My First Air Force Deployment (Day in the Life)
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- Опубліковано 22 гру 2023
- Join me in this exclusive journey through a day in the life of a U.S. Air Force deployment. Today, I'll give you an inside look at what to expect in terms of work, living conditions, and other available activities in a deployed location.
The Air Force advises Airmen against sharing details such as ship dates, locations, and movement times. I kindly request that my viewers refrain from posting ship dates on my videos. Thank you!
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Young man, please make a career from your Service. I’m a 32 year retired E-9 aircraft maintenance. Truly enjoyed all my deployments and growing up with everyone. Deployments are great growing experience. Y’all stay safe and God Bless for serving. I’m 65 and would do it all over again. Go Air Force……
Would you recommend your job? I was originally going to the army but my friends little brother recommended the Air Force so I’m trying get into avionic work
Yes sir, Avionics is a great career field. Long schools but you learn a wealth of knowledge especially in today’s technology updated aircraft and drones. Whatever you choose, always do your best and you’ll make it. You seem pretty sharp, maybe look at an Officer career, Pilot. Good luck and safe days to you and your Unit.
Damn I'm 33 and want to join
Do you think it’s too late to join the air force at 31? I’ve always wanted to serve and do a full 20 but not sure if it’s realistic at 31
Also, thank you for your service sir.
I was deployed to San Vito air base Italy for 4 months back in 99. I leveled up big time in my career. Learned so much. No distractions. Pure bliss. TDY/ Deployment is definitely awesome for that. its actually the best part about being in Air Force. Except over the holidays. Great video bro.
That sounds like a dream. Think I should be an army officer or enlist in the Air Force? I am 31 with a degree.
Awesome video, super envious of your positive attitude!
Thanks for your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas!
Great attitude and Great message!! Thanks for sharing your experience 🤙🏽
I’m joining the Air Force soon and absolutely can’t wait. I’m glad I found this vid bc I know what to expect when going jn
Good video, glad to see yall doin well
I really appreciate you shedding insight on the life inside military even if it is a little bit
With your attitude and pace, the sky is limit. Thanks for your service and stay safe.
love the part where you said you'll get purpose and fulfillment from just being in the mindset of I'm helping someone. as a man, that's real af and currently looking for purpose rn
Thanks for your service. Be safe Nephew.
Preciate you
Kept us waiting!
Have fun. I got a lot of school done while I was on deployments and got in some of the best shape of my life. Take advantage of the opportunities that you will not get stateside. I was enlisted aircrew, now a pilot. Did 6 years enlisted and commissioned through OTS in 2022. Keep up doing these videos.
Thanks for the support! Do you have any AFOQT tips? I'm looking to take it soon.
What’s a good degree I should go for? I don’t think I’m going to do 20 years anymore
perfect! just the person i was looking for. aircrew wise, do you have a lot of time to do school work on non fly days? debating on signing up for classes but i don’t want to overload myself between the long ass days and cramming school in
@@thelifewithkev kev, can I get in touch with you over the global?
@@cantthinkofaname7525 you will be busy. When I was enlisted I sacrificed a lot to get my degree done and not be enlisted any longer than I wanted to be. Glad it all paid off, got me my commission and eventually pilot wings.
Always appreciate your content my guy, stay safe out there! 🤙🏿
Preciate you, man!
Hey! thank you for your service, a insight into your daily life, and amazing motivational quotes. I'm actually looking into enlisting into the Air Force as well so this has been very helpful!
Def gotta keep this series going
Stay up out there Essah🤟🏽. Deployments are definitely an experience‼️
Preciate it!
Thanks for making video this is very motivational video for me because I prepare for air force exam .
I'm getting ready for my deployment in October. Awesome to see another afcs's experience!
Great video and great key points for deployment I feel like some people forget that there is some growth that comes from being deployed, because on my deployment a lot of people were negative and weren't taking the positive that come with the deployment experience.
Hope you’re doing good man!
Been getting ready to join and your videos have really helped❤
Keep up the good work brother 🙏🏼
Nice video man! you make me want to sign up for the Air Force, God Bless you and your family and Thank you for serving this beautiful country!
I wish I would’ve seen your content sooner great work
Thanks for sharing. Now I know what "he's" up to when deployed 😊💕
Looks nice, glad you doing well
Thank you for your service🤙🏾🇺🇲
I was the Comamnd Chief there in 2020. Thanks for your service and the awesome content💯
Thanks for the support, Chief!
