DO YOUR RESEARCH before joining the military | Elora Jean
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- If you are interested in joining ANY branch of military, you need to ensure you find answers on your own. Enlisting or commissioning is a huge decision and requires some time, research and thought! It's easy to just ask someone else, I get it, but I always encourage finding the information on your own so you can have the exact right source and details.
I love being a source of information and encouragement for those seeking to join the military, but I do not have the answer to everything. A proper recruiter is a good place to start, or branch's website even! I'm here if you can't find the answer anywhere else, since I add experience to the mix. Think of me as a Plan B lol.
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That definitely will NOT hurt her career. The Air Force does not want people that ' can't take it. ' She is telling it like it is. She is doing the Air Force a favor. Lots of people are going into the Air Force thinking that they are ' getting away from it all '. I was 17 years old when I went into the Air Force. After Tech school, I was sent to Germany for three years. Three years seemed like a life time at that age. I want my Mommie.
Bob Zimmer so did you regret it??
Did I regret it? I was a wild child, I just lost my driver's license, three tickets in six months. The police were staking out my school for drivers showing off. I was too dumb to understand that. All I can say is the four years in the Air Force gave me maturity. If I had been
mature and focused, I would not have joined. You know you'll never get rich in the service. I have sense surpassed my wildest dreams. The big house on the hilltop and a net worth far beyond my expectations. Never could have happened in the AF. I'm not knocking the service, my father put 26 years in the Navy and he never regretted it. He loved the Navy.
Oh wow I'm only asking bc I've talked to a recruiter and haven't moved forward because I keep overthinking it & Im 22. I'm worried it'll be like high school gym class lol
I mean I'd say Im joing for a big change in career, steady income and be surrounded by like minded people but if that's not the case. . .
Let me just say, initially you will be disappointed. Basic training is meant to break you down, they will tell you are the lowest thing on earth. Later you will be tested. Hopefully you will get a school that you like. Two things will happen, you will like the job security and medical. You'll like group activities and enjoy the people that you work with. Remember one thing, once you re-inlist, you are now senior to most airmen/women. Most likely you will now be a supervisor. That's where the rub comes in. In civilian life you have to work for that position. In the military, time in the service will often make you the supervisor regardless of talent. That worked for me because I then knew then why I wanted a college education and to get ahead. Don't sign up for more than four years. Most will regret it. Only one person at my radar station re-inlisted. Just my opinion.
Video starts at 11:00 thank me later
Thank u so much lmaoo
Omg thank you!!!!!!!
I read it at min10🙂
Diego LMAOO 🤣🤣
Omg thanx
I ship in 3 days.. the title almost gave me a heart attack😂 Update: I’m in tech school at Ft. Sam now!! I made it into basic 2 weeks before they started quarantining new flights💀💀y’all got this BMT is cake
Grace Schumacher SAME
Im leaving this tuesday. In Florida.
Good luck! You will do great
@@sirpengu6273 I'm not the one going, but I appreciate your positive words!
It's easy, you'll be fine.
Elora doing her best to be nice but i’ll give y’all the blunt version:
Leave her alone and stop asking dumb questions. Google it. Ask someone else or your local recruiter. Don’t ask this girl if y’all should break up with somebody before joining. SHE HAS A LIFE !! 🙄
She made a TH-cam platform to inform people, she decided to do this. It’s STUPID that we can’t ask for information, she makes her videos for informational purposes.
DMoney Industry And you one of those people she referring to. Bye.
jasmine Artis No baby. She doesn’t mind answering questions or informing us of life in the military, she’s saying she doesn’t wanna answer STUPID QUESTIONS. Questions you can ask your recruiter and/or google my dude. READ.
DMoney Industry LMFAO
Agree!!
You are so right! It’s really not that difficult to look up the official Air Force website, it says literally everything you need to know. Also, Elora. I want to thank you for calming my nerves a bit about BMT and telling me what the reality of USAF is. You’re doing an amazing job.
