@@anitamaxgonzalez3214 many things. We have one of the best presidents our country has seen and it would be a honor to serve underneath Mr. Trump our commander in chief . It is one of the best and strongest militaries we have seen in decades. I have worked with the United States Air Force army exchange services for over 10 years now and I got to network with thousands of service members and their family and not 1 of those people have said that they regret their choice to serve and I also want to build off of my career and expand my skills on top of wanting to serve my contry
I’m 26 and hope to leave for bmt by the end of the year. Your channel has been very helpful. Lots of great insight from a more mature perspective. Appreciate it and hope your channel continues to grow. Pulling for you!
I’m turning 35 and considering enlisting in the Air Force. I always wanted to join the army when I was in high school but parents was against the thought of me being in the military. Graduated from college and wanted to join the navy but ended up helping my parents run their restaurant and felt stuck helping my parent of their old age. Thank goodness the Air Force increases their age limit otherwise I won’t even get a chance to ever consider joining the military. Thinking of stopping by to see a recruiter after thanksgiving when I don’t have to be working 14 hours every day.
I joined at 25. I actually shipped out the same week you graduated! I have watched all of your videos, they are spot on! Being "old" in my flight definitely had it's ups and downs. Keep up the great work, lady!
27 here. Leaving for BMT January 28th. I already have my job 3D1X2, and I'll be starting as an E-3 because I already have my degree. And that right there is something I think makes a big difference. Sure, a lot of people will be younger, but if you put in the years into college first, odds are, you will have a better rank than those fresh out of highschool. And if you did officer training through college, you are pretty set if you wanna lead. I never really saw myself as the military kinda guy, but my life wasn't where I wanted it and I didn't have that many options, so, at least for me, the Air force checked off a lot of boxes and is definitely the kind of springboard I need to build a better future for myself. I do feel a little uncomfortable starting in my late 20s, but I am doing this for my future, and if I play my cards right, my age isn't going to matter. You just gotta make the most of it!
31 and just swore in! I'm preparing myself for being thrown into a leadership position, especially since I'm 6'6" and can't really hide in a crowd. lol
I just joined the Airforce and I am 31, I just got my date that I will be going to BMT which will be in April. So this video has definitely helped that it's not that serious about my age and I am very prepared.
Tiffini Johnson ⭐️ Is there anything your anticipating? What job are you going into? Do you have children? Sorry for all the questions, I’m just trying to get the another woman’s perspective on enrolling. Thank u! 🌹
A1C Willis, I would like to thank you for these videos. What I appreciate the most about them is the fact you are honest. I've seen some vids that try to make BMT look as hard as Marine recruit training. Believe me, there is no comparison. You should be very proud of yourself. I'm 99.9% positive that your vids have helped many young people decide to enlist. Semper Fi! Respectfully, P. D. Quintana Sgt. USMC (1975 - 1981)
I feel bad for the girl in your flight who didn’t pass her hearing test. I hope she got over it quickly and found another path. That had to be devastating.
dude you made me feel so much better wanting to join at the age of 26 with a geography degree. im currently in school rn trying to get my masters but this pandemic caused me to lose my job & being at home, stuck all day at home has really fucked w my mental. this pandemic truly has made me desire stability 1000x more than before & i feel the military offers that.
AF Tech School is so much different then it was when I went to Tech School. My Tech School at Keesler was 42 weeks. Yes, 42 weeks. And then I went to at least another 35 weeks total of TDY classes at different bases. I was an Avionics Tech on B-52's and KC-135's. My Daughters Tech School was 12 weeks at Lackland. She ended up being a Radio Operator on E-4's at Offutt. She is still there, but now working for the AF as a Cyber Security Tech. Hopefully you signed up for 6 years. Take advantage of what you are being offered. This is a lifetime event that will carry you for the rest of your life.
I'm 26 and getting ready to enlist in the Air Force at the end of the year. I really appreciate the perspective here. I think I'm enlisting for different reasons than you did but knowing my purpose and why I'm doing it what's keeping me motivated. Seeing this makes it seem less intimidating.