Excellent introduction and explanations. Great work, carry on..cheers 🎉
Thanks, will do!
Your content be fire bro
❤❤❤i understand the effort it takes to make these videos so thank you soo much for sharing your experiences so well !!!!
Thanks for your support!
Good luck stay safe 🇺🇸👏🏼
Man this takes me back a minute. Deployed life is something else and it definitively varies per location and leadership. I deployed 7 of my 8 years in the Air Force doing 6 in and 6 out. Missed a lot of birthdays and Anniversaries but gained a world of knowledge. We use to work 6 days 12 hrs shifts and that at times gets under your skin specially when the work is hard and you literally have to grind it out. The friendships you forge will last a lifetime. Love the positive mind set, dont let the deployment take it away. Seems like negativity surrounds most deployments I was involved. Keep at it brother and stay safe out there.
Did you have to be deployed 7 of the 8?
@@superdome8102 What I meant to say is that I deployed for 7 years of my 8 years in the military,. I was not away for 7 years. I was in a deployment for 6 months and then 6 months at my home base. I did that for 7 years.
Is it normal to be deployed that many times?
@@superdome8102 It all depends on your job. I was part of an unit that deployed a lot. That was my choosing. Honestly you can possibly do an AF without deploying, you just have to be in career fields that are less likely to deploy. I wanted to deploy so I got into a career field that deploys a lot.
What jobs would you recommend that deploy the least? I’m not scared of deployment just getting all the info I can. Thanks for the responses!
Merry Christmas to you and your team. Stay safe.
Merry Christmas!
I appreciate all the videos you’ve made about Air Force! I’m shipping out for basic on Jan. 2nd and going in for Fire Protection. Hope to see you out there one day. 👍🏻
You picked the right afsc. You'll love it
Best of luck brotha enjoy your time
that's the one i wanted. lucky bastard have fun
Nice video big dawg! Keep the grind going. Good ass video
Thanks for ur service
Thank you...I truly hope someone is doing better.
It goes by so fast bro I would definitely go back
video we met last month in another deployment location probably i would say last month.
Everything you said was great about deployments and there are tones of activities.
I would like to add to new deployers set your goals and enjoy your time in the desert 🐪
Can't see your face on here brother but I'm pretty sure I remember you. Thanks for the support as always. It was great meeting you, that meant a lot. Stay safe out there brother!
I remember being stationed at Yokota during Christmas in 88' with the AF Band and missing my stateside wife and family.... so I grabbed three of my single squadron mates and we got clearance to go up and down the flightline to all the shops and play Christmas carols for all those taking duty that night. We ended the night by heading over to the NCO club at midnight for a little Silent Night... not a dry eye in the house... and boy did the beer flow in after that! lol Best Christmas I can remember. Thanks for serving and wearing the blue!
Been there done that with 2 tours, learned a lot about myself, met some good friends and never take things for granted.
True of what was said that it is what you make out of it, thank you for what you do
Thanks for your support, and your service
Nice video.
I hope you have a great Christmas Eve and a great New Year!
Who is watching "La Bastarda" while you are on deployment?
Saludos.
Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas to you too
appreciate all the knowledge/information you’re spreading bro! Subscribing to stay here with you on the journey. I plan on starting mine soon 🫡
Ali Al Salem.
I was just there last year before i got out with dd214. Hope u enjoy it man, shit was easy but co workers & daily bs is what got tiring after 2nd/3rd month.
Jan-Aug1st rotation 2022. 🇰🇼
🔥dont miss
omgoodness Dominga Shataun is there too! Yall should make content
I assume your job is RF Transmissions? Great video Kev. Appreciate!
I ship out to basic February 13th! watching your videos has def kept me motivated bro!
Congrats I go see a recruiter Jan 4th hoping to ship to basic ASAP
i leave the same day!
Get used to being yelled at lol basic isn't like the marines or army but still annoying asf. Ppl forgot most who enlist are a bunch of kids and it's their first time out of mommy and daddy's warm home. But it's only a few weeks of depending on kids to get you through basic.
@@kaylaredrum8727 Whattt that's mad cool! 🫡wishin you the best ! Maybe we run into eachother lol
I leave February 6th!
An absolute pleasure working and learning from you guys in Iraq! Hope you're doing well brother.
Preciate you brother!! It was great to see you again. Hope all is well with you too
Kuwait is a great delpoyment, just gotta deal with the heat in the summer months.
