You would be good, but he's forcing your hand. You cannot be deployed something like 2 months before a separation date, sign the paperwork quick! In his defense, he may be putting your name against the slot knowing you are leaving, then can turn it back unfilled therefore not sending anyone from your unit.
In other news, at Hill AFB yesterday for a jet pickup from depot, remember the TBird Viper that wrecked at Mt Home. Few years back? They rebuilt it and are sending it back to Nellis as an aggressor, wouldn't fly that bird.
Ns.....Did you just reply to yourself? Minimum wage is a nogo for me, entry level job, you do not support a family on it, you are getting trained to do something therefore get paid ALOT less than anyone else, earn your raise, but that's a bigger can of worms than I will deal with on a forum.