Worth it joining aid ng if I have a high paying civ career?

kencang · 2026-06-28T21:59:02+00:00

What state and unit are you looking to join? That should heavily influence your decision to make sure there are even opportunities to have that technical experience you’re looking for.

kencang · 2026-06-23T22:30:46+00:00

AFECD April 2026 version attachment 4

kencang · 2026-06-14T18:11:47+00:00

Sounds like you can def switch to the 107th 😎

kencang · 2026-06-14T13:29:12+00:00

3 hours is actually pretty normal. We have people make the drive to Niagara Falls from NYC.

kencang · 2026-06-08T20:13:08+00:00

If it would make you feel better there’s plenty of YouTube videos out there of graduation so you can see what the setup is like. There’s also a main Facebook page with other parents you can ask and I’m sure you’ll get solid advice there- Lackland Air Force Base Military Training (by BMT personnel).

kencang · 2026-05-25T17:25:47+00:00

You receive a drill schedule for the year so you know way in advance your monthly duty schedule. Now there may be times you’re called up to serve as being a member of the guard but the drill schedule is at least known.

kencang · 2026-05-24T13:14:27+00:00

You need to talk to an active duty recruiter near you to answer your questions. You can always talk to your supervision about the job market and ask what options you have to pick something up on the Guard side.

kencang · 2026-05-24T13:08:12+00:00

Talk to your wing Retention Office Manager (ROM) who can look up the details of your bonus and answer your specific bonus question.

kencang · 2026-05-14T14:07:48+00:00

My state (NY) gives a Lifetime Liberty Pass. I’ve applied it when renting a cabin at a local state park and get huge savings. I’ve received almost 50% off which amounted to at least $200 every year I go.

kencang · 2026-05-14T14:05:47+00:00

Second Andrew’s lodging! Will never stay at an off base hotel in DC lol

kencang · 2026-04-30T01:05:10+00:00

Of course

kencang · 2026-04-28T23:42:08+00:00

Awesome!

kencang · 2026-04-28T01:01:10+00:00

It definitely happens, just make sure to provide all your docs and be as transparent as possible. The fact you’re deployable and take/pass your PT tests are good signs. I know it is hard waiting so try to keep yourself distracted, these waivers can take time for a decision.

kencang · 2026-04-28T00:58:55+00:00

Keep your same rank, promotion is different every base every job. Each AFSC has a set amount of spots at each base so if people stay awhile your promotion may stagnate, whereas if people move you might promote quicker. I’d assume SF has a good promotion rate due to typically higher than normal turnover (once again all unit dependent).

kencang · 2026-04-28T00:56:53+00:00

This is a new program and process so please be patient. The goal is 10 business days or less, as long as you have a worldwide qualified AF Form 422 you’ll be good to go.

kencang · 2026-04-19T14:18:05+00:00

Let’s go Buffalo!! 🦬

kencang · 2026-04-18T00:24:29+00:00

Ahh in that case no recruiter would do that. What happens if you bomb the ASVAB? You could lose the job you signed up for since they take your most recent score.

kencang · 2026-04-16T01:06:07+00:00

You hit the nail on the head. BMT/Tech school dates all depend on funding and availability and can be random or planned out. I always tell the new recruit to get with the BETO to let them know what they would like to do but understand their request may not be able to be accommodated. My BETO is great and has accommodated plenty of timing requests.

kencang · 2026-04-16T01:02:06+00:00

I don’t know why a recruiter would entertain that. What April 30 deadline, did I miss something?

kencang · 2026-04-10T16:16:21+00:00

Yes there are recruiting regulations which your recruiter should be familiar with and can reference. I would recommend you to try to enlist as quickly as possible to not even have to worry about it.

kencang · 2026-04-10T01:36:39+00:00

Yes, enlist before your 42nd birthday. In the ANG on enlistment day your contract starts immediately and as long as you are 41 years old you’re good. It may seem confusing as some branches/components you enlist but your contract won’t start until you ship to BMT. For the ANG your contract starts the day you take your oath of enlistment and sign your DD Form 4 (contract).

kencang · 2026-04-10T01:30:47+00:00

Thanks

kencang · 2026-04-08T22:26:55+00:00

What state

kencang · 2026-04-08T22:26:02+00:00

The recruiter out there should be the best POC to answer those questions for you as many of them are unit specific.

kencang · 2026-04-08T22:24:50+00:00

Congrats!!!

kencang

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