Maybe you knew this, but 40 years ago or so, when I was in, your rank was the first level of NCO...aka... Sergeant or Buck Sergeant. Also 40 some years ago, there were zero deployments. Only a week to maybe 4 week TDY's. Great video though. Great content! I just subscribed.
Pretty cool, I think I’ve seen you out here!
I work down at the terminal
Yo let me know next time I see you. I'll say whatsup
😂😂
Just be careful with any outdoor postings at your location. OPSEC first. Just came from there. You know how it is there.
Thanks for posting.
Great point. Thanks for the advice and support.
I'm planning on joing my college air force rotc program before going straight towards service.
Man, I wish I could go back to Ali. Used to hit up the Desert Diamond every off day.
Your probably celebrated Christmas these last 2 days on your deployment, I did as well. Currently in Syria brotha
Happy Holidays to you brother! Stay safe out there.
DAM! The chairforce deploys.. Wow. Enjoy man
Man! I’m not sure it is a compliment or you just being an i********* , his job is important too and besides it’s his first deployment. I’m sure in the future he has more to offer.
Cool Channel.....just subscribed......from Tampa.....Go Bucs!! I was an Air Force SP back in the day (1985-1997). I was at MacDill and was deployed to the first Gulf War (90-91). Amazing a lot hasn't changed ("Civis" and positioning shoes at the foot of the bed, Trailer bathrooms) and some things have (Taco Tuesdays). Question......can Airmen now grow Beards?
Thanks for your service! To answer your questions: Airmen who are able to get a shaving waiver from medical can grow beards.
Worked at AJ and Buehring. KWI is not a bad to deploy. Kuwait City has pretty much everything except for a beer.
Been in for 2 years and I have yet to tdy or deploy. Hoping to do both at least once during my career
My cousin in the Army is a part of the Tennessee national guard and he just got back from Kuwait
😮😮😮😮😮 I gotta switch over
Thank you brown sugar ❤😊
Lolz
i hope to join in febuary
lets gooo
Did you know where or what service your doin before you left? Thanks for sharing
That's dopeee. I watched your channel for a while but thought you were a 1d7(more cyber based).
I have the same afsc. How is it?
What can you compare it to on the Civilian side?
Are you taking college classes? If so, what major, and how does it connect with your afsc?
Any advice i need to know for tech school?
Hey, so I am a 1D751R, or 1D751W with the new shreds. I've had a great time with it. Radio is lesser known, but a very interesting field. You'll do something different at almost every base you work at. It really shows its importance in deployed or tactical comm environments. On the civilian side, a lot of guys go to work on similar equipment as RF or SATCOM technicians/engineers with companies like Raytheon, Motorola and others. With our general IT knowledge, some guys get other IT certification or degrees and go to work in other IT fields as well.
If you were thinking about a more cyber-based AFSC, you are probably thinking of 1B4, Cyber-warfare. I'm not sure how it is now, but it used to be a cross-train only field, meaning you couldn't enlist with that job. All 1D7 are related to Comm and maintaining Comm infrastructure in garrison or deployed.
I am taking classes, studying Cybersecurity Technology. All 1D7 fields are currently merging, so taking classes such as Computer Troubleshooting, Network Fundamentals and Security, Linux, VMs and more have been very useful as I look to expand my overall IT knowledgebase outside of radio, as we all are preparing to do each other's job in the 1D7 field.
For tech school, just take the time to learn the material. It's not super hard, as long as you take some of your own free time to study the material to fully understand the concepts. Things such as radio and SATCOM theory will really come in handy one you start working at your duty station. The labs are pretty fun as when, when you're troubleshooting "broken" equipment. Enjoy yourself out there. Tech school is a great time.
Hope this all helps.
@thelifewithkev it for sure does help. Thank you. Also, I highly respect your personality and the way you carry yourself. Very humble and kinda like a big brother to your subscribers spreading positivity.
Wish you the best!
Bro thats not a deployment lol. I loved coming to a Air force base its was outstanding. 😂😂. Be safe bro. Semper Fi !!!
Im thinking of joining Security Forces when I enlist, how secure is this for the future? What are some other career paths you recommend?
Hi man ! you so cool . I won’t to going air force army . Bad may English not perfect :(
How much weapons training did you get prior to deployment? Or was being CATM qualified all they did?
I wonder how long it took everyone in the military to change from chow or dining hall to DFAC? For an old timer, it sounds so strange, but I'm getting more used to it.
