Life in the Air Force
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Today I drove around and watched the sunset but at the expense of leaving my car headlights on and killing my battery. Follow me as a document my Air Force experience and talk about what is is to live a life in the Air Force, along as me getting lost in Japan and having to ask a local for help! Enjoy!
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Airman Vision is run by Kyle Gott. Kyle is an Air Force Veteran who served 6 years and honorably separated as an E-5 Staff Sergeant. He started making videos on this channel to document his journey joining the United States Air Force back in 2013 and continues to help set future Airmen up for success.
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Kyle, Thank you so much for this video. Your explanation of how you were feeling in college- wanting to do something more with your life... being stuck in the same town since you were born and wanting a new and exciting experience is EXACTLY why I'm going to be enlisting. I've also been trying to explain to family that not all jobs in the air force are even relatively close to combat. So thank you so much. You basically just verified my confidence in joining.
You must follow YOUR dreams.
At 5:34 when you are talking about how most soldiers won't see combat even if you were in a long time, its actually accurate my dad was in the air force for 20 years and never saw combat.
sounds a little like my dad he was Navy, he wasn't in 20 years he was only in a short time it was his choice. Anyways he would have been on a ship however, his job was never needed to be on a ship. So basically he was TDY most of the time but my family got to travel with him. When he got out though it 1) he says gave my sister and I a normal life 2)helped him get a great job and 3) with the time he has at his job now+time in navy(military) with the years combined he can retire. He still chooses to work though.So the military will take anyone far as long as you are able to take care of yourself.
***** what about the army? infantry units .. rangers ... special forces.. all that.. They do see combat right?
+Xiia0Sn00pY Not all of them.
This is probably my favorite video you have made, I am already in DEP for the Air Force, and if people keep telling me about stories that aren't true, I point them to this video, keep up with the videos and thank you for your service
I just wanted to leave a comment to let you know that I've been following your channel ever since you made your BMT video about what you brung. I'm only 16 1/2 now but I definitely know that I'm going to be going into the Air Force. I'm going to be going in as Security Forces, I've done a lot of research on it and have definitely heard a lot of negativity about it, but I'm still going through with wanting to be in the Security Forces. I really can't wait to be in the Air Force, eventually I wanna be like you and have a youtube account dedicated to updating others about different things including my life. I really enjoy watching your videos, it helps me ignore a lot of things I have to deal with right now. Please never stop uploading man! You're pretty much living my dream life right now, and that helps assure me that my life will be great in the future! But again, really, thank you for explaining everything I've needed to know about the Air Force and entertaining me with your vlogs!
Coming from someone who was in the USAF, stationed at Misawa Air Base and was a in V-OPS here are a few tips for you:
1. Get a translation book, trust me you'll need it. OR; make friends in the JASDF like I did.
2. Have a road side emergency kit for your car. Motor oil, trans fluid, jumper cables, tool set, a good car jack, ETC.
3. get assigned to the main island you'll see a lot cooler stuff. Nothing against Kadena but, Yokota and Misawa are much better IMO.
4. Enjoy your time overseas. If you can transfer to USAFE later do it as well I was at RAF Mildenhall and Misawa AB. Best decisions of my life man stay safe and keep up the good work.
Andrew
Thank you for the videos, yes! You are correct. They keep telling me that like; I will not have a life, no friends no time to go out. And discouraging me to just give up. This is what I want, no reservation and no hesitation. I am looking forward for new experiences. Thanks again!!
hey man, just wanna say thanks for all your videos. they have helped an absolute buttload, I've been ridiculously nervous for BMT since I got my ship date (dec. 1st, mechanical aptitude area) and watching these videos probably 1000 times a piece, I don't even care how bad BMT will be; life in the air force just looks amazing. so thank you man, honestly your videos have helped a buttload.
