Yea Dylan the wait for ME is over trow years but it is also close to that for BM and AMT. I would rather wait for what I will enjoy doing, not settle for something else because the wait for school was shorter.

Yeah, true. From what I've been told BM is the most versatile of all the rates. You end up doing a lot of law enforcement and just about every other job, and if you still want to do more LE then you can always go for a DOG Unit. I was thinking about applying for one of those after BC.

I had a blast in bootcamp, congrats to all you guys
I was Romeo 182
And dont sweat it if your worried about the physical stuff. its really not that bad at all. REALLY

Congrats Carissa!

I'll be wearing BCGs with you HardFight, we can be dorky together. As far as which rating I'm going for... I have no idea. I really can't get a full idea of what each job does without seeing them so I'm keeping my mind open to anything.

Only about 2 more weeks!

yea im going in to be a BM i was thinking about ME but i also want to do the SAR aspect of the Guard

what do you do in the wait to get in a school?

I'm with you too Hardfight. I'm actually excited to take a break from wearing my contacts again. I know that sounds crazy, but it's so much easier sometimes to just put on glasses.

And Mazzei, you'll be doing your non-rate duties. Depending on your unit, you'll have various qualifications and duties to do to help out your crew.

Wow 13 days till we ship, that is insane. Time is really flying now. How is everyones last preparations and training coming?

Heh, been running around my apartment complex and I had kinda estimated the distance. Went out yesterday in a car and watched the odometer... definitely was running about half a mile more than I thought I was. XD

Gotta work on refreshing my required knowledge and getting packed up. Definitely trying to fight off the nervousness.

These last few weeks have been creeping up real quick. I still can't wait. I've got my last day of work and school this week and then I can make being anxious my full time job. As far as the PT I've been able to do the run, pushups, situps and swim no problem. I'm just trying to keep a strict workout routine these next two weeks so I get to Cape May rearin' and ready to go. I think the week before I'm going to switch back to waking up at 0530 every morning so my system won't get to jolted.

Yeah, I was considering waking up earlier and earlier to be prepared. Unfortunately the only thing I haven't been able to do consisitantly is the swimming, but I doubt that will be much of a problem. I was also thinking about taking the last week and not really working out at all, maybe run or swim a little bit. But really just let my body rest so I can be as fresh as possible for Cape May.

Just about a week to go, how are everyone's nerves?

I know that my nerves are crazy right now but there getting better im getting more and more excited, my girl friends not happy at all makes it hard

Yeah, my girlfriend is the same way. She is upset I'm leaving but wants to move with me where ever I get stationed. The thing she doesn't understand is that I might not even have housing. Cutter crews live aboard.

yea mines going to college in Boston and ill be stuck in Maryland and she leaves right when i get back from basic. Im going reserve so i already have my assignment im in Indian River Outlet Del.

Alright, I've been absent for a bit, spending every possible second I can with my wife and the rest of my family and friends. Tomorrow is going to be busy, despite not shipping until Tuesday, but I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the support and answers. You guys have been great and I hope to check back in later in July.

Everyone shipping with me, see you there. Let's work together through this!

Excited to be there, see everyone in Pittsburgh!

Sorry I've been MIA for a bit. I'm looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow!