Does anyone go to or plan to go to the Air Force Academy?
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I fully considered going to the academy.  It is a wonderfull school.  One of my best friends attends now, and he loves it.  It's hard to get into though.  Your going to have to work your butt off.  I'd say go for it if your thinking about it. From what I hear it's a lot of fun.  the web site helps a lot, it's www.usafa.edu.  they have a lot of programs, sports, choirs, tonz of fun stuff.            oh, and to the person who thinks that the military is stupid and you shouldn't go into it... you probably just couldn't handle it, just be gratefull that there are people out there who are protecting your ungratefull behind.
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I was in the Air Force and loved it.  If you're looking to get out into the wild and rough it a lot, then the AF isn't for you -- it's a bit more cushy.  But I had my share of field exercises as well, so it's not all easy.  I honestly can't think of any reasons NOT to join the AF, it was the smartest thing I ever did for myself.  But some other reasons to join any branch of the military would be the educational benefits, job training, early retirement (if you stay in long enough) and lifelong benefits, a sense of partriotism, job stability and the chance to travel/experience the world.  If you're already seriously considering joining, I don't think you'll be sorry if you do.  Good luck!
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I would suggest you write them at this address.\nEntrance requirements and procedures for appointment are described in the Admissions Bulletin and the Admissions Prospectus, available without charge from Admissions, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. 10996-1797. Phone: 914-938-4041.\n\nhttp://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0004608.html
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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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Yes. Air Force JROTC, USMC
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It sounds to me like you have already made up your mind to Serve... Being in the Army Reserves myself, I think there are a few things you should know. \n\nFirst and foremost joining the Reserves does not guarantee that your college debt will be payed off. The fine print of the contract states the Army will pay IF there is the money to pay with.  That means you may not see  anything payed towards your debt and I have seen this happen to a few people especially with this Iraq thing going on.\n\nSecond, depending on what your degree is in, it would benefit you more to go into the Airforce as Active duty. The Airforce is a fraction of the size of the Army so they are able to spend more money per person. This translates into better benefits and better quality living quarters, food service and education. I don't know if it would be better to join before getting your degree, you may want to talk to others who are in the Airforce.\n\nThird, I found my experience in training to be challenging and very valuable but I believe you will benefit just as much no matter which branch you choose. \n\nAs an end note the benefits received by active and former military are being reduced all the time. There is no guarantee a benefit you signed up for will be there so do not make this important life altering decision based on promised benefits. The conflict in Iraq is going to be there when you are done getting your Degree and I have never heard someone say they regretted getting a Degree but I have heard them regret NOT getting the Degree.
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Maybe. Keep in mind that the government has authorized a reduction in the number of Air Force personnel starting in 2007.
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Yes you can.  http://www.usafis.org/\n\nHowever, considering you didn't bother to find that youself on the Internet, maybe you shouldn't be coming here.\n\nIn any case, good luck.
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Sure....I will be flying the new F-117 stealth trainer at the air show!  Just walk up and give me the secret hand shake...so I know it's you...and we'll go right up!
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I guess I would have to answer yes, since I did enlist in the Air Force.  That was some time ago and I'm out now.  \n\nThe Air Force is one of the better military branches.  It has good schools, you don't go on 25 mile hikes, you're not cooped up on a ship, you don't dig foxholes.\n\nDuring basic training, you do some marching, learn how to salute, and stuff like that, but they don't go overboard about it.  Typically, you have your choice of some very excellent schools in technical areas.  \n\nMay Air Force training was always a help as a civilian looking for a job.  I also took advantage of the education benefits to go to college after I got out.
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I live in Eagle River.  Are you stationed at Elmendorf AFB?  You can come hang with me!  Just contact me via my profile.
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He has to go through US Air Force basic training first and then decide on what course of action to take.
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Hi Funny,\n\nIf you check out my profile you'll see that your getting honest answers.  After Lackland he will go to Tech School and not AIT (Advance Individual Training=ARMY).  His tech school will be easier than basic training.  Yes the AF basic training is somewhat easy, but they are making it tougher and longer for the new generation of airman.  Basic is all about discipline and mental strength.  No branch of service wants their members breaking under pressure.  Gotta separate the adults from the children ya know.  As you were told by previous respondants, he may come back tougher, but I guarantee that he will come back different, wiser, and more mature.  More man like and less of a boy. \n\nHis tech school will be easier than basic, but not quite like the normal AF routine.  He's there to learn and they are gonna throw a lot at him to absorb, or they will wash him out.  Don't get upset because you don't hear from him very often.  He'll be maxed out at basic the entire time he's there except for the last two days.  Tech school is spent studying.  He will have some weekends off, so hopefully he will email and call you every so often!  Email is a great thing isn't it!  Most of us didn't have the luxury of instant communication when we went through this.  Had to use snail mail!\n\nAfter tech school he may go TDY (temporary duty) for (I forget what it's called now)?  From there he will be sent to his first duty location.  He will fill out a form (the Dreamsheet), in Basic with his choices of CONUS (Continental United States) duty locations as well as overseas duty locations.  AF members at Randolph AFB in Texas will make the final determination where he goes from there.  Air Force Needs always come first Funny!  I wanted Nebraska for my first duty location, I ended up in Germany!  At least it snowed in Germany.  After Germany I wanted Florida or Nebraska, they sent me to Texas.  And so it goes, but I never had a bad assignment during my entire career.\n\nMy nephew is in the Air Guard.  He went in at 18 years of age.  He made it, but it wasn't easy for him because he had a girlfriend.  You folks are young, and things happen in life.  People change and mature with age, well for most of us that is.  Funny, support him!  Write him everyday, even if it is just a little letter.  He needs to know that you care about him.  Those perfumed letters get us through the tough times because it tells us that we are doing this not just for ourselves but for you as well.  Even if you have doubts about the relationship after he leaves, support him just to help him get through it all. He deserves this!\n\nThe first 3 years will go by fast.  The fourth year will be tough because he'll have to decide to stay or get out.  For some it will be an easy decision, for others a tough choice.  I wish the two of you the best of luck, and welcome you to the family!\n\nOne more thing, don't listen to anyone that says he's going to Iraq!  He will be non-deployable for at least 18 months and probably longer depending on what AFSC he has selected?  You usually need to have your 5 skill level before the unit will deploy you.  Security Forces have some different policies on that as well as Transportation.  But for the general AF population, he ain't going nowhere near boom-boom land anytime soon.
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YOU GO GIRL!!! The Air Force is by far the best choice. I joined in 94 and never regretted the discission for one second. In fact while I was serving, I had individuals from each branch say to me they wish they had gone Air Force. The Air Force has the best training (many other branches train with the Air Force) and they take care of their people better than any other branch. Of course, I'm bias because I love and miss the Air Force very much.
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Yes there are many benefits to joining the armed services and the Air Force is by far the best of the bunch ( that is if you can get in, they are very selective) If I had known about all of the VA benefits (money for school, Home loans etc) before having a child I would have joined
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No why? Has he been seen hanging around where the Academy kids train?
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http://www.af.mil or airforce.com