If it’s not sensitive, may I just ask which country it is (I know you guys cant say anything about locations, but it has an aspect which narrows it down to very few countries)
They done got that boy 😂
How long into your commitment do you deploy? Which year?
8hr days on a deployment is crazy
Just started tech school for RF Trans!
just started my tech school for power pro! best wishes bro
Great luck to you, man! Let me know if you have any questions about RF.
Thank you Brother in Christ for sharing your thoughts, and ideas on deployment. You're also such a handsome young man who takes his duties seriously, which is really nice. I pray that Our Heavenly Father will protect you, and bless you throughout your day's on deployment. I look forward to watching more of your videos in the future my dear brother, and friend. Please take care of yourself, and stay safe in Jesus name. Amen 🙏 😊🇺🇸
Thank you for the kind words. God bless🙏🏽
Seems like Kuwait is the place a lot are getting deployed too
Any AFSCs you highly recommend for someone who cannot stand desk jobs? I know SecFo and maintainers are obvious answers but are there some overlooked jobs in the AF?
Check out foreverwingman.com. Anything technical or tactical will probably be more away from the desk. A few include aircrew, comm, and several more.
I'm 38 leaving for BMT very soon & my AFSC is 3E331 coming in as a A1C wish me luck I'll need it‼️🇺🇸 😂👴
(Just edited due to ofsec as u said in the end 💯)
Thanks for noticing that last part lol. Great luck out there. I’ll be looking to see you out in the force🤙🏽
You gon love CE man
@@zachweldon564 i hope so I'm coming from a 15 year medical background lol 😆
@@Gymrat-1985 I can shoot my info if u wanna know more about what it’s like even tho I’m not 3e3
@@zachweldon564 yea there is not much info on UA-cam about that particular AFSC.
I’m trying to join the AirForce but I keep failing the ASVAB. I failed it twice so far. My next attempt will be in February. I’m 37 years old and currently deployed in Jordan as a contractor with the Army.
Look up "ASVAB" on the App Store or Google Play. There should be a free app with a star logo. Study each section and go over the practice questions. This should prepare you.
@@thelifewithkev Thank you so much.
@@samabbas9432try grammar hero youtube channel
I hope you wasn’t near that drone attack bro. Because you haven’t posted a video in a while now. I hope all is well with you 🙏🏽
Air Force does not deploy. They go on paid vacation for 6 months.
This is true. They sent us to Pueto Rico once and put us up in the Conquistador Resort for 4 days.
Hey Kev! I’m waiting to set my appointment for MEPS. I’m looking at RF Transmission as well! How do you like it? Any tips on studying for the electrical portion of the ASVAB? Thanks man love the videos
It's been a great experience for me, man. The best kept secret of comm in my opinion, especially in tactical units and combat comms. For the ASVAB, check out the ASVAB study app. It should have a star logo and is on the App Store and Google Play store. If you know Ohms law and basic electrical circuit components, you will do fine.
Wet wipes for the travel there is crazy 😂😂😂😂
Currently in the 23 cbcs unit at Travis AFB. How about you?
236 CBCS here Louisiana Sat/Wideband Originally ground radio
Hey Kev Thanks for your service 🫡 I’m currently still in the process of joining the Air Force my paperwork has already been sent off to MEPS just waiting to get the all clear. So I can take my test and my examination by the Military doctors. It took along time to get this far but it been worth the wait.
Same here bro. I’m excited and at the same time nervous 😂 Don’t know what to expect
6:21 What is discord used for?
Is this Kuwait?
What job do you havw
How do I pass that asvab
You miss spelled rotation *
🇺🇦bring back memories 🫡✌🏾
How long were you in the USAF before your first deployment?
I was in for about 2 1/2 years before my first deployment, but this number can be different for everybody. It depends on your job and unit, but most have at least a year of time in the Air Force before deploying
How has your progress with college been so far?
It’s been going well. I usually take two classes a semester during fall, spring, and summer, and have less than a year left. It is definitely a commitment, but having your education paid for is a great opportunity to take advantage of.
Sir; after you graduated, how long did you wait for your 1st deployment?
I was in for about 2 1/2 years before my first deployment, but this number can be different for everybody. It depends on your job and unit, but most have at least a year of time in the Air Force before deploying
Hey kev is it still possible to attend schooling while in deployment ?
He mentioned in the video he’s still in school
@@spencerhall6744 yea saw that he mention it later in the video
Yup, its possible. If you haven't already signed up for classes, there is an education center at most deployed bases.
6:22 discord on the job? 😭
UA-cam algorithm shoutout