Going through the Meps process now as an older recruit and I can already envision everything you explained. I see the younger and immature recruits acting like fools but the experience and maturity will certainly help keep you focused on what matters.
Love this video! I'm 23, may be 24 once I get dates, and I have a master's degree and was a college athlete, so my only concern about BMT is learning to work with so many people that have so much less life experience than me. Good to know that it'll be a challenge but it didn't hinder your experience! Your videos have all been very helpful.
We’d be besties 😂 I’m turning 24 three days before I leave at the end of the year and so not excited for the teenage drama 😬 but I’m really looking forward to this experience and thankful for you sharing your insight! ♥️
thank you for sharing my husband been wanting to join since 4 years ago but something always came up his tattoo and other stuff. And just turn 31 and he thought it was late but I looked up and told him that the age change and he got super excited. Now he is working on he weight and debt so he can join by the ending of june 2020
Hi Brittany! I’ve been watching your videos and it’s comforting to know that age is definitely just a number and it should not stop one from serving their country. I just turned 29 last September and I am currently waiting for my ship date to BMT. You are such an inspiration! Wish you success in all that you do!
8 1/2 weeks is nothing. Literally half a college semester. I mean by week 4 ur getting fitted for the dress uniform and got the day to day schedule down.
Thank you so much, Brittany! I’ve been watching many of your videos after coming across your MEPS experience which I found to be so helpful. I’m enlisting with the Army National Guard at 30 and your insight is definitely putting my mind at ease quite a bit, so thank you again!!
Thank you i love your videos I’m around 27 still waiting to hear from MEPs but I watch your videos a lot I can get an idea of what to expect. Very honest comments.
Just turned 29 in July and trying to cut weight to join in. Hopefully leaving later this fall! I’m trying to use my job to get ready to work with 18yr olds because I work with some there. It’s going to be interesting I think lol. Thank you for your perspective on everything!
27 studying for my asvab. Worried but a change is better than the monotony and uncertainty I experience now. I don't expect the best but hopefully something comes out of it. I'll just try to make the best of it.
@@tristynpryor-gibson8251 hi! It’s been not as hard as I thought it would be. I didn’t have a chance to really be sad and think about them while in BMT because it was so much going on but in tech school it’s harder to see them on FaceTime everyday but can’t hug and kiss them. I just graduated tech school...just waiting on my orders so that I can go bk home.
I was 22 at Parris Island and I was considered one of the older fresh Marines when I graduated. Then I visited Randolph AFB in Texas and realized half of the Airman are officers and the other are in the their later 20s. The different branches are weird.
I’ll be 20 when I go into boot, not a huge difference from 18, but I’m currently in my second year of college so I feel like the college stuff isn’t gonna help me too too much. But I love ur channel and I watched all of ur Air Force videos!
One of the older guys (really good person) in my flight was 36, and we found out that he graduated the same year and high school as our TSgt. MTI, small world lol. It so annoying and frustrating to see immature amn while you're over here following all the rules and standards. I've been stuck in tech for the past 8 months and finally going to graduate soon.
I've been thinking about entering I'm 24 but I'm waiting for my green card to enter and I'll probably specify it in about a year. But I'm worried about my weight.
I didn't catch what AFSC you we're in, but you would make an excellent Public Affairs officer or NCO...whichever route you choose. Personally, I think you will go OTS if you stay in.
Yes you do another hearing test, exact same one as MEPS and if you need glasses you do something else there for vision but I didn't get glasses so I'm not sure!
I'm 25 and looking to try and join around fall of next year. I wanted to join after high school, but ended up going down a different path. Nice I am super excited about joining, however I have some serious weight to drop and get in shape first. I've given myself a little over a year to do so. Any advice?
Thank u so much for your vids! Been following your journey I feel like your a friend giving new advice. Finally got my dates in October! I'm going to be gone during holidays witch sucks, and I'm a lil freaked out about the winter weather in tx. Any advise on how to deal with all that plz lemme kno ;) Just turned 32 btw!!
PLAIN JANE also I’m from San Antonio. So in regards to the weather it’s not that bad. The weather is way better than the scorching hot summer weather. The humidity isn’t that bad as well. We started to experience the cool weather two days ago. I’m 25 so I’m happy I won’t be the only older person there.
