I'm going to join the military straight out of high school, and I was wanting to know is training hard as everyone makes it out to be? And thank you for your service!
Basic training is challenging but you'll get through it. Adapt as needed, be flexible, don't take it personal and you'll get through with your flight as a team, not individuals. Remember everyone in the military had to go through it. You'll be fine.
I like the advice. "Do not take it personal." Brother they say better late than never. I still have your email, I emailed you while I was still a second student in uni, this was 2015. I keep reading the email to get courage. I still have the passion of wanting to serve and I feel I am almost there. At the moment I am working with USCIS to get my papers done. Btw are you able to know, the working hours of structural maintenance job? What would be your advice for a uni graduate, should he or she join as an enlisted personel or officer?
I like the advice. "Do not take it personal." Brother they say better late than never. I still have your email, I emailed you while I was still a second student in uni, this was 2015. I keep reading the email to get courage. I still have the passion of wanting to serve and I feel I am almost there. At the moment I am working with USCIS to get my papers done. Btw are you able to know, the working hours of aircraft structural maintenance job? What would be your advice for a uni graduate, should he or she join as an enlisted personel or officer?
We talked a couple of months ago. I’m finally sworn in. Services will be my job in the Air Force Reserve. It didn’t seem so bad in your video...... but I’m sure I’ll find out more later.
Good evening my friend. Remember me? I tried to get your skype the other day to get some info about the officer school as it is a dream of mine. I am actually in fort Lee now for my tech school. I hope we can talk soon. God bless you.
Hi it's been a while since I've watched your videos. Never realized you were in the reserves. I thought I was out of my research phase but it's back on again. I was initially aiming for active but the recruiter around my way turned me off from that. So I contacted the Air National Guard. I sort of flaked on them but I'm still free to set up an appointment. I've been talking to a few people and now I have my sights on the Reserves. There's only 2 things that I'm torn about with the AFReserve. I live in NYC, the air force reserve base is in Niagara Falls. If I go with the ANG, their base is much much closer, which is Stewart ANG Base in Newburgh. The second thing is I like the idea of responding to natural disasters or local conflicts, nationally or locally. The Reservists don't do that or aren't legally allowed to, from my understanding, is that correct? Basically the Air Force Reserve was never in my sights but now it is due to the possibility of it being easier to go active as opposed to going from guard to active. Sorry for the long post. I'm a bit indecisive. What sets the RESERVE aside from the guard? Better benefits? Would I be stationed closer to home such as the ANG?
If you like responding to natural disasters or local conflicts, then the Guard may be a better option. Especially if it will be closer to you for your drill/duty. Reservists usually aren't called to respond like you said. You are correct. Reserve is Federal and and Guard is State. The benefits are pretty much the same. With the Air Force Reserve, you have better options of going outside the US. You would have to see which is the closest reserve unit to you.
YOUR Military Money thank you. Good to know about the traveling thing. I think that would be interesting. You're an officer, right? Would you say you're closer to enlisted airmen? I've seen a few people say that enlisted airmen are more comfortable or relaxed around their officer counterparts, compared to other branches. I think that was said about the air national Guard though. One last question.. Could I play both fields and just talk to a reserve recruiter and the ANG recruiter at the same time? I have a bunch of questions about the pros and cons of each. Mainly interested in the reserve because it seems like it would be easier to transition to active later on.
Yes I'm an officer and I do have a great relationship with the enlisted team I work with. We depend on each other. You can definitely speak with both the Reserve and Guard recruiters and let them know that you are exploring your options. However, going active duty later on may be difficult unless you go Active Guard Reserve (AGR) which is what I am. It's not very easy to go regular active duty from the Reserve/Guard side. It is easy to join the Guard/Reserve after leaving active duty.
YOUR Military Money ok AGR is new info to me. I'll look into that. Thanks again. I wish you were a recruiter in NYC. you're so cool. Lol. Have a great day. I know where to come if I have more complex questions.
