I’ve watched 50 something videos trying to get ready for enlisting into the Air Guard, and this video just encompasses all the information I needed to know - sheesh! Thank you so much, this has really motivated me for going into the Air Guard
It sucked but when you get to your duty station and make new friends that’s the best!! I’m considering going back in. 9 years after getting out (served 6 years).
I had fun in basic (Army). I kept out of the spotlight and did what I was told. They ended up making me a platoon leader for almost 5 weeks when everyone else was only 3. It was a great experience.
@@Auniesauce I'm 29 and working on my master's degree (MPA). I want to do the air force reserves or national guard (Utah, or Idaho). I live in Utah but went to BYUI and would relocate if I had to. Any advice on how to get into OTS? Any idea on the selection rate?
@@leehart440 As a retired member 1972 to 1997. If you are a prior service or enlisted, it depends on your years of service. I commissioned from E-7 to officer.
Ha! That was a long time ago... Would you believe my time was about 10 seconds faster at SF school? Not sure I can get back down to that now! Babies change everything!
@@Auniesauce Hey Aunie! Good to hear from you. My UA-cam career has taken off and I'm separating to do UA-cam full time. You ever thought about making more videos?
Kyle Gott sent me here. My son is active duty stationed in AK. He's an A1C in Security Forces. Been in 1.5 years. Just like to hear about every and any aspect of the Air Force. Subscribed.
Thanks so much, Christina! Wonderful - your son is on a great career path. We love our SF troops. And if he keeps a good head on his shoulders and demonstrates good work ethic, he'll move up super quick. Good for him!
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you! I joined the Ohio Air National Guard last month and your videos were a great tool in solidifying my knowledge. I'm excited for my future, 9 months of student flight here I come!
As someone has already mentioned, active duty has both guaranteed jobs and open contracts. I went in as an open mechanic which basically meant I'm guaranteed a job from the mechanical field. Week 4 of boot camp (it's been 15yrs so my memory is probably a bit off) those with non guaranteed jobs go to choose a job. You pick 8 jobs, putting them from your favorite to your least favorite. Week 7 of boot camp is when you find out what job you got. I got my #1 choice. Most ppl got one of their top 3 choices
As a female who wants to serve in the Air Force, and as one who may want to go the officer route, I REALLY appreciate this video and can't wait to see more! P.S. Kyle Gott sent me :)
I want to thank you Aunie for your upbeat and very positive video about your experiences with the ID ANG. You reminded me of what it was that I had loved about my time in the ANG, I accessed memories I hadn't thought of in far too long. I enlisted in 1983, retired in 2005. In those 22 years I was privileged to travel throughout the U.S. and Europe with my Air Guard units to places I would otherwise never been. Despite all of that, however, my greatest joy came on 16 Dec 2016 when then Pres. Barack Obama signed into law the "Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016" which granted veteran status for National Guard soldiers and airman and reservists from all branches of service. That had been an open and painful wound for so very long, to now join the ranks of our countries veterans was beyond words for me.Once again I thank you for a well prepared and presented video. I wish both you and your husband very successful careers and happiness in all your endeavors.Laura
Hi there Laura! Thanks so much for this comment! Wow -- 22 years, thanks so much for doing that. I can totally see myself in your shoes and reflecting positively back on my time in. You definitely got to see some cool things, especially in Europe! I'm jealous! Thank you again so much for your comment, for your dedication to our country, and for your uplifting spirit. I appreciate you and am happy to be a veteran alongside you!
3:38 , I enlisted active duty knowing my AFSC before going to basic training, the only people who don't find out their AFSC until BMT are the people who sign for an "Open" contract. Just so nobody is confused. Almost everyone I have met so far signed their contract knowing their job.
Thank you for your insight, I was Coast Guard for 4 years honorably discharged but with an RE4 code...become a contractor with the Navy for 10 years, got my re-enlistment code overturned and have been working with a recruiter and am headed to MEPs in 2 days...looking forward to the new adventure and more importantly serving again. Thanks again! And congrats on your achievements,
Thank you for all the great information! I'm prior service Navy and my medical file has sat on someone's desk at MEPS for over a year. It's finally under review and if approved, I'll be joining the ANG. I am 3 classes shy of my degree and your officer information was very helpful. Stay safe out there!
3:47 I actually enlisted in summer, then waited a few months till I got a call from my recruiter with my AFSC and shipping date. Got picked up for 1N131 and I'm leaving for basic training next week!
I did 8 yrs active AF. Was at 4 bases. Spent time on 5 continents. Was in the security police career field. Always recommend the AF for at least 4 yrs.
congratulations. I did this back with the NJANG. My father enlisted in NJANG in 1948, he was civil service all that time in aircraft maintenance. In 1964 he received his commission. He eventually become commandeer of maintenance in 177th and also 170th air guard units. He retired. as a full Colonel.. In 1973 I enlisted while I was in college, he swore me in. A few years later I received my commission, and he swore me in as an off
If you're employed by a civilian job while you're in the guard, they're required to support and honor your commitment and allow you to leave. They're required, if you get deployed for instance, to give you up to five years away and still guarantee a job of your same pay when you return. Most civilian employers are very understanding - mine loved it because of all the cool skills I brought back with me each time!
That was very helpful. I've been thinking about joining. I feel like my life is at a dead end place in time. And have a friend who is in the air national guard and he loves it. I have to set up a time with him to go to his recruiting center. It just feels like the right thing to do in this part of my life. I have nothing right now except a skydiving and BASE jumping back round. Which really hasn't gotten me anywhere,as a citizen. So I think I know which path I would take in the air national guard. Maybe like paramedic or a main rigger. Or both.
I was an enlisted Air Technician in the OHANG. Technicians are full time federal civil service employees and members of the units they work for. We were unionized and wore our uniforms to work every day. Best job in the military. I was in mobile radar units. We deployed for training and real world missions several times per year. Being constantly in the field far removed from anyone who cared about haircuts and shined boots. I’d have never made it in the “real Air Force” on a base.
