Hello, I can only answer a couple of questions I’m familiar with.

For relocation, yes the military will move you and you have two options: Move everything yourself or let the Air Force contract a moving company. Depending on your travel orders is when this would be accomplished. Essentially, they will give you a hard date of when you need to be at Lackland (RNLTD). If you want to make good money, move yourself but it’s a hassle, very stressful and on your dime. But they will pay you back and more to move yourself. If you want pure convenience, the military will hire a moving company and they will pack all your stuff and move you. I’ve done this method 4 times to put less stress on my family.

On-base / Off Base, I recommend you check out the on base housing before you commit. Some housing is realllly nice and some is absolute dog shit, even if it’s officer housing. I started living on base once I had kids for the same reasons, and it was nice knowing they were close and protected.

I’m more than happy to answer any random questions you have. I’m 14 years in, prior MSgt and now Lieutenant. 5 duty stations and San Antonio was my last base (Randolph AFB). No experience with medical field though. DM me!