Air force drill seems so relaxed and luxurious, compared to my army unit. No disrespect, its just funny seeing the stereotypes actually happening. Jealous? Yeah a little bit🤣
Hi, stumbled upon your videos a week ago! Very informative! Thank you! I'm planning on joining the Air Force! After 4 years you're put in inactive reserves or 2 years active reserves, I was thinking about being active reserves after my 4 year contract. How are the reserves paid? And can I still do a networking job? Thank you!!
After 4 years you can separate (and go into the inactive reserve) or you can go straight into the reserve and participate. Reserve pay is part-time since you only work part-time. It's good pay for a weekend's work. You'll also complete two weeks of annual duty. You can definitely network throughout your career. Thank you for watching.
I’m about to earn my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice this May and am interested in during AF reserves as an officer. However I also want to work in the juvenile courts as a civilian job. What kind of jobs does the AF offer in Criminal Justice. Also I love about 45 minutes from base would I be able to stay on base for the weekend? Or have to drive back and forth each day(I’m assuming it depends on the base)
Great video. I'm joining the Air Force for 6 years,my ship date is sometime in July. How difficult would it be for me to become a officer while enlisted? Thanks.
It's possible. Do good from your beginning, pursue a degree that interests you and the AF needs, visit your education center, document the extra duties you do, community involvement, and take the AFOQT. You can only take it twice if needed. Good luck, make it happen and keep me posted.
The reserves has most jobs available like active duty but I would check with the base/unit to make sure they have the job that you want at their base. For example, not all reserve bases have all jobs like firefighter.
Yes to going enlisted reserve to officer reserve. It's a little tougher to go from reserve enlisted or reserve officer to active officer. It would have to a degree/job that the Air Force is really looking for.
+Gordon I never wanted to be a pilot until last year when I thought how cool it would be to be a pilot. It's too late for me now and I'm perfectly fine with that.
hopefully you can answer my question: can you clarify on the lodging for a reservist? I am thinking about joining the reserves, but the closest base is 80 miles away. Will the base provide lodging for me or will i have to get my own hotel? Thanks!
At my base it's 50+ miles, that's pretty much the norm. I recommend you check with your unit/recruiter. They will have the answer. Check out this forum as well: forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4700002010001/m/2530057542001
ryanduz The AF Reserve will provide lodging for you on the base or in a local hotel on Friday and Saturday nights of your Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs). Call 800 257-1212 to speak to our Advisors for more information.
+Cameron Torgeson First of all, the Air Force will train you well in your job and for deploying. Pick a job in the support field (personnel, services, communications, medical, etc.) Those career fields and many others are considered support and are usually kept on base as opposed to a job like security forces that often leave the base and participate in convoys outside the base. Remember that the Air Force can put you where they need you. Over time you'll see that the training provided will make you feel more comfortable with doing what the AF asks you to do. I've been in 19 years and unfortunately never deployed. I have volunteered a few times but it hasn't happened. Go to the AF website and see what jobs are out there and from there....pick jobs that might interest you and eliminate jobs that you wouldn't be interested in.
I'm in college currently to become a civil engineer. I am thinking about becoming a CRO after college, but now that the Reserves have come to my attention I may join them instead. Do you have any pointers that might help me make a decision? I've still got 2 years left of college to decide. Also, is being in AFROTC in college a requirement?
John Hudson Both active duty and the reserves are great options. The Air Force can definitely use civil engineers. If you still have two years to go in college, definitely stop by the ROTC detachment and speak with them. Look to see if you can get a commission and they may also help with paying for some of your school. Active duty is great if you don't mind working for the AF everyday and if you don't mind moving. The reserves is more of a part time job with many options/opportunities as well. Again, it will depend on what you want to do. Review the Air Force's websites for both active duty and reserves. I hope this helped. Let me know if you have any further questions. AFROTC is not a requirement, it's something that people join when they meet the requirements and once complete, they are commissioned.
If i were to join the reserves, I would likely not do civil engineering. It probably sounds stupid since that is what my degree is in, but I would really like to either be a PJ or a CRO. That goes for whether I do active duty or reserves. I am worried though because training for those jobs takes 18-24 months. And the only reason I have stayed away from ROTC is because I have a full ride at college. I don't need the AF money for college. I figure not going to college on their dime gives me a little more freedom/negotiating ability/leverage if there is such a thing in military service. Does your advice change at all?
