It sucked but when you get to your duty station and make new friends that’s the best!! I’m considering going back in. 9 years after getting out (served 6 years).
I had fun in basic (Army). I kept out of the spotlight and did what I was told. They ended up making me a platoon leader for almost 5 weeks when everyone else was only 3. It was a great experience.
@@Auniesauce I'm 29 and working on my master's degree (MPA). I want to do the air force reserves or national guard (Utah, or Idaho). I live in Utah but went to BYUI and would relocate if I had to. Any advice on how to get into OTS? Any idea on the selection rate?
That was very helpful. I've been thinking about joining. I feel like my life is at a dead end place in time. And have a friend who is in the air national guard and he loves it. I have to set up a time with him to go to his recruiting center. It just feels like the right thing to do in this part of my life. I have nothing right now except a skydiving and BASE jumping back round. Which really hasn't gotten me anywhere,as a citizen. So I think I know which path I would take in the air national guard. Maybe like paramedic or a main rigger. Or both.
This was very helpful. My husband enlisted in the guard in May 2018; and we are waiting for his tech date and for him to go to basic. He has chosen propulsion as his career. I hope it won’t take too long
I did 8 yrs active AF. Was at 4 bases. Spent time on 5 continents. Was in the security police career field. Always recommend the AF for at least 4 yrs.
CAME OVER FROM GOTT...I LOVED THE USAF THERE IS A GREAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ANG AND THE REGULAR AF..IN REGARDS TO THE ENLISTED AND OFFICER RELATIONSHIP THIS OCCURS IN THE AIRCREW MEMBER WHERE ALL WORK AS A TEAM ...TKS AGAIN RON
3:38 , I enlisted active duty knowing my AFSC before going to basic training, the only people who don't find out their AFSC until BMT are the people who sign for an "Open" contract. Just so nobody is confused. Almost everyone I have met so far signed their contract knowing their job.
Thank you for this video. I've been looking on the AF sites for the last 4 days trying to learn as much about it as I can. This def gave me a nudge in a direction I'm more comfortable with.
Sometimes that's the only way you'll be able to join. Just depends on how your career path looks, what your education is like, and what the hiring unit by you needs. If they NEED officers, maybe you could transition to that pretty easily. If they are full, might be better to go enlisted first to get the time in before commissioning.
I love your videos! I have recently raised my right hand for a cyber job in the guard that I waited 2 years for. Student flight pre-BMT PT is really difficult for me. I know they try and make it harder than the "real deal", but whats a good regiment to get fit faster? I'm skinny and not very good at physical activity "especially running". The only thing that scares me about BMT is the physical aspect. I know I can do any of the intellectual work involved, but I can't seem to overcome my obstacle of being terrible at the physical facets.
Hey there, Jacob. No worries... that's one you can train for! I recommend beginning with like a Couch to 5K kind of program and for the strength part, I really like the Marc's 30 day ab, squat and push-up challenge. You can google both! You got this!
I’m currently 27, a mom, a teacher, have my masters, and need to get in shape. I have gone back and forth about the air national guard since graduating college. My dad was active duty Air Force for 22 years, so I grew up in a military family. He passed in September, and I have started thinking about joining again. Would my age, being a parent, and my career field make this something I shouldn’t do?
Hi! You could absolutely join. There would be a bit of time away for Basic Training and your initial tech school (possibly a future deployment), but otherwise we have lots of parents/teachers in the Guard :)
ted101975 we have a perfect saluting method worked out. It's always fun when we see each other outdoors. It's also great because I get to go enlist his new recruits!
Im a teacher, 31 years old with a masters and interested in Air National Guard( parttime). Do you recommend me to enter as enlisted or officer? I would like to be an officer but dont know what is the best way to start.
It’s very hard to join as an officer, even if you have a masters unless you’re a doctor, lawyer, nurse or pastor. Most start as enlisted no matter what. Joining as an officer is like going straight into the company Amazon with no prior experience and taking on a high level director or manager role. Your best option is to speak to a recruiter and see what the options are in your local area.
I would love to see some more videos! In the process of enlisting now and have some questions about job selection! My recruiter told me only mechanical and electronic jobs were open at Lackland. Can I wait for more to open up? Or will I just have to deal with it? If I chose a job and wanted to change jobs whats the minimum amount of time I have to spend in the first job before I can retrain for the second? I really have no interest in electrical or mechanical jobs I want to go to law school but my recruiter also said personnel jobs and paralegal you have to have prior military experience so Im hoping to find a job that will at least somewhat benefit me in the civilian world. thank you so much, Abigail
I do put in more time, but also because I transitioned over and became fulltime in the guard after commissioning. Being a part time guardsman and fulltime civilian is definitely manageable and what 2/3 of our wing is able to do!
Thanks for the videos the stgo told me that i hace a chance to be a aerospace medical service I need to be at 163 lbs so that he can send me to meps im on my way im in 175lbs thanks for all the info wish the best for you and your family
OMG. This video helped me out A LOT. I'm Guard and I'm currently at technical training. I always assumed I would have to reenlist after my first 6 year contract to become an officer. Do you know if you can apply for officer positions at other guard bases? Thanks in advance :)
Something I'm bothered by is the air national guard won't cover all of flight school. I have a bachelor's of science and want to go to flight school. After speaking with an air national guard recruiter he told me it would most likely only cover "up to" 60% to get all of my ratings in flight school and that I wouldn't even have access to the GI until I acquired active duty time which could potentially take years going air national guard. Being that I can expect to pay about 50k for flight school 60% at best means I'd still be paying 20k out of pocket minimum. I just always thought the military's tuition assistance was better than that.
Loved the video, Aunie! I appreciate that you mentioned future plans/having babies because that's where we're at. For me, at 28, it was either have a baby or join the guard and just like you... I decided to put the guard first and I'm excited for what's ahead. My husband and I both have lots of training coming up but hopefully in the next two years or so we'll get around to starting a family... haha. But anyways, thanks for all the info! I was curious how commissioning worked from enlisted to officer in the guard and you pretty much answered all my questions. Do you think you'll stay Security Forces, or maybe crosstrain again in a few years? I'm guessing after you finish SF training and you're in the position is when you'll make that call. With having kids in the future, are you concerned about deploying? Much love to you, Aunie girl!
