Joining the AirForce at 30...Real Tips 

I am 32 now. I graduated from BMT on 29th Dec 2022. I had 98.5% on my overall PT score all because I was mentally and physically prepared. Everything you are saying is true. The kids in my dorm fell on me for advise and how to cope with the stress of BMT. I will graduate from tech school 7th Feb, 2023. At tech school I have received the academic ace award for scoring 100% and 95% on my block 1&2 tech. I am heading to my duty station in McGuire. I’m thankful to you for your videos and tips. You were instrumental in my success. Thank you Sir🙏🏾

I got an ACL waiver to join the Air Force ANG. I joined at 33 and went to BMT in 2021. I’m cyber transport. I don’t ever regret joining later. It helped my career project itself and I’m now a cybersecurity engineer for a defense company. One of the best decisions I ever made!

32 in DEP, tattoo policies really hindered me in my more youthful days, glad I'm getting the chance to join now before aging out

37 and hopefully joining soon. Studying for the ASVAB.

I Just turned 34. I stayed in shape and looking forward to joining the airforce soon.

Joined Navy at 34. We have to pass our OPFA. There were some young people under 25 who couldn’t do their 1.5 mile run or a push up. No disrespect my point is that ppl love to say older ppl can’t make it but everyone older actually passed the OPFA and didn’t have to do the alternative cardio.

I'm 32, married, with kids and headed to BMT this summer. I'm a therapist at the VA and Air Force Reserve has been a goal since 24. I've learned about through your videos. Thank you!

I’m 33 leaving for BMT. I’m a basketball coach/trainer, I stay in shape….I’m ready!!!!

I'm 27. Definitely considering airforce and navy so I can retrain in a new career/get a new degree. I've lost 90 lbs. Crush the cardio requirements. Right now I'm focusing on upper body strength. Hoping to talk to recruiter in 2 or 3 months. Even if I get denied due to a possible medical disqualification at least I won't have regrets about never trying to serve.

My mind is ready ... my body is ...getting there lmao

I'm 30 and just signed my contract with the Air National Guard yesterday. Your videos, especially this one, have taught me a lot about what to expect. Much appreciated.

#1 tip should actually be to document every injury while in...everything from allergies, sinus, headaches, ringing of the ears, to neck strain at the gym. As a prior Marine who served in combat operations, one of the biggest misconceptions is that VA is only for combat injured vets. That's like saying the GI Bill is only for combat vets. I was lucky enought to have the right symptoms documented by my corpsman and on my post-deployment questionnaires. Unfortunately, lots of active personnel don't understand this (as I didn't either - just got lucky) and it makes a big difference when filing for VA disability. It's easier to join at 30 than to try to get VA benefits at 40 without any documentation. Going to medical/BAS doesn't mean trying to get out of performing your job. Just say, "I'm not trying to get out of work, but I have this/these symptoms, can you please document them in my STRs. VA compensaiton is the best hidden benefit that they really didn't talk much about when I was in and getting out.

I'm 31 with 2 kids, leaving for bmt February 28 and I'm so happy The best decision of my life

How's it going! I got 88 on the asvab this past week. But I couldn't take the physical because I need a waiver, and I just emailed my recruiter my signature for the application moral statement. At 38 and watching your videos beginning a few years ago, I still was going to go to bmt and try to get in shape there. I haven't worked out regularly in 10 years. But after watching the unlocking your potential video, I'm not going to take a chance and go bmt out of shape. I'm an older person who was born with sensational physical gifts. My mind is more important than my body, and I'm in a great headspace! I developed masterful learning abilities over the last 8 yrs. I practice lifelong learning and being a student of the game in anything I do!