In Belgium its sooo much different. If you want to be a professional officer you go to the Royal Military Academy. After that you will go to the officer school and in total this will take 5 to 8 year before you will be a officer. even before you start it, you need to pass a exam and have the best results.
Txs from a retired AF/ANG 1972-1997. I grew up as a child of a Guard member who who entered AF/ANG in 1948. He started out enlisted- AB to CMSgt. Received his commission in 1961. He was a radio operator and then Cyber Security in CAM squadron. Activated when the pueblo incident, we were sent to Myrtle Beach AFB which was one of bases decommissioned. He was what they called civil service, long before AGR. He retired as 06 in 1988. I entered as a Medical Tech Specialist in 1972. In 1989 as received my direct commission as a RN. Dad swore me in for E and C. Did 25 years and then retired bc of back problems. That's so very much, very few women I know have done what we have done. This time in Guard was the best time of my life . MSgt to Captain. Karen. Enlisted E7 MSgt and commissioned as RN, out as a Captain bc of health reasons. I am a female also.
This coming fall I'm joining a detachment of AFROTC to become a commissioned officer with a nursing degree when I graduate from college. It's really nice to see a woman speaking about this because it's a scary and exciting thing. Thank you so much!
Wow, this was the video that I needed to watch! I currently enlisted to the ANG in Puerto Rico… I have a BSc. In Chemistry and two master’s degree MBA & MSHC and noticed I can maximize my career if I commission… My passion is being an administrator but I’m willing to expand to anything available and be the best airman I can be! Truly appreciate this video!
Thank you for such an inspiring and motivating video for joining the Guard. I had no idea that the Guard could present so many opportunities, I always thought you had to be active to get anywhere in the military
This was very helpful. My husband enlisted in the guard in May 2018; and we are waiting for his tech date and for him to go to basic. He has chosen propulsion as his career. I hope it won’t take too long
Alfred Tineo I thought it was difficult. But here I am! It was worth the process. The biggest thing to remember is that it's just like a job interview. It's hard to get picked, but if you do--you're in!
CAME OVER FROM GOTT...I LOVED THE USAF THERE IS A GREAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ANG AND THE REGULAR AF..IN REGARDS TO THE ENLISTED AND OFFICER RELATIONSHIP THIS OCCURS IN THE AIRCREW MEMBER WHERE ALL WORK AS A TEAM ...TKS AGAIN RON
So basically you had a degree and was selected to become an officer after applying. This seems atypical for the young person out of high school (or enlisting early while in high school) but wanting to join the Air National Guard to afford college. The path to officer would be different in most cases as the commitment is 6 years for some AIT being offered.
The path would be atypical if all people joined the Air Guard to pay for college. I joined to do something bigger than "myself" and to better my future life & finances. That's a perfectly normal reason to join. And the path to officer is actually typically like mine in the ANG. You will hardly get selected off the street to be an officer without any prior experience because they often only hire officers from within the enlisted force of the Guard. The exceptions are for pilots, nurses, and doctors. Folks think they can just apply as a civilian and be guaranteed an officer spot. That's hardly the case. Lots of people message me and ask if their recruiter is spitting lies but that's hardly ever the case. This is the normal process.
ted101975 we have a perfect saluting method worked out. It's always fun when we see each other outdoors. It's also great because I get to go enlist his new recruits!
Kyle Gott said to check you out and show you some love. just noticed you live in Idaho. i'm USAF officer living in Boise metro too! nice video and well spoken
No, not yet. I would like to join the IDANG but am looking for a full time position as well. I came off active duty Dec 2016 and moved to Meridian but still serve in the Reserve as an IMA out of Buckley AFB, CO. We don't really know anyone in there area so it's been more difficult getting things going.
I totally understand.. My husband is a recruiter and would definitely be able to help you out. Would you want to give him a call? His duty phone is 208-422-5900. His name is TSgt Daniel Rowe :)
Yes, thanks. This comment has been made before. Lots has changed since I made this video. I was surprised by the amount of open general there was when I was in BMT.
Howdy and hello, I just received all my documents for my transition into the USAF and I look forward to the journey...My friends are supporting me, as well my family of course...I am in the "Hurry up and Wait" period...I've got a B.S, world experience, etc...Your video is GREAT information. Air National Guard is interesting...I am in a mental process of which one should IO choose. Time will tell. Keep it up!
Hi Hamilton! Yep, that's the biggest thing to decide. Great for you to be jumpstarting your future like this though. You'll make a great choice no matter what. The hurry up and wait is the hardest part. You got this!
Ha! Yeah Boise. We live in Meridian. My son is a student at BSU and thinking of ANG or Reserves for more college money and exp and resume booster but most of all serve your country
Sometimes that's the only way you'll be able to join. Just depends on how your career path looks, what your education is like, and what the hiring unit by you needs. If they NEED officers, maybe you could transition to that pretty easily. If they are full, might be better to go enlisted first to get the time in before commissioning.
One correction, Active Duty can pick their job and know it before they go to basic training. Only if you choose to go to basic open general, open mechanical etc will you not know your job until week 7 or 8 of BMT. Good video though! :)
Also, looks like most ppl have to enlist in guard first before becoming an officer and then put in a packet. Army would take me as officer right off rhe street. But the army guard in utah deploys constantly here for like a year at a time! So i dont know what to do
Has your experience drilling in the air guard been only two days a month and two weeks in the summer? Army guard often requires more from what ive read. That alone might push me to air guard over army.
I’m currently 27, a mom, a teacher, have my masters, and need to get in shape. I have gone back and forth about the air national guard since graduating college. My dad was active duty Air Force for 22 years, so I grew up in a military family. He passed in September, and I have started thinking about joining again. Would my age, being a parent, and my career field make this something I shouldn’t do?