Jacqueline Coles Thank you so much, Jacqueline!! Yep, you and I are in exactly the same spot. I get asked SO OFTEN when we are going to have babies, and I think, "As soon as I can get all this training over with!!" :) It's just a waiting process. I'm right there with you on it. I really like SFS right now. I'm not sure what doors will open, but I have no plans to leave SFS at the moment. If I'm able to become a Commander at some point, we'll see. To be honest, I'd LOVE to deploy. I'm hoping I'll be able to do that before we have kids. After having children, yes, that might weigh a little heavy on me. But we'll see!
Aunie Sauce I totally get it! It's tough because everyone says becoming a mom changes everything. I can't wait for you to become a mom, haha. Well, I should say that I'm excited for you guys (whenever that adventure comes along)! :)
I'm an active duty airman right now 2a3x3, I test for staff right before separating but I'm considering going into the palace chase program with the end goal of finishing my degree and commissioning. I'd like to know if you can share any details about the exact process of the movement from enlisted to officer in the guard, is it really as simple as applying for a position and then going to OTS? Also what is the minimum commitment for an officer in the ANG?
Hi Garrett! You've got some great options which is nice. Read this... this is how it went for me: www.auniesauce.com/2017/10/my-interview-process-to-become-officer.html. The commitment is often 6 years.
Is there a waiting period like active duty from enlisted to officer? Do I have to fullfill my entire contract until I can become an officer or can I get selected as an officer like half way through my enlistment contract?
You can get selected at anytime. I was 2.5 years into my initial enlistment when I was selected. The big difference if you're in the Air Guard is that if you enlisted into a field with a bonus and then leave midway through your contract, you may have to pay some of that back. All up to you.
I am currently enlisted in the Army National Guard and my ETS is coming up in one year and I was wanting to switch service branches and also try for commissioning as well. I already have 2 degrees. I wasn't sure when I should start the process for switching over and if I can go straight from army NG to Air NG with a commissioning or if I switch and continue my enlisted MOS. Could you go more in depth about what Air NG OCS consisted of and how long it is?
Hi there, Katherine. Thanks for your email! Good questions... that's something that you'll want to contact your local Air Guard recruiter about and start working on ASAP. It takes time for the paperwork to go through so reach out to them soon. It's typically very hard to come over and commission directly, you have to apply for jobs with a resume and an interview just as you would for a civilian job. So also start looking for openings in the area if that's your plan. I have a whole post about OTS and you can check it out here: www.auniesauce.com/2016/06/air-force-officer-training-school.html
It is not true that active duty does not know what job they will have until they get to basic training. The only situation in which that is true is if they go in as open.
Great point! Thanks Jose! I don't know as much about AD--only what my AD counterparts told me while I was there. We had several people in our flights (over half) who didn't know what jobs they would be getting.
I'm a junior in high school and am debating the Air national guard between reserves because I want to go to college and I'm not sure which would work best with my school schedule and tuition. Could you make a video debating the two and showing the differences and benefits to both? also I came from Kyle's video!
Jessica Stuart hey Jessica!! Gosh, I have a ton of experience with the ANG But unfortunately don't know much about the reserves. Both are very flexible with school though!!
can you do a video about student loans/ the student loan repayment program? Tuition assistance (state and federal) Montgomery GI bill vs post 9/11 etc?
I'm going to be enlisting within the NY ANG as a security forces specialist. I was wondering if you had any advise on getting selected? I already have a BA in Criminology. Also, is it difficult to get attached to a deployment overseas? Thank you!
Hi Nicholas! Wonderful... nope, you can get put there without any difficulty. We don't get to select which enlisted people come to us. If they qualify for the position and we have an opening on our manning document, they're in! Also, NOPE! Super easy to deploy right now, as long as your unit is tasked :)
Greetings, I am currently in tech school, will be done in a month. My ANG unit have a few officer positions open. Do you know if I would be to apply to those positions while in tech school?
Hello Curian. Great question. If you can apply online, you should be able to. I recommend reaching out to the point of contact on the open positions and asking :)
Have you ever worked with a personnel officer or acquisitions manager or public affairs officer? I'm interested in the Air Force as a career and I'm exploring their job opportunities.
Aunie Sauce thank you for replying. Do you know a little more about what their job entails? I'm trying to find more I formation about the jobs to help me decide if it would be a good option to go in as an officer.
If you google them, there are pages that explain them in detail on about.com. I apologize, since it's not my job I wouldn't want to give an unfair or inaccurate idea
I have a year left to transfer out, but I want to go into the military. My major is in business administration with a concentration in finance . Should I just wait until I get my B.S, then apply for the Air Force???? I'm soooooo confused !! Should I join the national guard ?
It depends. I LOVE the Air Guard. LOVE it. You can often do it at the same time as school. If you go active, I recommend finishing school first :) My recommendation is to call a local ANG recruiter and pick their brain!
I am torn between ANG and Active duty...I have a bachelors (in education in arts and photography) and I am 33 years old. Went to the ANG recruiter and asked about opportunities as a officer and they kinda steered me towards enlisted because my time to get a commissioned is short (I have 1.5 years). I already knew this, apparently no options for officer according to them. They told me the go ANG page is outdated even though weeks ago a lot of jobs seem to have opened up in my area. I don't know if to believe them or not on that.
I totally understand where you're coming from. It's VERY hard to join the ANG and commission immediately as an officer. You normally have to come in as enlisted and then attempt to commission. The good news is that they CAN do a waiver for you if you want to commission after 35. I have a buddy who is 38 who just was waived in. But he was prior enlisted. I hope that helps a little!
Aunie Sauce It does help a lot thank you. Do you have any idea about graduate AFROTC ? looking into that too as a last option and last question for now :), can you please explain how do you choose a job in the ANG or Reserves (there's not much information online about it) my recruiter has been vague about it. I was also wondering, what if the jobs available at the time are nothing I want to do, can I check with him later or can he let me know when new openings are available for the job I want and have qualified for (and is available at my State)? I thank you for any information.
I'm not familiar with it, unfortunately. I'm sorry! For choosing a job, after I took the ASVAB and was able to pick whatever job I wanted, I worked with my recruiter (husband) to find the job that fit my interests and one that was open in my area. Personnel was where I found myself going. What I recommend doing is asking your recruiter what jobs are open and then have them give you a tour of that area or go meet with the commander. They're really good about meeting with people. You can also find a lot of information about specific jobs if you google them or at about.com. And YES! You can be put on a waiting list if your preferred job is not available.