I ship in about 2 months and can't do any pushups 😳 I've been working on building muscle. Any suggestions? Also I'm afraid to start running again do to my current weight. I had to gain 20 pds to join and I'm afraid that I will lose weight?
I couldnt even do one real push up last month but after doing 3 sets of 5 half push ups everyday for a month. I was able to do them. Also planks, and use dumbbells to work on your arms. Increase the weight. Do arm strengthening workouts :) Also eat the right food.
@@michellevelasco8413 Second on the Kaplan book. I studied it pretty hardcore, felt like a dummy because I was only getting mid 70s on the practice tests, but scored a 93 on the actual test with mid to upper 90s on the all 4 MAGE scores. The flashcards are a life saver. Another thing to keep in mind is (to my understanding) is that if you go with an open contract, you get to pick your job first based on your ASVAB score. If you don't get the job you want in DEP for whatever reason, you still have a chance to get it at BMT, but your chances go up with a higher score.
@@Ruizg559 Thank you for sharing with me and where did you get the book and the flashcards if you don't mind sharing with me the link to it.Trying to get it for my husband to start studying and congrats on your testing
@@michellevelasco8413 ASVAB Prep Plus 2018-2019: 6 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Video (Kaplan Test Prep) www.amazon.com/dp/1506225934/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lP-GDbQ7D0BD5 This is the one. The flashcards are in the book, they're perforated so you can take them out.
I'll be in BMT at age 37.
O'Connor's Auto Glass lol dayuuum congratulations
What made you go my guy
@@anitamaxgonzalez3214 many things.
We have one of the best presidents our country has seen and it would be a honor to serve underneath Mr. Trump our commander in chief . It is one of the best and strongest militaries we have seen in decades. I have worked with the United States Air Force army exchange services for over 10 years now and I got to network with thousands of service members and their family and not 1 of those people have said that they regret their choice to serve and I also want to build off of my career and expand my skills on top of wanting to serve my contry
@@osautoglass5454 that's what's up man my goal is to go next year I'm studying for my asvab I want to give my family more..
I'm also leaving soon for basics at 37... Ive did it all and now it's time to serve my country...😌🚶🏾♂️👊🏽
I’m 26 and hope to leave for bmt by the end of the year. Your channel has been very helpful. Lots of great insight from a more mature perspective. Appreciate it and hope your channel continues to grow. Pulling for you!
I’m turning 35 and considering enlisting in the Air Force. I always wanted to join the army when I was in high school but parents was against the thought of me being in the military. Graduated from college and wanted to join the navy but ended up helping my parents run their restaurant and felt stuck helping my parent of their old age. Thank goodness the Air Force increases their age limit otherwise I won’t even get a chance to ever consider joining the military. Thinking of stopping by to see a recruiter after thanksgiving when I don’t have to be working 14 hours every day.
Did you get to the recruiter yet.
How is the process going for you?
I joined at 25. I actually shipped out the same week you graduated! I have watched all of your videos, they are spot on! Being "old" in my flight definitely had it's ups and downs. Keep up the great work, lady!
27 here. Leaving for BMT January 28th. I already have my job 3D1X2, and I'll be starting as an E-3 because I already have my degree. And that right there is something I think makes a big difference. Sure, a lot of people will be younger, but if you put in the years into college first, odds are, you will have a better rank than those fresh out of highschool. And if you did officer training through college, you are pretty set if you wanna lead.
I never really saw myself as the military kinda guy, but my life wasn't where I wanted it and I didn't have that many options, so, at least for me, the Air force checked off a lot of boxes and is definitely the kind of springboard I need to build a better future for myself. I do feel a little uncomfortable starting in my late 20s, but I am doing this for my future, and if I play my cards right, my age isn't going to matter. You just gotta make the most of it!
Thanks for the video! I'm 28 and currently working on getting my weight down and building up some strength so I can join next year!
Hey how is it going? I’m turning 28 in September also working on my weight to apply!
Same here !! I’m building up strength n losing weight to join !! We can do this !!
