I think I've decided about the military!

[YorkieRose]

Never thought about that...so what if you get it in writing and the AF refuses to honor it..can you sue the military??

[sammiz]

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

Never thought about that...so what if you get it in writing and the AF refuses to honor it..can you sue the military??

They can't refuse to honor it if it is in writing.

[pinkyttc]

Wow congrats!

I did AFROTC for two years while doing my undergrad.

Training for the Air Force is not as hard as the other branches. The Air Force are less stringent. They measure your waist though! If you are not height/weight qualified!

Tips on getting in shape.....RUN! Run as often as you can. That's key to passing any training....they'll always ask you to run. I think it's 2 miles in 18 mins max? I think the other services are like 16 mins or under.

I did the ASVAB during HS with friends and it's just general questions. You get your score immediately. After taking the exam....recruiters called me non-stop.

Be honest in the interview and upfront. Show them that you're more than willing to do anything it takes.

Officer deployments for the AF are no longer than a year and you'll go possibly every other year.

Good luck!

[Baby Madeleine]

My ex-boyfriend is a Navy pilot. He went through OTS while we were dating. He changed a lot in the process and it seemed pretty dang hard from the outside looking in.

I hope that whatever you decide it works out

[sheilajom]

Remember, you are their's for 7 years no exceptions no matter what, no matter what they tell you! And they won't give you anything in writing with any kind of guarantee! My ex brother in law has been in Korea for 2 years, so don't believe the only 4-6 month deployment.

[cariblonde]

follow your heart and good luck with whatever you decide

[ladyj]

Originally Posted by SladesMommy

Thanks, I'll definitely keep everyone updated!

I know AF is the hardest branch to get into right now since they were recently downsizing.

I guess if I don't get accepted, I'll go Army.

I definitely won't go coastguard or navy, I'd never pass their swimming test. And I just don't picture myself as a marine.

My son, Trent, spent almost 17 years in the Coast Guard. He was an Air Survivalman. Those are the guys you see in the action movies they let down in the little chair from a helicopter and they pick people out of rafts or out of the water or they drop into the water to rescue people. It's exciting, but very dangerous. "The Guardian" I think was the name of a movie that came out recently about rescue swimmers, which are Air Survivalmen. He was also a fireman and a jet engine mechanic before he got out of the Guard.

[ladyj]

Originally Posted by SladesMommy

Thanks, I'll definitely keep everyone updated!

I know AF is the hardest branch to get into right now since they were recently downsizing.

I guess if I don't get accepted, I'll go Army.

I definitely won't go coastguard or navy, I'd never pass their swimming test. And I just don't picture myself as a marine.

Well, I didn't say what I started out to say. My son, Trent, had to pass a hard swimming test to get into the Coast Guard. They drop them, in full gear, into the water and they have to swim about half a mile and then they pick them back up. They also put them in what looks like a helicopter without the rotor blades and tail, speed them down a slide into the water, turn them upside down, and they have to get out and to the surface. That scenario was in "Top Gun." Trent got out of the Coast Guard when they downsized 12 years ago.

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by celstu1

So deployment there is when and where they need you. They TELL you they can't or won't do it back to back like that, but they will.

[alisonJ]

My husband was a Navy flier during Viet Nam. They could have sent him anywhere, but you know where he spent most of his time???? BERMUDA.

[cuzio23]

Originally Posted by DukesMommy

Deployment rates depend on the job you do, and the base your at.
Just letting you know, and the time frame of how long you go for depends on where you go. (my husband has been in the AF for 6 years active and just switched over to reserves) And when you get to your base, you only go right into housing if you're married otherwise you have to live off base as an officer.

That is true. My husband was an officier in the AF, and had to live off base because the housing on base was only for married officiers.... they do give you a housing allowance though...

[fufufashions]

God Bless you for wanting to serve!!
My son is a Marine and he loves it!!! He has been been to Iraq and Okinawa but is home now. He LOVED it and wants to go back. Whatever makes him happy.
We LOVE all the branches of military and support our troops 10000%
WOOP WOOP!!!
It is an awesome career, great benefits and job security!!
Go for it!!!

[silyjillie]

I think the AF is a great choice! My best friend, Chuck, just joined and he loves it. He's so happy out there and if loving every minute of it. Good luck with all the tests and everything. I'll keep you in my mind and hoping the best for you!