Avoid these Mistakes when Joining the Air Force
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- čas přidán 27. 01. 2023
- In this video I explain why you should avoid these 4 mistakes when joining the Air Force or the military. When we're young and it's our first time out of our parents house, we tend to go a little wild when we first join the Air Force. I want to help y'all avoid these common mistakes I see for new Airmen when they join the Air Force. Hopefully this will help those who don't like learning the hard way.
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@@Jodywithawhyif i get in the air force im buying it
As a 20-year vet, I can say everything this guy is saying is true.
Thanks for your input and service
Hello I am a transwomen I haven’t been on hormones for a year and I’m okay joining as a male.
What are the main differences of joining as a male and female?
Im assuming males have more physical tests to pass?
This video is a great break down of why Im joining in my early thirties and not at 18. I got most of these mistakes out the way in college lmao. Did all the stupid stuff early.
😂😂😂. You’ll be good to go. 🤙🏽
Smart move.
Want to be a jet aviator pilot is it possible? The website says that any Bachelors can do so?
That’s correct. You’ll l still have to meet all the qualifications, but as far as your degree, it doesn’t matter.
Im 29, 5 years in army guard as an 88m and e5. Im switching to air guard 1n4x2 and retaining rank, going to tech school with bmt graduates
I’m a girl interested in joining the air force , only 17. I find it interesting the majority of this video actually regarded romance and love as well as alcohol, and ofc finances. The Psychology of this interests me.
The psychology of it. I never even thought about it like that. When you put it like that, it is an odd grouping of topics. Lol
@@Jodywithawhy yep . all us humans have similar thought processes we just do not realize it
I am also a 20+ yr. Air Force Vet. Absolutely ZERO lies told in this video. Very good advice. As he mentioned, definitely find an "Old Head" to give you some sound advice. (Just might save your life.)
Thank you for thisssss like my parents always said keep business and pleasure separate!! For someone who’s naturally socially awkward I don’t want to get second hand embarrassment from the tension 😂
I’ve been in tech school for about a month now definitely gonna keep this advice in mind
Gets me more excited as i move through the process
I love how fast you go to the point!😀😀👍🏾
Its the hoodie for me! Im hollaring. Nice taking it back and clappin back. I love it
I been in the civilian workforce and out here for 14 years I’m passed all this stuff. So now I can’t wait to learn the DOD way ❤
Im tryna join at 37🤷🏾
Been made these fumbles but i REALLY APPRECIATE THE KNOWLEDGE
good luck my brother! i’m rooting for you!
You got this
37 here as well, strongly considering joining. Informative video, thanks brother!
Good Luck Brooooo
I know not to date anybody at the workplace whether in the military or not. I learned that the hard way
Jody! You are right ... good advice. Keep sharing your words of wisdom. During my AF career, I saw much of what you discussed. MK, Col. Ret.
Thank you Sir. I’m trying my best to provide mentorship to this next generation so they can avoid a lot of the mistakes I’ve seen throughout my career.
Awesome awesome advice. 20+ years active duty taught me all that but one lesson that I wish I had learned early is the difference between a first termer and career airman and how that affects cross training. I loved the Air Force but hated my job. Didn't think about cross training until after I reenlisted the first time and by then the opportunities are few and far between. You had to be in an overage to be let out of your AFSC and that NEVER happened. So if someone goes in and isn't happy with their job, address it during the first term. Keep up the great work.
I’m thinking about joining the Air Force and your tips are very helpful
If you're joining the military, do not go looking for anything outside your original goals, especially something as avoidable as lust
Love the superbad references. Lol been in forbalmost 13 years. I love this shit. You real af. Love you man
I really appreciate this information fasho, moved from FLORIDA to texas ..looiking to enlist here
Thanks man, I'm tryna join early 2024 and being a military brat (Army) I've seen most of these mistakes made by E2s and E3s but it's always nice to have a reminder of what not to do.
A lot of this video is about tech school (aka AIT) too and keep in mind that just like in the air force in general, trainees in tech school get somewhat more freedom than army trainees do.
I've seen it where a thirty something year old man is not allowed to go to the bathroom by himself because he's initial entry army, but a 19 year old initial entry air force is treated with more maturity because he's air force instead of army.
So I guess that's more rope for air force to hang themselves with?
So you think.it might be safer to join the army so you can be more restricted and treated more like a little kid, which would prevent you from making these mistakes in the first place, especially in AIT after basic?