I get the questions too
“Is BMT easy”
“Is being a weapons troop hard”
“How’s the PT test”
then when I answer honestly they start doubting themselves
Don’t depend on someone’s unique experience
Obtain information, seek stability within yourself
Weapons was so fun! I enjoyed it while I was in.
Ha 2w1/462... get some!
I’m in the Army and let me tell you something everything y’all do in the Airforce is easy asf.
Isaac Wolf nah Army and Marines has the most failure rate that’s why they’re kinda just pushing ppl through until they make it to AIT or their first duty station then they get chartered out
Isaac Wolf *bct combat focused don’t compare our training to yalls plz don’t 😭😭
You are completely right, why join if you’re not even showing initiative. The Air Force won’t hold your hand. Sometimes the answers are in your videos and you share your own stories as well. If they are trusting you so much as to ask you, they should watch the videos you upload or even others as well. Or on the official site, it is there for a reason. I’m glad you have grown and are able share these feelings with your audience. Sorry if this comes out harsh, but it’s the truth.
Amy Luna THANK YOU
You said it perfectly. I watch a lot of her videos but whenever I might have questions I text my recruiter, that's literally what they are there for to answer any questions.
It’s a different beast once you’re in. I remember when I was still looking through these military channels to look for guidance and advice prior to enlisting, and honestly, nothing can really prepare you for what BMT, tech school and operational Air Force will take from you. My experiences have been vastly different from theirs, I’ve had better opportunities and missed opportunities. The best advice I’ve been given by my SNCOs is trust but verify. Do your own due diligence because no one is going to care more for your career or for your life than yourself. Very good message Elora!
Currently AD. Im so glad you made this video, and i know everyone who’s in KNOWS what you wanna say. And what you’re saying. And im so glad. Thank you. ❤️
Elora has such a motherly quality about her. Thanks for all you do elora. You helped me decide the air national guard is best for me 😊
Kej congratulations! happy you found a good place for you(:
I appreciate this so much. I’ve been in for one year and watched you constantly before I joined. You’re so genuine. Hope nothing but good things for you ✨
Thank you for this video. And no, I completely get what you're saying! I've thought about this for eight-plus years and I still want to join. I know full well what this would mean and I want to make sure I am more physically fit and ready mentally to join! You are truly inspirational hun! I appreciate you being real with us and letting us know the real information! Stay awesome!
First off, you look gorgeous in your thumbnail! And second, I’m currently waiting to get in and I want nothing more than to work and improve and I thank you for helping me learn more about the Air Force(in terms of personal experiences that is) than my recruiter could ever tell me- they’re all business and we know that already lol
🥰 thank you Elora
When you’ve already swore in and ship in June.. title gave me a heart attack
Stephanie Soto good luck!
Leaving April 7th!
Ikr lol
I wish you good luck!, I leave June 2
I’m leaving this Tuesday!
This video should be retitled: "Dont ask me simple questions about the AF. Search engines and recruiters exist"
Y’all people have to be proactive with this type of thing. I went to 3 recruiters, everybody’s experience IS DIFFERENT. If they didn’t give me what I wanted I went to somebody else. If you just don’t go on AirForce.com and chat with one of those ppl 🤦🏽♀️ Lawd Jesus to be a Airmen you have to be responsible and proactive. The push up thing you can literally look up videos to help you. BMT is what you make it, you gotta play the game. Not saying it won’t be hard but it won’t last forever. Life isn’t easy y’all and won’t be handed to you. But y’all got this stay strong 💪🏽
Alexis Ford quick question what job did?...u get you went to 3 recruiters to get a better job?
“Life isn’t easy” now that’s a fact 💯
D McCain no I went to 3 recruiters because they other ones weren’t consistent. I knew what I wanted and wasn’t going to stop until I got what I wanted. And I just graduated basic training two weeks ago☺️ and I’m TMO
Alexis Ford aye way to gooo! That’s awesome! Congrats 🎊
You’re the first person I hear talk about mental health... 1 of the 3 major reasons I am hesitant to join.