Hi! You could absolutely join. There would be a bit of time away for Basic Training and your initial tech school (possibly a future deployment), but otherwise we have lots of parents/teachers in the Guard :)
Thank you for making this video. Very informative and useful! I'm talking with the Air National Guard recruiter at the moment. I have a bachelor's, so I see myself possibly moving along the same path (but hopefully in MI). Thank you.
Hi, im considering active vs gaurd. So im understanding that you 100% know your job before you swear in with active duty? She confused me a bit with this video.
Hey I just turned 25 years old and Im a college graduate. I have a BS in National Security Studies. I would like to come in as an officer, but they say I cant and I would have to take some test.
There is a test you'd have to take to get in, it's called the AFOQT. Most folks have to pursue the same route I did, which was enlist and THEN commission. The reason is that officer jobs are typically only open to those who are already enlisted. The exceptions are doctors, lawyers, and highly-skilled nurses.
Thank you for this video. I've been looking on the AF sites for the last 4 days trying to learn as much about it as I can. This def gave me a nudge in a direction I'm more comfortable with.
Hello. Am i able to come to air national guard as a navy reserve officer? I have a bachelor's degree, but the air guard recruiter will not even discuss me joining as an officer. Navy reserve will. I was thinking of joining guard after 4 yrs in navy reserve
Hey there. For the reasons I discussed in the video, it's super, super challenging to come in as an officer when you don't have a prior service background. Typically ANG only hires folks into officer jobs who are already in the ANG because they have to apply for the job and the qualifying factor is that they're already an ANG enlisted member. SO--if you want to be an ANG officer, my best suggestion is to enlist first (the recruiters are right) and pursue commissioning after you're in. If you want to join as a navy officer, more power to you. Transferring services can be challenging.
Im a teacher, 31 years old with a masters and interested in Air National Guard( parttime). Do you recommend me to enter as enlisted or officer? I would like to be an officer but dont know what is the best way to start.
It’s very hard to join as an officer, even if you have a masters unless you’re a doctor, lawyer, nurse or pastor. Most start as enlisted no matter what. Joining as an officer is like going straight into the company Amazon with no prior experience and taking on a high level director or manager role. Your best option is to speak to a recruiter and see what the options are in your local area.
Something I'm bothered by is the air national guard won't cover all of flight school. I have a bachelor's of science and want to go to flight school. After speaking with an air national guard recruiter he told me it would most likely only cover "up to" 60% to get all of my ratings in flight school and that I wouldn't even have access to the GI until I acquired active duty time which could potentially take years going air national guard. Being that I can expect to pay about 50k for flight school 60% at best means I'd still be paying 20k out of pocket minimum. I just always thought the military's tuition assistance was better than that.
It is not true that active duty does not know what job they will have until they get to basic training. The only situation in which that is true is if they go in as open.
Great point! Thanks Jose! I don't know as much about AD--only what my AD counterparts told me while I was there. We had several people in our flights (over half) who didn't know what jobs they would be getting.
i have been on and off about the air national guard, i am not super active and i have anemia (low iron) but i don’t really know what to do with my life after i finish senior year and i need to figure it out. and i also can’t swim very well so i really don’t know what to do😄
You don't have to take any kind of swimming tests to sign up. Call a recruiter in your area and go chat about options! It's a great thing to do with your life.
Interval training and speed work always helps. Try adding 0.25 mile repeats into your workouts. I always recommend running outside bc it makes it more real to what you’d do when you join and have to test/practice
Thanks for the video. From my understanding the initial commitment for the Air National Guard is 6 years. How is this commitment effected by training and officer candidate school? Did waiting for Basic Training and OCS, or any other type of training, count as time served? Did anything add additional time to your commitment? I would like to join the Air National Guard to learn Arabic and serve as a cryptologist/linguist.
Hi there Colton. Yep, you guessed it. From the moment you join and any time awaiting training or in schools, that counts toward your time commitment. So I had three years already fulfilled when I graduated OTS :) yay! Best of luck to you on your journey!
I am torn between ANG and Active duty...I have a bachelors (in education in arts and photography) and I am 33 years old. Went to the ANG recruiter and asked about opportunities as a officer and they kinda steered me towards enlisted because my time to get a commissioned is short (I have 1.5 years). I already knew this, apparently no options for officer according to them. They told me the go ANG page is outdated even though weeks ago a lot of jobs seem to have opened up in my area. I don't know if to believe them or not on that.
I totally understand where you're coming from. It's VERY hard to join the ANG and commission immediately as an officer. You normally have to come in as enlisted and then attempt to commission. The good news is that they CAN do a waiver for you if you want to commission after 35. I have a buddy who is 38 who just was waived in. But he was prior enlisted. I hope that helps a little!
Aunie Sauce It does help a lot thank you. Do you have any idea about graduate AFROTC ? looking into that too as a last option and last question for now :), can you please explain how do you choose a job in the ANG or Reserves (there's not much information online about it) my recruiter has been vague about it. I was also wondering, what if the jobs available at the time are nothing I want to do, can I check with him later or can he let me know when new openings are available for the job I want and have qualified for (and is available at my State)? I thank you for any information.
I'm not familiar with it, unfortunately. I'm sorry! For choosing a job, after I took the ASVAB and was able to pick whatever job I wanted, I worked with my recruiter (husband) to find the job that fit my interests and one that was open in my area. Personnel was where I found myself going. What I recommend doing is asking your recruiter what jobs are open and then have them give you a tour of that area or go meet with the commander. They're really good about meeting with people. You can also find a lot of information about specific jobs if you google them or at about.com. And YES! You can be put on a waiting list if your preferred job is not available.
Aunie Sauce Thank you Annie. Can I ask, why did you went in enlisted first and ANG instead of going in as an Officer from the get go since you already had your degree? Also what was the defining factor in choosing ANG above Reserves or Active Duty?
