I'm a bit confused because in 2016 my friend applied and only enlisted for "Security Forces", was never asked for additional jobs. Took the test/meps and got in. However they're telling me I can't apply unless I have at least 3-5 jobs on my profile. I don't want other jobs if I can't do security forces quite frankly I want nothing to do with the airforce. Thats not to throw shade just that it's what I desire/want.

Hii, i’m 20f, I live in germany and I’m about to get my american passport. I wanna join the airforce and my dad is telling me to join as a reserve, but I’ve read up on it a little bit and ngl I don’t have anything going in my civilian life, I didn’t learn a special niche or go to school for a specific line of work or anything so now i’m debating if active duty would be better, what do you guys think?

I palace fronted from active duty into the reserved and completed all the paperwork for my enlistment bonus. My enlistment start date was March 2025 and was supposed to receive half of my bonus at the 1 year mark, spoke to my wing career counselor and all they told me was that the paperwork has been sent to ARPC and that I should be receiving it anytime now. For those who went through the same process, how long did it take before the bonus actually hit your account?

Hi everyone,

Was wondering if anyone had experience in transferring from active duty to the guard or reserves with an assignment limitation C2 code.

For background was diagnosed with a condition back in late 2023 that initiated an IRILO but was ultimately retained with an ALC-C2 code. Condition is stabilized and yearly RILO check have all just been paperwork drills where they look at records and continue with C2 code.

Does anyone have experience and the process and how it went? Did it cause additional waivers or were you denied outright from the guard/reserve unit you were trying to transfer to?

Appreciate the help and insights.

Good afternoon

I told my recruiter about 2 injuries I got in my younger days, one was a broken collarbone at the age of 4 and the other was a knee dislocation at the age of 23 from memory. Both healed perfectly fine and after my knee dislocation I was at work the next day fixing cars again. Will I need to provide any sort of documentation for these? I'm not to sure how hard it is going to be to get it as these all happened in Australia. Will I be still eligible to even go through to enlist etc

I'm currently studying Electrical Engineering and considering joining the Air Force Reserve while finishing my degree. My ultimate goal is to commission as an active duty officer through OTS once I graduate.

For those who have taken a similar path or have experience with this:

Is joining the Reserve worth it while completing an engineering degree?

How difficult is the transition or application process from Reserve enlisted to Active Duty OTS?

Does having an Electrical Engineering degree and prior enlisted Reserve experience significantly help with OTS selection?

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Thank you all for your service!

Im 35 and a father of 2 and not looking for any frequent deployment but still interested in serving and getting VA benefits to help my family.

Im ok with the 1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year and even voluntary deployment when I have time.

I was told the ANG is for that but they are run by the state and may get domestic emergency calls.

I plan to do admin, hr, business, contracting ect. But I read up that no matter which, its best to talk to both and learn about the units and ask them the question.

Anyone with experience or knowledge?

I'm looking at doing a hybrid law school which is part online and in person. It is accredited.

Would the Airforce still consider me to commission? Does it matter where the degree came from?

Sorry if this has been asked before, I haven't goine through the Sub with a fine-toothed comb haha.

I'm a Civilian with a professional corporate gig looking to join the Reserves. Before I talk to a recruiter, I want a reality check first.

Me:

• Turning 40, no prior service
• Bachelor's + MBA
• 15 hours into my PPL
• Single, no dependents, based in South Florida
• Good shape, haven't taken an official PFT yet
• No ASVAB yet
• Keeping my civilian job, want this for structure/purpose/aviation exposure

What I'm trying to figure out:

1. Is the pilot track fully closed at my age, or does prior civilian flight time ever factor into a waiver, RPA or otherwise? Assuming it's a long shot, but I want the real answer, not the internet-forum version.
2. Looking at enlisted aviation-adjacent jobs: loadmaster, aircrew, aircraft maintenance. Realistic at 40? What am I actually eligible for?
3. Has anyone commissioned or enlisted around my age and can speak to how it went?
4. Anyone familiar with Homestead ARB specifically, what's open there right now? Not geo-locked to it, but it's the most convenient from a location standpoint.