Aunie Sauce Thank you Annie. Can I ask, why did you went in enlisted first and ANG instead of going in as an Officer from the get go since you already had your degree? Also what was the defining factor in choosing ANG above Reserves or Active Duty?
I have my college degree and want to eventually comission..how long do you recommend until I turn in my package? I just started tech school..do you think I'll have enough experience within two years? I also want to get my Masters eventually
Kala Simms typically an E-3 though no guarantee. It all depends on how fast you get your degree, what job you want to go into, and how many other people put in packages to be selected.
Were you able to keep a full time job while you were doing all that training? Did your employer work with you, or did you find a new job each time you came back from a school?
Hi there Jake. Legally, my fulltime job (at a hospital at the time) HAD to work with me. There's an organization called USERRA that stands for military rights. Legally, civilian employers are required to hold your job for you if you leave for up to 5 years for training and/or deployment. My brother-in-law has been away from his civilian job for the last four years on orders out at our base. It's a cool setup. My employer was also, thankfully, really flexible and understanding. I now work fulltime at our base and resigned my position at the hospital after I finished all my training.
If I'm in the air national guard as an E-3 working as a fire fighter on DSG and want to become an officer do I need to get a degree first? Or can I just do ROTC at the university in my city as a Guardsman and just go to OTS once I attain my degree? I just know I feel motivated to do something greater and I feel like the officer route might be for me!
If you commission through ROTC, you will not need to go to OTS. However, I believe ROTC commissions you to active duty, correct? I recommend working with your recruiter at your base. They'll know which direction to point you toward!
I’m currently in college and am thinking about joining the Air Force national guard. I want to know how strenuous basic training is and if I should train for it, and also how hard is the asvab? Thanks
Hi Diamond. BMT is something you have to prepare for (yes, you should train). I wrote several posts about it on my blog if you'd like to read them. It's at www.auniesauce.com, search for Basic Training :)
Kyle Gott sent me over, ma'am. I have recently started a channel that can cover Warrant Officer and Army/National Guard questions, should you get those. I am within a month or two of completing a Warrant Officer packet and selection with many prior service years in the Navy; I have been in Georgia Army National Guard since 2008. If you don't mind, I will direct "female perspective" and/or officer questions to you, ma'am.
If I were to go ANG and try for a career in cyber (my degree is in business), would I receive enough training to potentially change my civilian career as well? I'm looking to change my life, be part of something greater, and also change my career path. Wondering if I could do this in guard or if I would need to go active duty.
Hi Ian. Yep, you could totally go into cyber in the guard and receive a TON of training. Most ANG members are able to get an associates degree just by fulfilling a couple core classes and then their basic technical school requirements and professional military education. I was working in fundraising and with the skills I learned in human resources at the guard, I was able to promote as a civilian to a more prominent job in employee wellness at a local hospital. ANG members receive all the same training as active duty, so the benefits are wonderful.
Hello again i got a 54 on my afqt i have a associate degree in pta physical therapy assistant 90 credits i really like the cardiopulmonary laboratory and aerospace medical service with that score do you think might have a chance
It depends. If you join the Guard, 100%. YOU GET TO PICK WHERE YOU LIVE. But if you join Active Duty, there's no guarantee--you get to put in top choices but your new home is decided for you.
I have a degree in a International Studies and learned Russian. Is there any Officer related jobs that utilize foreign language skills? Does Air National Gaurd get to travel worldwide or is it just around the the US?
@@Auniesauce Cool thank you! I'm really interested in either joining the national gaurd while working a civilian job or joing the USAF as active duty 😊 I like that the national gaurd has better work / life balance for families (I'm 26, married, and a mother), get to live in the state that you want, and still has a lot of awesome benefits.
Thank you for your video. It's really helpful since I am an A1C wanting to become an officer. I'm working on my personal statement, would you be able to check it for me and give me some feedback once I get it done please? Thank you.
@@Auniesauce Basically I was told to write an essay about why I want to be an officer in the AF. It's just 1 single page. I couldn't find any requirements so I just wrote one.
I also personally plan on becoming a Security Forces Officer so if you could share some experiences within your field without sharing top secrets stuff I would really appreciate it. Thank you 😊
You either go straight to tech school or you head back to your unit to train until you go to tech school. Then after tech school, you either work as a full-timer or are a drill-status guardsmen and hold a civilian job. So awesome for you!
I’ve watched 50 something videos trying to get ready for enlisting into the Air Guard, and this video just encompasses all the information I needed to know - sheesh! Thank you so much, this has really motivated me for going into the Air Guard
@@leehart440 As a retired member 1972 to 1997. If you are a prior service or enlisted, it depends on your years of service. I commissioned from E-7 to officer.
Kyle Gott sent me here. My son is active duty stationed in AK. He's an A1C in Security Forces. Been in 1.5 years. Just like to hear about every and any aspect of the Air Force. Subscribed.
Thanks so much, Christina! Wonderful - your son is on a great career path. We love our SF troops. And if he keeps a good head on his shoulders and demonstrates good work ethic, he'll move up super quick. Good for him!
If you're employed by a civilian job while you're in the guard, they're required to support and honor your commitment and allow you to leave. They're required, if you get deployed for instance, to give you up to five years away and still guarantee a job of your same pay when you return. Most civilian employers are very understanding - mine loved it because of all the cool skills I brought back with me each time!
Ha! That was a long time ago... Would you believe my time was about 10 seconds faster at SF school? Not sure I can get back down to that now! Babies change everything!
@@Auniesauce Hey Aunie! Good to hear from you. My TH-cam career has taken off and I'm separating to do TH-cam full time. You ever thought about making more videos?
As a female who wants to serve in the Air Force, and as one who may want to go the officer route, I REALLY appreciate this video and can't wait to see more! P.S. Kyle Gott sent me :)
Thank you for all the great information! I'm prior service Navy and my medical file has sat on someone's desk at MEPS for over a year. It's finally under review and if approved, I'll be joining the ANG. I am 3 classes shy of my degree and your officer information was very helpful. Stay safe out there!
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you! I joined the Ohio Air National Guard last month and your videos were a great tool in solidifying my knowledge. I'm excited for my future, 9 months of student flight here I come!
