Thank you for all of this information. I've been heavily considering the Air National Guard for the last few months. Keep going strong with the Air Force Academy, sir! You'll get there soon!
My hope is for anyone of age to join the Air Force N.G. the benefits seem enormously helpful and could allow for aggressive savings, business start-up and more. I wish I would've done this when eligible, too old now. One weekend a month is such a small time investment. 48 hrs is nothing. Besides, I've heard about the intangible benefits of enlisting such as developing discipline and doing things civilians would not have the option of doing. If you're not already enlisted best wishes creating a comfortable future whatever life choices you decide. We only live once.
Just saw this video and I think you did a great job. I joined the Louisiana Air National Guard in 1995 as an E1 and now I'm an O5. I come from the ghetto of uptown New Orleans. Among other great things and traveling the world, Ive been able to obtain an Associates, Bachelors and two Masters degrees through the Air Guard.. If I can do it, ANYONE can. Thank you for your service and again, great job!
I live in Louisiana as well and thinking abt joining air Guard my senior year of high school. I’m stuck between Active and guard. I want to experience a active duty military life style but I also want to go to college full time as I want to be a PA in sports medicine orthopedics sooo Idk rn. At the moment I’m leaning to guard cause I can live out both drea
@@dylan5597 That's what I did- I went Air Guard since I wanted to go to school full-time. I was able to get a 19 year law enforcement career in there as well. Just letting you know, it wasn't easy, but I did it. The Air National Guard was and is the best thing that ever happened to me AND my family. My kids are STILL benefiting from my service as they go to college.
Thank you for this helpful information. I have forwarded your video to my son. He is a sophomore in college and also an athlete. He had thought about AF ROTC, but he didn't think he had time with the demands of track and field. But the guard might be more feasible for him
If you want an Air Force life, go active duty. If you want to stay a civilian, go Guard or Reserves. Both are an "inconvenience" to your civilian life.
This was a great video it was very informative. I enlisted in the air national guard last May and I’m supposed to go to boot camp on Tuesday the 12th. My job is LRS. My question is since you go to UConn how will you pay for housing or are you looking for off campus housing.
So I actually got accepted into the academy prep school and I’ll enter next year as a freshman. When I did go to UConn I used grant money and financial aid to cover housing
Questions. 1. FOMO on family. Although ANG is part time with more civilian lifestyles, do you recommend it for someone with children? Would non combat mos still have occurring deployments? Or long deployments My fear is missing out on my children while their young due to random long deployments. 2. Calling home is a privilege in the guard, but how often are you able to call home during deployments if any? 3. How often are deployments? Both state and federal and worldwide? 4. Is six years the minimum on contracts or is there a smaller contract available?
I don’t see you being a parent as a barrier, there are plenty of individuals who join in that situation. There is a part of the video where I talk about deployment cycles so I’d suggest taking a look there cause that answers 3 and another that addresses 4 (no shorter initial contract than 6). If you are deployed you will be able to reach out as much as you want with your personal time.
Greetings Sir from Fayetteville, NC. My name is Leontii Popov and yes indeed i really enjoyed your discussion of things what to do before joining ANG. Or as known by Air National Guard. I’m 20 years old and I’ll be 21 on April 7th this year. I have few things to ask as questions in this comment section. 1. Where can I find a video of how basic military training looks like for Air National Guard? 2. Is there any positions I can find for air national guard involving in business/logistics? Since I work in a small business veteran logistics company as a lead customer service position for 5 years since September 2019. 3. Another question I have is that the BMT is 8.5 weeks training? Or 7 weeks training? Since one source says 7 weeks of BMT and other source says 8.5 weeks. 4. I’ve also graduated from Jack Britt High School class of 2022 and I’ve attended marching band between 2018-2022 years. And in fall 2021 as a section leader for saxophones during my senior year. In addition to this 4th question; Do they have a great band program?
What’s good bro. I have a question about deployments in the guard. I don’t really want to ever be deployed and don’t care too much for traveling. I mainly view the guard as somewhat of a side hustle for me if I join. How do deployments work exactly? Do I have the choice to not be?
Therealk1ng So, good question. Honestly bro the simple answer is you sign up to defend the country so you could be told you will be deployed. That being said the much more complex answer is if you don’t want to deploy and there is enough manning to fill all spots you don’t have to. The guard works with you as long as you work with it. For example, right before I separated from the guard our unit got tasked with a deployment. I wanted to go on this one and they put my name up for it, but they filled all spots voluntarily and I couldn’t go. Others who didn’t want to go as long as they were junior enlisted got that choice. All up to leadership at your squadron and wing level. I’ll tell you that being deployed especially young is a great thing. It’s only a small portion of your life and you get lifetime benefits. Along with that you save money that whole period and it’s tax free. Just something to think about. I can’t wait to deploy.
Yo appreciate the info fam. I’m 18 and I’m tryna figure out what exactly I wanna do. I don’t have much options but the guard seems cool for real. I have one more question though. I’ve been to meps and everything and I’m in the dep. Am I allowed to switch from active to the guard?
Therealk1ng I’m not completely sure. Did you alright take the oath of enlistment? I don’t know how comfortable you are with your recruiter but might need to ask him or I can give you a contact.
You don’t get travel expenses covered so it’s up to you. They will provide a hotel for drill weekends so you don’t have to go back and forth both days. Hope that helps
Okay so my question is...how does the Air National Guard work when you have a full time job? If i have a good paying job and looking to stay with my career....I guess Im really trying to wrap my head around that process.
Well the Air National Guard isn’t going to force you out the job. Job will have to be a bit flexible while you attend training but you can work a normal job and most do in the guard.
Hey!! Im not sure if ur going to see this, but my name is Adriana, I live in Ct and I am thinking about joining the air force. I actually have been talking to a recruiter and I am going to an appointment the 22nd of July which is tomorrow. So I was wondering if u think it is a good idea to join at this time, and if u can give me any tips or pointers!!
I don’t quite understand what you mean by if people are unfamiliar with the Air National guard that recruiters will have to fight harder for recruits to get accepted into the Air national guard? This is something that happened to me recruiter dropped the ball on me and I wanted to get into Air National Guard but when I switched over to Active duty I found that my recruiter was really working with me seems kinda sad that Air national guard caters more towards individuals who have Bloodline versus those who don’t have that Bloodline or whatever
Do you think it’s good to join the Air Guard and after go to law school? Or would just commissioning be better? I’m 25 and looking to join the Air Force but debating which way to go. I’d like to be in the Jag Corp but I know guard would help. Any thoughts are welcome!
@@aveontaefrazier thank you for answering! That sounds like a good benefit .. Are you able to commission while in the guard? Is it true you have to ask your unit or so for permission?
So im 26 looking to enlist before I get much older. My question is, how is it with a family? I want to serve but my family comes first and I don't want to miss my daughter grow up but man I've wanted to enlist my whole life. My head got in the way in high school but im in a much more mature place for something like this now.
Hey! So that’s definitely a loaded question and hard to answer but I’ll do my best. There will be times you have to sacrifice for sure but overall the guard is more flexible than other military paths. If they can work with you they will but it’s important to understand they don’t have to, nor is it true that they have the flexibility with every move. I think it would be a good idea to talk to a local recruiter to determine if it would work for you
Hey bro I can’t remember why I came into the comments, but this video is 1 year old, do you have any other advice if I want to join the Air National Guard? Such as, what’s the minimum score I’d need on the asvab for a good job, or whatever else. I’m 21 now
Another question I have involves school so maybe you can answer it, but for the tsi all I need is math, but is there a maximum amount I can’t get wrong before I’m ineligible for a refresher?