I have a basic makeup tutorial on my channel - it's similar to what I wear when in uniform (minus the winged liner). I hope you'll like it!! If you read my blog AunieSauce.com, I have a complete and detailed post on what to bring to BMT. Hope you'll check it out!
And the award for Most Well Spoken Officer goes to....They need to put her in Broadcasting! Great job!
You're so nice, GS Wade! Thank you so so so much. This comment made my day!
Aunie Sauce You welcome Mrs.Rowe. I enjoy all of your content and encourage you to keep it up!Thank you and Mr. Rowe for your service!!!
I must say, you are extremely well spoken. You keep my attention and interest. You are an excellent resource for information.
I appreciate this comment so much. Thanks Christina!
Christina Rippentrop I agree!
I’ve watched 50 something videos trying to get ready for enlisting into the Air Guard, and this video just encompasses all the information I needed to know - sheesh! Thank you so much, this has really motivated me for going into the Air Guard
Ah, thank you so much! Your comment made me so happy!
"I loved basic training" I've never heard that one before.
I know, I'm an interesting cat, that's for sure! I try to make the best of every situation... cheesy as it sounds.
It sucked but when you get to your duty station and make new friends that’s the best!! I’m considering going back in. 9 years after getting out (served 6 years).
I had fun in basic (Army). I kept out of the spotlight and did what I was told. They ended up making me a platoon leader for almost 5 weeks when everyone else was only 3. It was a great experience.
@@Auniesauce I'm 29 and working on my master's degree (MPA). I want to do the air force reserves or national guard (Utah, or Idaho). I live in Utah but went to BYUI and would relocate if I had to. Any advice on how to get into OTS? Any idea on the selection rate?
I went through Army BT at Ft. Benning. I enjoyed mine as well.
Finally a female talking about this sort of thing! Thanks!
Thanks so much! Very appreciated.
Aunie Sauce I have a question since you were enlisted then went officer do you get paid as an OE-1 ?
@@leehart440 As a retired member 1972 to 1997. If you are a prior service or enlisted, it depends on your years of service. I commissioned from E-7 to officer.
Ray below me is correct. It depends on prior years of service. I didn’t have enough enlisted to get paid as O-1E
Thank you, Ray! Correct!
I can't believe how fast a runner you were at OTS!
Ha! That was a long time ago... Would you believe my time was about 10 seconds faster at SF school? Not sure I can get back down to that now! Babies change everything!
@@Auniesauce Hey Aunie! Good to hear from you. My UA-cam career has taken off and I'm separating to do UA-cam full time. You ever thought about making more videos?
Kyle Gott sent me here. My son is active duty stationed in AK. He's an A1C in Security Forces. Been in 1.5 years. Just like to hear about every and any aspect of the Air Force. Subscribed.
Thanks so much, Christina! Wonderful - your son is on a great career path. We love our SF troops. And if he keeps a good head on his shoulders and demonstrates good work ethic, he'll move up super quick. Good for him!
I appreciate people like this, they take their opportunity and make the most of it versus people complaining about their experience.
Thank you! Positive attitudes are where it's at!
I enlisted with a bachelors degree and I ship out next month! Hoping to also become an officer one day, thank you for this video!
Amazing! Best of luck to you Brittany!
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you! I joined the Ohio Air National Guard last month and your videos were a great tool in solidifying my knowledge. I'm excited for my future, 9 months of student flight here I come!
Awesome! Biggest congrats to you. I'm glad I was able to help a little. Enjoy every minute!
How is it going with your career. Am interested in it and in ohio
Great video and well spoken! Go Air Force!
YOUR Military Money thank you so much!!!
As someone has already mentioned, active duty has both guaranteed jobs and open contracts. I went in as an open mechanic which basically meant I'm guaranteed a job from the mechanical field. Week 4 of boot camp (it's been 15yrs so my memory is probably a bit off) those with non guaranteed jobs go to choose a job. You pick 8 jobs, putting them from your favorite to your least favorite. Week 7 of boot camp is when you find out what job you got. I got my #1 choice. Most ppl got one of their top 3 choices
Thank you for this comment! Helps give the other side's point of view :)
As a female who wants to serve in the Air Force, and as one who may want to go the officer route, I REALLY appreciate this video and can't wait to see more!
P.S. Kyle Gott sent me :)
Aberdeen Robbins thanks so much, Aberdeen!!! So happy to have you here!!
I want to thank you Aunie for your upbeat and very positive video about your experiences with the ID ANG. You reminded me of what it was that I had loved about my time in the ANG, I accessed memories I hadn't thought of in far too long. I enlisted in 1983, retired in 2005. In those 22 years I was privileged to travel throughout the U.S. and Europe with my Air Guard units to places I would otherwise never been. Despite all of that, however, my greatest joy came on 16 Dec 2016 when then Pres. Barack Obama signed into law the "Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016" which granted veteran status for National Guard soldiers and airman and reservists from all branches of service. That had been an open and painful wound for so very long, to now join the ranks of our countries veterans was beyond words for me.Once again I thank you for a well prepared and presented video. I wish both you and your husband very successful careers and happiness in all your endeavors.Laura
Hi there Laura! Thanks so much for this comment! Wow -- 22 years, thanks so much for doing that. I can totally see myself in your shoes and reflecting positively back on my time in. You definitely got to see some cool things, especially in Europe! I'm jealous! Thank you again so much for your comment, for your dedication to our country, and for your uplifting spirit. I appreciate you and am happy to be a veteran alongside you!
Kyle Gott sent me. :)
BudgetBugout happy to have you!!
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Keanan Stenson awesome!!!
3:38 , I enlisted active duty knowing my AFSC before going to basic training, the only people who don't find out their AFSC until BMT are the people who sign for an "Open" contract. Just so nobody is confused. Almost everyone I have met so far signed their contract knowing their job.
David Hungness that's awesome and helpful!!