@@golfery5119 It would definitely be a safer bet for those who don't know any better and haven't developed a sense of self control.
@@guccigranny7386 I was being a little sarcastic about being "safer" to join army but it's most definitely true that both in initial entry training (basic and ait/tech school) and operational, lower enlisted army soldiers, even those who joined at later ages like their late twenties or even thirties, are not only treated "rougher" but also treated more like little children compared to lower enlisted people in the air force, even those air force people who joined as teenagers out of high school.
the army likes to think that everyone in the army, regardless of their mos, is infantry and you can't spell "infantry" without the word "infant'
For example, nevermind the fact that the army's pt test is more difficult (the most difficult behind the marines'), soldiers in most cases , unless they have a really specific mos and or unit, can't be trusted to do pt on their own, they have to do mandatory morning organized group PT regardless of how well they pass their PT tests, whereas so many people in the air force either do PT less often or are actually trusted to do PT on their own altogether.
Or soldiers have to do early morning formations where they stand and stand and stand in the cold for however long for "accountability" a few hours before they report to duty, whereas air force only does this with initial entry trainees in tech school and once operational, airmen do accountability when they actually report for duty.
Just got to keesler AFB and doing tech school right now and timing of this video couldn’t be any better 😂
I leave for basic in 3 days and then I go to Keesler as well
Not me being at Keesler right now and the same exact things he warned about is what one of my friends is doing right now.
Straight up wisdom. I violated most of these rules and life sucked before of it.
I'm not even joining the military. I just enjoy your videos. You provide a brilliant insight into military life
LOL, my son is thinking about AF but I'm hooked on watching these just because they are so well done! What a great resource for anyone considering the AF!!
I joined, I was married, with 2 little girls, and a baby boy on the way.
It was the best thing I ever did. I went Direct Duty from BMT, No tech school because I already completed college courses in my assigned job.
Started (On-the-job-training) OJT, and correspondence courses to get my 3 and 5 level.
They put us in a big house on base. All was good. Got a loan for a cheap car, didn't really need one living on base. Pay was tight, Airman Basic pay $376 dollars per month for the first 6 months. Basically the only bills we had were a $30 / mo. car payment and groceries. That's when you could get a full cart of groceries for $25. Everything else they provided. I rode my bike back and forth to work.
Went from working as a civilian making $3 per hour in a crap production facility to working on advance nuclear weapons systems, supersonic aircraft, missiles, and everything that supported the mission.
Hey are you still in bro ? I am in a similar situation. I am looking to join with a wife ,twins 1 boy and 1 girl. And one on the way. I just turned 24 and I’m currently in cali paying $2895 for rent on a 2bd 2bath apartment. I’m at a dead end job and I just need a little direction if this is the right decision for me and my family. I’m currently only in constant contact with a army recruiter that’s got my packet ready and wants to send me to Meps.But after doing more research I think air force is the better choice. I just need more info from people in similar situations.
@@mando2.049I’m in a similar situation! Keep me updated if you get any new information. I’ll definitely be joining the AF for sure
@@mando2.049 If you qualify for the AF then do that. Air Force treats their people ten times better than any other service. Army base housing is crap.
@@mando2.049idk if you’ve made your decision but airforce is the way to go
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Appreciate the support. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Gems of knowledge 🙌 Stay beautiful. Thank you for those pieces of advice.
No problem at all. Thanks for the support. 🙌🏽
This reminds me a lot of TheStockGuy's video for new military recruits and how to manage your money in the military. Great video for any new airmen looking into investing!
My older daughter just got to her first assigned base. She had a brand new 2020 Civic before she joined AF. Then we sold it for more than what she got it in 2020. And we got her a brand new Toyota Cross. Parents can do it for them. Be sure to let them know, there’s better deal out there if you don’t rush things. Besides, this days, buying brand new car is better deal than getting a used car.
If parents can do it that’d be awesome, but I’m not sure if a brand new car at E1 pay is the smartest move, plenty of amazing used cars out there
@@louie88580 actually the way the dealership works today, buying brand new is way cheaper than. 2-3 year old car. Oh my daughter is E3. But she had a 2020 Civic that we bought brand new in 2020. She put her savings for downpayment and we also gifted her a few. She bought it for 25k less her d/p she ended up with 19k+ in mortgage. Then we sold her car at carvendee for 28.5k in 2022 and we bought her 2022 Cross. She made a 10K d/p the money she made from selling her used car.