Dude we had the same problem preairforce, now I'm stationed in Germany doing things normal 20 year olds don't do. Good that you are giving the word out
***** i actually have a friend pcsing to kadena
My husband and I are AF and just laughed our asses off in this video. We are in Korea, hubby has been in Okinawa and I'm going their TDY their next week. Just... so stupid funny! love it! TY!
love all your videos man, you give people a whole different perspective about the Air Force. I have my parents watching your videos so that they can understand it a little more instead of just going by what their friends say. I have a long way from now till BMT (August) but I continuously watch your videos everyday just so I can learn more bout the little things. THANKS FOR THE VIDS
Thank you Kyle, every video u watch makes me more and more confident about join the Air Force!
Hey Kyle. My parents wanted me to join the Air Force and they were like "you should totally do it! It would be fun. Eccpecially if you went to Japan or Norway" and I was very opposed to it and thought it would be terrible. But now after I watched your video I honestly am not opposed to serving anymore. And acctually I'm going to sign my contract next weekend!! Thanks Kyle you are a very inspiring person and I wish you best of luck with your career and maybe I'll see you around one day :D
Bro thanks a lot for making these videos. I plan to watch every single one of these as I prepare myself to enter the Air Force.
Man Kyle Thank You sooooo much bro, I ship for BMT 2 days before Thanksgiving and watching your videos have assured me that I've made the right decision. Your videos are awesome and Its kinda cool your stationed in Japan, good luck with your career, and thank you for serving.
im in the exact same position you were in and this video was everything I needed to hear. I was afraid id regret it but I doubt I will now.
Whats up man? My name is Cristian Calderon, Im 20 years old and I leave for BMT on Dec 3. I just wanted to say thank you for all the time you take to make these videos. They have really helped me gain a better understanding of what life in Air Force is going to be like. I look foward to seeing your next videos and I plan on starting my own vlog soon. So once again, thanks man & take care.
Thanks for everything you are doing Kyle,I plan on going to the Air Force after I graduate and this made me really appreciate all that it does for our country and my future in the Air Force. Big props to you dude!
This video is awesome! So many people, including my parents and friends have a totally different perspective of the military and I think that's why they are a little hesitant to me joining. But your video cleared up a lot of stuff! I've seen about 10 of them and they are really great. Keep it up! Fly, fight, win-Air Force!!! Thank you for your service
just 1 thing to say thank you :) u are amazing, im in 11th grade and i was like i would love to go to a new place but i would be scared and homesick, I would miss my family so much, u are soooooooo Strong for what u go through being away from youre family like this you are just a great person
So glad I came across your videos. I leave Dec 3rd and Okinawa is my first overseas choice of where I would like to be stationed!
Hey, did you ever get stationed in Okinawa?
I'm really glad you made this video!!! :DD
Thank you so much for the video! :) My dad is a veteran (USMC) and none of my siblings (4 o' them) went into the army. He's pretty disappointed. I also really want to go into the military, to do something more with my life and have experiences I never would have. The Air Force is something I've been thinking of, I've heard it's one of the best branches for LGBT+ and women (both of which I am). Currently, I'm a sophomore in HS so I still have a lot to think about and a few years to decide, but this helped with quite a few of the questions I had.
Kyle you are so awesome man. I was just randomly looking through videos and found yours and I am so dumbfounded on how helpful and entertaining your videos are. I am also kinda going through what you were before. Going to work everyday, skipping semesters in school, just dont know what Im doing with my life... I guess im a little scared/confused to join but its something I still have to think about it. Anyways you'll probably wont read this but just letting you know I love your videos.Thank you for the insight and information about the army/airforce Stay safe up there! Much respect from Hawa'i'i
- Noah
Hey kyle, just want to say thanks for the video. I just made an 80 on my asvab and will probably ship out in a month or two. I am really nervous but this video helped me alot. I know the military is for me.
Btw, your channel really is awesome. I really needed a down to earth description of what Air Force life was like and this is perfect.
This is the same reason I'm joining! Going to school, bored with life, it's not really going anywhere. I'm not meeting any new people, tired of going to school and want to experience new things! I should have joined right after high school
Thank you for posting this! I am 12 and considering the military. The Air Force is what I am leaning towards.