Kyle Gott Recommended you! Ive been looking for female remodels in the AF and im very happy to finally find one!
Caroline Rae aw, thanks Caroline!!! So happy you checked out my video!!
Thank you for your insight, I was Coast Guard for 4 years honorably discharged but with an RE4 code...become a contractor with the Navy for 10 years, got my re-enlistment code overturned and have been working with a recruiter and am headed to MEPs in 2 days...looking forward to the new adventure and more importantly serving again. Thanks again! And congrats on your achievements,
Awesome Brian! Wishing you the absolute best of luck!
Thank you for all the great information! I'm prior service Navy and my medical file has sat on someone's desk at MEPS for over a year. It's finally under review and if approved, I'll be joining the ANG. I am 3 classes shy of my degree and your officer information was very helpful. Stay safe out there!
Thank you! Hoping it’s going well for you!
3:47 I actually enlisted in summer, then waited a few months till I got a call from my recruiter with my AFSC and shipping date.
Got picked up for 1N131 and I'm leaving for basic training next week!
How exciting!! Best of luck to you... make it FUN!
This is the job I leave for next month! Any info or advice you can share from your experience so far?
Came from Kyle Gott and can't wait to see more videos about the air force and air national guard.
Emily Peters thanks Emily! So glad you're here!
no problem
I did 8 yrs active AF. Was at 4 bases. Spent time on 5 continents. Was in the security police career field. Always recommend the AF for at least 4 yrs.
That’s wonderful!
wow am 8:27 mile and a half run, that's amazing
Thanks Richard!
congratulations. I did this back with the NJANG. My father enlisted in NJANG in 1948, he was civil service all that time in aircraft maintenance. In 1964 he received his commission. He eventually become commandeer of maintenance in 177th and also 170th air guard units. He retired. as a full Colonel.. In 1973 I enlisted while I was in college, he swore me in. A few years later I received my commission, and he swore me in as an off
That is so awesome. I love the family heritage. Thanks for all you do and for the many, many years your dad dedicated. How awesome!
How do you maintain a stable job if you are constantly sent to all those locations? That’s my biggest concern right now.
If you're employed by a civilian job while you're in the guard, they're required to support and honor your commitment and allow you to leave. They're required, if you get deployed for instance, to give you up to five years away and still guarantee a job of your same pay when you return. Most civilian employers are very understanding - mine loved it because of all the cool skills I brought back with me each time!
Great job! Excellent presentation. Retired AF (24 yrs)
I appreciate that so much. Thank you!
That was very helpful. I've been thinking about joining. I feel like my life is at a dead end place in time. And have a friend who is in the air national guard and he loves it. I have to set up a time with him to go to his recruiting center. It just feels like the right thing to do in this part of my life. I have nothing right now except a skydiving and BASE jumping back round. Which really hasn't gotten me anywhere,as a citizen. So I think I know which path I would take in the air national guard. Maybe like paramedic or a main rigger. Or both.
Dustin De Salvo sounds perfect! What I love so much about the ANG is that it truly gives me something to look forward to every single day!!
I was an enlisted Air Technician in the OHANG. Technicians are full time federal civil service employees and members of the units they work for. We were unionized and wore our uniforms to work every day. Best job in the military.
I was in mobile radar units. We deployed for training and real world missions several times per year. Being constantly in the field far removed from anyone who cared about haircuts and shined boots. I’d have never made it in the “real Air Force” on a base.
We have the same thing at my base. It’s a great job! Thanks for all you did!!
Kyle Gott sent me. Thanks for the info!
Jerimiah Neyland thanks so much for checking it out!!
In Belgium its sooo much different. If you want to be a professional officer you go to the Royal Military Academy.
After that you will go to the officer school and in total this will take 5 to 8 year before you will be a officer. even before you start it, you need to pass a exam and have the best results.
Yes, that IS very different! Wow! Our Air Force Academy grads go through a somewhat similar experience. Thank you for your perspective!
kyle got sent me
Chris Garcia thank you so much for stopping by!
Aunie Sauce Does air national guard count as reserves?
Oliver Gray it is considered a reserve component of the Air Force
***** but you are technically enlisted when you serve in it, right?
Oliver Gray yep!
What I got from this video was, your military career is what you make of it. Basically what I didn't do when I was in the Marines.
That’s 💯 correct. Ever think about going back in?
@@Auniesauce about to swear in again tomorrow morning...
@Willghanistan congrats!!! That’s wonderful!
Here from Kyle Gott's channel! :) great content Aunie
same XD
VEE so glad you're here!!
trev janke HOOAH! Glad to have you!!
Txs from a retired AF/ANG 1972-1997. I grew up as a child of a Guard member who who entered AF/ANG in 1948. He started out enlisted- AB to CMSgt. Received his commission in 1961. He was a radio operator and then Cyber Security in CAM squadron. Activated when the pueblo incident, we were sent to Myrtle Beach AFB which was one of bases decommissioned. He was what they called civil service, long before AGR. He retired as 06 in 1988. I entered as a Medical Tech Specialist in 1972. In 1989 as received my direct commission as a RN. Dad swore me in for E and C. Did 25 years and then retired bc of back problems. That's so very much, very few women I know have done what we have done. This time in Guard was the best time of my life . MSgt to Captain. Karen. Enlisted E7 MSgt and commissioned as RN, out as a Captain bc of health reasons. I am a female also.
That’s amazing. What a long history of service!
Where are you stationed by?
Idaho!
let me know if you ever come out to chicago!
ok donny i see u
How come you didn't just join the Guard for your college degree in nursing Donny?
bigzachful they don't pay for school like you think lol
This coming fall I'm joining a detachment of AFROTC to become a commissioned officer with a nursing degree when I graduate from college. It's really nice to see a woman speaking about this because it's a scary and exciting thing. Thank you so much!
How awesome Corra~ I wish you the best of luck, thanks for saying hi!!
