Should I go to the Air Force after I graduate?
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I joined the AF right after the start of Desert Storm. I din't join because of the war that's just when I went in and I loved it. Spent 7 yrs in before I was diagnoised with type 1 diabetes. I think it's a great chance for one to grow without just being dumped on your own right after high school. MOST AF people are behind the scenes We didn't go on on the front lines. Not to mention the AF treats their people really well. IF you do join, just remember boot camp is a mind game, the real AF is not like what you will endure in Boot camp. I say DO IT!!
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I am not in the army but have worked on bases overseas for many years. There are definite benefits for joining the armed forces like a steady job, no rent, ultilities, health care bills, etc. You can go overseas and have interesting life experiences. It could help you figure out what you want to do with you life and provide you future career and education options.\nHowever, I have seen many bad things about the army. It is a difficult life. Depending on the job, you could have extremely long hours. There is a lot of drinking, sleezing around and promiscous behavior in general. You may be assigned to a job that you don't want and have no choice in the matter. You could die.\n\nI would go back to college if I were you and try to find an area that interests you. Having a college degree opens up so many doors that will remain shut until you have the degree, even in the military. If you really want to go into the armed forces, I would recommend the air force over the army. The quality of life, general level of education of its members, and overall organization seems to be much higher on air force bases. I have lived on army, air force and naval installations. \n\nLet me know if I can be of further assistance.
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In the airforce, being an aircraft mechanic if you get an \nAMP lisence you can get out of the AF and work in the civilian world anywhere they have airplanes and make TONS more money then you make in the airforce. Thats the only job that I'm sure of b/c thats what my husband is planning to do.
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Joining the Air Force was the best thing I ever did for myself -- I loved it.  The Air Force is one of the more "intellectual" branches of the military (no offense to the others).  It's just a lot more cushy, but that's not everyone's thing.  If you want to sleep out in the wild during your field exercises, go Army or Marines.  If you want to stay in a nice hotel-like room during your deployments (complete with maid service) then the AF is for you (my brother was in the Army while I was in the AF, and he just hated the unequal treatment, but the mission is just different for the various branches so the lifestyle is as well).  Bit it wasn't all peachy keen when I was in, we had our field exercises and mock-wartime scenarios to contend with, too, but for the most part it wasn't all that tough.  I'm not opposed to doing my part when wartime arises, but the reality is that the Air Force is probably a safer branch of the military when that arises.  I just can't say enough good things about it, the opportunities are so great and I think everyone would be better off having experienced any military service, not just the Air Force.
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College first. You have a better job of going places in the military with a college degree
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Go talk to the local Air Force recruiter. I'm sure they have several to hand out
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First of all, 60% of all AF enlistees do not know what their job is, they enlist open contract. The Air Force does not allow everyone to choose a job BEFORE enlisting. The odds of yoiu getting that job are slim.\n\nYes, the Air Force is deploying to Iraq, and in the next few years, almost every Airman will have deployed.\n\nIf you want a career in Auto Body, I recommend the Navy. They have that as a job and you have an 83% chance of getting it in your contract, if you qualify and a vacancy exists.
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Go to college.   Go in as an officer.  You can get a scholarship or go to an academy and the military will still pay for your college, plus you get four years to train before you go in and you get more money when you do.  You may still be elligible for the GI Bill benifits when you get out so the military can pay for your grad school.
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Hi. Since you only have a few months before you go into the Air Force, make a list of things you like to do, including your hobbies. Then, find someone else or an employer who does each of the things on your list and work with them or for them. Your local phone book, family, friends, and  neighbors can provide leads. Good Luck and God Bless You.
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Well I'm assuming that your still fairly young, so listen to your mom for the time being.  Then when you get a little older, I would say around a junior or senior in high school bring it up again, have her speak with an Air Force recruiter and then go from there.  \nYou also might want to point out that the military is offering boo-koo bucks now in the GI Bill, which will be a great help if you pursue a degree in the medical profession.
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It I were to go into the armed forces (I won't, but that's besides the fact) then I'd go into the air force (if my eyes weren't so bad.
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Military academies have many top students. You do not need to be in one to go to the air force but it would help.\nWhat he needs to do is study study study Be the top of his class and a sports. ROTC any where he going would be a must even if its not air force.
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Graduating from West Point or any of the US Military Academies is an honor that nothing in your life will ever equal. Do it. You will never regret it. Being a military officer is perhaps one of the most rewarding careers any can ever have. If you've got the brains, go for it. Your country needs people like you. My suggestion is that you apply not only at West Point, but apply at the Air Force Academy, the Navy Academy, and also two other little known secrets: the Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Navy Academy. All have the same benefits as West Point and you can change your commission after graduation if you wish to any of the other services. Our country will be very proud of you. Thank you and good luck! \n\nPlease rate answer.
