GraphiteBlur Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Although I am naturally an optimist and searcher of silver linings, I'm also a competent individual who realizes when something is being delayed. That being said (and since the May selection board thread is now past it's climax) I hereby initiate the September 2013 Civie Board thread. I'm blaming the doctor at MEPS for my hold up, and hoping that at least I have more time to square things away. Anyone who unwillingly finds themselves hopping out of the July boat and into this one... I know how you feel. But at least we are still in it. Anyone hoping to make this Board cause they just started: Good Luck! **returns to making strongly worded calls to recruiter about physical SNAFUs** 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftxag76 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Although I am naturally an optimist and searcher of silver linings, I'm also a competent individual who realizes when something is being delayed. That being said (and since the May selection board thread is now past it's climax) I hereby initiate the September 2013 Civie Board thread. I'm blaming the doctor at MEPS for my hold up, and hoping that at least I have more time to square things away. Anyone who unwillingly finds themselves hopping out of the July boat and into this one... I know how you feel. But at least we are still in it. Anyone hoping to make this Board cause they just started: Good Luck! **returns to making strongly worded calls to recruiter about physical SNAFUs** Don't feel to bad. Had to hop from the Jan board, to the march board, and then finally the may board. Before being selected. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d10 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I assumed Lindsey would be making this thread after she hits another road block and misses out in July 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I assumed Lindsey would be making this thread after she hits another road block and misses out in JulyAt this point, I wouldn't be surprised if I broke my leg or something and got pushed to Jan 2014. My luck is terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm200 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'd say I'll make this one but I don't want to jinx it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3uller Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Nothing against you September board, but I'm really hoping we don't have a future together. July and I are looking pretty good together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraphiteBlur Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 No offense taken. In all sincerity and best of intentions, i hope we never see you :-) I want everyone else to make it ASAP. But should the unexpected arise, we have short term memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMoss Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if I broke my leg or something and got pushed to Jan 2014. My luck is terrible.Not going to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraphiteBlur Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just spoke to my recruiter. Waiting for an email today from MEPS #1 to determine if they will let me switch my file over to MEPS #2 or if they are going to schedule a consult with a neurologist at MEPS #1. At this point I'll take either option as long as it is scheduled expeditiously. (I say that while keeping in mind that "expeditiously" for the military is slower than expected). Until then I'll keep watching Finding Nemo and remind myself to just keep swimming. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d10 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Not going to happen!She's going to have a broken face if she keeps up with all her Kiowa talk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 She's going to have a broken face if she keeps up with all her Kiowa talk Bahahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawilm Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Sooo sept board is still a go? All the misinformation around that is good to hear. I keep doing a dance with the recruiter. Hell I can't even get to meps until someone clears me from that damn "rare south american fever disease" that magically appeared on my record back in 2008 in meps that I have never even heard of. Aside from the fact I am still alive here in 2013 the effort required to clear this up is comical. What a serious pain it has been. At least I did get some good solid laughs when the recruiter called me asking me about why I never disclosed it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 September board is 16 SEP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amhenry Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I started my journey to WOFT towards the end of March and was hoping to squeak by into the May board (ah, dreams..). I posted my stats in the July board thread and I'm still hoping to make it in time, but seeing as it's almost June and I don't even have a flight phys scheduled yet, I'll probably end up here. I'm going to hold off re-posting stats until I know for sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 I started my journey to WOFT towards the end of March and was hoping to squeak by into the May board (ah, dreams..). I posted my stats in the July board thread and I'm still hoping to make it in time, but seeing as it's almost June and I don't even have a flight phys scheduled yet, I'll probably end up here. I'm going to hold off re-posting stats until I know for sure though.Welcome to the forums! Everyone's first post on the forums takes awhile to get approved by a moderator and then gets "lost" in the thread as more replies are added. Your stats look solid - the only concern is you don't have a degree, but then again that's not required and several people were selected without one. Is your résumé solid to offset that (i.e. have you been "doing something?")