Thank you for this video! For some reason it's so difficult to find UA-camrs that are AF officers to talk about their experiences lol
Ricky G. Thank you! And please let me know if you have questions!
Wow, this was the video that I needed to watch! I currently enlisted to the ANG in Puerto Rico… I have a BSc. In Chemistry and two master’s degree MBA & MSHC and noticed I can maximize my career if I commission… My passion is being an administrator but I’m willing to expand to anything available and be the best airman I can be! Truly appreciate this video!
Oh good! Best of luck in commissioning. Definitely the best way is to enlist first. You’re on the right track!
@@Auniesauce thanks for the feedback… I’m looking forward to develop my career with the ANG, much success and health and wealth to you! 🙏🏽
Why not trying to become a pilot in the ANG?
Haha! ANG wife got recruited by her husband! Got to make goal!
Glad to help him reach his numbers ;-)
Aunie Sauce hello, is there anyway I could email you and your husband directly. I have a few urgent questions as I am waiting to go to meps. Please
Army national guard combat engineer here 👊🇺🇲 re enlisting into the air guard component to become a TACP. Thanks so much for the info!
Awesome! You’re welcome. Hope you love the ASOS!
Good golly your husband is a lucky man.
Well you're sweet! Thank you!
Thank you for such an inspiring and motivating video for joining the Guard. I had no idea that the Guard could present so many opportunities, I always thought you had to be active to get anywhere in the military
Yay, Tanika, thank you! Very, very glad I could give you a new perspective.
What would be better for a student, full time or part time?
Whichever works best for you :)
This was very helpful.
My husband enlisted in the guard in May 2018; and we are waiting for his tech date and for him to go to basic. He has chosen propulsion as his career. I hope it won’t take too long
I hope so for you, too! It took me about 5-months to get my dates all squared away. Hoping it goes fast for you!
is it really hard to go from enlisted to officer? they always said it is.
Alfred Tineo I thought it was difficult. But here I am! It was worth the process. The biggest thing to remember is that it's just like a job interview. It's hard to get picked, but if you do--you're in!
Alfred Tineo in the Air Force? Nah LOL
The best way I've heard is always rotc route in college. If you have a degree then you can apply for OCS
My dad is Army but I grew up on Maxwell Air Force Base!
Oh how awesome! The running areas there are so nice... what a versatile base
Did your husband recruit you into your marriage? lol
Had to go through meps before the wedding day.
Ha! I'd have been dis-qualified had that been the case ;-)
Haha
CAME OVER FROM GOTT...I LOVED THE USAF THERE IS A GREAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ANG AND THE REGULAR AF..IN REGARDS TO THE ENLISTED AND OFFICER RELATIONSHIP THIS OCCURS IN THE AIRCREW MEMBER WHERE ALL WORK AS A TEAM ...TKS AGAIN RON
Thanks for being here, Veronica!!
Kyle Gott sent me. hello😃
123 Collins hey there Collins! Happy to have you!
First saw this November 27th!! Happy Anniversary :)
Thanks Juan! How fitting!!
Kyle Gott sent me
Brian Harprashad glad you're here Brian!
So basically you had a degree and was selected to become an officer after applying. This seems atypical for the young person out of high school (or enlisting early while in high school) but wanting to join the Air National Guard to afford college. The path to officer would be different in most cases as the commitment is 6 years for some AIT being offered.
The path would be atypical if all people joined the Air Guard to pay for college. I joined to do something bigger than "myself" and to better my future life & finances. That's a perfectly normal reason to join. And the path to officer is actually typically like mine in the ANG. You will hardly get selected off the street to be an officer without any prior experience because they often only hire officers from within the enlisted force of the Guard. The exceptions are for pilots, nurses, and doctors. Folks think they can just apply as a civilian and be guaranteed an officer spot. That's hardly the case. Lots of people message me and ask if their recruiter is spitting lies but that's hardly ever the case. This is the normal process.
So your husband has to salute you now and you can pull rank over him in fun of course.
ted101975 we have a perfect saluting method worked out. It's always fun when we see each other outdoors. It's also great because I get to go enlist his new recruits!
Kyle Gott said to check you out and show you some love. just noticed you live in Idaho. i'm USAF officer living in Boise metro too! nice video and well spoken
Thanks so much Stephen! Are you in the IDANG or do you work out at Mtn Home? So glad you stopped by!
No, not yet. I would like to join the IDANG but am looking for a full time position as well. I came off active duty Dec 2016 and moved to Meridian but still serve in the Reserve as an IMA out of Buckley AFB, CO. We don't really know anyone in there area so it's been more difficult getting things going.
I totally understand.. My husband is a recruiter and would definitely be able to help you out. Would you want to give him a call? His duty phone is 208-422-5900. His name is TSgt Daniel Rowe :)
My goodness what a cutie
Oh you're sweet! Thanks Sam.
We don't need sweetie in the military.sarcastic 😂😂😂
You are literally the quintessence of a guard officer
You are the nicest! Thanks!
Hey! I live in Boise, I love seeing the Hawgs flying around. :) It's cool to see someone in Idaho representing our service. :D
Agreed! Gotta love the A-10's. Thanks for your support!!
unless you go open general, most active duty are going to know their job well before basic training as well.
Yes, thanks. This comment has been made before. Lots has changed since I made this video. I was surprised by the amount of open general there was when I was in BMT.
@@Auniesauce nice to see you went sf! i just separated from active and hoping my reserve unit hires for me for AGR
Hurry up and wait! Thank you very much all of thr details
Life in the military to a T!
Howdy and hello,
I just received all my documents for my transition into the USAF and I look forward to the journey...My friends are supporting me, as well my family of course...I am in the "Hurry up and Wait" period...I've got a B.S, world experience, etc...Your video is GREAT information.
Air National Guard is interesting...I am in a mental process of which one should IO choose.
Time will tell.
Keep it up!