John Hudson If you want to be a PJ, then you'll go enlisted right? When I went through basic...they ask if anyone wanted to tryout for PJ. What is CRO??? My question to you is do you want to join enlisted or officer? It sounds like you're a shoe in for enlisted as long as you pass the physical. In order to become an officer, you have to be selected for a commissioning source. If you do not do ROTC, then OTS is your only choice. It will depend on what option you want, enlisted or officer. If officer is not an option, then enlisted will be your only option. I came in enlisted and it's a great option. Another question for you is do you want active or reserves? What part of the length worries you? If you don't complete PJ or CRO, are you find with doing something else? I think the AF is a great team with so many opportunities overall.
a CRO is a Combat Rescue Officer. They are the NCO counterparts of a PJ. The main problem I have with the training length is that it will make finding a civilian job harder. If i go through the training (be it PJ or CRO) after college graduation, then I won't be able to look for a civilian job for 1.5 - 2 years after graduation. Granted, I am interning with the US Army Corps of Engineers and I believe i will probably work for them after graduation, but the training time is something i have to take into consideration. I'm thinking that if I go reserves, then I wouldn't mind being enlisted and training for PJ. If i went active duty, then I'd like to be an officer and be a CRO instead. I am just thinking that having gone through all that training and missing that time to search for a civilian job, an argument can be made for just making a career out of the military at that point. Since i am not in ROTC, I am doing my absolute best to keep my GPA as high as possible so i can be competitive for OTS.
Yes as long as you pass the entry requirements (medical, background and ASVAB or AFOQT). Are you thinking enlisted or officer? Consider speaking with a recruiter and look into your options.
@YOUR Military Money is there a job for dietitian/ nutrition cause honestly without caring about any judgement want to stay at peace and not go to war when i join
It definitely is a possibility. You'll need to have a solid commissioning package which will include letters of recommendation, a solid grade point average, good AFOQT scores and do well during your enlistment time. Look for opportunities to lead and include that in your application. Your base education center will assist you with the application process.
If you sign a contract with the AFROTC program, you should. Speak with the military personnel flight at your base and get an answer from the experts. If you can, that would be a great opportunity.
Thinking about joining for educational reasons. I am currently a sophomore in college and plan on joining next fall. Any advice about joining to further my education?
If you join, you'll get tuition assistance for college of $4,500 per year up to a master's degree. It's a great way to pay for most of your school. That's one of the reasons I joined and I was able to accomplish my goal. Are you thinking active duty, reserve, guard?
One more question, will I be taking the ASVAB and CAT-ASVAB? If so what books should I use to study? I really want to do the Air Force reserves and I’ve been told by others that the test determines which branch I will be in.
cici8427 Most book stores have ASVAB study guides. Any version should work. YOU will determine which branch you want. The ASVAB score will determine what jobs you qualify for. Locate the nearest Air Force reserve recruiter and begin your entry process when you’re ready.
any links for info on becoming a air force reserve officer? is the training for an officer in the reserves the same for active duty? same amount of time, etc...? I hope that comes across accurately. thank you. I am wanting to join the Reserves as an officer b/c I am currently 32 and will 35 by the time I finish my bachelors degree. wanting to do security forces. any info you can offer would be helpful.
+Strax Sal Training to be an officer is the same for reserves and active duty. The challenge I may see is that you have to be commissioned by age 35. I recommend you contract a recruiter now and pick their brain. Here's a link for the AF Reserve: afreserve.com/how-to-join/get-started
+Strax Sal Would you consider enlisting? If so, it's also a good deal. Do some research and then do what's best for you. If you have further questions and I can help, let me know.
+bigzachful The military as a whole has been experiencing financial and personnel cuts especially with Active Duty in the last couple years. However, that might change in the next couple years due to the amount of change that already occurs in the military and how our next president will support it.
I just joined the air force reserve , I'm going to bmt in march. my job in there is services. will this be my final job or when I get to boot camp there's a chance they will change it?
+carl fleurant Most likely you'll keep the job that was assigned to you. In a few years most likely you'll be able to retrain into another job if you want to.
