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Just goes to show you how instrumental an employer that goes beyond the USERRA minimums can be. I'll get full pay for 30 days, then the difference between my military and civilian paychecks...

Got a package from 1800nametape with 3 name tapes, 3 US ARMY tapes, 2 velcro rank, 2 sew-on rank and 1 flag for like $17.

Thanks! I figured the timing was pretty good as far as GA weather is concerned. Granted, after 6 years in Northern California, the weather sucks everywhere else!

I arrive on 08 Sep, and start BCT on 12 Sep also. See you there!

Anyone been through BCT at Benning as other than infantry? I head out next month and have been reading all the Benning posts on here, but I think most of them are focused on OSUT. I'm 15P (Aviation...

Which CA RSP battalion is that?

Can someone please point me in the right direction? I ship out for BCT next month and would like to give my wife power of attorney, as we have some financial matters to tend to while I'm gone. The...

I'd like to piggy-back on this question. I'm enlisted as 15P (Aviation Operations), and intend to put in a packet for OCS after a year or so. Are all Aviation Officers pilots? I'd like to stay in...

Live in San Jose, currently doing RSP at Camp Parks in Dublin. Will be with the 140th AVN in Stockton after AIT.

I enlisted in May as a 15P, after going back and forth with similar questions in my head for a while. I ended up enlisting first based more upon the experience than the $ (though I'm sure I'll enjoy...

Anyone reading this have a good recomendation for ACU approved boots that are available in large (15-16) sizes? I noticed that a lot of the boots in this review stop at size 13 or 14.

Had first RSP this past weekend. It was a field exercise of sorts, as we camped on cots in 20 person tents. For us red-phasers most of the weekend was in the classroom. Am amazed at how few...

ARNG Liason told us to get in the shortest line, regardless of what step of the physical is next. I.e. if the vision test line is shorter than the hearing test, do vision first. I did this and was...

A good option that lies somewhere between Tylenol PM and Ambien is a melatonin supplement. Try a 3mg supplement from Walgreen's or GNC. I stopped taking Ambien a while back, and Melatonin isn't as...

I've heard others rave about the benefits of USAA, and seen similar posts on this forum. I just got quotes for auto and home insurances, and they were through the roof! USAA auto insurance is $100...

ASVAB scores are percentile based. The score you get indicates the percentage of people you scored higher than. If you get a 65, you scored better than 65% of test takers. You can't get lower than...

Congratulations! Will you be doing your RSP in Dublin CA, or is there one closer to you?

I was just reading an article that indicated that reception can take from 1 week to 3 weeks. Due to a ship date change, I am scheduled to be in reception for 3.5 days. Will this be enough time, or...

Families are crazy! My wife and 11 year old daughter are so supportive that I'm ready to buy them ACU's and bring them to BCT!!! My parents on the other hand (not that it matters as a married 27...

Yeah, this is a great post... very encouraging!

Self: California Army National Guard, 5/14/08 - Present, E-4
Brother: C130 loadmaster, AR then TN Air National Guard, 1999-2005
Uncle: MO Army...

According to a recent issue of Men's Health magazine, beet juice lowers blood pressure significantly for about 4 hours after consuming it. It also mentioned that Knudsen's Very Veggie juice has a...

I was reading a blog about someone's experience at BCT, and they mentioned having to do a certain number of pull-ups before chow. I can meet the APFT standards for running, sit-ups and push-ups, but...

It's great to hear how supportive you are! My wife is the same way. I swore in last week, and my wife and daughter came to take pictures; it really made my day. I did kinda feel bad for the other...

Walked in at 0530, finished swearing in at 1430, so 9 hours in all... and I was one of the first people done.

I don't know how they are at Sac, but the SJ docs were interesting. They grilled the first ten or so guys for 20 minutes each. I went in at 1100, and the Dr asked me what time it was. I told him,...

Thanks. That's what I thought. I'll check with my recruiter tomorrow. I did just notice that I'll be gone during the holidays, so perhaps the 10 weeks takes into account the Christmas exodus......

Yeah... if my day at San Jose MEPS yesterday was indicative of the MEPS experience, you have a lot of fun in store.

P.S. If there are any 17-22 year olds reading this, don't mouth off! It makes...

Just swore in yesterday at the San Jose MEPS after a very loooooong day. Am currently slated for BCT at Benning in September followed by AIT at Rucker.

When choosing my MOS, my recruiter gave me...

If your wife is a dependent you will get full BAH while at BCT/AIT. It will be based on your home zipcode. You will get BAH-II for active duty periods of less than 30 days, such as annual training...