Oh plus, you get better rate when it’s brand new and you also get more rate discount if you do automatic payment. Shop around, pick dealers that are military friendly who give additional discount for active duty personnel. Also make sure they don’t charge you extra in the packages that you don’t need. And make sure there’s also no markups.
Tech school love...Don't forget all the local gals looking to find an airman so that they can get their MRS degree.
I got a 2006 Lexus for 5200 over a two year period. Being stationed overseas is where it’s at.
Definitely great advice!
Thanks as always. Hey how did your sons graduation go??
@@Jodywithawhy glad he graduated but he's now in MedHold for ruptured ACL. I sent email to your RE address
That’s a very good video
nice editing btw 🙂
I hope you’re doing well sir, I was wondering if you had any content on what to do before getting out of the AirForce. There’s a possibility that my extension wasn’t approved in time and I may be separating next year.
Gonna join at 21 and im glad i waited because my 18 year old self was hella immature and not ready
I miss watching and commenting on your videos
I’m joining at 25 entering 26. Thx for the advice man
Same here gl for us
@@JusticeforAisha9 we got this man
Insightful video for the young bucks and even old bucks like me. I'm taking the asvab on Wednesday. Wish me luck. I think I'm fully prepared!
Ayeee. Congrats. I know this has been a long journey for you. Good to see you taking care of business. Good luck bro. 🙌🏽
Me too! Good luck 🍀 hope you pass with flying colors. We got this!
Good luck to both of you
How old are you
@@alfonsogonzalez9814 38
Okay…. It’s funny how you just mentioned the movie Serendipity; I literally just watched it for the 1st time last Sunday. I recently just got an interest of wanting to enlist in the Air Force, but I’ll be turning 40 in 3mos. I feel like I’ve waited too late 😢
Jodyyyyy... Hey AF friend! Yes, we had a time as Airmen! lol
What’s up girl. We used to tear Fort Walton up. lol. Glad to see you on here. 🙌🏽
I am thinking about joining
Been in a long distance relationship we finally met last month and I plan on going in the Air Force my test is in may and she wants to as well kinda worried she’ll end up finding someone els when she’s in the military
You are a good recruiter
What are the steps to join airforce as a foreigner?
My friend told me Air Force is business rn. And joining the branch I can clearly see it. Whenever I need help with papers it takes forever for them to fix anything but they want us to do service before self thing. Right
Hello! its currently december 27th about to be the new years in a couple days, im 23 and im seriously thinking about joining the airforce. A couple of my cousins and other family members are already in, i currently just feel stuck in a career sense as if its not really going anywhere. kinda nervous about the whole process and frantically looking for advice lol how long and where is bootcamp? and any suggestions for jobs that have to do with technology or culinary?
I'm thinking about joining the air force but other than being able to be moved around I haven't heard any downsides and I know everything has bad along with the good and I just don't want to get myself stuck into something I don't really know about
I have been in the same boat for a while now. I have been talking to actual people who are in currently and have been reading so much from people who served or are serving. It seems the people who enjoy it more than they hate it put their head down and work hard and are ambitious and WANT IT and are using their time in wisely (towards a degree or some sort of job in the civilian sector or to further their rank and make a career of the whole thing). They mostly have a good time and enjoy what they do and embrace "the suck" together. This is the term I've been hearing. Compared to someone online who will find any reason to complain and probably weren't happy before they joined in the first place. This is the same for any sort of "review" or even in high school when people would tell me how terrible Mr. whoever was and then I'd get to class and he was perfectly fine, yeah there were parts of the class that sucked but it was completely manageable and the people complaining about it were exaggerating it to a ridiculous degree.
It's all about your personal attitude. Do what you do best. Be a team player.
@@connorolson4679 It's not for everyone. If you can't take direction then it isn't for you. If you love to drink alcohol or been into drugs then it isn't for you. If you can't stay fit and meet physical and weight standards then it probably isn't for you. Other than that, if you can do a good job and take direction and learn and keep your nose clean then it's a great career. I retired after 21 years. Best decision I ever made.
A sheriff in my old hometown told me that quote😂 1:35
I can confirm, never date someone that you work with. This goes for military or civilian life. It's just not worth it.
