Hey Karly Sorry so late getting back to you. This is what my husband said: 1.You have to sumbit paperwork to finance 2.You can get the paperwork from PAC, S1, or finance (he couldn't recall the name of the form) Within a month you should be covered. I hope this helps. Again, this is info according to SFC H. He's not always right although he thinks he is. Have a great day Cam PS let me know how getting tricare to approve your lap band goes. I am also researching the surgery. I had a friend who told me that tricare's medical coverage is up for review jan 07. She seems to think that they will wise up at that time.

FORT POLK is soooooooo boreing. LOL but you know that.. LOL

Hi Karly, I believe it is something you have to sign up for separately. My husband is off from duty today so when he wakes, I will makre sure to ask. I have been married for nearly 6 years and I am still unknowledgeable in a lot of areas. There are classes you can take on base to educate you on benefits and such. I plan on checking into that, but right now grad school and a 2 yr old are taking up ALL my time. I will get back to you. Cam

Hello ARMY bored!

THE FINAL INSPECTION The Soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, Soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?" The soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the Soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, you Soldier, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell." ~Author Unknown~