? You've still got a shot at the July board, don't give up hope yet! What's the hold up with scheduling the flight physical? What else do you have left after that? Do you anticipate needing any waivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amhenry Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks for the welcome Lindsey! Yes, I know the degree is a weak point, but my plan would be to hold off on finishing it until after flight school. I don't know how solid my resume is considering I haven't been doing much outside of work and putting my packet together. Any suggestions would be great! As for the flight physical, I'm told the battalion won't send me until there's a group to send, and my recruiters don't know of anyone else applying, but are working on getting someone. Pending that, I'd only have the APFT and battalion board left to do. I'm thinking I'll end up with an eyesight waiver since I'm right on the edge of acceptable (20/50 in one eye), but other than that I should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thanks for the welcome Lindsey! Yes, I know the degree is a weak point, but my plan would be to hold off on finishing it until after flight school. I don't know how solid my resume is considering I haven't been doing much outside of work and putting my packet together. Any suggestions would be great! As for the flight physical, I'm told the battalion won't send me until there's a group to send, and my recruiters don't know of anyone else applying, but are working on getting someone. Pending that, I'd only have the APFT and battalion board left to do. I'm thinking I'll end up with an eyesight waiver since I'm right on the edge of acceptable (20/50 in one eye), but other than that I should be good.Feel free to send me a PM and I'll give you my email if you'd like me to look the resume over. Standard disclaimer applied though--I'm just another applicant! I did have a senior WO look over mine and sharpen it up, and I'd be happy to pass the advice forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3uller Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Henry, you don't happen to be applying through the Oxnard station...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amhenry Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Henry, you don't happen to be applying through the Oxnard station...? Yep that's the one. Or more specifically, the one on Oxnard there. Don't tell me you're out of the same office... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3uller Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I am and heard your name. I'm the one they're working on getting flight phys for right now and after that I just have batt board. I pitched the idea to them of letting me drive myself there and taking you with me because it would eliminate the TDY approval lag but I'm still having trouble just getting a date for the phys appointment. Good to see you're on here though and if you want to sit down and go over some of your packet I'd be happy to help. I've had a lot of input on mine and can pass along the information if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amhenry Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah just driving out there was my next question for them since I'm really hoping to still make the July cutoff, and if it worked out that would be great. I'd be more than happy to meet up sometime! Let me know when and I'll PM you my cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d10 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I'm thinking I'll end up with an eyesight waiver since I'm right on the edge of acceptable (20/50 in one eye), but other than that I should be good. You don't need a waiver if you're 20/50 or better. If it's close I'd squint/guess/do whatever you can to read the 20/50 line. The techs are usually somewhat helpful giving you hints about which line you need to pass and giving you another chance if you miss a couple letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amhenry Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks d10, that's pretty much what I'm hoping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOWELL Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 I am a long time lurker first time to post. Been working on a packet for 10 months(due to minor surgery). Hopefully September is the month! Also I was curious how long are the LOR's good for? 1 year? I hope... my stats... 25Male6'4" 237lbAfqt: 93 GT: 128SIFT:62Education: BS degree from OU GPA:3.533 Occupation: Emergency Department RNAPFT:??? Havent done yet. maxing pushups and situps, with about 14:45 min 2 mile. (Getting over horrible shin splints.)Flight time: approx 5 hoursLOR's: Senator Inhofe (volunteered for Inhofe multiple times.), Retired Major(commissioned from cw3) 30 years as Delta airlines pilot (family Friend), CWO4 retired (family friend), Medical director/physician of the ER that I work with, Professor from OU (director of education program I attended), Board interview: ?? Flight phys: completed Tuesday. Been my dream since I was young to fly, my grandfather was a flying tiger in WW2, always looked up to him. Good luck to everyone! Look forward to hearing about everyone shooting for september. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhrogGuy Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 LOR's are good for 6 mo. Welcome aboard! Stats look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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