Leidy Duran I’m 28 too working with a recruiter now!
Same here
31 and just swore in! I'm preparing myself for being thrown into a leadership position, especially since I'm 6'6" and can't really hide in a crowd. lol
I just joined the Airforce and I am 31, I just got my date that I will be going to BMT which will be in April. So this video has definitely helped that it's not that serious about my age and I am very prepared.
Tiffini Johnson Yes, girl! Washing you all the best. I know I let my age get to me sometimes.
Nice, I’m 26 and I’m going to bmt soon. I’m prepared.
Toya Duncan Hey, girl! I’m glad you’re feeling prepared. 💪🏽 What inspired you to join?
flsym I wanted enjoy the benefits mostly.
Tiffini Johnson ⭐️ Is there anything your anticipating? What job are you going into? Do you have children?
Sorry for all the questions, I’m just trying to get the another woman’s perspective on enrolling. Thank u! 🌹
Yep, I was 17 in basic and yes.. it felt like forever! Had my 20 in at age 37! Your videos are well put together, great tool for any airmen. Nice job!
A1C Willis, I would like to thank you for these videos. What I appreciate the most about them is the fact you are honest. I've seen some vids that try to make BMT look as hard as Marine recruit training. Believe me, there is no comparison.
You should be very proud of yourself. I'm 99.9% positive that your vids have helped many young people decide to enlist. Semper Fi!
Respectfully,
P. D. Quintana
Sgt. USMC
(1975 - 1981)
Thanks for sharing your experiences & perspectives!! Turning 27 soon & in the process of enlisting in Air Force Reserve
I feel bad for the girl in your flight who didn’t pass her hearing test. I hope she got over it quickly and found another path. That had to be devastating.
dude you made me feel so much better wanting to join at the age of 26 with a geography degree. im currently in school rn trying to get my masters but this pandemic caused me to lose my job & being at home, stuck all day at home has really fucked w my mental. this pandemic truly has made me desire stability 1000x more than before & i feel the military offers that.
love your videos need this, ship out in two days i am 29 waited 10 years for this day.
I had our 1st baby at 17, 5 kids later, husband is still air force. Im joining next fall 😍
31 and going in February. I kinda feel old but doing it for me!
AF Tech School is so much different then it was when I went to Tech School. My Tech School at Keesler was 42 weeks. Yes, 42 weeks. And then I went to at least another 35 weeks total of TDY classes at different bases. I was an Avionics Tech on B-52's and KC-135's. My Daughters Tech School was 12 weeks at Lackland. She ended up being a Radio Operator on E-4's at Offutt. She is still there, but now working for the AF as a Cyber Security Tech. Hopefully you signed up for 6 years. Take advantage of what you are being offered. This is a lifetime event that will carry you for the rest of your life.
I'm 26 and getting ready to enlist in the Air Force at the end of the year. I really appreciate the perspective here. I think I'm enlisting for different reasons than you did but knowing my purpose and why I'm doing it what's keeping me motivated. Seeing this makes it seem less intimidating.
Going through the Meps process now as an older recruit and I can already envision everything you explained. I see the younger and immature recruits acting like fools but the experience and maturity will certainly help keep you focused on what matters.
31 here and I’m leaving to bmt on January 3rd 2023! I can’t wait, this video helped me, thanks. 🙏🏼
Love this video! I'm 23, may be 24 once I get dates, and I have a master's degree and was a college athlete, so my only concern about BMT is learning to work with so many people that have so much less life experience than me. Good to know that it'll be a challenge but it didn't hinder your experience! Your videos have all been very helpful.
Their is no substitute for experience.
Being older in most situations in life is a pro not a con.
Thanks Britt! I’ll probably be 29 (I’m 28) when I join the military. I appreciate your encouragement.