Dumb question since it’s kinda like the reserves will I be living at home like normal after I complete basic and my tech school and then just go to pt once a month?
@@aveontaefrazier so my bf just left for BMT, and will be af guard. His tech school training will be special missions aviation apprentice. After BMT and tech school since he's guard will he be staying home or getting orders to leave for more training somewhere? I hope you can reply 🙂
@@danielbland1484 Oh ok, to be honest not my area of expertise. However, I do know plenty of fighter pilots do end up commercial as well, but as far as the parallel training I’m not sure.
Pilot school requires a 8 or 10 year contract for active duty service. If you are a pilot already, you can still fly in reserves o NG. What Im saying is that you can go to pilot school, do 8 years in AF, move to airlines and keep flying NG or reserves.
New Prussian Defense Yes, for the most part. In some instances with the Air National Guard you might have what’s called a break in training where you come back for an indefinite amount of time before going to tech school.
Thank you, I was curious. I have a wife and children. I was trying to get an general estimate on how long I would be gone initially, due to BMT and tech school. Also, thank you for service and informational video's.
@@vonfauthconsulting6695 sorry to butt in... but I'm also in the same situation and wondering if you ever found out how long in total you would be out for?
Yes, that is possible. It would require the consent of your leadership. However, I would say if you want to do the Air Force to just avoid that headache and continue with an Air Force recruiter.
I like what you said about serving your community.. I did that often, in my own way, during the pandemic. I went to like 200 left wing protests. We remained peaceful. More recently, I have also started volunteering in philly's Kensington neighborhood. Idk, I just wanted to share.
Hi bro.. what's the difference between full time Air national guard and Air Force active duty? It's appreciated if you post a video about this topic.. thanks
A warning to those thinking of signing up for the Air Guard (or Reserves) from a Guard/Reserve veteran....if you don't get presidentially activated or do long term AGR duty you won't have ANY veterans benefits at ALL. ZERO. You won't legally be a veteran without this unless you are service-disabled through the DOD or VA. On top of this, if you do get injured, Guard and Reserve do NOT have Presumption of Soundness or Presumption of Aggravation for VA claims as active duty vets have. There is also a higher standard of documentation required to prove service connection compared to active duty members. To make matters worse, the VA and the DOD will fight you tooth and nail to get service-connected no matter how much in-service medical evidence you have. I actually believe in the Guard/Reserve concept for the security of our country. But until people force Congress to change these horrible and unfair laws for Guard/Reserves by not signing up, it will keep happening. You have been WARNED. -John
How common are presidential orders or availability of these orders to get these benefits? How long do you have to serve active duty orders before the government considered you a veteran? Thanks in advance!
@@TeighanKochOfficial No problem! During the Iraq/Afghanistan War on Terror, it was very common for the Guard and Reserve to get activated. Even just being activated one day qualifies you as an active duty veteran with VA benefits. I served during the Desert Storm/1st Gulf War era, and it was very difficult to get activated/deployed even if you volunteered for it. Now that the War on Terror is over, it's still possible to get activated, but it's much harder now. Regarding AGR, you have to do 24 months and then the VA will consider you a veteran. In my case, I got service-disabled and granted veteran status. But I will tell anyone that they don't want that route as it is a lifetime of suffering and not glamorous at all despite the benefits. I'd give all my benefits up to be healthy and normal again. Getting back to getting veteran status in the Guard/Reserve, I would make 100% sure that the unit you are signing up for has AGR slots open in the MOS you pick before signing the dotted line. In fact, I would ask that unit's commander to guarantee an AGR slot upon enlisting if you meet the requirements. Otherwise, you will serve for 3 years, get out and have ZERO benefits and not be able to legally call yourself a veteran. Yes, 6 years gets you a home loan through the VA, but that is not the same thing as getting VA Health Benefits, VA Hardship Benefits (SSVF Program), Federal and State Hiring Points, VA Health ID showing real veteran status, etc. Most states will also not consider you a veteran unless the VA says you are, so you will also not be able to get veteran benefits through your state as well (check this before signing as well, because some states DO grant benefits and consider you a veteran if you serve in that State's National Guard). Honestly, I would just sign up and serve a 3 year active duty enlistment and THEN join the Guard or Reserve. That way you will be covered as a veteran but also have the ability to serve part time afterwards and never have to worry about chasing down an AGR slot, etc to get veteran status.
@@JohnB-dr8skI'm trying to tell my little cousin all of this. He's considering joining the military, and from what I've heard from all the people in all of the branches, the best route is to enlist once as a full-time soldier into an MOS that has civilian relevant skills, then get out, get your education, and join your local Guard unit if you want to stay in, ideally as an officer through whatever route you want to take to be an officer. This is assuming you're a normal person and not one of the Jocko Willink's of the world. I personally haven't served. I did a year of Air Force ROTC before realizing I valued my civilian career too much to join the Air Force for a full time officer contract that would last four years before I'd even begin getting the professional certification for my civilian career. Now that I've finished up my degree, I'm considering signing up for Air Force OCS to directly commission into my state Air National Guard in the position I would want, now that I have a much better idea of what I want to do with my life than I did at 18. Had I known what I know now, I would have enlisted in the Air National Guard and done that while I got my education.
Let me add to the difference between Guard and Reserve. Many people don't fully understand. Air Guard is run by the state and is typically much more "family-like" or "buddy-buddy". They bend the rules & regulations are little more. The educational benefits are also state-specific and typically, better. The Reserve is Federal. More "professional" than "family-like" and more strict with the rules. Also, their facilities tend to be a little nicer and bases a little bigger. The Reserve is supposed to be the 2nd line of defense after Active Duty, but lately the Guard gets deployed just as much despite their focus on defending the homeland. The Guard will help with state emergencies (natural disasters, etc) whereas the Reserve has no involvement in that. The Air Guard gets a bad rap, but personally, I think it's the best kept secret of any military branch.
I have to correct you on some things so folks get a better picture: the Air National Guard is state AND federal. Although some states may operate a little different than others, EVERY unit is inspected and they get written up if found 'bending the rules'. Believe me, I know as I augment Inspectors' General teams. The Reserves are strictly federal, as you state. As far as atmosphere, it just depends on which unit in which state one joins, but no one should get the idea that they will just sit around and 'smoke and joke', so to speak. I have to agree with you that some Air Guard facilities are 'less than desirable', but folks can do a tour of the unit before joining. No one can force anyone to join; it's an individual decision. Definitely do the research and tour the areas.
For the ASVAB. Should I focus just on Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, Paragraph, Assembly & Arithmetic Reasoning? Or how should I go about it to get a reasonably good score
Ideally all right? If you want to focus though arithmetic as it could strengthen your math and math in general. Make sure you study the word knowledge though if it’s an area of weakness like for me.
@@aveontaefrazier Thank You, I'm planning on joining sometime next year since I plan on going to Physical Therapy school before I join. It's gonna be hard doing full time work, school and the national guard but it's gonna be the best bet for me overall.
Best piece of advice every military member has for people looking to become a service member is to do more research, go with the plan that’s best for your life and situation, talk to all the branches/ sign up to get more info via each of their websites to get paired with a recruiter near you, they all have basically the same benefits, they all have different environments and missions, nothing is set in stone unless it’s in writing
Thanks a bunch for the info Aveontae, its been really helpful. I'm only 16 but want to join the ANG when I'm 17. If I already have a private pilot license before joining, would that benefit me in any way in the ANG? I ultimately want to be a pilot for the airlines. Thanks and good luck with everything you do!
