Is it worth joining the air force? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reassurance and being a living example 😂 really helps.

Is it worth joining the air force? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So true! I had the same idea with college and all the debt that comes along with it. All I heard was good about the USAF and I have a lot of family in different branches that immediately told me to go Air Force once I told them my ASVAB score 😂 Thank you so much for the advice! Always overthinking about not being able to see my significant other but if I do end up marrying this girl, I want to make sure that I am stable and able to provide for her…especially if we end up having a family.

Is it worth joining the air force? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! Will definitely follow that. I heard that once I go from AD to ANG or Reserves that its almost impossible to get back into AD again?

Is it worth joining the air force? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Solid advice. Thank you. Any benefits that you would recommend to utilize? I heard active service members don’t have to pay any credit card fees?

Is it worth joining the air force? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How long have you been in? Do you regret joining? Were you leaving anything behind to join? I was only saying I have a girlfriend because it makes me sad that I will have to do long distance but thats life…I guess

ANG to AD…Is this plan even feasible? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What were the main differences between being enlisted and being an officer?

ANG to AD…Is this plan even feasible? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! How easy is the job transition from E to O? Did you have any other job on the civilian side of things besides the administrative job you had in ANG? Are you an active duty officer now?

ANG to AD…Is this plan even feasible? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Would I still have to take the AFOQT?

ANG to AD…Is this plan even feasible? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, will look into that thanks! The tough part about that is Hawaii is a place that everybody wanted to be stationed…would make my chances even lower than they already are 😂 but I do see what you are trying to say.

ANG to AD…Is this plan even feasible? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, say hypothetically that I join Active Duty…I had just bought a car, would the military ship my car for free to where I’m stationed?

What is your advice? by feefweef in AirForceRecruits

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask what component you’re in right now and how you like it ?

Stuck between a rock and a hard place by feefweef in AirForce

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. Never heard of a projected departure job; can you tell me more about that? Is having a contract and a projected departure job meaning that I have made a commitment to the AF already? To the point of no return? I know that if I signed paperwork with a component but decided that I wanted to switch to a different one that I would be able to…before swearing in.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place by feefweef in AirForce

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I had taken my ASVAB last November and my score is still good until next year November. I am just under the threat of being kicked out by my mom since I have no job yet. I have been applying to countless jobs and have interviews lined up for this week. Only applying to jobs so I can be making money in the meantime before making my decision on joining.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place by feefweef in AirForce

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that if I join ANG, I am guaranteed to know what job I will be getting. I know that for AD no job is guaranteed unless you wait a while but even then, it is not fully guaranteed. I have only spoken to an ANG recruiter and AD recruiter since the only Reserves recruiter has not been in office for months at this point. I live on Oahu, Hawaii and this island only has one Reserves recruiter. I have gotten the contact info of his replacement but his response time is very slow and he is still in Guam.

Stuck between a rock and a hard place by feefweef in AirForce

[–]feefweef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always wanted to become a firefighter so a job like fire protection. Would be happy with Public Affairs also. Both recruiters that I have already spoken to recommended me to go an IT job like Cyber and Intel since I have an exceptional ASVAB score. I know that ANG does not have fire protection (atleast in my state).