+carl fleurant It depends if you want to improve your scores and what career field you may want to get into. Services to deploy and get to go TDY. I went to England last year for our annual tour and Georgia this year for training.
Were you in England for a long time? How long deployment usually is? Was it hard for you to go to school while in the army? Did you have to take all your classes online? Sorry I'm asking so many questions.
+carl fleurant I was in England for 2 weeks as it wasn't a deployment. Deployments vary in length depending on location. Could be 30 days but most are for about 4-6 months. I preferred to attend classes and no it wasn't difficult. Now you can also do online classes if needed. I'm in the Air Force, not the Army. Ask away with questions as I like to help.
I just think it's funny how a president with a DUI on his record (GEORGE W BUSH) run the United States and how the military would a serve a guy with a DUI but a 23 year old like me, a young man who only got 1 DUI and only blew a 0.89 I only missed it by .9 can't even join the Air Force reserve. I think it's unfair and sad. I really want to join but all these reviews on google are scaring me to even talk to a recruiter. If anyone can shed light on this please help me out. I have a friend who's in the AF reserves and she asked the recruiter and he said he got people in with DUIs before. But I'm scared to confront the man. Can someone please help me. I live in Hawaii. I'm young I'm fit I come from a military family and I'm ready to commit and show everyone I'm not a criminal I'm not a bad person I want to get better in life and I want to progress but how can I do that if people are going to judge me off my past. How can I get by in life? I really want to join the Air Force reserves. I'm not asking for much just a chance.
Contact the recruiter and see what happens. Time is passing you by and you need to get a solid answer even if it may be the answer you may not want to hear. Begin there and see what happens.
So far, your the highest rank youtube that I know that does vlogs.
Good day sir, I too am in Services here at Scott. I really appreciate your sharing your day of what we do and your aspect of the AFSC.
+zebedee Whitehorn Williams My pleasure, I too appreciate what "we" do!
I'm going to join the military straight out of high school, and I was wanting to know is training hard as everyone makes it out to be? And thank you for your service!
Basic training is challenging but you'll get through it. Adapt as needed, be flexible, don't take it personal and you'll get through with your flight as a team, not individuals. Remember everyone in the military had to go through it. You'll be fine.
I like the advice. "Do not take it personal." Brother they say better late than never.
I still have your email, I emailed you while I was still a second student in uni, this was 2015.
I keep reading the email to get courage.
I still have the passion of wanting to serve and I feel I am almost there.
At the moment I am working with USCIS to get my papers done.
Btw are you able to know, the working hours of structural maintenance job?
What would be your advice for a uni graduate, should he or she join as an enlisted personel or officer?
I like the advice. "Do not take it personal." Brother they say better late than never.
I still have your email, I emailed you while I was still a second student in uni, this was 2015.
I keep reading the email to get courage.
I still have the passion of wanting to serve and I feel I am almost there.
At the moment I am working with USCIS to get my papers done.
Btw are you able to know, the working hours of aircraft structural maintenance job?
What would be your advice for a uni graduate, should he or she join as an enlisted personel or officer?
I would recommend speaking to a recruiter. Although the Major has some great information and is on point with what a recruiter will tell you.
We talked a couple of months ago. I’m finally sworn in. Services will be my job in the Air Force Reserve. It didn’t seem so bad in your video...... but I’m sure I’ll find out more later.
It is what you make it. It's a good job. Later on you can retrain if you want to. Do a solid job and that will open doors for you.
Good video. It helped me to understand more about services. My recruiter told me that I qualify for this job.
I just got back from 7 days of training for the services/sustainment career field and I'll post the video this weekend.
you look just like this guy I met in clash of clans named xtalmeth he was in the military but I doubt your him .any way carry on
That was me....
YOUR Military Money Wow! what are the odds lol
@@Strong42Ox dude what the freak are the odds
Cool
No one ever sang Happy Birthday to me during my 26+ years in the the Army.
:)
DJ Tiesto is in the Air force...cool.
That's the second time I've heard that.... First time I was in New Mexico. I spin everywhere!