@@technicalactivity haha it’s actually not too rare. When I was at the Air Force Academy a lot of students came in with their PPL. I got a scholarship to get mine last year.
I’m considering joining the National Guard over active duty. Sounds like the benefits are better and you have more freedom on top of that especially if you want to start a career whether you want to stay or get out.
Hey guys! I still get plenty of people reaching and and I appreciate it. Due to multiple request I’d love to make another video so let me know what you guys are curious about and I’ll do my best.
I always wondered how deployment worked for people that are reservists or guard. I might consider either options after a certain point of being in but we shall see ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ need more info before I make that decision
Yea a couple active people have asked me about it. It’s a good way to stay in if you don’t want to remain active. My commander was active for a long time but his family decided to make a change.
Is their a limit on how many waivers one can obtain to join the air national guard? Anyone that is serving in the AG or military in general let me know please!
I’m considering ANG, my only concern is whatever job I choose will I be able to transition that skill into the civilian world and build a career? I also really I appreciate the amount of information you covered. Thank you 🙏🏾
Yea ofc. My best advice would to just talk through the openings with your recruiter. One of the advantages of the Air Force in my opinion is the huge amount of jobs that translate to the civilian world. Good luck!
I’ve PERSONALLY seen MANY retired Military people use their military skills to get great jobs. I mean things like great technicians, mechanics, software and hardware developers/repairers, High up Management positions, high up accounting and intelligence positions. The list goes on and on and on. The skills they teach you an any military branch are all super useful in thr real world. Even things like communication, mathematics, leadership, etc.
@@aveontaefrazier hello, I am not going in with the job I wanted, im going in with services, do you think this is good to do or wait until another job is open?
Hi, I have a question and I have been getting mixed answers.. if you can answer that would be nice 😊Can you join the air national guard so you can do school and then go into the Air Force active? If so how and is it hard?
I have a question. I thought the TA was limited to 4,500$ a year. Finishing my AA this fall and transferring to a university for my bachelors. I’m considering joining National Guard while full time at school. My recruiter says that 100% tuition but I’m confused. Will my tuition be completely paid or is it limited?
@@aveontaefrazier thank you so much! I’m glad I have a clear understanding now. You really inspired me to go through with it. I’m just currently waiting on a MEPS date.
Bro, real question. I’m 25. Idc about the physical training… I don’t mind working my ass off physical or academically. I just have a full time job. I just wanna be some nobody that gets to ride on planes all the time … I just don’t wanna be in a “college”
@@aveontaefrazier I’ve heard theirs constant studying as a part of being in he air guard ? Is that true ? I’m not really looking to be in a college like setting.
MrSodaBelly it’s cliche but do your research. Anything you chose will be what you make of it. I was CE, my mom is a personalist (now IG), my step dad is LRS (aka supply). I think we all enjoy what we do!
@@RosheGaming toxic ncos, get treated like crap and from what I've talked to the air force guys about they have It much better. But I mean the decision is yours just giving you an opinion from a mortarman
I am going to be a second year college student. And the only thing I’ve done is the ASVAB. I’m not sure how to get started in the Air Force or air guard. I am in great need of college assistance, but want to start my career in the military.
Caimin Boland I would say contact a recruiter. You can google the nearest recruiter for whatever component you wish to. If you have specific questions feel free to dm my insta
I heard there is Full Time ANG, is this true? If so, how does one become a full time Guardsmen? Also if I live in Alabama, can I choose what base I go to after Basic? Example: can I choose to go to Florida, or does it have to be in my home state?
This is a bit of a complex answer. So yes you can be full-time through mainly two different statuses (Technician on a GS scale or AGR). Both pretty complex to explain but I think I might have briefly reviewed it in one of my videos. You can choose what ANG base you want to enlist in and it doesn't have to be in your home state; however, you will be responsible for the expenditures associated with traveling for your duties.
I'm also interested in learning about the Full-time ANG. Can you make a video describing the details and process? If you already did the video, can you link me to it? Thanks
I am a GS-9 admin officer at the VA. I would want to keep my job and do the ANG part time. Would you know if the VA will let me keep my job while I’m in basic. And if so how does that process go as far as staying in the VA and serving the basic and AIT time?
Hey bro! Just had a couple of questions whenever you have the time to respond. 1. If I’m joining the Air National Guard, and want to go back to college, does my degree have to be something related to my job in the ANG? For ex: I want to do Medical Material in the ANG, but I’ve also been interested in pursuing a degree with something to do in sports as a side thing to further create more opportunities, would i be able to do that? 2. After boot camp, when you show up for drills, do you HAVE to keep your head shaved since you’re part time only for the military? I’ve been getting mixed responses on that. 3. If I plan on doing ANG, then college, while also a part time regular job on the side, do you think that would be possible if I were to manage my time correctly? 4. Can I go to an Air Force recruiter for more info? Or do I have to go to an Air National Guard recruiter for more info? And great video man, I learned a lot and am definitely going to the air National guard so that I can do other things on the side
Hey man I’ll have to be a little brief but you can always follow up on my social media accounts. 1. Degree doesn’t matter, do what you’re interested in. 2. No lol but you have to have a fade around the ears and the top has to be within two inches
3. You can do it I believe in you! Plenty of people do/did myself included. 4. You have to talk to an ANG recruiter about the guard AD recruiters usually have no clue how it works.
Great video. I was an EMT for a brief amount of time and have considered join the Air Force for many, many years. But, I am considering it now just not in the medical field. It's to easy to see what other opportunities there are.
Hey! So the one weekend a month is typically just Saturday and Sunday. For our unit we have one month out of the year where we do a super drill which is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This allows us to have one month of the year off. This does exclude the two weeks AT or any additional training your unit sees fit. Hope this helps!
Hey, I'm confused about the deployment. I'm considering in joining the national guard air force, but I'm confu about the deployments. What is deployments like? What stuff do we do? I know we travel
Hey! I’m not exactly sure and I’d prefer the information come from first hand experience. The general mission could vary which means lifestyle, workload, duration all depend on the mission and your job. I can try to make a video maybe with another member who has deployed.
They say that you have to be in the Air force in order to be apart of the space force.. Do you have to be in a certain component of the Air Force to be in the Space Force? Like Do I have to be active duty in order to join??
Great question. I would assume they will take members of the reserve and guard to join active but most will come from active. I believe space force will only have a active component for at least a couple years.