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Ok, when my son was in High School he wanted to be a pilot.\nHe started by getting in the High School Jr ROTC (Navy for four years and the Civil Air Patrol (an Air Force Auxillary) for students 13-21 yrs of age. I was also in the Civil Air Patrol and the commander of the cadet program. It is a wonderful program and so many opportunities and scholarship available. It is military and aerospace in nature. You study and take tests to move up in rank. It is a mini-form of the Air force training academies even with there own boot camp. My son was in it 8 year and he got to be an exchange student to Japan for 3 weeks all expenses paid. And he got a scholarship to the Army ROTC at the University of Nevada Reno for four years. \n\nHe applied for Pilot and went through rigorous testing and physicals. He passed but did not get a pilots slot with the Army at the time since they were trying to fill there quota with women. So he decided on Transportation Field. He is serving in Iraq.\n\nIf you want military training to be a pilot you have to join the military and serve (8 year for pilots). The training is free and so it is a good way to go. If you are sure you do not want the military but still want to be a pilot like commercial pilot or small craft pilot there are other options.\n\nThe best one is a College I highly Recommend. It is located in Florida and Arizona. It is Embrey Riddle Aeronautical University. We toured the Arizona campus in Prescott. It was fabulous. They even have ROTC (Army and Air Force). I was very impressed and wish my son would have gone there. But he wanted to take the Army scholarship.\nAt E.R.U they told us after you get in later you can apply for all kinds of scholarships. The Tuition is not cheap and the first year you must live on campus but you can work to pay for it. This college is all aeronautics, pilots, mechanics, flight crew etc.\nYou get lots of emphasis on math, science and everything on flying. They give you are well rounded education but they keep it to the aerospace mostly. \nI was so empressed. They teach you to fly airplanes right there and you go out early each morning with an instructor to fly. They have their own field and runway. It is a huge campus. Please check into this one and get there catalog or look online. If you want to be a pilot they will teach you to be the best and they even hook you up with top of the line job offers from the private sect.\nYou can make big money.\n\nRemeber to be a Military Pilot you need Very Good Eyes. Otherwise they can eliminate you immediately. Call a recruiter and they can tell you the sight requirments. Also get your grades up. They look at your academics and wont take a risk to train someone who can not learn. It costs lot of money to train a pilot so they have to make sure you are a good student.\n\nThe Naval Academy and Air Force Academy is quite difficult to get into. You need top notch grades, and be well-rounded (music, sports, politics, activities, school clubs and much more). They only want the best of the best. I would say you need to be ranked in the top 10% of your high school or college class.\n\nDont be discouraged. I do not know your age but if you are chosing a college, please check out Embray Riddle. If you can get in, it will change your life, guaranteed.\n\nAnd remember as long as you are under 21, you can join Civil Air Patrol in your area (they are all over the US) and it can change your life too. I highly recommend it. My son excelled because of this program.\n\nDont ever give up the DREAM to be a pilot. There are many rewards and they are always looking for women.
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My father was an enlisted man in the Navy.  The officers have a much better life.\n\nGo to college right away.  If you are still interested in the Navy when you get out -- go in as an officer.\n\nIf you are absolutely sure that you want to go into the Navy, enroll in the ROTC program while you are in college.  They will pay for all or part of your education and will give you a comission upon graduation.\n\nThink about this option -- it is the smart way to go.\n\nGood luck.
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well my husband has been in for 4 years and loves it! (he's 22) he's been all over the world, Malaysia, russia, turkey, afganistan, kergistan, guam, diego garcia, thailand, hawaii, the longest he's been deployed was for 4 months, if your single and in the Air Force your gonna have a GREAT time, my husband might have to go to iraq but stays on base, he's a mechanic for the C-17's (huge plane) he loves it (he's really good with that kind of stuff) but when you sign up just make sure YOU pick your job DON't let the Air Force pick it for you and make sure its written in your contract, lets say you wanted to be a nurse so you tell the recruiter you want to work in a hospital well you have to remember that even hospitals need janitors and you could be one for 4 years, just make sure you specific with your job, my husband is going to school too for computer engineering and the Air Force pays for everything but his books (not a bad deal) if you want to travel all over the world be a flying crew chief, you'll go everywhere! my husband is taking classes to be one now and will be making a ton of money while he flies! (thats why many guys and girls do it) we live in Charleston SC and haven't been stationed anywhere else yet (by choice) we will move in a couple of years out of country just for the experience! good luck!
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Get into your high school ROTC program if you have one. These programs can get you started one the basics of military. Get very active in ROTC if you feel it is for you because you can receive scholarships and an appointment to the airforce academy. Your ranking and your awards your receive in high school rotc can excell you in military after high school. Also take your asvab exam as early as you can that way you can retake it if you don't score high enough for airforce. Air Force requires higher scoring. Also, do good in all your classes throughout high school because it will benefit you either way you go.