You have answer way more questions about the military threw your videos than the recruiters have...thankxx
thank you! I'm leaving for basic in a few weeks and this video really helped me. I had all the jobs open to me too until I was color blind and I didn't really get a job I wanted (at all) but now I feel a bit relieved and a bit more ready.
Kyle your last comment about how you were at home and not going anywhere In life all of that when you said the part about going to school on and off really hit home for me. I have the exact same thing you had going on right now. That is why I plan on joining the US Air Force
wow bro i've had thoughts of joining the air force for the past couple of years and what you said in the end really hit me with the jobs and going to school on and off
Hey man, I am enlisting in the Air Force in a week. I have been watching your videos to know what to expect with BMT and tech training. Your videos have made me even more excited to do this. I am in the same position you were in. I couldn't get my head into college so I can relate to you. Thanks.
Wow you really inspire me I'm 14 and have wanted to be behind the cockpit of a jet since I was 2 and so far have not given up thx man I really look up to you and I hope you read this and also hope your life is going good
Hey Kyle, I just wanna say thank you for your videos and how much you try to help everyone out as much as possible. I leave for basic on November 25th, and your videos have definitely helped me out to prepare myself. I opted in for quick ship and got open mechanical. Hopefully they have a few good jobs for me to choose from! I really want to be stationed out in Japan, so fingers crossed! Thanks again man. You're awesome!
thats crazy dude. i leave november 25th too. These videos have been super helpful
Roderick Byars Nice man! Maybe i'll see you there! Just keep an ear out for the name Zackary Dossett, haha.
ha alright i got ya man
***** i have a question for you my recruiter said that after basic training my parents can bring my laptop and then i can take it to tech school so idk from your video you said that was a not allowed but my recruiter says it is so what did the rules change?
***** haha alright ya rule changing can be a bitch
You have to love the active duty military restrictions on Okinawa! Other than that, I am still here, retired AF and working for Def Logistics Agency.
Leaving for basic on August 5th. Got Aircraft Armament Systems. Super stoked!
It was a beautiful sunrise and I can not wait for the next video
It seems like the more I watch you drive in your videos, the more likely I'm about to witness a car accident.
(As a first time commenting, I should also include my appreciation for what you have accomplished and sharing it with everyone. Thank you.)
Waiting for my job, I hate waiting but hot damn I'm excited to get started.
Hey Kyle i just started watching your videos and i have to be truly honest, they have been nothing but amazing and inspiring. I myself am a future airman i will be going to talk to my recruiter by December after this semester in school is over, and i too feel the need to take this step and joining the air force, i wanna travel and see the world. I love my family and my girl freind iv been with for a year and some months, but i have to leave and explore and she totally supports me, especially seeing how you and your girl make it work i know we can as well. Thank you for these videos they have made my "want" to be an airman even more in demand then ever before.
I'm 35 and your videos are really, really making me think long and hard about whipping my butt into shape and join the airforce. The only wild card is my little niece who I'm very close to, and the only real male role model in her life. If anything else you could have a bright future in recruiting.
Fellow Iowan too. Go Hawks!!
I literally can't wait until Monday to watch your next vlog. Keep it up
Kyle you've inspired me to enlist in the Air Force.. At first I was a bit hesitant to
because in high school, I was teased about my weight and I feared the military
would kick my ass. I've since gotten my weight problem under control. But I'm eager to try something new and I think this would be the perfect fit for me. I know it won't be easy but you've really moved me to try it. Thanks bro!!!
Do not take everything he says as the absolute truth. As he said his view, his experiences. You ask 100 Airman to tell you their story you will get 100 variations. I just retired after 24 years.. I miss it but thank god its over.
Favorite video so far, very inspiring and relatable. Thank you for your service, and especially your videos.
Hey man I leave for BMT in about 36 hours, thank you for all of your videos. I feel that they have helped a lot and prepared me well. Will be attending DLI in Monterey after BMT training for Linguistics. Again, THANK YOU!!