I was interested in the Space Force, specifically the proposed "Air and Space National Guard" I just got a good job as a CVS Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, I like my job, but I am also interested in joining the Space Force, in a National Guard type role, if congress ever approves the creation of the "Air and Space National Guard".. I dont think they ever will, with a Democrat as president.. and I'm also Old, and I have 2 nonviolent misdemeanor DUI, from several years ago.. I Already made a halfassed attempt to join the Air Force, in 2010, when I was unhappy with my life, in college.. even then, at the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, I was turned down, by the Air Force recruiter, due to a nonviolent summary underage drinking offense from a year prior. Idk, should i Even Bother wasting my time, and the Space Force recruiter's time??.... only to get rejected again.. I'm 34 years old, healthy and im an intelligent person, when I put my mind, to something. (I did my homework, the Space Force recruiters up to age 39..) I also have a college degree, but I Do Not want to be commissioned as an officer.. I do have leadership qualities, but over a group of 4 people.. not 50 to 150 people, atleast not yet.. idk, if I enlist, I can earn that shit.. that,and I Dont feel comfortable being in charge of people who served during the war on terror.. like, it just seems like a Stupid situation to put myself in.. such a situation, I would Def be in, if I enlisted and chose to utilize my bachelor's degree to comission as an officer. I would Much Rather enlist, and take on an MOS that will teach me a marketable skill, such as working with electronics... I had considered the security force type MOS, until I learned they basically are traffic cops, in addition to "space force grunts..", I'm not a fan of police officers, sometimes.. Also, I've had a life long Passion for space related stuff, and I have experience working in a cleanroom environment, I figure I could utilize that interest and experience in some MOS's, in the Space Force. Idk, thank you for this video. And any input or constructive criticism, would be Greatly Appreciated. Thank you.
Hey man! That’s a lot to address you mind sending me a dm to one of my social media accounts? They should be linked in my profile. Look forward to speaking.
Hey man! Thanks so much for the video! I’m really looking into the ANG. I’m a senior in high school and I am really interested in the medical field. I am trying to get the job Aerospace Medical Tech job in ANG because through school you become a registered EMT. And I want to be able to translate the EMT to my civilian life, like working with paramedics/fire stations etc.. I talked to a recruiter over the phone and she said as long as I get above a 54 on the ASVAB that I’m pretty much guaranteed that job. I know you’re never “guaranteed” anything, but how likely is it to get that job? Because ultimely my end goal is to get that EMT license and serve my country part time! Thanks so much for your time & good luck with the Air Force academy!! My brother went to the academy! :)
Hey! It’s very likely if you get that score. The only thing that might hinder you getting the job is if someone picks it before you. They have to offer all opening to everyone unless you can get her to hold the position for it. The sooner you test and get the score the better off you are.
I know a couple members who joined security forces so their application looks better. So, I guess it could benefit you especially if you live in a state where it’s more competitive. I loved the guard although like everything it’s not perfect.
Definitely check into that question with your specific school but from my understanding, yes. So, I had two semesters when my school literally sent me a check because with the tuition waiver and the grant money I got it was a balance they owed me.
Thank you for all of this information. I've been heavily considering the Air National Guard for the last few months. Keep going strong with the Air Force Academy, sir! You'll get there soon!
I appreciate it! Glad I could help!
My hope is for anyone of age to join the Air Force N.G. the benefits seem enormously helpful and could allow for aggressive savings, business start-up and more. I wish I would've done this when eligible, too old now. One weekend a month is such a small time investment. 48 hrs is nothing. Besides, I've heard about the intangible benefits of enlisting such as developing discipline and doing things civilians would not have the option of doing. If you're not already enlisted best wishes creating a comfortable future whatever life choices you decide. We only live once.
@@aveontaefrazier Great video young man. You're helping so many people.
@@chriswilliams7824 I appreciate it sir!
Same.
Just saw this video and I think you did a great job. I joined the Louisiana Air National Guard in 1995 as an E1 and now I'm an O5. I come from the ghetto of uptown New Orleans. Among other great things and traveling the world, Ive been able to obtain an Associates, Bachelors and two Masters degrees through the Air Guard.. If I can do it, ANYONE can. Thank you for your service and again, great job!
Thank you for your service! I appreciate your kind words:)
@@aveontaefrazier Thank you as well and Happy Holidays to you and your family! 😊
I live in Louisiana as well and thinking abt joining air Guard my senior year of high school. I’m stuck between Active and guard. I want to experience a active duty military life style but I also want to go to college full time as I want to be a PA in sports medicine orthopedics sooo Idk rn. At the moment I’m leaning to guard cause I can live out both drea
@@dylan5597 That's what I did- I went Air Guard since I wanted to go to school full-time. I was able to get a 19 year law enforcement career in there as well. Just letting you know, it wasn't easy, but I did it. The Air National Guard was and is the best thing that ever happened to me AND my family. My kids are STILL benefiting from my service as they go to college.
Sir, how did you commission?
Thank you for this helpful information. I have forwarded your video to my son. He is a sophomore in college and also an athlete. He had thought about AF ROTC, but he didn't think he had time with the demands of track and field. But the guard might be more feasible for him
No problem! Best of luck!
Rotc would've been a great option as many cadets are student athletes, the guard would've gotten him paid tho so either is great
How did he figure it out. Could you please give me more info on how to balance track with rotc.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Ofc!
If you want an Air Force life, go active duty. If you want to stay a civilian, go Guard or Reserves. Both are an "inconvenience" to your civilian life.
Not sure what you mean with that last sentence.
@@aveontaefrazier Thanks for pointing out my spelling error. The correct word is "inconvenience."
i really appreciate the video, im actually trying to pick a job currently so in can go to Uconn
Awesome! What you thinking?
Thank you so much for all the information, I'm seriously considering!!!
Awesome good luck!
This was a great video it was very informative. I enlisted in the air national guard last May and I’m supposed to go to boot camp on Tuesday the 12th. My job is LRS. My question is since you go to UConn how will you pay for housing or are you looking for off campus housing.
So I actually got accepted into the academy prep school and I’ll enter next year as a freshman. When I did go to UConn I used grant money and financial aid to cover housing
Questions.
1. FOMO on family. Although ANG is part time with more civilian lifestyles, do you recommend it for someone with children? Would non combat mos still have occurring deployments? Or long deployments My fear is missing out on my children while their young due to random long deployments.
2. Calling home is a privilege in the guard, but how often are you able to call home during deployments if any?
3. How often are deployments? Both state and federal and worldwide?
4. Is six years the minimum on contracts or is there a smaller contract available?
I don’t see you being a parent as a barrier, there are plenty of individuals who join in that situation. There is a part of the video where I talk about deployment cycles so I’d suggest taking a look there cause that answers 3 and another that addresses 4 (no shorter initial contract than 6). If you are deployed you will be able to reach out as much as you want with your personal time.
Greetings Sir from Fayetteville, NC.
My name is Leontii Popov and yes indeed i really enjoyed your discussion of things what to do before joining ANG. Or as known by Air National Guard.
I’m 20 years old and I’ll be 21 on April 7th this year.
I have few things to ask as questions in this comment section.
1. Where can I find a video of how basic military training looks like for Air National Guard?
2. Is there any positions I can find for air national guard involving in business/logistics?
Since I work in a small business veteran logistics company as a lead customer service position for 5 years since September 2019.
3. Another question I have is that the BMT is 8.5 weeks training? Or 7 weeks training? Since one source says 7 weeks of BMT and other source says 8.5 weeks.
4. I’ve also graduated from Jack Britt High School class of 2022 and I’ve attended marching band between 2018-2022 years. And in fall 2021 as a section leader for saxophones during my senior year.
In addition to this 4th question; Do they have a great band program?
Great info and breakdown
im trying to go from the army to fire protection in the air reserve... i can't wait
Good luck! It's an awesome job.
What’s good bro. I have a question about deployments in the guard. I don’t really want to ever be deployed and don’t care too much for traveling. I mainly view the guard as somewhat of a side hustle for me if I join. How do deployments work exactly? Do I have the choice to not be?