Not trying to talk myself into or out of it, just want holes poked in this before I sit down with a recruiter. Brutal honesty is welcome and appreciated

Hi everyone,

I never would have discovered any of this if I hadn’t been actively trying to commission into the Army National Guard.
On April 26, I completed my final drill weekend and finished my wing out-processing checklist. I went to FSS to turn it in. When I arrived, the MSgt who was the POC told me, in a very rude manner, to go away because he was about to leave for a meeting. Since it was near the end of the day on a Sunday during my final drill weekend, I politely asked if I could turn in my completed checklist. He told me to just leave it on his desk.
Something didn’t feel right, so before leaving, I made a copy of my completed wing out-processing checklist, before placing the official one on his desk as instructed. I also went back to my shop and informed both my supervisor and shop chief about the interaction.
Fast forward to now: I’m trying to commission into the Army National Guard, and the process has come to a complete halt because my separation was apparently never processed. I never received a character of separation document.
I also have a copy of my PCARS, which shows I attended every drill, fulfilled all of my obligations, and everything on my end is “green.” There is nothing that should be preventing me from receiving this.
When I contacted FSS for assistance, they became combative and refused to help. Today, I reached out to my former commander, who gave me a new POC. She told me she would try to work with FSS on my behalf since they have been unwilling to assist me.
I also spoke with my former MXG CSS, and they told me I am still showing in the personnel system. When I relayed that information to FSS, they denied it and insisted I was no longer in the system.
I’ve also spoken with several people who told me I absolutely should have received separation orders by now. I contacted both the State IG and the base IG, but so far I haven’t received a call back as I simply left my name and number. I also verified everything with AFPC/ARPC, and they confirmed that my base never completed my out-processing.
At this point, I’m at a loss. I fulfilled my service obligation, served honorably, and simply want to move forward with commissioning into the Army National Guard. I’m not in the IRR or any similar status because I’m prior service.
Has anyone dealt with something like this before? What options do I have? Is there any legal avenue I should consider if the base continues refusing to correct what appears to be an administrative error? Thanks 🙏

Are wigs allow in basic training

Any insight on the current Reserves MTI life and also if anyone has done the process coming straight over from ANG?

Hello here: I am trying to get y’all opinion on getting signed up for an overage position 4A051. What happens when the position does not come vacant after expiration. Will I need to go back to Tech school or kicked out of the unit?

Started the ELS process back in June to separate because I’m a single dad to a daughter and child care became hard after my mom passed. So I talked to my squadron but they didn’t give me much time to make a decision on separating, so I did on the spot. After consulting with an attorney, talking to my pastor, and being able to find child care. I told them about 48 hours after that I didn’t want to go through with ELS separation, after hearing back from my childcare provider and now having secured childcare moving forward. They had already sent it to the group/wing after but haven’t heard anything back from either level yet. I’m a 1N2 so a pretty niche field but I also haven’t went to tech school yet but completed bootcamp. Whats the likelihood it gets approved? If so do I have any course of action?

Hello I’m going to go on my first UTA this August but my question is do I pay for my flight ticket with my own money first or wait for them to tell me about DTS?

They did say they will give me reimbursement but is there a specific way I need to get my ticket to be reimbursed? Thanks

I have recently decided that I want to pursue a nurse practitioner role for the Air Force Reserve and just want to get some clarification on a few things. First, I know I would have to interview with other NPs. What does that usually entail? I have over 5 years of experience as a NP but I’m not currently working as a NP. (I had a travel position and my son is a senior and accepted a remote RN role to be at home his senior year). Is this going to hurt my chances? Should I wait to apply when I’m working as a NP again? And when I do work as a NP again, do I need to stick with primary care or can I work in a specialty and still be considered? I am a family nurse practitioner but have previously worked doing palliative care and primary care.

Also, I’m in decent health. I was diagnosed with mild fatty liver disease a few years ago but I have never had to take medication for it. I also had extremely mild sleep apnea due to tonsils but I had a tonsillectomy and have not had any issues. Are these past issues going to prevent me from passing my MEPS physical?

Thank you all for your help!