More Military Maze

More challenges! More victories! More defeats! Rob and I were so excited - we had just one last paper to turn in so the military would start to process our orders. I had done my dental appointment, gotten a cavity taken care of (first one in FOREVER!), done my physical, and everything I was supposed to do... or so I thought. I took my 1466D form to the dentist to get it signed and went to hand deliver it to base outprocessing where they do your orders. Apparently, base outprocessing is really hard to find - it's like one of those places that only those who've been there know where it is. Well, Rob had been led there and he drew me a map so I could make the journey too (see below). The people in the outprocessing office thought it was hilarious.

So I turned in my 1466D form and told her that the doctor who did my physical said he didn't need to fill out my 1466 form, that it was simply in the computer. She was very nice about it, but, well, it needed to be signed. Dead end.

I've got to give credit to Tyndall for their customer service! So far, a majority of the people I've been sent to see have been very nice. It makes the maze a lot more enjoyable.

So I went back to flight medicine to see if they could sign my form. Also, a very nice person there. She said, "Have you talked to Airman Teagarden." Oh no. Who's Airman Teagarden? I vaguely remember his name somewhere. I thought this form was only about the physical. No, the physical is the first step. Airman Teagarden schedules your mental health evaluation and that completes the form. She called over to Teagarden. He was doing the mental health appointments that very moment and was unreachable. Yes, he only does these appointments EVERY OTHER THURSDAY. Wait. You mean I have to wait TWO WEEKS until we can start to get our orders?? My spirit falls. It's true. I went to his office to be sure. They're very sorry, but they have to pre-screen your paperwork before they can see you and there's two other doctors that have to be a part of it as well. Also, you need to make sure and have your 1466D form done and bring it to the appointment. Wait. My 1466D form that I just turned into base outprocessing? Yes, that one.

So, I follow my treasure map once again to base outprocessing where she was happy to see me because I was bringing the last form... no, I need to take a step backward. Can I have the 1466D form back? The 1446 form people need to see it. So sad.

So, I have my mental health evaluation next week (the above event occurred last week) and I'm struggling because I'm worried I might come across as mentally unstable because I'm still a little bitter about the ridiculous bureaucracy. Pray for me to pass.