Kyle you have inspired me more to be in the Air Force I really appreciate your videos and your tips for jobs. I really hope when I enlist I can be in Japan as well but as you said your not really guaranteed to get what you want but I'm going to cross my fingers when I have to write a dream list.
Hey Kyle I leave in a week for BMT and your videos have helped me so much! Taking this first step is scary and I feel much more prepared from your videos! Thank you an God bless:)
that last minute you described my life...damn im so glad im joining this gave me chills 🙏
man youre awesome, im joining very soon and im rather excited about it basic looks like fun with the exception of all the GI's screaming at me but anyway i enjoy watching your videos on here they keep me entertained and get me more excited about joining keep doing what you do man, youre awesome!
I'm so happy I just watched this I was having mixed ideas as how military life was I get many different views and experiences now I feel a bit more comfortable I'm 17 a senior in shape getting better and I'm study to be a succes in the military im way pumped
South Carolina!!!! Your story is just like mine of wanting to join military. im 21 been working at gas station for like 2 years now and I finally realized my life isn't what I thought it would be after high school. Im currently in process of joining Air Force just waiting to take my physical so I can be in D.E.P.
A response to your question of where people started to think the military was all work and no play- Vietnam. At least thats the sense I get from all my family members who served during that era.
Watching your videos make me feel a bit at ease about joining. Now I am in the middle of deciding what job to choose.
Mad Respect to you Kyle Gott normal kid like me who happened to take that step and join the military 8).
Awesome video Kyle. It puts into perspective on how simple things are.
Great Video man you are a true inspiration. Hope all is well out there.
Awesomeness! I leave Feb 3 for AFBasic
Wow, great videos man. I've been on the fence about joining the military since I graduated high school and I'm basically doing what you said you were doing at the end of this video and I can honestly say you've convinced to finally enlist. Thank you.
Just found you today when I was researching about the Air Force, watched a few of your videos and then I was hooked. Glad I subbed :D
awesome video as usual man. I'm from The Bahamas but I'm an American citizen. I recently received an email from my recruiter with a pre qualification sheet. I filled it out and sent it back to him and I'm now waiting his response so we can make an appointment. I really want to join the Air Force to gain some discipline in my life, do something meaningful that I and my family can be proud of and I also want to be able to serve my country to the best of my ability. The career field I'm interested in is Diagnostic Imaging. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work.
Omg my brother is stationed there & never told me how beautiful is was!! Enjoy watching your videos though lol:) super cute!
No!! If i don't join i might come up there i think in Feb or March!:) Which now i'm excited! I'm not sure what he does but if i had to guess it's not being adventurous hahaha!
Dude that was a very awesome video. Toward the end, I can say I can really relate to how you felt.about your life while going to college. But anyway, really really cool video. By far one of my favorites.
YOU THE EFF'N MAN KYLE. WORD TO YA HOMMIEZ
I enjoy watching your videos! My bf is in the Air Force and he's still in tech right now. But yeahhh. Love your vids! :D
This video made me feel so much more confident in joining the air force. Thanks so much for how much you've helped me.
Love your story man. I'm in the same boat, waiting for a job hopfuly Aircraft Structural Maintenence ironically. I want to be able to live in a different country for a home base like you so thanks for making these videos and showing me it's possible.
Tactical aircraft Maintenence *
Good luck man, Tactical aircraft maintenance is the job I'm waiting for as well. Hopefully I get to go to Japan.
your videos really helped me..thanks a lot i finally have an idea about the airforce. i'm gonna join you guys soon :D
Keep it up man, i really look up to you as a person and how far you have come since your first few videos. Im waiting for my waiver to be approved at the moment then ill be finishing up my process.. your videos keep me motivated!
Man im quitting my job and joining the air force cause my life sucks out here so much so thanks for the vid bro and Im subscribing :)
I leave for basic February 25th. It feels so unreal. Thank you for the videos man. I'm sorta in the same boat as you as far as having no mechanical knowledge, except I'm actually pursuing something in the mechanical field lol.
thanks for the video , I felt the same way about my life, i recently signed up, hope i get in .
You should put a sticky note by your speedometer telling you to shut your lights off. Great video!