The Air Force is not only hard to get into, but harder to remain in. Not everyone is selected for reenlistment. There's also been programs to reduce ranks where members have gotten pushed out: Palace Chase, Force Shaping, RIFT, and Blue to Green. Seems like after every war there's downsizing. Many troops were married with families and intended on staying until retirement. A DWI is a career-ender. We know not all drunks are bad people. Some just make mistakes. So are disciplines, financial trouble, a bad divorce, dealing with peoples' egos and bad evaluations. You're out. The USAF is big on volunteering. Are you prepared to do this for higher evals? What about after a midnight tour, knowing you have to go in the same night for another midnight. Would you be better or worse off in 4 years if this doesn't work out?

You just go through the comments and realize you're not the only one inspired by Jody, you took long to upload this time 😄 each morning I check for any new upload.

I head for BMT 3/21 I’m super excited im 30. Just left meps a couple days and finally got my job. Got a great one too!🔥🔥. You’ve been such a help during my whole process man. I’m so excited about my journey in the AirForce.

I turn 30 tomorrow and my recruiter told me I have to lose 20 pounds. I have to take my 2 year old daughter to the gym with me. The work can be done guys we just have to get the ball rolling.

I’m both mentally and physically ready I scored a 92 on the PT test, I’m 35 and leave for BMT April 25th

Thank you for this video. I'm 30, very successful civilian career. No kids/ wife. Getting ready to give it up to enlist.

Biggest struggle for older folks is being in the dorms with the young people. I turned 32 while in bmt and that was my biggest issue. Nothing else really bothered me.

Lol, went through BMT two years ago, at the ripe old age of 35. My takes on this video: -Yeah, definitely get into shape, because the workouts they'll have you doing at BMT will *not* help you for your PT test. -I wasnt the only over-30 guy in my flight, and I wasn't even the oldest. And all of us had our isht together. Sure our MTI's were younger, but we were mature enough to know that they were our superiors. It was the kids right out of high school who all had the attitude problems. All us older guys all agreed, that BMT really could have been like three weeks for anyone over 27. -Definitely get your finances squared away before shipping, because your first paycheck is going to be like $300 (you get charged for all the gear you get issued. It's BS but it is what it is). And even if you enlist as an E3 (whether you go in with college credits or sign a 6-year contract), you dont put on E3 until after you graduate BMT, and thus dont get that E3 pay

Heading to BMT April 18th at 27 years old and booked my job for 1D731A. Very excited for this journey!! Your videos have always been helpful and beneficial. Appreciate everything that you do.

I joined as prior service to AFR from the army after 4 year break. I didn’t have to do basic but at 35 I was a brand new E4 and I’m on my way to tech school. You are definitely expected to learn a different pace

This video brought value to me!

No worries for me. push up - 200, sit up 60, I will focus more on the special warfare pt test.thanks, jody. My recruiter recommended your videos and now I am subscribed.

Damn Jody I'm 29 and been trying to join it's like this video was made for me. Mentally I feel good, physically I need to get working on it. And I even have a physical job to begin with.

I'm 28! This is encouraging

25 years old and I feel worried about military life but I'm cutting weight and curving my smoking habits. Currently at 190lb need to get to 170lb before the recruiter can get the paperwork started. Got my documents ready for when it's go time. Your channel does make the military life seem more tangible and achievable.

I'll be 29 this year and am studying to retake my Asvab next month hopefully.

I’m 28 but in pretty decent shape. Just passed para rescue/special ops pt test. Honestly for a tip for getting in shape is just run/jog. Put aside time every week to do the Air Force pt test so you can track your 1.5 mile time(which is the hardest imo), push-up/sit-ups 2 min

30 years old. Ill be leaving for meps next month

I am 38 in DEP， Leaving 13th March 23, I think I am the oldest one here to join the AF.

May not be 30, but I swore in the 10th, landed my dream job 2 hours later, and ship on the 28th! After 7 months of fighting, I made it!

Could you do a video about prior service? Going from one branch to Air Force

Thank you sir

Great video. Do you think “The 10X Rule” book would also be beneficial for someone going in as an Chaplain Officer?