I ask questions left and right, continue to do research, and still... I know that at the end of the day, I am the only person I need to have a talk with.
Anyway, best of luck to y’all! ✈️ ✨
You have grown so much into your self. I am grateful for the knowledge and personal experience you have shared with us. Your perspective and unique outlook is a awesome view into your own life..
Your confidence and stage presence is better every time.
God bless amd thank you for your service!
I should be shipping by August!
I'm trying to get into a DSD for recruiting as someone who's been in for 4 years and made E5 first time and have done nothing but be the squeaky wheel to get better jobs and more leadership roles. I think I could really help some folks out there, while also understanding I have a job to do. I don't think BMT or Tech School set up people enough for Operational Air Force. I have to tell all incoming Airmen that this job or any job in the military is all on YOU.
Make is on point today Elora. Thanks for all videos and sharing you’re journey. You help out more than you know. I wish I had your TH-cam ten years ago before I joined the Navy.
I spent twelve years in the Air Force 2006-2018 and I don't miss it. It was a beneficial experience in terms of housing, food care, and health care. But the cost is too great, you lose your freedom and it's ugly and you can't do nothing about it either. The politics, rules and regulations of the military are just ridiculous to have that culture govern your life everyday is just crazy, it's just nuts imo. So happy to be free !
Thank you Elora for your service. Your a breath of fresh air. So sweet.
I’m in the process of trying to join the Army. My husband is AD and we have 3 kids. I also needed tests to get waivers and the list goes on. It’s a process, which STARTED with speaking to a recruiter. Anyways, I went further and did research on the available jobs.. the length of time for job specific training, AND locations. It’s not all on one website I actually had to go look but I needed the info and found it. You have to take the initiative to find out what specifically applies to you, and your situation. 🤷🏼♀️ If you cant get that far then you don’t want it bad enough to take actual steps to enlist.
People don't want to hear the truth and that's exactly how Elora speaks it. You don't want someone to lie to you, so don't hate on her. In the end, she's only trying to help you use critical thinking and make decisions by yourself.
I agree totally. Doing your own research is key and turning to you and other youtubers for more broader advice is what they should take into consideration...
I am a proud father of a new 19 year-old USAF Airman daughter who graduated BMT yesterday, 02 July in Lackland AFB. Thank u for your informative videos which helps me understand this new world that my daughter has stepped into. As a 22-year veteran of the US Army, I understand your frustration with the questions some of your viewers may ask you. I like the way u try to answer them with real honesty & respect. This reflects positively on your character as a person & an airman in my eyes. As an ex-infantryman, I may not know much about make-up tips or the latest fashion designs that young ladies follow these days, but I can honestly tell u that you wear your make-up & hair VERY well! Thank u for your service to our great nation. Keep up the good work that u do in your videos. Stay honest & true when u make them. There are lots of anxious fathers of USAF daughters out there. I hope that they--like me--see your awesome videos too! Stay safe, stay true to yourself, stay gorgeous, God Bless U & good luck in all that u do & plan to do, in or out of the USAF!
Currently in DEP, I can’t agree more. I did so much research, asked my recruiter so many question and waited a few months before setting a date to go to MEPS. Additionally, I don’t think people realize the lifestyle change and physical fitness level expected as a recruit. Being a member of the military requires being physically fit. BMT needs to be taken seriously, what you learn is necessary in the event of deployment into hostile territory. If you are going to join then commit fully.
Yeah, if those people dont even take the time to do the research which a lot of information is already online for the public. How would they even survive the Military life which requires a lot of self-reliance, patience and hard work?