Planning on joining and your video are really helpful. Keep making them please.
Great video, thanks for being you.
I'm thinking about joining the air force. I love your videos, they give great advice! :)
Same here bro! I've watched almost all his videos and they pretty much help with everything. Now I'm just studying for the Asvab to make sure I'll be qualified to join
hey kyle thanks alot i love your videos but i have a request....can you please do more videos with your marine brother?
This is definitely something to show friends and family to clear misconceptions. nice video man, and this was probably answered but did you get to choose where you got stationed? Looks like paradise
So awesome!! You reply so quick lol but I will show them this vid tomorrow thank you for your vids they really do help I hope we cross paths in my Air Force career
You're so informative. I wanna be just like you when I grow up. Lol... jk but you & a few others are the reasons I started making videos too. Keep em coming!
Hell yeah! Great video man!!
Im in the same situation you were. I don't know what im doing with my life. Seems like im not getting anywhere. Im 22, graduated high school. Haven't gone to college and im now thinking about joining the Air Force, and this video did clear a lot of misconceptions about the Military. I just have to make my decision. Thank you very much.
Everyone says don't sign a 6 year contract, Moses. You're better off w/4 year.
go look at Kyle's vids on the benefit of a 6 year vs a 4 year and decide for yourself man ok?
Love this video!! My family is exactly how you explained they have all these ideas in their head about what the Air Force is like I always try to explain it to them but they don't want to listen. I'm definitely going to show them this video!!! :) thank you
Hey Kyle, my brothers a marine in Okinawa right now, you might run into him, and from what im hearing air force life is a lot more easy going, marines have to have buddies when leaving the base and they are always getting cracked down on
Dude kyle. You rock.
I miss Okinawa can't wait to get back.
Great video! Gotta love this guy!
"I started running to my car, I dont know why I was running" lol
Just gave me motivation.. Love the vids
I've noticed a great improvement in your videos! You're like the next JimmyDShea for the Air Force! I'm glad I discovered you because you're videos really helped a lot, in fact I'm going into the Air Force soon! Watching your vids makes me feel like I'm already in the Air Force exploring xD
Great vid man it was a lil eye opener for me thank you kyle
Thanks kyle. I guess i'm going to join right after high school. And test my luck on being a load master. I'm glad god put you on this earth to make these vids lol.
Can you make a video about you jobs, hours, time off, tech school, and daily activities. I'm going in as a mechanic like you. Thanks
I think many people get their ideas of military life from television and movies. In the realm of comedy check out "Gomer Pyle - USMC." Sure, it's a sitcom, but there are some military life snippets from that era. Also, "No Time for Sergeants" is another great film. And we can't forget "M*A*S*H." It's amazing how quickly the rules change. For example, there was a time when GIs needed a commander's approval to get married.
oh shoot you mentioned south carolina and thats where im from im flattered
Thank you for your service!
LOL SHOUTS OUT TO SOUTH CAROLINA!!! THANKS KYLE!
Thanks again Kyle.
I appreciate this vid. I'm going through the process of joining right now, I'm red-green defecient trying to get a computer job
Kyle, I don't know how long you've been there, but I was in Okinawa in 1980 (Actually, I was the youngest Marine on Okinawa at the age of 17 when the Marine Corp. Birthday came around). To make a long story short, I've been looking for someplace I could find old acquaintances from back in 1980. I don't believe the place is around anymore but directly across the street from Camp Courtney's Main Entrance was a bar called "Bar Lucy". A good Okinawan Friend owned it and she was married to a retired USMC officer. If you are ever in the area, would it be possible for you to stop by and ask a couple of questions to see if I can locate this person? Her name was Hedoko (English name was Kathy). Any info you could provide that would make my life long search for this person easier would be greatly appreciated. Then once I find her, I will be able to locate everyone else. Or even just an address I can get to do research on my own. Thank you, Rob
"The VISION that was planted in my brain Still Remains to catch the Sound of SILENCE!", The Graduate (Simon & Garfunkle sing it)