Hey I just turned 25 years old and Im a college graduate. I have a BS in National Security Studies. I would like to come in as an officer, but they say I cant and I would have to take some test.
There is a test you'd have to take to get in, it's called the AFOQT. Most folks have to pursue the same route I did, which was enlist and THEN commission. The reason is that officer jobs are typically only open to those who are already enlisted. The exceptions are doctors, lawyers, and highly-skilled nurses.
Alfred Tineo I thought it was difficult. But here I am! It was worth the process. The biggest thing to remember is that it's just like a job interview. It's hard to get picked, but if you do--you're in!
"I loved basic training" I've never heard that one before.
I know, I'm an interesting cat, that's for sure! I try to make the best of every situation... cheesy as it sounds.
It sucked but when you get to your duty station and make new friends that’s the best!! I’m considering going back in. 9 years after getting out (served 6 years).
I had fun in basic (Army). I kept out of the spotlight and did what I was told. They ended up making me a platoon leader for almost 5 weeks when everyone else was only 3. It was a great experience.
@@Auniesauce I'm 29 and working on my master's degree (MPA). I want to do the air force reserves or national guard (Utah, or Idaho). I live in Utah but went to BYUI and would relocate if I had to. Any advice on how to get into OTS? Any idea on the selection rate?
I went through Army BT at Ft. Benning. I enjoyed mine as well.
And the award for Most Well Spoken Officer goes to....They need to put her in Broadcasting! Great job!
You're so nice, GS Wade! Thank you so so so much. This comment made my day!
Aunie Sauce You welcome Mrs.Rowe. I enjoy all of your content and encourage you to keep it up!Thank you and Mr. Rowe for your service!!!
Army national guard combat engineer here 👊🇺🇲 re enlisting into the air guard component to become a TACP. Thanks so much for the info!
Awesome! You’re welcome. Hope you love the ASOS!
Kyle Gott Recommended you! Ive been looking for female remodels in the AF and im very happy to finally find one!
Caroline Rae aw, thanks Caroline!!! So happy you checked out my video!!
What I got from this video was, your military career is what you make of it. Basically what I didn't do when I was in the Marines.
That’s 💯 correct. Ever think about going back in?
@@Auniesauce about to swear in again tomorrow morning...
@Willghanistan congrats!!! That’s wonderful!
Kyle Gott sent me. :)
BudgetBugout happy to have you!!
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Keanan Stenson awesome!!!
That was very helpful. I've been thinking about joining. I feel like my life is at a dead end place in time. And have a friend who is in the air national guard and he loves it. I have to set up a time with him to go to his recruiting center. It just feels like the right thing to do in this part of my life. I have nothing right now except a skydiving and BASE jumping back round. Which really hasn't gotten me anywhere,as a citizen. So I think I know which path I would take in the air national guard. Maybe like paramedic or a main rigger. Or both.
Dustin De Salvo sounds perfect! What I love so much about the ANG is that it truly gives me something to look forward to every single day!!
Great job! Excellent presentation. Retired AF (24 yrs)
I appreciate that so much. Thank you!
This was very helpful.
My husband enlisted in the guard in May 2018; and we are waiting for his tech date and for him to go to basic. He has chosen propulsion as his career. I hope it won’t take too long
I hope so for you, too! It took me about 5-months to get my dates all squared away. Hoping it goes fast for you!
wow am 8:27 mile and a half run, that's amazing
Thanks Richard!
I did 8 yrs active AF. Was at 4 bases. Spent time on 5 continents. Was in the security police career field. Always recommend the AF for at least 4 yrs.
That’s wonderful!
CAME OVER FROM GOTT...I LOVED THE USAF THERE IS A GREAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ANG AND THE REGULAR AF..IN REGARDS TO THE ENLISTED AND OFFICER RELATIONSHIP THIS OCCURS IN THE AIRCREW MEMBER WHERE ALL WORK AS A TEAM ...TKS AGAIN RON
Thanks for being here, Veronica!!
Hey! I live in Boise, I love seeing the Hawgs flying around. :) It's cool to see someone in Idaho representing our service. :D
Agreed! Gotta love the A-10's. Thanks for your support!!
Thanks for all the help i got in yeahhh im gonna be in aerospace medical service next week im goona swere in
Congratulations! How exciting.
Thank you for this video! For some reason it's so difficult to find TH-camrs that are AF officers to talk about their experiences lol
Ricky G. Thank you! And please let me know if you have questions!
You are literally the quintessence of a guard officer
You are the nicest! Thanks!
kyle got sent me
Chris Garcia thank you so much for stopping by!
Aunie Sauce Does air national guard count as reserves?
Oliver Gray it is considered a reserve component of the Air Force
***** but you are technically enlisted when you serve in it, right?
Oliver Gray yep!
Thank you for sharing your experience with me! It helped me understand how the enlisted to officer transition process works in ANG.
You’re so welcome. Glad you have an open mind - it can be very challenging to commission!
Could you make an update video? I’m trying to join and do the same path you did. Thanks for this great video!
Not much has changed, to be honest! Do you mean an update of where I am now or an update or how the process works?
3:38 , I enlisted active duty knowing my AFSC before going to basic training, the only people who don't find out their AFSC until BMT are the people who sign for an "Open" contract. Just so nobody is confused. Almost everyone I have met so far signed their contract knowing their job.
David Hungness that's awesome and helpful!!
Thank you for this video. I've been looking on the AF sites for the last 4 days trying to learn as much about it as I can. This def gave me a nudge in a direction I'm more comfortable with.
So very happy to help, thank you for letting me know it was beneficial!
Congrats to you on all of your accomplishments!
Thanks Vinny!!!
One more question. Do you think it’s better to go enlisted first if you want to be an officer?
Sometimes that's the only way you'll be able to join. Just depends on how your career path looks, what your education is like, and what the hiring unit by you needs. If they NEED officers, maybe you could transition to that pretty easily. If they are full, might be better to go enlisted first to get the time in before commissioning.
Aunie Sauce thank you so much! I appreciate your help.
Haha! ANG wife got recruited by her husband! Got to make goal!
Glad to help him reach his numbers ;-)
Aunie Sauce hello, is there anyway I could email you and your husband directly. I have a few urgent questions as I am waiting to go to meps. Please
Thank you for this video, this really helped me understand about the national guard.
Thanks girl! Very happy to help.