Joining the AF was the best decision I have ever made. 🤷🏻♀️
kaiblades13 what inspired you to join? what’s your job?
flsym better pay, better life, PAID maternity leave, complete healthcare for me and future kids. I’m a mechanic. Not to mention the job security I have right now
How old were you when you joined ?
Angel Alexander I was 24
@@kaiblades13 what kind of mechanic?
I've been on & off with with my feelings on joining the military for many years and your videos was what helped me make the decision to join. I don't know if it's just the recruiting station here in my home city in El Paso, TX but it's been very difficult to try and make contact with a recruiter and get things going. I've spoken with the receptionist who asked me the standard questions, told me I needed to lose 5 pounds, and said that no recruiter will speak to me until I do so lol! so that probably is the case since we only have one AF recruiting station here in EP but it sucks because I would like to get things somewhat going to feel even more motivated than I do now but anyways. Just venting. I enjoy your videos and your workout tips have helped a lot! thanks! good luck on your combat photography endeavor. many blessing :)
You’re amazing for this!
I just want to say that I love the way you carry yourself. You speak with so much care and thought. Very classy I admire it :)
your makeup is looking amazing in this vid! Cute pop of color ❤️❤️
So it's basically down to personal preference :>
Tutorial on this look?!
I love the makeup look! I’m active duty as well and really want to switch to that job. I get a lot of people on my channel ask about joining the Air Force. Thanks for sharing.
All of this was excellent advice! Good job.
First of all, the title gave me a heart attack (I ship in 7 days). BUT I am so glad I watched this video AND that you made it! I'm going Security Forces then hopefully Raven bc I researched and it's what I genuinely want to do... I get so discouraged when people voice their negative opinions on SF bc they hated/hate it. I think I'm going to love it, plus it is what you make it. It's not going to be sunshine/rainbows 24/7 but going in at almost 27 I get that. Love you, Elora Jean! Your channel has answered 90% of my Q's!
Leslie Ann Lindsay how’d it go?
@Elora, you were enlisted right? Do you have any insight regarding the officer vs enlisted experience?
The way your trying so hard to be nice about but it comes out soo blunt😭🤣 But I completely agree with you💯
ok woah. that eye makeup amazing!
So you made a 20min vid with a clickbait title complaining the whole time about how you’re annoyed that your fans look up to you and trust you enough to ask questions lol. Sure, the questions may be dumb but why make a 20min vid calling your own fans annoying and rambling about how your life is hard because people “look up to you”
Yeah honestly this entire video disappointed me so much. She has a point but 20 minutes of this was extreme. People look up to her. Everyone starts somewhere. Crazy to me that people look up to her and she had so much animosity for questions should could ignore. Wow.
Thank you for this Video!! I ship March 27th and this title almost scared me 😂💀❤️
I adore you! You are so cool, genuine and badass. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for that very sobering response. :)
The way you talk and the facial expressions you make looked familiar and I realized it reminded me of Christina Aguilera lol it’s a compliment cuz I love her!😂 Also my husband is currently in tech school...I watched a bunch of your videos when he was at bmt to learn more about the Air Force (and pass the time with my two kids lol) so thank you!!
Sooo truuuueeee!!!!!!
She has a christina vibe
I love ur vids!!
I can’t wait to get my ship date, I’ve been in DEP for a month now 😅
👏👏💯
Do you believe that someone who is in the Air Force would have time to take classes? I just would like to know if there would be a balance
This is one of the questions she's not going to answer😁
I'm a little doubtful, in terms of mental health, i think i'm getting better and plan to go to therapy for issues i still face while in there. Additionally, i have already told everyone I'm going so I don't wanna switch up on them cause I pussy out or something y'know? I'm getting new friends that I'm really attached to so that makes it harder. I talked to a recruiter today, so maybe when i am in dep it'll get easier to handle emotionally. I don't wanna tell them any emotional issues cause my brother ended up not even joining cause he said some little stuff and we were gonna have to spend HELLA money on something we knew wasn't a big deal so I don't wanna risk getting dq'd or causing my family financial issues over something I can manage. I've been watching a lot of basic videos but I'm gonna start watching lifestyle ones too, thank you 💕
Joining the Air Force will definitely change your life. So if you are not ready to make a change don't join!