Hi Hamilton! Yep, that's the biggest thing to decide. Great for you to be jumpstarting your future like this though. You'll make a great choice no matter what. The hurry up and wait is the hardest part. You got this!
Could you make an update video? I’m trying to join and do the same path you did. Thanks for this great video!
Not much has changed, to be honest! Do you mean an update of where I am now or an update or how the process works?
Ha! Yeah Boise. We live in Meridian. My son is a student at BSU and thinking of ANG or Reserves for more college money and exp and resume booster but most of all serve your country
So do we! Small world. Hope the ANG can work out for him... it's such a wonderful opportunity.
One more question. Do you think it’s better to go enlisted first if you want to be an officer?
Sometimes that's the only way you'll be able to join. Just depends on how your career path looks, what your education is like, and what the hiring unit by you needs. If they NEED officers, maybe you could transition to that pretty easily. If they are full, might be better to go enlisted first to get the time in before commissioning.
Aunie Sauce thank you so much! I appreciate your help.
One correction, Active Duty can pick their job and know it before they go to basic training. Only if you choose to go to basic open general, open mechanical etc will you not know your job until week 7 or 8 of BMT. Good video though! :)
Great point! Thanks for that!
Thank you for sharing your experience with me! It helped me understand how the enlisted to officer transition process works in ANG.
You’re so welcome. Glad you have an open mind - it can be very challenging to commission!
Also, looks like most ppl have to enlist in guard first before becoming an officer and then put in a packet. Army would take me as officer right off rhe street. But the army guard in utah deploys constantly here for like a year at a time! So i dont know what to do
Has your experience drilling in the air guard been only two days a month and two weeks in the summer? Army guard often requires more from what ive read. That alone might push me to air guard over army.
Enlisted USAR April 2013! 2013 buddies! Great video!
Thanks Nissi! Cool name ;)
Thanks for all the help i got in yeahhh im gonna be in aerospace medical service next week im goona swere in
Congratulations! How exciting.
Thanks for the info my name is sammy im from puerto rico im 39 and will be 40 in may 16 i talk to a recruter and he told me that i still have a chance
Yep! You can enlist up until the last day of 39!
Thanks 👍🏽🙏🏼
I will be a personnelist in the guard also. I haven't got my ship date yet. I enlisted in January.
Wonderful! Welcome to the ANG!!
Please upload more video about the air national guard I’m extremely interested and would love more information.
Please visit my blog -- that might help. I still upload there at www.auniesauce.com
I am just enjoying listening to you talk.
Well thank you :)
I’m currently 27, a mom, a teacher, have my masters, and need to get in shape. I have gone back and forth about the air national guard since graduating college. My dad was active duty Air Force for 22 years, so I grew up in a military family. He passed in September, and I have started thinking about joining again. Would my age, being a parent, and my career field make this something I shouldn’t do?
You can do it! I'm currently losing weight to join. I don't have a degree hut I am working on it and I want to be a veterinarian.
Hi! You could absolutely join. There would be a bit of time away for Basic Training and your initial tech school (possibly a future deployment), but otherwise we have lots of parents/teachers in the Guard :)
Congrats to you on all of your accomplishments!
Thanks Vinny!!!
Thank you for making this video. Very informative and useful! I'm talking with the Air National Guard recruiter at the moment. I have a bachelor's, so I see myself possibly moving along the same path (but hopefully in MI).
Thank you.
Awesome!! Best of luck to you!
As active duty you know your job before entering the military
Hi, im considering active vs gaurd. So im understanding that you 100% know your job before you swear in with active duty?
She confused me a bit with this video.
Most times you do, some times you do not.
It didn't used to be that way.
I joined in 2012. I signed the contract knowing what my job would be. Some enter not knowing but it was a small handful. Majority know.
Hey I just turned 25 years old and Im a college graduate. I have a BS in National Security Studies. I would like to come in as an officer, but they say I cant and I would have to take some test.
There is a test you'd have to take to get in, it's called the AFOQT. Most folks have to pursue the same route I did, which was enlist and THEN commission. The reason is that officer jobs are typically only open to those who are already enlisted. The exceptions are doctors, lawyers, and highly-skilled nurses.
Actually about that mile and a half run-does it mean land or nautical miles?bc in the air force they use nm as far as I know.
My father has been Army my entire life and my husband but now I’m thinking airforce! I just need help on getting ready to run and push ups
You can do it!
Thank you for this video. I've been looking on the AF sites for the last 4 days trying to learn as much about it as I can. This def gave me a nudge in a direction I'm more comfortable with.
So very happy to help, thank you for letting me know it was beneficial!
You are amazing. Very intelligent and easily spoken. Thank you for the video. I am meeting with a recruiter after watching your video.
Thank you so much Andrew. Best of luck to you!
This is awesome you had answered many questions I was curious about :) I'm still waiting to go to meps next month so I've been studying since then.
Awesome! Best of luck to you!!
Currently in the process of going AD to ANG, once that happens then need to look into Enlisted ANG to Officer ANG.
Best of luck to you. It's a process but worth it!
Hello. Am i able to come to air national guard as a navy reserve officer? I have a bachelor's degree, but the air guard recruiter will not even discuss me joining as an officer. Navy reserve will. I was thinking of joining guard after 4 yrs in navy reserve
Hey there. For the reasons I discussed in the video, it's super, super challenging to come in as an officer when you don't have a prior service background. Typically ANG only hires folks into officer jobs who are already in the ANG because they have to apply for the job and the qualifying factor is that they're already an ANG enlisted member. SO--if you want to be an ANG officer, my best suggestion is to enlist first (the recruiters are right) and pursue commissioning after you're in. If you want to join as a navy officer, more power to you. Transferring services can be challenging.
Im a teacher, 31 years old with a masters and interested in Air National Guard( parttime). Do you recommend me to enter as enlisted or officer? I would like to be an officer but dont know what is the best way to start.
