I am now in the USAF

[Pred@tor]

I will know what mechanical job I get in September. I will ship out in January and know what job I have exactly in September. I am enlisting for six years but I may just make a career out of it. My parents may move to Roswell, NM so if they do I am gonna move all my stuff there too. My Dad is loosing his job here because his airliner is pulling out of the local airport here. So he is qualified for the job offer out in Roswell of all places. In the mean time I will be in California. I am so happy slappy!

[ivanimal]

Congratulations and thank you for your service.

[Shawn L]

Congratulations my dad spent 20 yrs in the Air Force. Have fun and be safe.

[dilligaffrn]

Congrats and have fun.

[MrTenX]

The Air Force is a good career choice.
My oldest son is active duty Air Force stationed at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota.
However, his MOS doesn't offer many options for travel. SD and TX are the only places that have slots for his skills. Not bad if you want to stay in one place for a period of time unlike my time in the Army where you move every 2-4 years.

[ojisan]

Congratulations!
But now all the Army / Navy / Marines here at CG are gonna flame you...LOL
Thank you so much for your service to our country!

[Jerr]

Great career choice and thank you for your service.

Jerr

[Prowler]

Congratulations and good luck!

[Pred@tor]

Thanks fellas I may just make a career out of this. I may even become an officer! Who knows... I just gotta apply myself. I may even get to be an E3 if my transcripts go through too.

[Fjold]

Congratulations,

"Chair Force" or "Air Farce" or whatever it is!

Since you're in the club now, we can give you a hard time about it.

(Ex-squid)

[Darklyte27]

Congratulations,

"Chair Force" or "Air Farce" or whatever it is!

Since you're in the club now, we can give you a hard time about it.

(Ex-squid)

ya chair force...

[CavTrooper]

So lemme get this straight...

Youve ALREADY enlisted in the AF BUT you dont know what MOS you have? Hummm.... Open contract eh? LOL.

Well, at least youve stood up and took the oath! Congats!

BTW, just giving you a hard time.

[dfletcher]

Thanks fellas I may just make a career out of this. I may even become an officer! Who knows... I just gotta apply myself. I may even get to be an E3 if my transcripts go through too.

Well this brings back memories. I went in as an E3 also, but it was 1981. Quite a while ago, didn't know they still do that sort of thing. It's a great advantage and you'll want to be proactive about getting that. Without a whole lot of trying I made Staff Sergeant in about 3 years, a bit better pay and circumstances come your way if I recall. But I was in supply, always willing to cut a deal for an advantage.

I don't want to call it advice - I'm not THAT old and certainly not that smart -but even if you can, don't wear your stripes in basic. It doesn't make any difference, you'll still be pushed around, only with the two stripes you'll stand out. You don't want to stand out in basic. I consider as great accomplishment my TI not knowing who I was - even though I'm about 6' 5" and was "right, front" on formations. Collect your pay, be quiet.

And don't tell anyone you want to be an Officer while you're enlisted. If it happens, great, but don't advertise. This one's based on experience also, I couldn't pass a Flight Class 3 (IIRC) because of my hearing, the guys in my squad were great, but none to keen (nor was I) about Officers in general.

And if you have the chance - get stationed in Korea. Best time I've ever had. Unfortunately can't remember most of it. Damned soju.

And thank you, best of luck.

[Cato]

Congrats! I envy you! I wish I was 18 again

[PolishMike]

Congrats


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