Yep betterr just work with colleagues
Some OG from the army just told me bout them dealerships today 😂 but you kinda gotta be ignorant to get tricked in my opinion but it happens but if you get something I’d recommend going through navy federal
Don't get in love on Tech School or in my case AIT since she is going one place and you will go other. Probably 12 hours of difference.
Does the airforce offer a future soldier program like the army to score higher on the absvab?
Well I’m joining at 30… I’m past this phase so I guess I’ll go in like the Air Force auntie because I be tired and just like to work go home and study 😂
Ayo Jody!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
hello i was just wondering if medical history of tuberculosis is gonna be a concern for getting in? But i am doing great physically, I workout 6x a week and stay active as much as i can.
i am also an immigrant greencard holder and i just got my tb treated last year.
Hey what’s the new weight and height chart please?
DLI survivor, here. Please don't get married at tech school... I've seen a whole lot of problems come to fruition for wingmen.
DLI is kinda understandable. Lol. Y’all are there for years.
Sir, thank you for sharing your knowledge, im in dep right now i started working out and studying, any advice you could give before i go to bmt🙏
Just keep doing what you’re doing. The memory material and working out is critical. If you’re already doing that, you’ll be fine. 🤙🏽
Listen to your training instructors (TIs), trust them, and stay focused. I went through BMT in 1976, and a few years later got commissioned as a 2nd Lt. Aim High! mk
Jody working HARD with the uploads!
Ayeee. Trying to get more content out. 🤙🏽
Very true I know two guys that got married in tech school and were divorced about a year later 😅😂
Tech school love ain’t real love…don’t get that new Charger, save that money…drink responsibly
Preach. 🤙🏽
People don't listen. In in long tech school now and ppl be getting married or all lovey dovey. Cringe. Sometimes it works. As I know one that meet in tech school, eventually got married, and still together almost 10 yrs later. But that's a rare case.
My MTIs at BMT told us about these. I’m seeing the tech school love now smh 😂
It’s was happening before I joined, when I joined and will definitely continue after I retire. Lol
Just like the civilian world don't date or F##k around with someone you work with. I made that mistake when I worked security at a mall
I’m thinking about doing 4 years the going to school for computer engineering. Does air Force computer science transfer well into real world work ?
Do you have a video explaining the Special Forces portion of the Air Force active,national, and reserve
Security forces? If so I made this video awhile ago. czcams.com/video/YEP0-pZtXNo/video.html
Thanks you the video gave me a look into TACPs which was helpful
YOO I’m just coming from UTA and I seen a dealership right by base
You better keep driving. 😂😂
Whats the name of that movie he mentioned? I wanna watch it
Do they run genesis at bmt?
No joke my names jody I'm trying to get into this sort of stuff so I can help me and my mom and sister our as she is struggling rn working at mcdonalds
Joined in 98, man that tech school love was rampant. My son is joining later this year and I gave him the same tip and more🤣.
Jody what's your AFSC bruh?
I’m a recruiting instructor now. I teach the new recruiters how to do their job.
Yea man, nothing has changed since 98 with the tech school love. They still do it. Lol. Good luck to your boy. 🙌🏽
Can still be an airmen if I really suck in math and have T.B.I?
Does this check also concern about my half-sibling?
I don’t drink at all, so
I’m curious now can you bike to Tech school or even your duty station? It would save a ton of money than going for that car and I’m not the kind of person that would tolerate being late .
Yes. You can bike. However I’m tech school, y’all match everywhere you go. So you would only use a bike after the duty day. Once you make it to your duty station, you can definitely use your bike for travel.
As a former Senior NCO, First Sergent, here's the dope. He's right in every aspect. Here's a few more things. Save your damn money. Being frugal is a good thing. Don't get a Star Card, and don't buy a car right away. Too many airmen got themselves into debt and couldn't get themselves out of debt. They didn't listen to me. A guy who made 200 dollars every two weeks and ended up retiring wealthy. It can happen. Of course, my job 1A0X1 took me all over and I was deployed from the start of OIF/OEF to near the end. Lastly, have a plan. Meaning, study your CDC's and strive for a 100 on the test. You can do it.
Stressed out at basic training lol try being a marine
I never saw anything like this coming in. 5 years in and married at my first duty station to someone in my shop. We're still married and it's awesome. It can work if it's real. :>
We were in the same job/shop but we kept it cool and it was awesome. I learned from him like I did everyone else.