Actually about that mile and a half run-does it mean land or nautical miles?bc in the air force they use nm as far as I know.
I love your videos! I have recently raised my right hand for a cyber job in the guard that I waited 2 years for. Student flight pre-BMT PT is really difficult for me. I know they try and make it harder than the "real deal", but whats a good regiment to get fit faster? I'm skinny and not very good at physical activity "especially running". The only thing that scares me about BMT is the physical aspect. I know I can do any of the intellectual work involved, but I can't seem to overcome my obstacle of being terrible at the physical facets.
Hey there, Jacob. No worries... that's one you can train for! I recommend beginning with like a Couch to 5K kind of program and for the strength part, I really like the Marc's 30 day ab, squat and push-up challenge. You can google both! You got this!
Love the video ! Wish you'd make more, so helpful !!
I may do some more in the future! Thanks so much for subbing!
Kyle Gott sent me
Brian Harprashad glad you're here Brian!
I’m currently 27, a mom, a teacher, have my masters, and need to get in shape. I have gone back and forth about the air national guard since graduating college. My dad was active duty Air Force for 22 years, so I grew up in a military family. He passed in September, and I have started thinking about joining again. Would my age, being a parent, and my career field make this something I shouldn’t do?
You can do it! I'm currently losing weight to join. I don't have a degree hut I am working on it and I want to be a veterinarian.
Hi! You could absolutely join. There would be a bit of time away for Basic Training and your initial tech school (possibly a future deployment), but otherwise we have lots of parents/teachers in the Guard :)
Kyle Gott sent me. hello😃
123 Collins hey there Collins! Happy to have you!
So your husband has to salute you now and you can pull rank over him in fun of course.
ted101975 we have a perfect saluting method worked out. It's always fun when we see each other outdoors. It's also great because I get to go enlist his new recruits!
My father has been Army my entire life and my husband but now I’m thinking airforce! I just need help on getting ready to run and push ups
You can do it!
My goodness what a cutie
Oh you're sweet! Thanks Sam.
We don't need sweetie in the military.sarcastic 😂😂😂
Im a teacher, 31 years old with a masters and interested in Air National Guard( parttime). Do you recommend me to enter as enlisted or officer? I would like to be an officer but dont know what is the best way to start.
It’s very hard to join as an officer, even if you have a masters unless you’re a doctor, lawyer, nurse or pastor. Most start as enlisted no matter what. Joining as an officer is like going straight into the company Amazon with no prior experience and taking on a high level director or manager role. Your best option is to speak to a recruiter and see what the options are in your local area.
So you recommend to go as enlisted. Thanks Aunie, gracias!
It just depends on the climate in your local area. It’s different everywhere. I recommend talking with a recruiter.
Thanks Aunie!
hello. thanks for the video. I am currently going through the testing process with your husband right now. He's a very helpful recruiter.
That makes me SO HAPPY to hear! Hopefully he is treating you well :) Glad you get to work with him!!
Great video. Thanks for all the information.
Thanks Lester! Glad you enjoyed!
I would love to see some more videos! In the process of enlisting now and have some questions about job selection! My recruiter told me only mechanical and electronic jobs were open at Lackland. Can I wait for more to open up? Or will I just have to deal with it? If I chose a job and wanted to change jobs whats the minimum amount of time I have to spend in the first job before I can retrain for the second? I really have no interest in electrical or mechanical jobs I want to go to law school but my recruiter also said personnel jobs and paralegal you have to have prior military experience so Im hoping to find a job that will at least somewhat benefit me in the civilian world.
thank you so much,
Abigail
Hope you got all your questions answered!
Do you put in more time as an officer? Can you realistically hold down a civilian job? I’m an accountant.
I do put in more time, but also because I transitioned over and became fulltime in the guard after commissioning. Being a part time guardsman and fulltime civilian is definitely manageable and what 2/3 of our wing is able to do!
Thanks for the videos the stgo told me that i hace a chance to be a aerospace medical service I need to be at 163 lbs so that he can send me to meps im on my way im in 175lbs thanks for all the info wish the best for you and your family
You got it! Wishing you all the best!
What score did you need to do aerospace medical?
OMG. This video helped me out A LOT. I'm Guard and I'm currently at technical training. I always assumed I would have to reenlist after my first 6 year contract to become an officer. Do you know if you can apply for officer positions at other guard bases? Thanks in advance :)
Hey there Andy! So glad I could help!! You can apply at other guard bases. Keep an eye on USA jobs :)
Something I'm bothered by is the air national guard won't cover all of flight school. I have a bachelor's of science and want to go to flight school. After speaking with an air national guard recruiter he told me it would most likely only cover "up to" 60% to get all of my ratings in flight school and that I wouldn't even have access to the GI until I acquired active duty time which could potentially take years going air national guard. Being that I can expect to pay about 50k for flight school 60% at best means I'd still be paying 20k out of pocket minimum. I just always thought the military's tuition assistance was better than that.
Interesting. I haven't taken advantage of the education benefits. I am biased toward AF, but have you looked at ARMY?
I have....same spiel. To get 100% of the GI BIll 36 months of active duty time is required
Loved the video, Aunie! I appreciate that you mentioned future plans/having babies because that's where we're at. For me, at 28, it was either have a baby or join the guard and just like you... I decided to put the guard first and I'm excited for what's ahead. My husband and I both have lots of training coming up but hopefully in the next two years or so we'll get around to starting a family... haha. But anyways, thanks for all the info! I was curious how commissioning worked from enlisted to officer in the guard and you pretty much answered all my questions. Do you think you'll stay Security Forces, or maybe crosstrain again in a few years? I'm guessing after you finish SF training and you're in the position is when you'll make that call. With having kids in the future, are you concerned about deploying? Much love to you, Aunie girl!
Jacqueline Coles Thank you so much, Jacqueline!! Yep, you and I are in exactly the same spot. I get asked SO OFTEN when we are going to have babies, and I think, "As soon as I can get all this training over with!!" :) It's just a waiting process. I'm right there with you on it. I really like SFS right now. I'm not sure what doors will open, but I have no plans to leave SFS at the moment. If I'm able to become a Commander at some point, we'll see. To be honest, I'd LOVE to deploy. I'm hoping I'll be able to do that before we have kids. After having children, yes, that might weigh a little heavy on me. But we'll see!
