Look into Moving out Seminars...

I'm not sure if all post offer them but call your housing and see. This is very valuable if this is your first experience in military housing. The more informed you are the easier it will be.

Since this question was asked I wanted to share some info on a DITY move.

 Where do I find a weight Station?

The easier place to get your truck weighted is a truck stop. Most truck stops or the bigger moving companies have scales. You can also do a search of weight stations http://www.coopsareopen.com/ . I know we have one here on post.

Is a DITY move easier?

Depending on the move and what you have to move will determine if it's worth the DITY move. If it's a light move, I say go for it because it's easier and you can earn some spending money. I am a personal fan of DITY moves because one I can make money. Two, I know I am more careful with my personal belongings (I have some stories). Even with a large move, I would go for the DITY move. Remember though, I am partial to a DITY move.

Will update soon. I have been a little busy and havent been able to keep up with 2 blogs, school, and family life. I will be posting more probably after next week.

Ready, Set and Go!!!

I have been preparing for this moment for weeks now. I have my formal and shoes together.  Graduation outfit ready to go. I have 4 weeks until I am headed down for a week full of graduation activities. I am so excited. matter of fact I am glowing with pride. 

I will be sending out announcements to announce his successful journey.

Senior Officer Candidate Phase

Today is the day that the OC's become SOC's. They have a ceremony to celebrate reaching the senior phase of their training. They are more than half way through their training. YAY!!! Now, they are saluted by JOC's. Which has to feel great, for all their efforts are being recognized.

For the next 3 weeks, they will be preforming field exercises. Then come back from the field for their final History and PFT. Once that is all done, they will be gifted with family members arriving that Friday-Thursday for the celebration week of their successful completion of their training. 

They all are in my prayers! Hope their weeks fly by successfully!!

BOLC II Cancelled

AKO had reservations that BOLC II was canceled. Dh doesn't report until March. Now, I am curious if he has to snowbird or can he work with his unit here until that time. But hey, I am getting somewhere with all this information.

Edit: I forgot to mention that they have added a few weeks on to BOLC B with the cancellation of BOLC II.

OCS is now BOLC A and their branch training is BOLC B.

Soooo Today is the big day for College Op's

Today is job assignments. I really dont know much about the process since dh is prior service. I believe the more points you have the more likely you will get your top picks. Good luck to all the college op's

Also, The history test was today. This test was big time. People were fearing this test. Well Dh passed. He said the test was a beast.

They are now on a 4 day pass for the holiday then Tuesday headed for the field. I am not sure if they will be in the field all day and night or coming home in the evenign. I just know once these 3 weeks are over, we are over that hump. I cant believe that I have 39 more days until I get to see my dh again. How cool is that!!!!!

Week 6

Week 6: History 1 and Branching
The OCS Candidate will understand the utility of Military History in today’s Army,
and the major events in the military history of the United States from its colonial
settlement through the Civil War.
 
Key Tasks: Prep for Deployment


Activities for the week:

History test
Military Intelligence test
Branching ceremony-Thursday
5 mile release-Monday
7 mile ruck march

Then they are headed to the field for 3 weeks. WOW, I have made it this far. After coming out of the field, we can finally say its almost over. I wish all those OC's best of luck. Please continue to work hard and that light that they speak of you are almost there. For the prior service, Michael and I were speaking that branching is going to be like the NBA draft. I hope the branching ceremony goes well and the way that you want. If not remember that you should be pride of what you have achieved. It is a great honor to service in the United States Army as a Officer in any Branch you may lead.

Many blessings to all of you!!!!