Therealk1ng So, good question. Honestly bro the simple answer is you sign up to defend the country so you could be told you will be deployed. That being said the much more complex answer is if you don’t want to deploy and there is enough manning to fill all spots you don’t have to. The guard works with you as long as you work with it. For example, right before I separated from the guard our unit got tasked with a deployment. I wanted to go on this one and they put my name up for it, but they filled all spots voluntarily and I couldn’t go. Others who didn’t want to go as long as they were junior enlisted got that choice. All up to leadership at your squadron and wing level.
I’ll tell you that being deployed especially young is a great thing. It’s only a small portion of your life and you get lifetime benefits. Along with that you save money that whole period and it’s tax free. Just something to think about. I can’t wait to deploy.
Yo appreciate the info fam. I’m 18 and I’m tryna figure out what exactly I wanna do. I don’t have much options but the guard seems cool for real. I have one more question though. I’ve been to meps and everything and I’m in the dep. Am I allowed to switch from active to the guard?
Therealk1ng I’m not completely sure. Did you alright take the oath of enlistment? I don’t know how comfortable you are with your recruiter but might need to ask him or I can give you a contact.
Aveontae Frazier yeah I’ve sworn in but I’m in the dep
Therealk1ng Yea tbh bro I’m not sure might be a little late. Definitely get in contact with your recruiter or I can reach out to mine
Hey, I’d like to know what do you do if your base is far away? How do get traveling fees covered?
You don’t get travel expenses covered so it’s up to you. They will provide a hotel for drill weekends so you don’t have to go back and forth both days. Hope that helps
@@aveontaefrazier Thank you
Yes/no. It depends on if your are in a critical manning position. Travel may be paid. Changes every year so its not 100%.
Okay so my question is...how does the Air National Guard work when you have a full time job? If i have a good paying job and looking to stay with my career....I guess Im really trying to wrap my head around that process.
Well the Air National Guard isn’t going to force you out the job. Job will have to be a bit flexible while you attend training but you can work a normal job and most do in the guard.
@@aveontaefrazier Thank you!
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Hello. What all did you do in Basic Training for Air National Guard?
It’s the same basic that everyone does. Active, guard, and reserves go to basic with each other
I plan on joining the national guard when I’m either 19 or 20
Hey!! Im not sure if ur going to see this, but my name is Adriana, I live in Ct and I am thinking about joining the air force. I actually have been talking to a recruiter and I am going to an appointment the 22nd of July which is tomorrow. So I was wondering if u think it is a good idea to join at this time, and if u can give me any tips or pointers!!
How did it go ?
I want to be in the office for work and friends and relatives and friends and clans please help me with this issues and I will be grateful 🙏
I don’t quite understand what you mean by if people are unfamiliar with the Air National guard that recruiters will have to fight harder for recruits to get accepted into the Air national guard? This is something that happened to me recruiter dropped the ball on me and I wanted to get into Air National Guard but when I switched over to Active duty I found that my recruiter was really working with me seems kinda sad that Air national guard caters more towards individuals who have Bloodline versus those who don’t have that Bloodline or whatever
I never said that?
Can you do Air National Guard full time like active duty?
Yes it’s called AGR.
Do you think it’s good to join the Air Guard and after go to law school? Or would just commissioning be better? I’m 25 and looking to join the Air Force but debating which way to go. I’d like to be in the Jag Corp but I know guard would help. Any thoughts are welcome!
I think you can definitely do both and the benefits of joining the guard while going to school is you can use the tuition wavier
@@aveontaefrazier thank you for answering! That sounds like a good benefit .. Are you able to commission while in the guard? Is it true you have to ask your unit or so for permission?
So im 26 looking to enlist before I get much older. My question is, how is it with a family? I want to serve but my family comes first and I don't want to miss my daughter grow up but man I've wanted to enlist my whole life. My head got in the way in high school but im in a much more mature place for something like this now.
Hey! So that’s definitely a loaded question and hard to answer but I’ll do my best. There will be times you have to sacrifice for sure but overall the guard is more flexible than other military paths. If they can work with you they will but it’s important to understand they don’t have to, nor is it true that they have the flexibility with every move. I think it would be a good idea to talk to a local recruiter to determine if it would work for you
Do you know anything about the air national guard bases in Massachusetts?
Not personally but I know a few work work at them.
hey man will I have to do any on the job training if i am planning on going to college after bmt & tech school?
Yes
Hey bro I can’t remember why I came into the comments, but this video is 1 year old, do you have any other advice if I want to join the Air National Guard? Such as, what’s the minimum score I’d need on the asvab for a good job, or whatever else. I’m 21 now
Another question I have involves school so maybe you can answer it, but for the tsi all I need is math, but is there a maximum amount I can’t get wrong before I’m ineligible for a refresher?
Hey man! Depends on what you want to do. So figure that out and attack it knowing what score you need.
I’m not sure what TSI is?
HEY. BROTHER MAN. I SAY. GO TO. COMMUNITY COLLEGE. FIRST. THEN. GO. MILITARY. FASFA FORMS. PAYS. COMMUNITY. COLLEGE. FINANCIAL. MONEY. YEAH
This is a good EPR bullet. "Made a youtube video about guard benefits 10,000 people inspired" lol
Haha true need to rack them up
@@aveontaefrazier Thanks for insight though im active duty considering going guard. About to finish my contract.
@@cho23 ofc good luck!
Do you know how many days of active duty you have to serve to qualify for VA loan??
Not sure but I’d imagine it’s something you could probably google.
To serve the National Guard you HAVE to be in for 8 years?
Yes, it’s more like 6 and then 2 inactive reserve which means you only serve them if something bad happens pretty much.
Where do yall go on deployments?
Dumb question since it’s kinda like the reserves will I be living at home like normal after I complete basic and my tech school and then just go to pt once a month?
Yessir
Did you end up going?
@@davidmarz8488 Not after all bro I’m finishing college & getting my nursing degree
@@Anthony-od5vz aye sick bro! Im looking into going since I want a criminal justice degree
@@aveontaefrazier so my bf just left for BMT, and will be af guard. His tech school training will be special missions aviation apprentice. After BMT and tech school since he's guard will he be staying home or getting orders to leave for more training somewhere? I hope you can reply 🙂
Can you fly fighter jets while in ANG and then go fly for the airlines
I don’t see why not
@@aveontaefrazier what I mean is does flying fighters qualify you for the airlines
@@danielbland1484 Oh ok, to be honest not my area of expertise. However, I do know plenty of fighter pilots do end up commercial as well, but as far as the parallel training I’m not sure.
Pilot school requires a 8 or 10 year contract for active duty service. If you are a pilot already, you can still fly in reserves o NG. What Im saying is that you can go to pilot school, do 8 years in AF, move to airlines and keep flying NG or reserves.
I'm gonna join the Air National Guard in college, would I be able to start active duty after I graduate?
Sure
@@aveontaefrazier oh ok because I heard somewhere that you have to serve for 8 years in the guard in order to leave
@@BrnDaDon Well they aren’t lying however it’s actually more like 6 for a very complex reason.
Do you go straight to tech school( for your military job) after BMT?
New Prussian Defense Yes, for the most part. In some instances with the Air National Guard you might have what’s called a break in training where you come back for an indefinite amount of time before going to tech school.
Thank you, I was curious. I have a wife and children. I was trying to get an general estimate on how long I would be gone initially, due to BMT and tech school. Also, thank you for service and informational video's.
@@vonfauthconsulting6695 sorry to butt in... but I'm also in the same situation and wondering if you ever found out how long in total you would be out for?
@@Pearl-_Perla did u ever found out?