I’m 26 and I’ll be leaving soon. Waiting to hear back from meps. Love your videos. Thanks
We’d be besties 😂 I’m turning 24 three days before I leave at the end of the year and so not excited for the teenage drama 😬 but I’m really looking forward to this experience and thankful for you sharing your insight! ♥️
thank you for sharing my husband been wanting to join since 4 years ago but something always came up his tattoo and other stuff. And just turn 31 and he thought it was late but I looked up and told him that the age change and he got super excited. Now he is working on he weight and debt so he can join by the ending of june 2020
I'm shipping out today, gonna take all your advice. Thank you for putting these out they have helped a bunch
Hi Brittany! I’ve been watching your videos and it’s comforting to know that age is definitely just a number and it should not stop one from serving their country. I just turned 29 last September and I am currently waiting for my ship date to BMT. You are such an inspiration! Wish you success in all that you do!
8 1/2 weeks is nothing. Literally half a college semester.
I mean by week 4 ur getting fitted for the dress uniform and got the day to day schedule down.
Voted for you today Brittany. Good luck and keep us posted on your journey 😊
Thank you!!
Voted for this next round!
Thank you!!
I'm leaving for BMT next week and this subject has been one of my greatest concerns about going. Thank you for the advice! Best wishes!
I'm a 27 year old AF spouse and in the process of trying to enlist. Love your videos.
Thank you so much, Brittany! I’ve been watching many of your videos after coming across your MEPS experience which I found to be so helpful. I’m enlisting with the Army National Guard at 30 and your insight is definitely putting my mind at ease quite a bit, so thank you again!!
Thank you i love your videos I’m around 27 still waiting to hear from MEPs but I watch your videos a lot I can get an idea of what to expect. Very honest comments.
Just turned 29 in July and trying to cut weight to join in. Hopefully leaving later this fall! I’m trying to use my job to get ready to work with 18yr olds because I work with some there. It’s going to be interesting I think lol. Thank you for your perspective on everything!
I just turned 29 a couple weeks ago, I am hoping to get into TACP next year when I enlist.
27 studying for my asvab. Worried but a change is better than the monotony and uncertainty I experience now. I don't expect the best but hopefully something comes out of it. I'll just try to make the best of it.
I understood everything you were talking about !
I’m highly leaning towards joining and by the time I’m able I’ll be between 25-26! Also was curious what job you have and how often you deploy?
1N0, there are lots of deployment opportunities in my career field
Thank you so much for this video! I appreciate this information so much.
I leave in November. I’m 31 with two children and I’m a Air Force spouse lol I’m already ready to graduate.
How has your process been with having children?
@@tristynpryor-gibson8251 hi! It’s been not as hard as I thought it would be. I didn’t have a chance to really be sad and think about them while in BMT because it was so much going on but in tech school it’s harder to see them on FaceTime everyday but can’t hug and kiss them.
I just graduated tech school...just waiting on my orders so that I can go bk home.
I was 22 at Parris Island and I was considered one of the older fresh Marines when I graduated. Then I visited Randolph AFB in Texas and realized half of the Airman are officers and the other are in the their later 20s. The different branches are weird.
I’ll be 20 when I go into boot, not a huge difference from 18, but I’m currently in my second year of college so I feel like the college stuff isn’t gonna help me too too much. But I love ur channel and I watched all of ur Air Force videos!
One of the older guys (really good person) in my flight was 36, and we found out that he graduated the same year and high school as our TSgt. MTI, small world lol. It so annoying and frustrating to see immature amn while you're over here following all the rules and standards. I've been stuck in tech for the past 8 months and finally going to graduate soon.
Be happy. May You Should be succeed.
I've been thinking about entering I'm 24 but I'm waiting for my green card to enter and I'll probably specify it in about a year. But I'm worried about my weight.
You look very young like 18-20 years old!
been out basic for 8 years now and my flight still calls me Dorm chief😂 good times
Lol
Even though I'm barely 18 and in the dep, I love your videos and they're very interesting to watch 😂
I didn't catch what AFSC you we're in, but you would make an excellent Public Affairs officer or NCO...whichever route you choose. Personally, I think you will go OTS if you stay in.
You mentioned there was a prior service woman from back in the 90s. Was her name, by chance, Carol Danvers?
No it’s not :)
🤣🤣
I'm 27 now, hoping to leave sometime early next year. thanks for the perspective.
Same here, I’m hoping to leave by January 🤞🏼
So you do another hearing, vision test? Or what all do you do again?