Good advice, thank you!
Totally know what you’re talking about! My finance comment on your last video got a few questions that were very... unrelated to finance 😂 I can only imagine how much worse it is for you on a daily basis hha
You are so beautiful and so strong! Thank you for all your videos. You have helped so many people!
I am a high school student who's looking into joining the military, I don't know if I should try and apply now beeing as I am homeschooled (I loved JROTC which I did before I switched to homeschool due to the fact public schools suck and weren't a good match for me and my education pace) and way ahead of where my class is now and I'm almost a junior (I have like 10 assighnments left in each class and I only have two classes left out of the six i started with) or if I should wait till after I turn 18 (Im turning 16 in two weeks). I know what branch I want to get into but I don't know if I'm doing the right thing. I know you have to be 18 to apply but I just wanted to see how it works in order to get a better understanding.
@Noe I honestly would except recruiters scare the crap out of me, I went with my brother when he went to go to the recruiters office two years ago and I was terrified.
So what made you choose your career in the Air Force and I want to thank you for your service
I get what you’re saying and I do see were you’re coming from by not knowing them but some people just honestly dont have no one to talk to and because you may be the only one that they feel like understands them they ask questions like that. Even simply answering the question with” Going with their heart. Initially people always ask questions to just get a second opinion on the decision they really want to make when they already know what they really want to do
It's always been part of an airman's duty to instill, inform, and refer prospective recruits. You are doing a fine job.
Your eyeshadow looks BEAUTIFUL!!! ❤❤
I think she should a used black
Haven’t watched in a hot minute, I missed you ❤️😭
Good answer!!
*Reads title*
Thinks this can't be good for her career
Exactly. If the Air Force sees this... smh
I doubt her command is watching her TH-cam channel
@@mags8212 you'd be surprise but her conduct on the internet isn't unbecoming so she has nothing to worry about.
Thinks you didn't watch.
Lol sameee
did you attend college before getting enlisted?
PREACH ELORA👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕
Great video!!
I love your videos and usually like to drop a line and say thanks for a great video, and I see so many people asking you to be google for them! So strange to me. In this world, learn to be self sufficient and you will go so much farther
12:30 You can setup an email filter which responds automatically with a link to lmgtfy.com/?q=should+i+break+up+with+my+boyfriend+to+join+the+airforce You're welcome.
Love the makeup 😍🤗
what camera/editing software do you use?
KewlJai canon t3i/adobe premiere
I love this, pop off sis
I cannot subscribe to your channel. But thank you for looking and speaking the way you do.
Hey girl I been watching your videos for a while now and I’ve done research myself but next week I will finally meet with a recruiter . I’m sure I want to join and want to leave ASAP but I don’t really have any questions . Is there anything that I should ask or be more aware of . I’m also 18 and I’ll be going by myself so I don’t want her to pressure me into signing anything I don’t want .
I didn't have many questions for my recruiter. If you have any during your enlistment process and while your in DEP just text ypur recruiter. And it might just depend on your recruiter about pressuring mine never did. But I hear stories where some have. Hope this gives a little bit of help.
Karly B not all recruiters lie but I’ve heard some do. Mine was really good but main thing if you only want a 4yr contract make sure you fight for that and say you’re sure because they’ll try and ask a lot even at meps when you swear in and sign the documents. Also if there’s a specific job you want you can wait for it however long. They might say it isn’t open now but you can suggest to wait for it. Certain jobs like medical might take longer and jobs like security forces will usually always be open. So if you wanna ship put fast again that’s your choice. Research the jobs you want a lot. It’s a long process, I waited a year before shipping out some only waited a month, really depends. And when you do ship put PACK LIGHT! It’s easier on you they’ll make you carry it for a while. For spare clothes I suggest crew neck t shirt no words or pictures on it and jeans. And wear comfy shoes.