Daniel Heinz lolll!
Good evening my friend. Remember me? I tried to get your skype the other day to get some info about the officer school as it is a dream of mine. I am actually in fort Lee now for my tech school. I hope we can talk soon. God bless you.
I just got back in the country from a vacation. I'll contact you this weekend.
Hi it's been a while since I've watched your videos. Never realized you were in the reserves. I thought I was out of my research phase but it's back on again. I was initially aiming for active but the recruiter around my way turned me off from that. So I contacted the Air National Guard. I sort of flaked on them but I'm still free to set up an appointment. I've been talking to a few people and now I have my sights on the Reserves. There's only 2 things that I'm torn about with the AFReserve. I live in NYC, the air force reserve base is in Niagara Falls. If I go with the ANG, their base is much much closer, which is Stewart ANG Base in Newburgh.
The second thing is I like the idea of responding to natural disasters or local conflicts, nationally or locally. The Reservists don't do that or aren't legally allowed to, from my understanding, is that correct?
Basically the Air Force Reserve was never in my sights but now it is due to the possibility of it being easier to go active as opposed to going from guard to active. Sorry for the long post. I'm a bit indecisive. What sets the RESERVE aside from the guard? Better benefits? Would I be stationed closer to home such as the ANG?
If you like responding to natural disasters or local conflicts, then the Guard may be a better option. Especially if it will be closer to you for your drill/duty. Reservists usually aren't called to respond like you said. You are correct. Reserve is Federal and and Guard is State. The benefits are pretty much the same. With the Air Force Reserve, you have better options of going outside the US. You would have to see which is the closest reserve unit to you.
YOUR Military Money thank you. Good to know about the traveling thing. I think that would be interesting. You're an officer, right? Would you say you're closer to enlisted airmen? I've seen a few people say that enlisted airmen are more comfortable or relaxed around their officer counterparts, compared to other branches. I think that was said about the air national Guard though.
One last question.. Could I play both fields and just talk to a reserve recruiter and the ANG recruiter at the same time? I have a bunch of questions about the pros and cons of each. Mainly interested in the reserve because it seems like it would be easier to transition to active later on.
Yes I'm an officer and I do have a great relationship with the enlisted team I work with. We depend on each other. You can definitely speak with both the Reserve and Guard recruiters and let them know that you are exploring your options. However, going active duty later on may be difficult unless you go Active Guard Reserve (AGR) which is what I am. It's not very easy to go regular active duty from the Reserve/Guard side. It is easy to join the Guard/Reserve after leaving active duty.
YOUR Military Money ok AGR is new info to me. I'll look into that. Thanks again. I wish you were a recruiter in NYC. you're so cool. Lol. Have a great day. I know where to come if I have more complex questions.
Thanks for all the content
I hated when we active Duty would have to give up our weekends to baby-sit them. They were lazy and always out of 35-10.
nice nice, but what kinda glasses are those?
Air force drill seems so relaxed and luxurious, compared to my army unit. No disrespect, its just funny seeing the stereotypes actually happening. Jealous? Yeah a little bit🤣
It was a great life for me while it lasted!
thank you look forward to the video
Video is posted now.
Hi, stumbled upon your videos a week ago! Very informative! Thank you!
I'm planning on joining the Air Force! After 4 years you're put in inactive reserves or 2 years active reserves, I was thinking about being active reserves after my 4 year contract. How are the reserves paid? And can I still do a networking job?
Thank you!!
After 4 years you can separate (and go into the inactive reserve) or you can go straight into the reserve and participate. Reserve pay is part-time since you only work part-time. It's good pay for a weekend's work. You'll also complete two weeks of annual duty. You can definitely network throughout your career. Thank you for watching.
I’m about to earn my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice this May and am interested in during AF reserves as an officer. However I also want to work in the juvenile courts as a civilian job. What kind of jobs does the AF offer in Criminal Justice. Also I love about 45 minutes from base would I be able to stay on base for the weekend? Or have to drive back and forth each day(I’m assuming it depends on the base)
You have to live at least 50 miles from the base to get on-base lodging for free. Here is the Air Force careers link- www.airforce.com/careers
great video.