Yes you do another hearing test, exact same one as MEPS and if you need glasses you do something else there for vision but I didn't get glasses so I'm not sure!
I appreciate ya. Thank you
I'm 25 and looking to try and join around fall of next year. I wanted to join after high school, but ended up going down a different path. Nice I am super excited about joining, however I have some serious weight to drop and get in shape first. I've given myself a little over a year to do so. Any advice?
What’s your job? And job description?
so when youre working and out of training you meet people your age?
Thank u so much for your vids! Been following your journey I feel like your a friend giving new advice. Finally got my dates in October! I'm going to be gone during holidays witch sucks, and I'm a lil freaked out about the winter weather in tx. Any advise on how to deal with all that plz lemme kno ;)
Just turned 32 btw!!
PLAIN JANE when do you leave in October? I’m leaving October 22.
Omg me too!!!
@@Jasmineshanicea omg me too. 10/22
PLAIN JANE How exciting! Where are you coming from?
PLAIN JANE also I’m from San Antonio. So in regards to the weather it’s not that bad. The weather is way better than the scorching hot summer weather. The humidity isn’t that bad as well. We started to experience the cool weather two days ago. I’m 25 so I’m happy I won’t be the only older person there.
I’m currently 26, ship out June 9 2020 at which I’ll be 27.
Hi! Your videos have been so helpful! I ship out the 24th (so close) You mentioned a hearing test at bmt? Like the one at MEPS?
Yes! Same exact one as MEPS
Good luck!
I'm 26 and am working to join by 27 :)
did you join as an officer?
Since you have a degree, what made you choose Enlisted instead of Officer?
WHY I CHOSE ENLISTED VS OFFICER | US AIR FORCE th-cam.com/video/oY0t2fOqhhI/w-d-xo.html
You didn't want to get your comission?
There’s a video about this on my channel :)
I ship in about 2 months and can't do any pushups 😳 I've been working on building muscle. Any suggestions? Also I'm afraid to start running again do to my current weight. I had to gain 20 pds to join and I'm afraid that I will lose weight?
I couldnt even do one real push up last month but after doing 3 sets of 5 half push ups everyday for a month. I was able to do them. Also planks, and use dumbbells to work on your arms. Increase the weight. Do arm strengthening workouts :) Also eat the right food.
@@estrabilloalma thanks so much!
Ariel, did you ship out yet?
With your degree, why didn't you go in and become a officer?
WHY I CHOSE ENLISTED VS OFFICER | US AIR FORCE th-cam.com/video/oY0t2fOqhhI/w-d-xo.html
I'm 39, but they won't let me in.
I thought if you had you college degree you who automatically go in as an officer and go through officer training.
There’s an application/selection process.
what's a good book for my husband to practice his asvab test on for this coming year?
Kaplan! And the free tests on military.com/asvab
@@Brittanylynnlewis thank you girly
@@michellevelasco8413 Second on the Kaplan book. I studied it pretty hardcore, felt like a dummy because I was only getting mid 70s on the practice tests, but scored a 93 on the actual test with mid to upper 90s on the all 4 MAGE scores. The flashcards are a life saver.
Another thing to keep in mind is (to my understanding) is that if you go with an open contract, you get to pick your job first based on your ASVAB score. If you don't get the job you want in DEP for whatever reason, you still have a chance to get it at BMT, but your chances go up with a higher score.
@@Ruizg559 Thank you for sharing with me and where did you get the book and the flashcards if you don't mind sharing with me the link to it.Trying to get it for my husband to start studying and congrats on your testing
@@michellevelasco8413 ASVAB Prep Plus 2018-2019: 6 Practice Tests + Proven Strategies + Online + Video (Kaplan Test Prep) www.amazon.com/dp/1506225934/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lP-GDbQ7D0BD5
This is the one. The flashcards are in the book, they're perforated so you can take them out.
Did you do the RAP after tech school?
Yes I did
Brittany Willis do you get paid for it?
if I go ill be 31 close to 32
Brittany how do I vote
www.airmanvision.com/best-military-TH-camr-2019
The site is either down or the link is bad
It's working now!