Aunie Sauce I totally get it! It's tough because everyone says becoming a mom changes everything. I can't wait for you to become a mom, haha. Well, I should say that I'm excited for you guys (whenever that adventure comes along)! :)
Jacqueline Coles I hope eventually!!! Ha! Thanks girl
I'm an active duty airman right now 2a3x3, I test for staff right before separating but I'm considering going into the palace chase program with the end goal of finishing my degree and commissioning. I'd like to know if you can share any details about the exact process of the movement from enlisted to officer in the guard, is it really as simple as applying for a position and then going to OTS? Also what is the minimum commitment for an officer in the ANG?
Hi Garrett! You've got some great options which is nice. Read this... this is how it went for me: www.auniesauce.com/2017/10/my-interview-process-to-become-officer.html. The commitment is often 6 years.
Is there a waiting period like active duty from enlisted to officer? Do I have to fullfill my entire contract until I can become an officer or can I get selected as an officer like half way through my enlistment contract?
You can get selected at anytime. I was 2.5 years into my initial enlistment when I was selected. The big difference if you're in the Air Guard is that if you enlisted into a field with a bonus and then leave midway through your contract, you may have to pay some of that back. All up to you.
I am currently enlisted in the Army National Guard and my ETS is coming up in one year and I was wanting to switch service branches and also try for commissioning as well. I already have 2 degrees. I wasn't sure when I should start the process for switching over and if I can go straight from army NG to Air NG with a commissioning or if I switch and continue my enlisted MOS.
Could you go more in depth about what Air NG OCS consisted of and how long it is?
Hi there, Katherine. Thanks for your email! Good questions... that's something that you'll want to contact your local Air Guard recruiter about and start working on ASAP. It takes time for the paperwork to go through so reach out to them soon. It's typically very hard to come over and commission directly, you have to apply for jobs with a resume and an interview just as you would for a civilian job. So also start looking for openings in the area if that's your plan. I have a whole post about OTS and you can check it out here: www.auniesauce.com/2016/06/air-force-officer-training-school.html
This video helped me out a lot thank you !:)
FlyGavin thank you!! So glad you loved it!
It is not true that active duty does not know what job they will have until they get to basic training. The only situation in which that is true is if they go in as open.
Great point! Thanks Jose! I don't know as much about AD--only what my AD counterparts told me while I was there. We had several people in our flights (over half) who didn't know what jobs they would be getting.
I am joining the national guard, then the air force (Active Duty) in a few years in BMT Do you get the "PP" Shot, and the other shots.
Hey there! Yep, you certainly do... not fun but a requirement unless you're allergic
I was going to say 8 min for 3 miles! Then I realized this was AFTER standards so it’s 1.5 miles😂😂👍
Yes!
I'm a junior in high school and am debating the Air national guard between reserves because I want to go to college and I'm not sure which would work best with my school schedule and tuition. Could you make a video debating the two and showing the differences and benefits to both? also I came from Kyle's video!
Jessica Stuart hey Jessica!! Gosh, I have a ton of experience with the ANG But unfortunately don't know much about the reserves. Both are very flexible with school though!!
Aunie Sauce thank you for responding! do you know how much does the NG covers when it comes to college tuition?
Jessica Stuart and every state is different. Your recruiter will know!
can you do a video about student loans/ the student loan repayment program? Tuition assistance (state and federal) Montgomery GI bill vs post 9/11 etc?
Hey Abigail. I actually haven't utilized those resources so I am not a good point of reference for that. I'm sorry!
Aunie Sauce thanks anyway this video really helped.
I'm about to go to OTS in April, can you tell me more about it? Tips and tricks? Things I should bring? Things I should know beforehand?
Sure thing! I have a blog post about it - hope it helps!! www.auniesauce.com/2016/06/air-force-officer-training-school.html
I was Air Guard.
Awesome! Thank you for visiting :)
I'm going to be enlisting within the NY ANG as a security forces specialist. I was wondering if you had any advise on getting selected? I already have a BA in Criminology. Also, is it difficult to get attached to a deployment overseas? Thank you!
Hi Nicholas! Wonderful... nope, you can get put there without any difficulty. We don't get to select which enlisted people come to us. If they qualify for the position and we have an opening on our manning document, they're in! Also, NOPE! Super easy to deploy right now, as long as your unit is tasked :)
How are the CDCs for security forces? Are they difficult for level 5? Thanks!!
Greetings, I am currently in tech school, will be done in a month. My ANG unit have a few officer positions open. Do you know if I would be to apply to those positions while in tech school?
Hello Curian. Great question. If you can apply online, you should be able to. I recommend reaching out to the point of contact on the open positions and asking :)
you have to stay in the same state that you enlist in if you join as guard? and do you still get to deploy?
Nope - you can switch units if you like. You can even join units in a different state than which you live. You definitely still deploy in the ANG :)
So if I do Guard is it still the Air Force bmt or separate? Do you get to deploy to other countries?
Have you ever worked with a personnel officer or acquisitions manager or public affairs officer? I'm interested in the Air Force as a career and I'm exploring their job opportunities.
Yep. All 3. They're all great jobs. Were I to switch right now, I'd go personnel because my enlisted background was in personnel.
Aunie Sauce thank you for replying. Do you know a little more about what their job entails? I'm trying to find more I formation about the jobs to help me decide if it would be a good option to go in as an officer.
If you google them, there are pages that explain them in detail on about.com. I apologize, since it's not my job I wouldn't want to give an unfair or inaccurate idea
If I wanted to go AF guard as an A1C and finish school how would one go about go Active Air Force but also commissioned
You'd join the guard and then when the time came, you'd work with your ANG and AD recruiters to make the switch :)
I have a year left to transfer out, but I want to go into the military. My major is in business administration with a concentration in finance . Should I just wait until I get my B.S, then apply for the Air Force???? I'm soooooo confused !! Should I join the national guard ?
It depends. I LOVE the Air Guard. LOVE it. You can often do it at the same time as school. If you go active, I recommend finishing school first :) My recommendation is to call a local ANG recruiter and pick their brain!
I am torn between ANG and Active duty...I have a bachelors (in education in arts and photography) and I am 33 years old. Went to the ANG recruiter and asked about opportunities as a officer and they kinda steered me towards enlisted because my time to get a commissioned is short (I have 1.5 years). I already knew this, apparently no options for officer according to them. They told me the go ANG page is outdated even though weeks ago a lot of jobs seem to have opened up in my area. I don't know if to believe them or not on that.