Thank you!
Great video. I'm joining the Air Force for 6 years,my ship date is sometime in July. How difficult would it be for me to become a officer while enlisted? Thanks.
It's possible. Do good from your beginning, pursue a degree that interests you and the AF needs, visit your education center, document the extra duties you do, community involvement, and take the AFOQT. You can only take it twice if needed. Good luck, make it happen and keep me posted.
Thank you, sir.
+YOUR Military Money Can I be a reserve and work in ammunition systems? wat jobs can't I have as a reserve, like can I do anything everyone else can?
The reserves has most jobs available like active duty but I would check with the base/unit to make sure they have the job that you want at their base. For example, not all reserve bases have all jobs like firefighter.
Dillon2311 1000 update ?
just wondering can you go from enlisted reservist to officer reserve or active?
Yes to going enlisted reserve to officer reserve.
It's a little tougher to go from reserve enlisted or reserve officer to active officer. It would have to a degree/job that the Air Force is really looking for.
can you make a video about how to get promoted as an officer ?
Yes, give me a few days to make it happen.
Great video. Have you ever wanted to be a pilot?
+Gordon I never wanted to be a pilot until last year when I thought how cool it would be to be a pilot. It's too late for me now and I'm perfectly fine with that.
I’ve been thinking about joining the USAF Reserves. What is the work life balance like for those with families?
sick wheels brah
Enrique Rosas That's my friend's car. Cool ride.
hopefully you can answer my question: can you clarify on the lodging for a reservist? I am thinking about joining the reserves, but the closest base is 80 miles away. Will the base provide lodging for me or will i have to get my own hotel? Thanks!
At my base it's 50+ miles, that's pretty much the norm. I recommend you check with your unit/recruiter. They will have the answer. Check out this forum as well: forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4700002010001/m/2530057542001
ryanduz The AF Reserve will provide lodging for you on the base or in a local hotel on Friday and Saturday nights of your Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs). Call 800 257-1212 to speak to our Advisors for more information.
Im interrested in the Air Force, but I'm terrified to be in battle, How do you get some of the jobs behind the scenes
+Cameron Torgeson First of all, the Air Force will train you well in your job and for deploying. Pick a job in the support field (personnel, services, communications, medical, etc.) Those career fields and many others are considered support and are usually kept on base as opposed to a job like security forces that often leave the base and participate in convoys outside the base. Remember that the Air Force can put you where they need you. Over time you'll see that the training provided will make you feel more comfortable with doing what the AF asks you to do. I've been in 19 years and unfortunately never deployed. I have volunteered a few times but it hasn't happened. Go to the AF website and see what jobs are out there and from there....pick jobs that might interest you and eliminate jobs that you wouldn't be interested in.
I'm in college currently to become a civil engineer. I am thinking about becoming a CRO after college, but now that the Reserves have come to my attention I may join them instead. Do you have any pointers that might help me make a decision? I've still got 2 years left of college to decide. Also, is being in AFROTC in college a requirement?
John Hudson Both active duty and the reserves are great options. The Air Force can definitely use civil engineers. If you still have two years to go in college, definitely stop by the ROTC detachment and speak with them. Look to see if you can get a commission and they may also help with paying for some of your school. Active duty is great if you don't mind working for the AF everyday and if you don't mind moving. The reserves is more of a part time job with many options/opportunities as well. Again, it will depend on what you want to do. Review the Air Force's websites for both active duty and reserves. I hope this helped. Let me know if you have any further questions. AFROTC is not a requirement, it's something that people join when they meet the requirements and once complete, they are commissioned.
If i were to join the reserves, I would likely not do civil engineering. It probably sounds stupid since that is what my degree is in, but I would really like to either be a PJ or a CRO. That goes for whether I do active duty or reserves. I am worried though because training for those jobs takes 18-24 months.
And the only reason I have stayed away from ROTC is because I have a full ride at college. I don't need the AF money for college. I figure not going to college on their dime gives me a little more freedom/negotiating ability/leverage if there is such a thing in military service.
Does your advice change at all?
