In Motion

Well, Here is the update on the nightmare that is paperwork.
I have signed and dated all that is needed for me to be officially accepted into the Medical Specialist Corps (SP). The work was sent out today FEDEX and hopefully I'll have my orders in hand NLT tuesday the 18th. I plan on heading out to Texas on Wednesday the 19th, but I cannot leave until I have my orders. So the fingers are crossed.

I found the reason for the whole mess up in communicating with MAJ Syler and CPT McFadden (medical recruiter in Syracuse who has graciously helped me with the paperwork). When I joined Army ROTC my senior year of college I should have gone through a rigorous MSIII/IV year then get my commission after Advanced Camp. Along with that I should have been on an educational delay for my graduate year of study. That is the official way of getting into the SP corps. The PMS at the time decided to go under the radar with me and had me do the MSIII study my senior year and the MSIV study my graduate year. In Army terms, that is a NO GO situation, and therefore has lead to my paperwork nightmare. Which is now resolved. Time is all that stands in my way now.

In any case, MAJ Syler has informed me that she has slated me to be stationed at Fort Knox, KY for my initial duty station. Fort Knox is approximately 35 miles from Louisville. I will likely report there on April 11, 2005 after OBC. It's exciting to see another part of the country but sad at the same time because I will be far from family and friends. I hope that people come to visit (ie. horse race fan who would like lodging for the Kentucky Derby who usually sees the Belmont Stakes/girlfriend's brother-in-law and bride, anyone).

So things are in motion. Keep a lookout for future posts about the big belt buckled state of Texas.