How is the Air Force?

[Big Red]

Im still in high school and im getting a little interested in joining the air force. I've always have had a big interest in science and space and I think thats where the air force would combine the two. I'm not sure if I ever would want to fly a combat plane, but im not completely against it because I once was interested in being a commercial airline pilot, a year ago. I thing it would really cool to fly those spy planes remotely. Im not looking to be in direct combat with any enemies, example-bullets whizzing by my head.

Anyways, any feedback from anyone thats in or once was in the airforce, would be appreciated. How's the basic training? Any college aid funds? Would it help with any future careers such as in NASA or being a commercial airline pilot?

Thanks!........Peace.

[$Evan$]

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Originally Posted by Big Red Im still in high school and im getting a little interested in joining the air force. I've always have had a big interest in science and space and I think thats where the air force would combine the two. I'm not sure if I ever would want to fly a combat plane, but im not completely against it because I once was interested in being a commercial airline pilot, a year ago. I thing it would really cool to fly those spy planes remotely. Im not looking to be in direct combat with any enemies, example-bullets whizzing by my head. Anyways, any feedback from anyone thats in or once was in the airforce, would be appreciated. How's the basic training? Any college aid funds? Would it help with any future careers such as in NASA or being a commercial airline pilot? Thanks!........Peace.

http://www.gibill.va.gov/ you can view all the different benefits in there. as well as while your in you can use tuition assistance. i am taking college courses right now for free paid by the government. i am not even using my gi bill yet.


be careful when you go to the recruiter. dont tell them you have smmoked pot or anything, or even drank for that matter. your juveniles records are sealed. they may act like they can find out all this shit out about you, but they cant. they only know as much as you tell them. dont even bother telling them a sprain injuries or trips to the ER. you will save youreslf alot of paperwork. yes and no to questions and dont divulge anymore.

[big ben]

i know for a fact you need a 4 yr degree to fly, then pass some type of flight academy,

im thinking of the AF myself after my AA degree

[Megan]

I'm in the AF.

[coonRAD]

Used to be. Quality of life is way better.

[Megan]

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Originally Posted by coonRAD Used to be. Quality of life is way better.

That's what's up... did corky tell you he welded a peg on the 80? Staggereds are gonna be scary on that thing cause that rear tire is so sketchy.

[Megan]

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Originally Posted by Big Red Im still in high school and im getting a little interested in joining the air force. I've always have had a big interest in science and space and I think thats where the air force would combine the two. I'm not sure if I ever would want to fly a combat plane, but im not completely against it because I once was interested in being a commercial airline pilot, a year ago. I thing it would really cool to fly those spy planes remotely. Im not looking to be in direct combat with any enemies, example-bullets whizzing by my head. Anyways, any feedback from anyone thats in or once was in the airforce, would be appreciated. How's the basic training? Any college aid funds? Would it help with any future careers such as in NASA or being a commercial airline pilot? Thanks!........Peace.

You could try getting into the air force academy PM me if you have any questions

[Tex]

Just commissioned as a navigator candidate, Ill keep ya posted because I'll be doin the same IFS as a pilot starting next week. Definitely have to commission to fly.

[big ben]

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Originally Posted by Tex Just commissioned as a navigator candidate, Ill keep ya posted because I'll be doin the same IFS as a pilot starting next week. Definitely have to commission to fly.

ur going to flight school? heard thats like crazy tough to get into.......im trying for WOFT in the army, but prob wont get it as a civilian.....

[Tex]

ya the introductory part and familiarization course. they just relocated the nav school and apparently changed the curriculum. startin this march, nav have been gettin 30 hours in the t-6. now we wont solo. UPT on the other have is super long and difficult, a lot of guys wash out.