It’s very hard to join as an officer, even if you have a masters unless you’re a doctor, lawyer, nurse or pastor. Most start as enlisted no matter what. Joining as an officer is like going straight into the company Amazon with no prior experience and taking on a high level director or manager role. Your best option is to speak to a recruiter and see what the options are in your local area.
So you recommend to go as enlisted. Thanks Aunie, gracias!
It just depends on the climate in your local area. It’s different everywhere. I recommend talking with a recruiter.
Thanks Aunie!
You should make more Air Force videos. Great content informative and people are hungry for the information.
Thank you. I can try - it's a busy lifestyle, that's for sure! What would you want to know?
Aunie Sauce Prior service marine trying to go Air Force guard/reserves. What are the major differences?
Something I'm bothered by is the air national guard won't cover all of flight school. I have a bachelor's of science and want to go to flight school. After speaking with an air national guard recruiter he told me it would most likely only cover "up to" 60% to get all of my ratings in flight school and that I wouldn't even have access to the GI until I acquired active duty time which could potentially take years going air national guard. Being that I can expect to pay about 50k for flight school 60% at best means I'd still be paying 20k out of pocket minimum. I just always thought the military's tuition assistance was better than that.
Interesting. I haven't taken advantage of the education benefits. I am biased toward AF, but have you looked at ARMY?
I have....same spiel. To get 100% of the GI BIll 36 months of active duty time is required
Kyle Gott sent me! Excited to see more videos from a female perspective about the Air national guard.
Laura Fonseca thank you ! Hope I can help!
It is not true that active duty does not know what job they will have until they get to basic training. The only situation in which that is true is if they go in as open.
Great point! Thanks Jose! I don't know as much about AD--only what my AD counterparts told me while I was there. We had several people in our flights (over half) who didn't know what jobs they would be getting.
Thank you so much you answered exactly what I was looking for. And gave great details.
Thank you!!! That means a lot!
i have been on and off about the air national guard, i am not super active and i have anemia (low iron) but i don’t really know what to do with my life after i finish senior year and i need to figure it out. and i also can’t swim very well so i really don’t know what to do😄
You don't have to take any kind of swimming tests to sign up. Call a recruiter in your area and go chat about options! It's a great thing to do with your life.
Hi, I am about to join but needed advice to fasten my running pace and the breathing techniques cuz I think that’s going to help too. Thanks
Interval training and speed work always helps. Try adding 0.25 mile repeats into your workouts. I always recommend running outside bc it makes it more real to what you’d do when you join and have to test/practice
@@Auniesauce thanks so much when the weather get nicest I will be running outside.
Awesome. I have some running training articles on my blog too!
Great video Ma'am and congratulations on your commission. I am glad I followed Kyle's link to your channel.
Thanks so much, Yarddog!! Much appreciated :)
Thanks for the video. From my understanding the initial commitment for the Air National Guard is 6 years. How is this commitment effected by training and officer candidate school? Did waiting for Basic Training and OCS, or any other type of training, count as time served? Did anything add additional time to your commitment? I would like to join the Air National Guard to learn Arabic and serve as a cryptologist/linguist.
Hi there Colton. Yep, you guessed it. From the moment you join and any time awaiting training or in schools, that counts toward your time commitment. So I had three years already fulfilled when I graduated OTS :) yay! Best of luck to you on your journey!
I am torn between ANG and Active duty...I have a bachelors (in education in arts and photography) and I am 33 years old. Went to the ANG recruiter and asked about opportunities as a officer and they kinda steered me towards enlisted because my time to get a commissioned is short (I have 1.5 years). I already knew this, apparently no options for officer according to them. They told me the go ANG page is outdated even though weeks ago a lot of jobs seem to have opened up in my area. I don't know if to believe them or not on that.
I totally understand where you're coming from. It's VERY hard to join the ANG and commission immediately as an officer. You normally have to come in as enlisted and then attempt to commission. The good news is that they CAN do a waiver for you if you want to commission after 35. I have a buddy who is 38 who just was waived in. But he was prior enlisted. I hope that helps a little!
Aunie Sauce It does help a lot thank you. Do you have any idea about graduate AFROTC ? looking into that too as a last option and last question for now :), can you please explain how do you choose a job in the ANG or Reserves (there's not much information online about it) my recruiter has been vague about it. I was also wondering, what if the jobs available at the time are nothing I want to do, can I check with him later or can he let me know when new openings are available for the job I want and have qualified for (and is available at my State)? I thank you for any information.
I'm not familiar with it, unfortunately. I'm sorry! For choosing a job, after I took the ASVAB and was able to pick whatever job I wanted, I worked with my recruiter (husband) to find the job that fit my interests and one that was open in my area. Personnel was where I found myself going. What I recommend doing is asking your recruiter what jobs are open and then have them give you a tour of that area or go meet with the commander. They're really good about meeting with people. You can also find a lot of information about specific jobs if you google them or at about.com. And YES! You can be put on a waiting list if your preferred job is not available.
Aunie Sauce Thank you Annie. Can I ask, why did you went in enlisted first and ANG instead of going in as an Officer from the get go since you already had your degree? Also what was the defining factor in choosing ANG above Reserves or Active Duty?
Thank you for this video, this really helped me understand about the national guard.
Thanks girl! Very happy to help.
Can you do a makeup look for when you are in uniform ?? Please, and any additional tips for what to bring to basic training?
I have a basic makeup tutorial on my channel - it's similar to what I wear when in uniform (minus the winged liner). I hope you'll like it!! If you read my blog AunieSauce.com, I have a complete and detailed post on what to bring to BMT. Hope you'll check it out!
Every word spoken shared is helpful and descriptive. I appreciate this like many others. RESPECT🇺🇸😷
Thank you!!
I’d really like to do Afrotc. I’m going to college soon so I’m still heavily considering my options
Nice! You're starting right at the right spot and time. Good for you, best of luck!