I totally understand where you're coming from. It's VERY hard to join the ANG and commission immediately as an officer. You normally have to come in as enlisted and then attempt to commission. The good news is that they CAN do a waiver for you if you want to commission after 35. I have a buddy who is 38 who just was waived in. But he was prior enlisted. I hope that helps a little!
Aunie Sauce It does help a lot thank you. Do you have any idea about graduate AFROTC ? looking into that too as a last option and last question for now :), can you please explain how do you choose a job in the ANG or Reserves (there's not much information online about it) my recruiter has been vague about it. I was also wondering, what if the jobs available at the time are nothing I want to do, can I check with him later or can he let me know when new openings are available for the job I want and have qualified for (and is available at my State)? I thank you for any information.
I'm not familiar with it, unfortunately. I'm sorry! For choosing a job, after I took the ASVAB and was able to pick whatever job I wanted, I worked with my recruiter (husband) to find the job that fit my interests and one that was open in my area. Personnel was where I found myself going. What I recommend doing is asking your recruiter what jobs are open and then have them give you a tour of that area or go meet with the commander. They're really good about meeting with people. You can also find a lot of information about specific jobs if you google them or at about.com. And YES! You can be put on a waiting list if your preferred job is not available.
Aunie Sauce Thank you Annie. Can I ask, why did you went in enlisted first and ANG instead of going in as an Officer from the get go since you already had your degree? Also what was the defining factor in choosing ANG above Reserves or Active Duty?
I have my college degree and want to eventually comission..how long do you recommend until I turn in my package? I just started tech school..do you think I'll have enough experience within two years? I also want to get my Masters eventually
Hello! Are you active or Guard? That makes a difference. I had enough experience with 3!
What would be my rank if I came with an associates degree? What are my chances of becoming an officer? Thank You for your service!!!
Kala Simms typically an E-3 though no guarantee. It all depends on how fast you get your degree, what job you want to go into, and how many other people put in packages to be selected.
Were you able to keep a full time job while you were doing all that training? Did your employer work with you, or did you find a new job each time you came back from a school?
Hi there Jake. Legally, my fulltime job (at a hospital at the time) HAD to work with me. There's an organization called USERRA that stands for military rights. Legally, civilian employers are required to hold your job for you if you leave for up to 5 years for training and/or deployment. My brother-in-law has been away from his civilian job for the last four years on orders out at our base. It's a cool setup. My employer was also, thankfully, really flexible and understanding. I now work fulltime at our base and resigned my position at the hospital after I finished all my training.
Aunie Sauce thank you!
kyle gott sent me and I am glad he did.
Thanks Gerald! So glad you're here!
I have a question can u still join the Armey if u had back problems like scoliosis as a kid
Depends, you'd have to speak to a recruiter.
Just graduated college myself 24 years old. How old were you when you enlisted ?
I was 27 :)
If I'm in the air national guard as an E-3 working as a fire fighter on DSG and want to become an officer do I need to get a degree first? Or can I just do ROTC at the university in my city as a Guardsman and just go to OTS once I attain my degree? I just know I feel motivated to do something greater and I feel like the officer route might be for me!
If you commission through ROTC, you will not need to go to OTS. However, I believe ROTC commissions you to active duty, correct? I recommend working with your recruiter at your base. They'll know which direction to point you toward!
Aunie Sauce good idea! Thank you for the reply :)
You bet, Tony.
I’m currently in college and am thinking about joining the Air Force national guard. I want to know how strenuous basic training is and if I should train for it, and also how hard is the asvab? Thanks
Hi Diamond. BMT is something you have to prepare for (yes, you should train). I wrote several posts about it on my blog if you'd like to read them. It's at www.auniesauce.com, search for Basic Training :)
Here's one of the posts on BMT... all the rest are connected to it at the bottom. www.auniesauce.com/2014/06/bmt-pt-top-pt-award.html
Kyle Gott sent me over, ma'am. I have recently started a channel that can cover Warrant Officer and Army/National Guard questions, should you get those. I am within a month or two of completing a Warrant Officer packet and selection with many prior service years in the Navy; I have been in Georgia Army National Guard since 2008. If you don't mind, I will direct "female perspective" and/or officer questions to you, ma'am.
Variety Vlog by Thomas SnoWolf deal! Fair trade :) Congrats BTW
Aunie Sauce
Thank you, ma'am. Looking forward to wearing "the dot".
If I were to go ANG and try for a career in cyber (my degree is in business), would I receive enough training to potentially change my civilian career as well? I'm looking to change my life, be part of something greater, and also change my career path. Wondering if I could do this in guard or if I would need to go active duty.
Hi Ian. Yep, you could totally go into cyber in the guard and receive a TON of training. Most ANG members are able to get an associates degree just by fulfilling a couple core classes and then their basic technical school requirements and professional military education. I was working in fundraising and with the skills I learned in human resources at the guard, I was able to promote as a civilian to a more prominent job in employee wellness at a local hospital. ANG members receive all the same training as active duty, so the benefits are wonderful.
Aunie Sauce awesome! Thanks for your quick reply and great advice!
Of course! You're very welcome.
Hello again i got a 54 on my afqt i have a associate degree in pta physical therapy assistant 90 credits
i really like the cardiopulmonary laboratory and aerospace medical service with that score do you think might have a chance
Hi Sam. I have no idea! they have qualifying scores online that you can look up to verify. Or call your local recruiter :)
I don't understand. I can't find anything on the internet to reach out to an air national guard recruiter. Can someone please help me.
Visit goang.com. They'll set you right up with one in your hometown!
Can you be in the ANG and the AFROTC at the same time?
Technically no (says my husband, the recruiter), but apparently you can in the ARMY Guard.
What are the odds of being able to live at home after basic?
It depends. If you join the Guard, 100%. YOU GET TO PICK WHERE YOU LIVE. But if you join Active Duty, there's no guarantee--you get to put in top choices but your new home is decided for you.
I have a degree in a International Studies and learned Russian. Is there any Officer related jobs that utilize foreign language skills?
Does Air National Gaurd get to travel worldwide or is it just around the the US?
There ARE jobs that utilize foreign languages. We have linguist positions and it could also be helpful in intel. We definitely travel worldwide!