Will the Air NG pay for graduate school?
Yes. The tuition wavier applied
Also what’s your mos
3e6 operations manager
Is it possible to switch from national guard to air national guard after some time
Yes, that is possible. It would require the consent of your leadership. However, I would say if you want to do the Air Force to just avoid that headache and continue with an Air Force recruiter.
Does the national guard, either Air or Army, do loan repayments?
sadly, no...at least that's my recruiter told me
Look into the army national guard... I've heard of something like that
Have you ever deployed?
No I haven’t
Do you get BAH?
No not as a traditional guardsmen
I like what you said about serving your community.. I did that often, in my own way, during the pandemic. I went to like 200 left wing protests. We remained peaceful.
More recently, I have also started volunteering in philly's Kensington neighborhood.
Idk, I just wanted to share.
Hey man! That’s awesome and shouldn’t be underestimated. I appreciate your service to your community in what every medium you choose.
@@aveontaefrazier hey, thanks, that means a lot.
Hi bro.. what's the difference between full time Air national guard and Air Force active duty? It's appreciated if you post a video about this topic.. thanks
Hey sorry just saw this! I am actually going to answer this soon so stay posted.
That's alright man.. sounds cool, I got the bell on✌️
so air national guard isnt full time? im looking for something full time
No but there are full time positions on base. You would mostly likely be title 5
Bruh do you gotta be good at numbers or math cuz if so then air national guard ain’t for me
Don’t stress it do your best on the asvab and evaluate from there what you want to do
It's the Air Force is for folks who are scared to leave home.
I joined the ANG this year as a supplement to my civilian government city job. This is a great informational video about the benefits. Good job.
How old were you when you joined
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what job and what age were u
A warning to those thinking of signing up for the Air Guard (or Reserves) from a Guard/Reserve veteran....if you don't get presidentially activated or do long term AGR duty you won't have ANY veterans benefits at ALL. ZERO. You won't legally be a veteran without this unless you are service-disabled through the DOD or VA. On top of this, if you do get injured, Guard and Reserve do NOT have Presumption of Soundness or Presumption of Aggravation for VA claims as active duty vets have. There is also a higher standard of documentation required to prove service connection compared to active duty members. To make matters worse, the VA and the DOD will fight you tooth and nail to get service-connected no matter how much in-service medical evidence you have.
I actually believe in the Guard/Reserve concept for the security of our country. But until people force Congress to change these horrible and unfair laws for Guard/Reserves by not signing up, it will keep happening. You have been WARNED. -John
How common are presidential orders or availability of these orders to get these benefits? How long do you have to serve active duty orders before the government considered you a veteran? Thanks in advance!
@@TeighanKochOfficial No problem! During the Iraq/Afghanistan War on Terror, it was very common for the Guard and Reserve to get activated. Even just being activated one day qualifies you as an active duty veteran with VA benefits. I served during the Desert Storm/1st Gulf War era, and it was very difficult to get activated/deployed even if you volunteered for it. Now that the War on Terror is over, it's still possible to get activated, but it's much harder now.
Regarding AGR, you have to do 24 months and then the VA will consider you a veteran.
In my case, I got service-disabled and granted veteran status. But I will tell anyone that they don't want that route as it is a lifetime of suffering and not glamorous at all despite the benefits. I'd give all my benefits up to be healthy and normal again.
Getting back to getting veteran status in the Guard/Reserve, I would make 100% sure that the unit you are signing up for has AGR slots open in the MOS you pick before signing the dotted line. In fact, I would ask that unit's commander to guarantee an AGR slot upon enlisting if you meet the requirements. Otherwise, you will serve for 3 years, get out and have ZERO benefits and not be able to legally call yourself a veteran.
Yes, 6 years gets you a home loan through the VA, but that is not the same thing as getting VA Health Benefits, VA Hardship Benefits (SSVF Program), Federal and State Hiring Points, VA Health ID showing real veteran status, etc.
Most states will also not consider you a veteran unless the VA says you are, so you will also not be able to get veteran benefits through your state as well (check this before signing as well, because some states DO grant benefits and consider you a veteran if you serve in that State's National Guard).
Honestly, I would just sign up and serve a 3 year active duty enlistment and THEN join the Guard or Reserve. That way you will be covered as a veteran but also have the ability to serve part time afterwards and never have to worry about chasing down an AGR slot, etc to get veteran status.
@@JohnB-dr8skI'm trying to tell my little cousin all of this. He's considering joining the military, and from what I've heard from all the people in all of the branches, the best route is to enlist once as a full-time soldier into an MOS that has civilian relevant skills, then get out, get your education, and join your local Guard unit if you want to stay in, ideally as an officer through whatever route you want to take to be an officer. This is assuming you're a normal person and not one of the Jocko Willink's of the world.
I personally haven't served. I did a year of Air Force ROTC before realizing I valued my civilian career too much to join the Air Force for a full time officer contract that would last four years before I'd even begin getting the professional certification for my civilian career. Now that I've finished up my degree, I'm considering signing up for Air Force OCS to directly commission into my state Air National Guard in the position I would want, now that I have a much better idea of what I want to do with my life than I did at 18. Had I known what I know now, I would have enlisted in the Air National Guard and done that while I got my education.
After talking to those who have served I feel like my recruiter lied to me. I hate having my time waisted. Thank you for posting this video
Of course. You are your biggest advocate so staying educated is absolutely essential. Thanks for the feedback!
Jay
My buddy was in the Air Force. He wished he had done Air National Guard instead, he said.
Juan Benitez why?
Did you go active?
@@nathancoleman544 no. I chose not to enlist at all
Let me add to the difference between Guard and Reserve. Many people don't fully understand. Air Guard is run by the state and is typically much more "family-like" or "buddy-buddy". They bend the rules & regulations are little more. The educational benefits are also state-specific and typically, better. The Reserve is Federal. More "professional" than "family-like" and more strict with the rules. Also, their facilities tend to be a little nicer and bases a little bigger. The Reserve is supposed to be the 2nd line of defense after Active Duty, but lately the Guard gets deployed just as much despite their focus on defending the homeland. The Guard will help with state emergencies (natural disasters, etc) whereas the Reserve has no involvement in that. The Air Guard gets a bad rap, but personally, I think it's the best kept secret of any military branch.
Yes I think it’s a great option too! Not sure about some of your points but I get the picture you are painting 😂
I have to correct you on some things so folks get a better picture: the Air National Guard is state AND federal. Although some states may operate a little different than others, EVERY unit is inspected and they get written up if found 'bending the rules'. Believe me, I know as I augment Inspectors' General teams. The Reserves are strictly federal, as you state. As far as atmosphere, it just depends on which unit in which state one joins, but no one should get the idea that they will just sit around and 'smoke and joke', so to speak. I have to agree with you that some Air Guard facilities are 'less than desirable', but folks can do a tour of the unit before joining. No one can force anyone to join; it's an individual decision. Definitely do the research and tour the areas.
For the ASVAB. Should I focus just on Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, Paragraph, Assembly & Arithmetic Reasoning? Or how should I go about it to get a reasonably good score
Ideally all right? If you want to focus though arithmetic as it could strengthen your math and math in general. Make sure you study the word knowledge though if it’s an area of weakness like for me.
@@aveontaefrazier Thank You, I'm planning on joining sometime next year since I plan on going to Physical Therapy school before I join. It's gonna be hard doing full time work, school and the national guard but it's gonna be the best bet for me overall.
