I'm freaking out!!

[WAR-Machine]

my mom and I were talking this evening and we realized that we can't find my social security card. I ship on monday and I'm freaking out. I don't know if my recruiter has it or not. I heard that the social security office issues you a temporary until your official one comes in the mail. does the military accept the temporary or am I out of luck?

[franksg99]

Damn do you at least know the number? And also call your recruiter asap!

[WAR-Machine]

I know my number by heart and I tried calling, but my recruiter is asleep.

[Rough Hands]

That's no good... I have no real advice to give on that either. Your recruiter will figure out something, and the worst that could happen is that you get a later ship date.

[Steve018]

There has to be a way out of it. You're recruiter must have it, if he doesn't I really hope you find a way to get it.

[WAR-Machine]

we called the local SS office and they said I could get a print out, but it wouldn't be an original. I don't see the difference. MEPS has a copy of my card. why would I need the original again?

[franksg99]

Well if MEPS already has a copy and you know the # by heart it doesn't sound like it should be a problem. As long as you got the # you can sign all the paperwork you need to. I'm not an expert though but good luck !

[wilsontc11]

Yeah I lost mine too... the only place I could think of it being is in some file at MEPS or something.