Can I join with previous injuries like shoulder surgery? I'm trying to get in so bad
You can. You just have to gather your medical records with proof that your shoulder recovered completely
I’d like to see a video, about child support in the military
Great points, but living together has shown to have zero value in predicting a marriages success or not. That is a myth.
17 year old here, i wanna join and serve for a couple years in order to pay off my college, cutting to the chase, how hard is it to get in and what should i expect from this life desicion?
Here’s a video explaining the process of joining if you haven’t already watched it. czcams.com/video/hM5EqFcdEZY/video.htmlsi=yjG68wUSaEdVlkdJ
Hey Jody, what's the minimum score to pass asvab for air force?
31 but you won’t be qualified for much. The target score is about 45-50.
@@JodywithawhyHow does the Asvab work? If you wanna join the air force reserves for electrical for example, but your not to good in math but do well on the electrical portion will you still get a low score On the overall Asvab? Because I know the Math and English section is crucial out of the entire test.
Yeap. Do tech school and go to your first base.
Im talking to my recruiter and I’m underweight for my height but I can’t just gain weight what should I do
Watch this video. It might help. czcams.com/video/6FG0GD25v0o/video.html
@@Jodywithawhy thank u
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Helo mr joddy,I have a question,I been worried about meps,going on Tuesday, i am 6ft tall,my weight fluctuate between 206 and 208,and 17_19.2 percent body fat. Do u think I would be good to go
You’ll want to get to about 197 lbs if I’m being honest. That’s means you’re going to have do some work to qualify. Which also means your going to need a strong reason why you want to join. That way when you feel like giving up because you have to lose 10 lbs, that strong “why” will keep you going. I hope that helps. Good luck.
@@Jodywithawhy thanks so much and God bless for what you do🤗
Update so i went to meps last month and they taped me, 206 511,at 20% body fat which was the maximum for men so i passed barely and shipping out in may
Hey jodi, is a 78 any good for good airforce jobs?
That’s a great score.
Can I join already having a commercial license ?
LOL ARE YOU SERIOUS BRO?! All you need is HS diploma(preferred), physical and medically healthy, score a 31 on the ASVAB, which will get you lower tier jobs in the Air Force, US citizenship or legal resident alien with green card, between ages 17-39, NO CRIMINAL RECORD, NO FREQUENT Drug and alcohol use, and you should definitely make it.
As far as a commercial license, pfft, you can definitely join the same as having your high school diploma.
😂😂😂😂 you are too funny
In the Army we call them Battel Boo lol
Hi Jody. My name is Joseph and I was hoping you could give me some form of contact so that I can talk to you about joining the Air Force since It is the branch i am leaning towards the most. Thank you so much
Jodywithawhy21@gmail.com
Aim High! mk
Honestly I’m not sure I’m even able to join, I got this thyroid thing with me
If it’s hyperthyroidism, you can join with that as long as your medication levels you out.
@@Jodywithawhy what I have is Hashimoto’s. Am I still able to get in with that.
I’m sorry but I’m not familiar with that. I’d recommend gathering your medical records, and get with a recruiter. That’ll be the only way to truly know.
@@Jodywithawhy Ok, thank you.
are you going to retire after you hit 20?
It depends. I gotta see how things are with the family, and how much my impact is to the Air Force at that point. If it all makes sense, I might continue. If I feel like I’m in the way, I’ll hit the button. Why do you ask?
@@Jodywithawhy i know you joined in 2006 and 20 year mark is coming up, was just wondering
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What's the Age Limit to Join
Got to be in basic training before your 40th bday
I so wish I could get your advice, connection to my son at tech school Keelsler. He is 27. He is Keeler right now. Never has had a girlfriend. I'm typing here, his mama. 23 years AF family. but me, my shy son, his younger brother (10th grade like Tony soprano) dumped. saw his dad twice. in 10 years. brother talked him to talking to him, back to hawaii, collage, etc. nope. talked him into military, thats all.@@Jodywithawhy
Ooh man those slimey car sales people. Avoid them and put that money into the BRS blended retirement system and have yourself a million dollars when you retire!!
Im an ugly short guybso it doesnt pertain to me
How prevelant is bullying and harassing.
It’s tough to give a 100% honest answer. In my career there’s no bullying at all, but for me to say you won’t experience that throughout the entire Air Force is a bold statement. I can say the air force has a zero tolerance policy on bullying and harassment, and they enforce it pretty good, but there’s always bad apples, as within any organization or job.
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