Thank you. I may have missed it but this cover a student loan if you have already finished you B.S. degree prior of join the guard?
DC Smith So no for the air national guard but look into army national guard they might.
Best piece of advice every military member has for people looking to become a service member is to do more research, go with the plan that’s best for your life and situation, talk to all the branches/ sign up to get more info via each of their websites to get paired with a recruiter near you, they all have basically the same benefits, they all have different environments and missions, nothing is set in stone unless it’s in writing
Thanks a bunch for the info Aveontae, its been really helpful. I'm only 16 but want to join the ANG when I'm 17. If I already have a private pilot license before joining, would that benefit me in any way in the ANG? I ultimately want to be a pilot for the airlines. Thanks and good luck with everything you do!
I appreciate it. What are you trying to do in the Air Force?
@@aveontaefrazier He 17 with a private pilot license, he got money he dont need to worry it looks like lol
@@technicalactivity haha it’s actually not too rare. When I was at the Air Force Academy a lot of students came in with their PPL. I got a scholarship to get mine last year.
I’m considering joining the National Guard over active duty. Sounds like the benefits are better and you have more freedom on top of that especially if you want to start a career whether you want to stay or get out.
I'm actually in between the army national guard and the air national guard which one would you
recommend ?
Definitely the Air National Guard. I guess it depends on what you want out of your military experience.
I myself being prior Army NG I would go Air NG
Actually thinking about re enlisting into the Air NG
Go air guard dude , im changing to air guard soon
Air
Hey guys! I still get plenty of people reaching and and I appreciate it. Due to multiple request I’d love to make another video so let me know what you guys are curious about and I’ll do my best.
Can you make a video on how college tuition assistance work such as the requirements to be eligible
How often do you get deployed and for how long?
I always wondered how deployment worked for people that are reservists or guard. I might consider either options after a certain point of being in but we shall see ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ need more info before I make that decision
Yea a couple active people have asked me about it. It’s a good way to stay in if you don’t want to remain active. My commander was active for a long time but his family decided to make a change.
Deployments depend of your AFSC. You could deploy once every 4-7 years ish.
Is their a limit on how many waivers one can obtain to join the air national guard? Anyone that is serving in the AG or military in general let me know please!
Not sure about this one
You still get your head shaved as guard lol? Btw you give a good vibe I’d fasho wanna be your friend if you lived in DFW
Of course lol everyone goes to the same basic
I’m considering ANG, my only concern is whatever job I choose will I be able to transition that skill into the civilian world and build a career? I also really I appreciate the amount of information you covered. Thank you 🙏🏾
Yea ofc. My best advice would to just talk through the openings with your recruiter. One of the advantages of the Air Force in my opinion is the huge amount of jobs that translate to the civilian world. Good luck!
@@aveontaefrazier appreciate it 💯
I’ve PERSONALLY seen MANY retired Military people use their military skills to get great jobs. I mean things like great technicians, mechanics, software and hardware developers/repairers, High up Management positions, high up accounting and intelligence positions. The list goes on and on and on. The skills they teach you an any military branch are all super useful in thr real world. Even things like communication, mathematics, leadership, etc.
@@aveontaefrazier hello, I am not going in with the job I wanted, im going in with services, do you think this is good to do or wait until another job is open?
Hi, I have a question and I have been getting mixed answers.. if you can answer that would be nice 😊Can you join the air national guard so you can do school and then go into the Air Force active? If so how and is it hard?
Absolutely. It requires a lot of administrative work though. So tough but very plausible
Aveontae Frazier is it easier to do with other branches?
@@OH-vh6vi not really.
I have a question. I thought the TA was limited to 4,500$ a year. Finishing my AA this fall and transferring to a university for my bachelors. I’m considering joining National Guard while full time at school. My recruiter says that 100% tuition but I’m confused. Will my tuition be completely paid or is it limited?
Actually, just found out it’s not really TA for Florida National Guard. It’s called EDD and they cover 100% tuition.
It’s a tuition waiver which is 100% that is correct. Active duty and reserves are the components with the $4500 cap not the guard for most states
@@aveontaefrazier thank you so much! I’m glad I have a clear understanding now. You really inspired me to go through with it. I’m just currently waiting on a MEPS date.
@@legg2002 that’s awesome to hear I’m glad I was able to assist. Keep me updated!
Bro, real question. I’m 25. Idc about the physical training… I don’t mind working my ass off physical or academically. I just have a full time job. I just wanna be some nobody that gets to ride on planes all the time … I just don’t wanna be in a “college”
What’s the question?
@@aveontaefrazier I’ve heard theirs constant studying as a part of being in he air guard ?
Is that true ? I’m not really looking to be in a college like setting.
Is there a list of AIT school locations I can look at? Do they share the same job training schools as the army ? Thanks
You can’t choose that it’s based on the job you choose. No, since they are difference branches they have different training locations
Any jobs you recommend? Lmk ASAP! I heard doing supplies is fun but idk need more ideas
MrSodaBelly it’s cliche but do your research. Anything you chose will be what you make of it. I was CE, my mom is a personalist (now IG), my step dad is LRS (aka supply). I think we all enjoy what we do!
Just don't ever go maintenance
@@johnelder1836 thank u 🙏
@@johnelder1836 facts
I really wanna do the airforce but I’m getting more acceptance from the army national guard
Don't do the Army. I did 6 years of active duty. The lifestyle sucks.
Join the Marines its a good time I promise
Im in the army national guard..... don't do it! go air force
Dakota Crowe what makes you say that? i’m deciding between the both of those
@@RosheGaming toxic ncos, get treated like crap and from what I've talked to the air force guys about they have It much better. But I mean the decision is yours just giving you an opinion from a mortarman
I am going to be a second year college student. And the only thing I’ve done is the ASVAB. I’m not sure how to get started in the Air Force or air guard. I am in great need of college assistance, but want to start my career in the military.
Caimin Boland I would say contact a recruiter. You can google the nearest recruiter for whatever component you wish to. If you have specific questions feel free to dm my insta
Thank you so much for taking the time to fully explain these things. You were very helpful to me!
I heard there is Full Time ANG, is this true? If so, how does one become a full time Guardsmen? Also if I live in Alabama, can I choose what base I go to after Basic? Example: can I choose to go to Florida, or does it have to be in my home state?
This is a bit of a complex answer. So yes you can be full-time through mainly two different statuses (Technician on a GS scale or AGR). Both pretty complex to explain but I think I might have briefly reviewed it in one of my videos.
You can choose what ANG base you want to enlist in and it doesn't have to be in your home state; however, you will be responsible for the expenditures associated with traveling for your duties.
I'm also interested in learning about the Full-time ANG. Can you make a video describing the details and process? If you already did the video, can you link me to it? Thanks
I am a GS-9 admin officer at the VA. I would want to keep my job and do the ANG part time. Would you know if the VA will let me keep my job while I’m in basic. And if so how does that process go as far as staying in the VA and serving the basic and AIT time?
Any info on special mission aviators in the ANG? Do they deploy a lot and if not, what are some jobs that deploy a lot in the ANG?
Sorry I’m not too familiar with that career field
I might if missed it , does the guard pay housing/room and board
No the tuition wavier doesn’t cover that
Excellent source of information, thank you!
Very informative! Thank you!
No problem. Thank you for the support!
Hey bro! Just had a couple of questions whenever you have the time to respond.