Go Guard! Let it pay for your college!
It's a lot of pressure from the internet.. I'm sure people will understand from your video why you feel this way. People should definitely research themselves!
PERIODTTTT
Honestly the contents of this video aside, you're super beautiful Elora. Keep on doing you 😊
She made a TH-cam to share her experiences, not to literally educate. She’s not a therapist, not an influential provider.....she’s a youtuber.. There are recruiters that get paid to answer most of these questions. If you are one of the people who give her a hard time...Stop being greedy. She’s doing her best! She’s even giving resources/advice to find your answers!
👏🏻💖Proud of you💖👏🏻
Love the look 😍😍
You are effortlessly GORGEOUS! 😁
Also can someone tell me what a defense contractor does in the military. I keep trying to Google it but can't find a straight answer
Your eyeshadow look is so beautiful here! Also, this is so weird, but you have the perfect nose :O
What’s you social life like
5:30
Are you monetized?
6:15 Be like, drop that ho like a bad habit and join on bro! 😂
Have u seen a Muslim girl at Air Force I wanna know if they are treated the same
While I personally don't know any female Muslims, people in the Air Force are generally very supportive, regardless of religion, skin color, gender etc. If you do feel like someone is mistreating you, just let someone know and they take it very seriously. I'm in a medical job, where people are a bit less... brash, but I haven't heard of any of my female friends being discriminated against thus far. New rules just allowed hijabs and beards in uniform (for religious reasons), so I'm sure many more Muslims would consider joining now.
Hey, can you do a video on your experience with Tricare? Like how it compares to the average civilian medical insurance in terms of premiums, copays, coverage, provider selection, etc.
This video has nothing to do with why you shouldn’t join the air force
Can I join at 29
you are gorgeous and I love your make up❤
A big one is “Should I sign a 4 yr contract or 6 yr contract?”
No one can literally choose that for you. It’s all on your literal shoulders.
My recruiter told me that if you want to travel more that a 6yr contract is better... I got Hawaii... my friend who signed a 4 yr got Germany... really just up to you. Talk to your recruiter. :)
You rank up to Senior airman fast for a 6 year and for year you have to wait 3 years or just get btz
Sign a 4 yr. if you don’t like it, you can get out. Trust me.
and that's on what ladies?
North0422 PERIOD
@@cheeseypooff that's on period
Periodddttt
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PERIODDTTT
The young lady is telling the absolute truth.
If you can't take the initiative to do your own research, you don't belong in the military or Marine Corps. The military and Marine Corps want people to show initiative, they NEED people who are willing to "take charge".
Serious question... do I wait to get married until I’m done with BMT or should I do it before?.. I don’t feel comfortable asking my recruiter... I’m sorry, you’re a bit more trustworthy at the moment
Wait after you get your first duty station it's alot easier and it's also a good test to see if they would wait for you
MurrmaidMan thank you. Seriously.
@@qtpi1 no problem man good luck
I leave tomorrow. Me and my husband last minute decided to get married before bmt less than two weeks ago. It’s possible to do it before bmt depending on where you live (how long it takes) and if you have the right paperwork. It all comes down to if you’re completely positive that that’s what y’all wanna do. If y’all are completely committed, and have no doubts go for it, paperwork will be easier. But if there’s any doubt then it’s best to wait, you can always get married after/ until y’all are both ready and sure.
Vanessa Lave thank you so much
Early!!!
Oh you … ❤️
Better than having tons of debt..
Contemplating life..
Life is what make it..make it GOD..
NEVER ONE REGRET
I think you titled this wrong.
Yes, so annoying!
I got out after 6 yrs, TACP was more than I bargained for, had to get out, too many deployments.
Lemurai thank you for your service.