I guess it's time to buy a uniform to wear for my commissioning. What do you folks recommend? I was thinking kakis but at this point jogging shorts and a wafflehouse cook tank top would work for me, JK! I also thought about just using the NWU for my pinning but Im not sure I'll need those for awhile and due to the furlough (GS civilian job) I've got to be frugal with the fundage. I know I'll need service dress and kakis for DCOIC.
Thoughts?
Apologies for the threadjack, but this seemed the best place to ask about the current MEPS situation.
Bam Bam, congrats!
Apologies for the threadjack, but this seemed the best place to ask about the current MEPS situation. I'd heard the same thing about potentially contracting out the commissioning physicals when we got ready to send me to MEPS, and since I've already had my flight physical, I was hoping they'd just use that (being more stringent, and all). Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to get out of getting herded like cattle in my underwear for my first military experience, but I'm afraid it will hold up my application and we'll miss the next board (not for OCS; I'm waiting for the MSC board so I can hopefully go to ODS in October). Right now, we have my flight physical sitting at BUPERS, and they are waiting for my commissioning physical; my 2807 got sent to MEPS early last week, and we haven't heard anything back yet. I apologize if some of what I'm writing doesn't make sense; I'm not fully clear on my application process, since we had to do things a bit our of order. Does anyone know of any applicants who have gone the route of private/contract physician or an MTF?
I don't think you will be able to purchase anything on NEX online until you have a DON CAC; I have access to AAFES online because I am an Air Force spouse, but I can't log into the NEX site (was looking for prices and options, etc.).Will the clothing sales on base even allow me to purchase uniforms? I have a DoD civilian ID card but my AF reserve ID card has expired. The online site denied me entry. I did see some online places that you can buy them but I really don’t know how they fit so I’d rather wait until I can try them on. If worse comes to worse, I’ll refer to my above comment (at this point jogging shorts and a waffle house cook tank top would work for me)!
Congrats again Bam Bam, step by step... you are almost THERE!Either way, I’m really stoked!
That is awesome! I do hope you get to swear in with your original OR.I also hope your wife is in town to be there too!!!
Hey Bam Bam,
Following your pursuit of a Navy career from my first post in November to today was truly enjoyable. In many instances a happy ending isn't always the case. But your determination was great and you will be a great asset to the Navy.
Best of luck in your new assignment and career.