I’m 33 still waiting to hear back about my waiver

Im 25 and I won't be able to join until im 30 cuz of mental and physical issues. I am already in great shape and looking to compete in sports later this year. By the time im 30, ill be ready

Can you do a video about changing between Army to Air force. I'm thinking about doing that, I just don't know the processes.

Your video help a lot to understand everything I’m 37 I know old but I’m really want to joint Air Force thanks 😂

I love the cover pic foe this video.

Man your videos are cool. Very informative. Im looking into joining Airforce, currently 36years old but heard they changed weight-height requirements for joining. Is there anywhere i can see official site with official updated weight requirements.

I started studying forbthe asvab. I am 33 with a college degree. I want to go reserves for a few years enlisted and then potentially try the officer route. Plan on talking with a recruiter in the near future

Hey Jody, love your videos, I really want to join but I'm worried about my house. I would love to keep it as a long term investment, true hidden gem in a growing area. Do you think its worth the stress to try to rent it out when I join? I am married so I'd have backup while I'm gone, but my wife can only do so much. Thanks for all your motivation! I hope to be an airmen this fall

Im thinking of joing at 30 and wanting to go in as security forces hoping i can make it lol haven't study for awhile

@Jodywithawhy, can treated in the past dysthymia (low grade) depression be waived?

I plan on joining the Air Force, I’m 29 & don’t currently have a passport. Do i need to get one before enlisting or would i be able to get one while I’m in the Air Force ? Your videos have been super helpful & informative by the way. I appreciate what you do.

Im 26 and ship out in March 7 for contracting!

mentally i’m ready but i’m so worried about the physical aspect of basic. i’ve been working but am definitely not where i want to be

Hehehehehe 😏 all the 20 year olds don’t think I’m 21 yet. I’m 34 baby 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. Let’s GOOOOOO

I have a question. I'm 35 and want to sign up. What do they do if you have a minor or major injury during PT training. Like muscle tightness or a broken leg for example?

I’m Leaving for BMT on the 28 I’m currently a 21 year old Jamaican male I run at least 5 mile everyday at a fast pace I think I got this only have a phone bill 😂

So they train you in hand to hand combat in the Air Force? Like John Wick stuff? Or is that only military?

Hi Jody, I've been enjoying your vids. My son is 16, a junior in HS. He has nystagmus but his vision is very good and no real issues with it. What are the chances of him getting a waiver for this?

Just turned 28 and been wanting to become a pilot for a long time, but not having the finances to afford college and the last couple of years really made as close as to having chances to become a racer in difficulty and still makes me wonder if even that late to the game is it even possible to work my way to pilot even if starting with jobs such as a mechanic, electrician or armorer, may not have money for college vut have time and patience

Hey Jody . How does the retirement work for someone that get in at older age and think to stay the 20 years till retirement? Like is it possible to renew your contract after you passed the enlist limit age?

should you tell the recruiter if you have medical insurance and primary care doctor? if we don't tell the recruiter could air force still see through genisis?

Hey I got a question for you Jody if I were to score low on the ASVAB test and let's say I went to text school and can I either way can I improve my score so I can get more job opportunities

How to deal with those bills when you got no money before going to BMT. ? CAN you ask for a deferred payment

I’m turning 30 this year. I want to join but I have 3 kids will that make me ineligible?

What is the maximum age to join the Air Force reserves? I’m 40 and was thinking about the Army Reserves. Their maximum age is 42 with an age ETP.

Hello I was wondering if I would receive bah in basic training to pay my rent for my family?

Hi sir. Im 33 and recently got into united states as a new immigrant. Whats the process like and should i wait to recieve my green card before contacting a recruiter?

Document them injuries, lots AF cats getting out coming to the VA trying to get that 100% with a cake walk service record.

hi men, I have a question, I got 35 in my Asbav, but I want to take it again, but my recruiter doesn't want that I take it again, so could I take a job that I need 70 in electronic but I have 69?