John Hudson If you want to be a PJ, then you'll go enlisted right? When I went through basic...they ask if anyone wanted to tryout for PJ. What is CRO??? My question to you is do you want to join enlisted or officer? It sounds like you're a shoe in for enlisted as long as you pass the physical. In order to become an officer, you have to be selected for a commissioning source. If you do not do ROTC, then OTS is your only choice. It will depend on what option you want, enlisted or officer. If officer is not an option, then enlisted will be your only option. I came in enlisted and it's a great option. Another question for you is do you want active or reserves? What part of the length worries you? If you don't complete PJ or CRO, are you find with doing something else? I think the AF is a great team with so many opportunities overall.
a CRO is a Combat Rescue Officer. They are the NCO counterparts of a PJ.
The main problem I have with the training length is that it will make finding a civilian job harder. If i go through the training (be it PJ or CRO) after college graduation, then I won't be able to look for a civilian job for 1.5 - 2 years after graduation.
Granted, I am interning with the US Army Corps of Engineers and I believe i will probably work for them after graduation, but the training time is something i have to take into consideration.
I'm thinking that if I go reserves, then I wouldn't mind being enlisted and training for PJ. If i went active duty, then I'd like to be an officer and be a CRO instead.
I am just thinking that having gone through all that training and missing that time to search for a civilian job, an argument can be made for just making a career out of the military at that point.
Since i am not in ROTC, I am doing my absolute best to keep my GPA as high as possible so i can be competitive for OTS.
i apologize for the really long reply
nice video!!!
Thank you!
I start online digital forensics graduate program in October. Would I be eligible for Air Force reserves? Currently have bachelors in psych
Yes as long as you pass the entry requirements (medical, background and ASVAB or AFOQT). Are you thinking enlisted or officer? Consider speaking with a recruiter and look into your options.
Colorado was the best!
It still is but it's growing too much and it's super expensive now.
What is your rank ? I’m thinking about joining the Air Force as a reserve but i never seen your rank. There is no stripes
Major.
Also did you retrain for that job?
I was on the personnel side and I asked to go into the services side for about two years. I didn't have to retrain.
i have a quick question.I wanna join the reserves when i get older air force.Is it still cosidered that im serving my country
Demetri davis It is absolutely serving our country. Make it happen!
@YOUR Military Money is there a job for dietitian/ nutrition cause honestly without caring about any judgement want to stay at peace and not go to war when i join
Hi sir, question why are you switching active to reserve?
I worked for the Air Force Reserve as I left the active duty side in 2006.
Officer can be reservist?
Yes.
Is it likely that I can become an officer (non technical) after enlisting? I have a bachelors and my masters is in progress. Please respond.
It definitely is a possibility. You'll need to have a solid commissioning package which will include letters of recommendation, a solid grade point average, good AFOQT scores and do well during your enlistment time. Look for opportunities to lead and include that in your application. Your base education center will assist you with the application process.
are u a flight commander
I was when I made this video. No longer in that job.
Can I be released from my (6 yr) contract as a reservist if I take the Afrotc program & commission as an active officer ?
If you sign a contract with the AFROTC program, you should. Speak with the military personnel flight at your base and get an answer from the experts. If you can, that would be a great opportunity.
So it's like a club.
Are you asking or telling?
Thinking about joining for educational reasons. I am currently a sophomore in college and plan on joining next fall. Any advice about joining to further my education?
If you join, you'll get tuition assistance for college of $4,500 per year up to a master's degree. It's a great way to pay for most of your school. That's one of the reasons I joined and I was able to accomplish my goal. Are you thinking active duty, reserve, guard?
I was thinking about joining the Air Force reserves!
cici8427 Definitely possible to do.
One more question, will I be taking the ASVAB and CAT-ASVAB? If so what books should I use to study? I really want to do the Air Force reserves and I’ve been told by others that the test determines which branch I will be in.
cici8427 Most book stores have ASVAB study guides. Any version should work. YOU will determine which branch you want. The ASVAB score will determine what jobs you qualify for. Locate the nearest Air Force reserve recruiter and begin your entry process when you’re ready.
Do you have to be a certain weigh and height to be in the air force.