@@Auniesauce Cool thank you! I'm really interested in either joining the national gaurd while working a civilian job or joing the USAF as active duty 😊
I like that the national gaurd has better work / life balance for families (I'm 26, married, and a mother), get to live in the state that you want, and still has a lot of awesome benefits.
Those are all the same reasons I love the guard too. You maintain a sense of normalcy while still getting to serve!
Thank you for your video. It's really helpful since I am an A1C wanting to become an officer. I'm working on my personal statement, would you be able to check it for me and give me some feedback once I get it done please? Thank you.
Hey there. Not too familiar with your personal statement requirement, we didn't have one of those.
@@Auniesauce Basically I was told to write an essay about why I want to be an officer in the AF. It's just 1 single page. I couldn't find any requirements so I just wrote one.
I'm looking at joining the Alaska Air National Guard
Awesome!
How nice! Thanks Joe... I hope to visit someday!
I have question im about to complete my B.A is it easier to enter the guard as an officer or go enlisted first then try for OTS?
I also personally plan on becoming a Security Forces Officer so if you could share some experiences within your field without sharing top secrets stuff I would really appreciate it. Thank you 😊
I'm sure you saw within the video, but I thought enlisted first and then officer was much easier.
I'm going for an enlisted security forces airman in the guard. What happens after BMT?
You either go straight to tech school or you head back to your unit to train until you go to tech school. Then after tech school, you either work as a full-timer or are a drill-status guardsmen and hold a civilian job. So awesome for you!
Aunie Sauce is it true that security forces tech school is 65 days?
It was 4 1/2 months... 18 weeks! More like 87 days of instruction and I was on orders for it for about 126 days
I must say, you are extremely well spoken. You keep my attention and interest. You are an excellent resource for information.
I appreciate this comment so much. Thanks Christina!
Christina Rippentrop I agree!
I’ve watched 50 something videos trying to get ready for enlisting into the Air Guard, and this video just encompasses all the information I needed to know - sheesh! Thank you so much, this has really motivated me for going into the Air Guard
Ah, thank you so much! Your comment made me so happy!
Finally a female talking about this sort of thing! Thanks!
Thanks so much! Very appreciated.
Aunie Sauce I have a question since you were enlisted then went officer do you get paid as an OE-1 ?
@@leehart440 As a retired member 1972 to 1997. If you are a prior service or enlisted, it depends on your years of service. I commissioned from E-7 to officer.
Ray below me is correct. It depends on prior years of service. I didn’t have enough enlisted to get paid as O-1E
Thank you, Ray! Correct!
Great video and well spoken! Go Air Force!
YOUR Military Money thank you so much!!!
Kyle Gott sent me here. My son is active duty stationed in AK. He's an A1C in Security Forces. Been in 1.5 years. Just like to hear about every and any aspect of the Air Force. Subscribed.
Thanks so much, Christina! Wonderful - your son is on a great career path. We love our SF troops. And if he keeps a good head on his shoulders and demonstrates good work ethic, he'll move up super quick. Good for him!
I enlisted with a bachelors degree and I ship out next month! Hoping to also become an officer one day, thank you for this video!
Amazing! Best of luck to you Brittany!
How do you maintain a stable job if you are constantly sent to all those locations? That’s my biggest concern right now.
If you're employed by a civilian job while you're in the guard, they're required to support and honor your commitment and allow you to leave. They're required, if you get deployed for instance, to give you up to five years away and still guarantee a job of your same pay when you return. Most civilian employers are very understanding - mine loved it because of all the cool skills I brought back with me each time!
Kyle Gott sent me. Thanks for the info!
Jerimiah Neyland thanks so much for checking it out!!
Did your husband recruit you into your marriage? lol
Had to go through meps before the wedding day.
Ha! I'd have been dis-qualified had that been the case ;-)
Haha
I can't believe how fast a runner you were at OTS!
Ha! That was a long time ago... Would you believe my time was about 10 seconds faster at SF school? Not sure I can get back down to that now! Babies change everything!
@@Auniesauce Hey Aunie! Good to hear from you. My TH-cam career has taken off and I'm separating to do TH-cam full time. You ever thought about making more videos?
As a female who wants to serve in the Air Force, and as one who may want to go the officer route, I REALLY appreciate this video and can't wait to see more!
P.S. Kyle Gott sent me :)
Aberdeen Robbins thanks so much, Aberdeen!!! So happy to have you here!!
Good golly your husband is a lucky man.
Well you're sweet! Thank you!
Came from Kyle Gott and can't wait to see more videos about the air force and air national guard.
Emily Peters thanks Emily! So glad you're here!
no problem
Here from Kyle Gott's channel! :) great content Aunie
same XD
VEE so glad you're here!!
trev janke HOOAH! Glad to have you!!
Thank you for all the great information! I'm prior service Navy and my medical file has sat on someone's desk at MEPS for over a year. It's finally under review and if approved, I'll be joining the ANG. I am 3 classes shy of my degree and your officer information was very helpful. Stay safe out there!
Thank you! Hoping it’s going well for you!
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you! I joined the Ohio Air National Guard last month and your videos were a great tool in solidifying my knowledge. I'm excited for my future, 9 months of student flight here I come!
Awesome! Biggest congrats to you. I'm glad I was able to help a little. Enjoy every minute!
How is it going with your career. Am interested in it and in ohio
Where are you stationed by?
Idaho!
let me know if you ever come out to chicago!
ok donny i see u
How come you didn't just join the Guard for your college degree in nursing Donny?
bigzachful they don't pay for school like you think lol
What would be better for a student, full time or part time?
Whichever works best for you :)
Hey I just turned 25 years old and Im a college graduate. I have a BS in National Security Studies. I would like to come in as an officer, but they say I cant and I would have to take some test.
There is a test you'd have to take to get in, it's called the AFOQT. Most folks have to pursue the same route I did, which was enlist and THEN commission. The reason is that officer jobs are typically only open to those who are already enlisted. The exceptions are doctors, lawyers, and highly-skilled nurses.
is it really hard to go from enlisted to officer? they always said it is.
Alfred Tineo I thought it was difficult. But here I am! It was worth the process. The biggest thing to remember is that it's just like a job interview. It's hard to get picked, but if you do--you're in!
Alfred Tineo in the Air Force? Nah LOL
The best way I've heard is always rotc route in college. If you have a degree then you can apply for OCS