Second Guessing....

While "we" (deppers) are sitting patiently or impatiently awaiting our ship dates we are overcome with emotion. Often, the emotion is excitement and anticipation. Other times we questions our motives. One thing is certain though....We are always thinking about the decision to join. Is it the right move? How will it affect our relationships? What do we want to get out of military service, and so on. Many people realize that with a military commitment you are essentially allowing the government to borrow four or six years of your life. For someone that has just graduated high school, that may not be such a big deal. For those individuals that live more established lives it may present a problem. 

Air Force...Why?

Why choose the Air Force? Well, that is a question that is not easily answered yet is asked more often than my name (not really). First, I'd like to bust a myth....The Air Force does not pay more than any other branch of the Military. Each component of the Armed Forces is compensated the same basic pay, depending on rank check out the Military Pay chart. Although it takes a little longer to climb rank in the Air Force, the perceived benefit is that emphasis is placed on education. Additionally, some of the jobs that are offered in the Air Force are very attractive in a similarly situated civilian job market.

One of the more appealing parts of the Air Force as opposed to say Army is the lack of barracks. The Air Force has opted to house airmen in single man dorms with shared common facilities (assuming there is space available on base).  One can argue that residing in barracks builds morals, acquaints soldiers, and the like; however, I prefer my own space as opposed to sharing.

Secondly, lets retouch the emphasis on education.......:) I mean, I cannot speak on experience....But, it's my understanding that the Air Force will allow airmen to pursue higher education degrees while on active duty. Not to mention that the required tech school for an individuals MOS (military occupational specialty)  is also included in his or her college credits through the Community College of the Air Force, a nationally recognized institution of higher learning. Of course, bear in mind that the amount of free time an individual has directly relates to his or her MOS.

Thirdly, the Air Force is not trained for infantry, Airmen don't see the rigors of hand-to-hand combat. Airmen are trained to some degree pre-deployment.

Satisfied? Three reasons...

Hello World

Hello World-

Wow, never thought I'd ever be writing and maintaining a blog of my own. I chose to blog about something personal to me, the Air Force. There are many misconceptions about the Air Force, specifically, the process of entering the World's Greatest Air Force. This blog is unofficial; therefore, the opinions, beliefs, suggestions  , and the like that are expressed within this blog are my own solely and does not represent the opinions of the Air Force. With that, I hope to grasp the curious minds of those interested in joining the Air Force, or those that are currently in the process of joining and are wanting to know what to expect. I, for one, wished there was more information about the process before I joined.

Did I tell you I was a depper ( Armed Forces delayed entry)