of constructive credit. That would put you in as a mid-level captain. For pay, look at 0-3, with less than 2 years experience on the 2014 military pay chart for pay. Also factor in COLA (if you're stationed overseas), non-taxable housing stipend (BAH) if you are stationed stateside, no fees/co-pays for health insurance, and a few other perks (shopping at the commissary, BX, and military discounts). The Air Force is always looking for experienced nurses. Given your background, you'd most likely be stationed at a larger medical center- Travis, San Antonio, DC, or possibly overseas. Many times for your first duty assignment, they won't put you overseas, but it's all based on need. If there's an open slot, say at Kadena, you can be stationed there. Timing is huge. Housing would depend on where you are stationed. You always have the option of on or off base. Depending on the ages of your children and where you end up stationed would most likely determine where you live. If you went overseas, you'd have the option of living off-base and submersing your children in a foreign culture, or staying on base. Most base housing offers anywhere from 3-5 bedrooms, and are usually pretty decent. If you choose to live off-base, your BAH is based on the zip code of your base. IE Travis in CA gets a higher BAH than Scott in IL. Air Force nursing is very rewarding. But, it's like any other job, it's not without it's faults. Remember, you are a salaried worker, and on the back of your ID it says government property. They don't mean the ID card. I've deployed 3 times in 7 years, seen more of the world than I ever did as a civilian-Afghanistan 3 times, Germany, Guam, Japan, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, etc... I've had the privilege of starting wounded warriors on their journey home. There is nothing like it! But when you come home, it can be difficult going back to the monotony of floor nursing. No, I definitely don't regret it

I haven't done VETPRO. Just have a verbal offer. I guess I am torn, because the Article 15s aren't mentioned on my DD214. I have an honorable discharge. I've paid enough for my mistakes (being forced to separate), I just wonder how anyone would find out?

Thanks for the advice. I have applied, and been offered a job. I didn't disclose anything on my application (I just couldn't rehash the past). Now I have to start the VetPro Process. I still am not sure how anyone would/will find out. Guess we'll see.

As a soon to be ex-active duty nurse, I have been looking at a position with the VA. On the application, it asks if you have ever received an Article 15 in the last 7 years. Unfortunately, I have received 2 in the last year. I'm not sure what to do. If I check "No", how likely are they to find out? I am going to receive an honorable discharge, and the Article 15's are from a foolish mistake. Any advice? Thanks so much!!!