Military folk

[EverEvolvingExotics]

I have been an enlisted member of the Air Force for almost 3 years in January. One thing I don't believe anyone has mentioned is when you talk to a recruiter they will give you a practice ASVAB. This will give you a good idea on where you stand and what kind of careers you qualify.

I am a meteorologist. It is not an easy tech school or jcareer but the people I work with a great. The majority of airmen do not get deployed from their first duty station, unless they go out of their way to volunteer in my career field. THIS DOES NOT MEAN IT CAN'T HAPPEN.

Trust me, I would prepare for basic but they WILL get you to their standards before the end of your 8 weeks. All tech schools varies in time and base you will have. Mine was 8 months in Biloxi, MS. If you are married you can have your spouse move down to your tech school and you can move off base or have on base housing if available after around a month of being there.

Make an educated choice, DO NOT join open general. Take the time to research every career you have an interest in, try to talk with people that are actually doing it.

Good luck.

[sho220]

haha thank you everyone. Last question...>.>
How well were you guys prepared for the basic training....
I cant do more then 3 push ups! I think i need a gym membership.

Don't worry...they'll beat you into shape...

[TessadasExotics]

What MissMowgli (Heather) said is probably the best advice anyone could give you as far as the Air Force goes. Everything she said is on point and couldn't be said any better.

One thing to remember. Yes the recruiters are there for you, but remember they are there for themselves first and foremost. They need you. They will tell you whatever you want to hear to get you in. It's all about numbers and quotas. They have to make quota or they look bad. They also get paid more money to be recruiters. If they can't maintain, then they gota move on and go back to a regular assignment. It is never too late to walk out. You can even walk out the second you get to boot camp.

[pinkeye714]

Thank you everyone! I am less nervous now defiantly!

[sho220]

You can even walk out the second you get to boot camp.

That's pretty much what boot camp was for...weeding out those who couldn't cut it...