1. If I’m joining the Air National Guard, and want to go back to college, does my degree have to be something related to my job in the ANG? For ex: I want to do Medical Material in the ANG, but I’ve also been interested in pursuing a degree with something to do in sports as a side thing to further create more opportunities, would i be able to do that?
2. After boot camp, when you show up for drills, do you HAVE to keep your head shaved since you’re part time only for the military? I’ve been getting mixed responses on that.
3. If I plan on doing ANG, then college, while also a part time regular job on the side, do you think that would be possible if I were to manage my time correctly?
4. Can I go to an Air Force recruiter for more info? Or do I have to go to an Air National Guard recruiter for more info?
And great video man, I learned a lot and am definitely going to the air National guard so that I can do other things on the side
Hey man I’ll have to be a little brief but you can always follow up on my social media accounts.
1. Degree doesn’t matter, do what you’re interested in.
2. No lol but you have to have a fade around the ears and the top has to be within two inches
3. You can do it I believe in you! Plenty of people do/did myself included.
4. You have to talk to an ANG recruiter about the guard AD recruiters usually have no clue how it works.
Thank you for the kind words! I plan on making a video eventually since I still get request.
@@aveontaefrazier thanks man for replying! Will definitely keep on watch, and I subscribed, keep it up bro!
Do They cover on campus housing or offer housing allowance like the Air Force?
In your opinion, are there a lot of full time opportunities within the ANG?
If i score low on the ASVAB will I still be able to get the job I want. I want a electrician job
This may sound ignorant but, are they still shaving heads completely bald ?
Lol I am not completely sure but I'd guess so.
Love the vid! I'm enlisting today, wish me luck!
Good luck brother! Exciting time soak it all in!
damn dog 3 months have passed..any updates??
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Great video. I was an EMT for a brief amount of time and have considered join the Air Force for many, many years. But, I am considering it now just not in the medical field. It's to easy to see what other opportunities there are.
I’m in the exact same position rn lol, lmk how it goes for you
My state has 100% tuition coverage. Would that be able to cover flight schools
No it wouldn’t cover flight school from my knowledge but you can ask a local recruiter
that one weekend , is that friday , saturday and sunday or just saturday and sunday?
Hey! So the one weekend a month is typically just Saturday and Sunday. For our unit we have one month out of the year where we do a super drill which is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This allows us to have one month of the year off. This does exclude the two weeks AT or any additional training your unit sees fit. Hope this helps!
Hey, I'm confused about the deployment. I'm considering in joining the national guard air force, but I'm confu about the deployments. What is deployments like? What stuff do we do? I know we travel
Hey! I’m not exactly sure and I’d prefer the information come from first hand experience. The general mission could vary which means lifestyle, workload, duration all depend on the mission and your job. I can try to make a video maybe with another member who has deployed.
@@aveontaefrazier Okay, that would be amazing! Thank you!!!
They say that you have to be in the Air force in order to be apart of the space force.. Do you have to be in a certain component of the Air Force to be in the Space Force? Like Do I have to be active duty in order to join??
Great question. I would assume they will take members of the reserve and guard to join active but most will come from active. I believe space force will only have a active component for at least a couple years.
You need to be in certain jobs to be applicable for the space force. Currently a 1N0X5 which is eligible.
I was interested in the Space Force, specifically the proposed "Air and Space National Guard" I just got a good job as a CVS Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, I like my job, but I am also interested in joining the Space Force, in a National Guard type role, if congress ever approves the creation of the "Air and Space National Guard"..
I dont think they ever will, with a Democrat as president.. and I'm also Old, and I have 2 nonviolent misdemeanor DUI, from several years ago.. I Already made a halfassed attempt to join the Air Force, in 2010, when I was unhappy with my life, in college.. even then, at the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, I was turned down, by the Air Force recruiter, due to a nonviolent summary underage drinking offense from a year prior.
Idk, should i Even Bother wasting my time, and the Space Force recruiter's time??.... only to get rejected again.. I'm 34 years old, healthy and im an intelligent person, when I put my mind, to something. (I did my homework, the Space Force recruiters up to age 39..) I also have a college degree, but I Do Not want to be commissioned as an officer.. I do have leadership qualities, but over a group of 4 people.. not 50 to 150 people, atleast not yet.. idk, if I enlist, I can earn that shit.. that,and I Dont feel comfortable being in charge of people who served during the war on terror.. like, it just seems like a Stupid situation to put myself in.. such a situation, I would Def be in, if I enlisted and chose to utilize my bachelor's degree to comission as an officer. I would Much Rather enlist, and take on an MOS that will teach me a marketable skill, such as working with electronics... I had considered the security force type MOS, until I learned they basically are traffic cops, in addition to "space force grunts..", I'm not a fan of police officers, sometimes..
Also, I've had a life long Passion for space related stuff, and I have experience working in a cleanroom environment, I figure I could utilize that interest and experience in some MOS's, in the Space Force.
Idk, thank you for this video. And any input or constructive criticism, would be Greatly Appreciated. Thank you.
Hey man! That’s a lot to address you mind sending me a dm to one of my social media accounts? They should be linked in my profile. Look forward to speaking.
Hey man! Thanks so much for the video! I’m really looking into the ANG. I’m a senior in high school and I am really interested in the medical field. I am trying to get the job Aerospace Medical Tech job in ANG because through school you become a registered EMT. And I want to be able to translate the EMT to my civilian life, like working with paramedics/fire stations etc.. I talked to a recruiter over the phone and she said as long as I get above a 54 on the ASVAB that I’m pretty much guaranteed that job. I know you’re never “guaranteed” anything, but how likely is it to get that job? Because ultimely my end goal is to get that EMT license and serve my country part time! Thanks so much for your time & good luck with the Air Force academy!! My brother went to the academy! :)
Hey! It’s very likely if you get that score. The only thing that might hinder you getting the job is if someone picks it before you. They have to offer all opening to everyone unless you can get her to hold the position for it. The sooner you test and get the score the better off you are.
Aveontae Frazier thanks so much!!!
8 weeks!? That’s cake. Y’all should join the military and use the benefits during and after getting out of your choose to get out
what a guy. i wanna be just like you when i grow up 😤
Haha I appreciate it
so if I enlist do I get the option to choose what base I will work at?
Yes, in the guard you choose. Active you don’t.
Do Air Force help you get a hotel close to base?
As far as I know they provide like barracks or housing of some sort during drill but I’m not completely sure
They do provide a hotel
Would you recommend someone who is looking in law enforcement to become ANG? Also do you like ANG?
I know a couple members who joined security forces so their application looks better. So, I guess it could benefit you especially if you live in a state where it’s more competitive. I loved the guard although like everything it’s not perfect.
Great Video Aveontae! Appreciate your service and best wishes to you.
James Byrge thanks James!
Hey Great Video! One question : for the tution benefits...does it have to be a state school? I currently attend a private university
Yes it has to be a state school.
@@aveontaefrazier thank you for the quick reply
Thank you for making this video, lots of good info. always nice getting an inside opinion on things as well.
If my tuition is already covered by merit scholarships then will the guard still pay me the amount my tuition costs?
Definitely check into that question with your specific school but from my understanding, yes. So, I had two semesters when my school literally sent me a check because with the tuition waiver and the grant money I got it was a balance they owed me.
Okay thank you so much
"SUPER DRILL" lol most be nice
Haha why so?
do you get to be home as a air national guard ??
because i'm scared i'll never get to see my family again.
hopefully i get a reply im young and in highschool and honestly scared but i know i wanna do it
Yes. I take about that in the video.