+Camren Gaspard The airforce.com has the height and weight requirements. Here's the link: www.airforce.com/height-weight/
In the Air Force reserves are there any medical jobs available?
Yes. You'll have to score and meet the ASVAB requirements for that career field and it will depend on the needs of the Air Force.
What rank are you?
+Chris Bridges Major
any links for info on becoming a air force reserve officer? is the training for an officer in the reserves the same for active duty? same amount of time, etc...? I hope that comes across accurately. thank you. I am wanting to join the Reserves as an officer b/c I am currently 32 and will 35 by the time I finish my bachelors degree. wanting to do security forces. any info you can offer would be helpful.
+Strax Sal Training to be an officer is the same for reserves and active duty. The challenge I may see is that you have to be commissioned by age 35. I recommend you contract a recruiter now and pick their brain. Here's a link for the AF Reserve: afreserve.com/how-to-join/get-started
+YOUR Military Money I had read that the age cut off for reserve officers is 39. Is this not accurate? Thank you
39 is for enlisted. Here's a link: www.airforce.com/contact-us/faq/eligibility/#what-cut-off-age
well that is a major letdown. I thought I had lucked out. Thank you for the info
+Strax Sal Would you consider enlisting? If so, it's also a good deal. Do some research and then do what's best for you. If you have further questions and I can help, let me know.
Can you sign for the air force reserve than jump to active?
+Liz Mercado I know it happens but from what I've seen it's more difficult to go that way. It's easier to go from active duty to reserves or guard.
+YOUR Military Money What makes it difficult?!? They do not want you after you served in the reserve?
+bigzachful The military as a whole has been experiencing financial and personnel cuts especially with Active Duty in the last couple years. However, that might change in the next couple years due to the amount of change that already occurs in the military and how our next president will support it.
I just joined the air force reserve , I'm going to bmt in march. my job in there is services. will this be my final job or when I get to boot camp there's a chance they will change it?
+carl fleurant Most likely you'll keep the job that was assigned to you. In a few years most likely you'll be able to retrain into another job if you want to.
Would I have to take the asvab again to retrain? And do people in services get deployed or get to do TDY?
+carl fleurant It depends if you want to improve your scores and what career field you may want to get into. Services to deploy and get to go TDY. I went to England last year for our annual tour and Georgia this year for training.
Were you in England for a long time? How long deployment usually is? Was it hard for you to go to school while in the army? Did you have to take all your classes online? Sorry I'm asking so many questions.
+carl fleurant I was in England for 2 weeks as it wasn't a deployment. Deployments vary in length depending on location. Could be 30 days but most are for about 4-6 months. I preferred to attend classes and no it wasn't difficult. Now you can also do online classes if needed. I'm in the Air Force, not the Army. Ask away with questions as I like to help.
I just think it's funny how a president with a DUI on his record (GEORGE W BUSH) run the United States and how the military would a serve a guy with a DUI but a 23 year old like me, a young man who only got 1 DUI and only blew a 0.89 I only missed it by .9 can't even join the Air Force reserve. I think it's unfair and sad. I really want to join but all these reviews on google are scaring me to even talk to a recruiter. If anyone can shed light on this please help me out. I have a friend who's in the AF reserves and she asked the recruiter and he said he got people in with DUIs before. But I'm scared to confront the man. Can someone please help me. I live in Hawaii. I'm young I'm fit I come from a military family and I'm ready to commit and show everyone I'm not a criminal I'm not a bad person I want to get better in life and I want to progress but how can I do that if people are going to judge me off my past. How can I get by in life? I really want to join the Air Force reserves. I'm not asking for much just a chance.
Contact the recruiter and see what happens. Time is passing you by and you need to get a solid answer even if it may be the answer you may not want to hear. Begin there and see what happens.
YOUR Military Money thank you. Pray for me.
Let me know what you find out. Good luck!
Ummmmmm Opsec..... Nobody needs to see the airfield and whats on it.
Cyberian Gaming why not
Exactly what I was thinking. Don't let SFS or PA see this shit. HUGE issue.
Lol it's an ARB, ain't shit happening there...
pip