I definitely do not recommend anyone joining the military at that late age, especially as enlisted. However, if anyone is that late age and considering joining the military, then yeah, the Air Force probably is a better idea for a branch if you can get in. On one hand, yeah you will be bossed around by a much younger NCO in any branch, but on the other hand, the Army most definitely will treat you more like a little child compared to the Air Force. Believe me, I'm Army and I've been in school recently with Air Force and Navy along with other Army. The Navy is somewhere in the middle while the Army is at the bottom. I've seen initial entry (people who were straight from basic training) Army soldiers in their thirties who had to have "battle buddies" around them pretty much *EVERYWHERE* because the Army doesn't trust you to do *ANYTHING* not even going to the damn restroom by yourself. Meanwhile a 19 year old Air Force kid gets treated more like a grown up. And that's not "the grass is greener on the other side" Even the Army sergeants will tell you that's how Army rules are compared to the other branches. I've seen thirty year old Army guys complain about how they have to get treated like children while the other branches people half their age get treated more like adults. If you have a family, you'll probably be away from them more in the Army because often you'll have to go to the field for weeks at a time without being able to be in contact with them. Plus we have longer (longest) deployments. if you're not married, expect to be in the barracks for potentially several years longer in the Army (maybe E5 but not guaranteed till E6, probably six to ten years) than an Air force member who's guaranteed at most just three years to be in the dorms. All this on top of the extra physical demands. So if you're going to join the military at an older age, you might as well consider the Air Force first and foremost instead of the Army.

Bro the thumbnail lmaoo

I'm interested in enlisted are they still asking to be vaccinated for covid for 2023? Just wondering because I've been hearing that they were letting recruits opt out of takin the vaccine.

Hello and good day, my name is Jorge and i am a US citizen, i was wondering if you would be so kind of helping me out with a question i have, see i've been living in Spain for several years and i haven't gone back to the states since i was a minor. I have a spanish drivers license but not an american state one. Can i still apply for a job that requires a driver's license somehow ? I ve been driving stick for more than 5 years

Its a lil off topic but someone that was born with clubfoot and corrected it many many years ago. Would the AirForce take me or is up tp Meps?

Hi, Jody, I have a bachelor Degree and my recruiter told me once I am in ,after the tech school, I can apply for the officer. Is that true? That is what I am pursuing. Please let me known, thank you !

You think I can join w a torn acl? Never went to the doctors. Can crab walk and squat and run miles on it.

whats the app for training?

Yo ik this off topic, can you play for Air Force football team after joining the Air Force

I got a question hopefully it gets answered. If somebody was to join with a learning Disability (LD) and (ADD) (ADHD) etc would they be disqualified. I heard if you have anxiety you can’t join? I really wanna know. The asthma issue is another thing that is confusing. I heard you can join and you can’t

can the meps see your every single doctor appointment and prescription through genisis?

Hey. I turn 40 in Oct. Is there hope for me. I want to join the Air Force reserve

Ouch! I just enlisted and I shipped tomorrow. My ego died in 2018 when I got divorced. I have no pride and no ego these days 😂😂😂

I’m 6’1 270 but I’m really muscular. Can I still join the Air Force even though my weight is high

Just graduated from basic at 33. Ask me any questions….

I think ego is the toughest part to join the military at an older age….

I just never knew 30 was old lol

Can you join without a hugh school diploma?

I see the maximum enlistment age is 39. Can you get a waiver if you are 43?

I will remember those words by Cardone, “and remember don’t be a little bitch” if I ever feel like quitting at basic training

🤣 Grant

So this is Jody everyone is talking about .... fuck

Don't

So. The good Lord has cursed me with poor vision. But it's always been a dream of mine to serve in the AF. I read online you must have 20/30 vision without correction to do some jobs. I've enlisted and talked to a recruiter over the phone but he didn't ask anything about my eyesight. I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to serve in the Air Force with this poor vision.

Hello. I have a question about if someone has a self harm scars, are they automatically disqualified or can they still get into the air force? Pleaseeee answer 🥲