Enlisted Airmen. They are the future of this Air Force. From Airman Basic all the way up to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. There may be plenty of people who outrank them, but there is nobody better than them.
Great interview with 4 star Air Force General. He talks about basing training and similarities with Army forces other forces. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XcpCAdSY298.html
My grandson is a KC-135 STRATOTANKER maintenance crew chief. His mechanical skills were his strength & the Air Force was a great fit & future for him. We're so proud of him (& he loves his job).
No offense, but did you miss the point of this video? It said the Air Force isn't just a job. Then at the end you said "& he loves his job", you just took the main point of this video and threw it out the trash :/
@@sorawisdom6516 I was enlisted from 1981-1987 Amn to SSgt - then had a break in service time - college & graduate school - civilian job - returned as an officer in 2004 retiring summer 2020.
I feel the same way, enlisted Security Police MSgt/E7, from 9 days after high school in Jun 1972 to retirement in Sep 1993. Still miss the jobs and challenges I had.
Air Force: You matter, no matter the rank Also Air Force: You can't park here unless you're a chief Also Air Force: You're just an A1C, where's your supervisor Let's be real, all low tier enlisted gets treated like a 12 year old across all branch. But hey that's just the 'culture' right?
It is the culture, you learn to live with it, you are treated like you're worthless is BMT so at least it's not the same in tech school and when you're operational.
Plus, if you really want to not be treated like a 12 year old in any branch, just make sure you're following orders, doing everything correctly and almost perfect and even help and do more than just what you're required to do
I spent 4 years in the Air Force as a security forces member (basically, an MP). First year I was in Montana, guarding nukes. Then I was in Germany in a NATO bunker on the German/French border--Ruppertsweiller--where I was only one of like 3 Americans. Deployments to Kosovo, Bosnia, Greece and Macedonia. All in all, I would rate my Air Force experience a solid 9 out of 10.
@@fluffnuggets8496 I was still relatively young (22) once I separated, and wanted to do something completely different, like attending university on the GI Bill.
Joseph Choi yeah but who crews them? who does maintenance on them? who loads the weapons systems, cargo, and fuel onto the them? oh that’s right, it’s enlistedmen.
"you aren't working at this place called the Air Force while you get your degree" That's exactly what I'm doing tho...I'm doing it to become a pilot for the USAF ...
I'm a bit surprised at the number of negative comments. At least for me it was a privilege to serve my country, and one of the more honorable things I have done with my life. Following a little over 3 1/2 years (received an early out, due less than 6 months remaining on initial enlistment upon returning from Vietnam), the training and experience provided by OUR United States Air Force provided me the opportunity for a 35 year career with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
It's in our DNA to lead and it stays there when we hang up those stripes for the last time. As a retired Airman, it's easy to spot another because we now hold ourselves to higher standards than our civilian counterparts and it shows. Fifteen years ago, I left behind the wonders of what the Air Force what've been like for myself and my family. Thanks to social media, I get to connect with some of those Airmen I led to see them now retired, CMSgt's, and running companies of their own. They like I still appreciate "what the Air Force has done for me." Good luck to those who chose this wonderful career choice, and thanks to all who serve this great nation 🇺🇲
25 years and counting as an enlisted member. I want to join the USAF this dude is talking about....because it's not the one I am in. The USAF is about officers first and foremost. If you can accept that basic fact, your career might go well.
Since I was a kid I dreamed to be an American Airman and My big dream was join in USAF but I’m not from U.S unfortunately 😔 btw I’m From Brazil but My heart is American🇺🇸🇺🇸
Proud and lucky to have been called a United States Air Force Airman 1980 to 84 Shaw Air Force Base South Carolina Rammstein Airbase West Germany Then20 years New York City correction officer Rikers island In the Air Force I was treated as a gentleman, At Rikers I fought hand to hand to survive... The Air Force was sweet
So for the trolls.... the single thing I see people get wrong in their attitude when they come into the Air Force is be entitled to all the glory and glamour that you “believed” was there and yours to have. In reality you raised your right hand and signed the dotted line to SERVE! Many loose sight of that and believe when they are asked to do what they believe are menial tasks that the Air Force is less than what they expected and has somehow insulted their perceived high standing. What the man was trying to say about leading yourself is to remember what your ultimate purpose in the Air Force is to do and do it no matter what it is with quality and a good attitude. To not allow adversity or poor leaders to daunt /deter you from the service you took an oath to perform. “Lead yourself” means exactly that. Handle your responsibilities with an intensity that doesn’t allow the adversities to detract from accomplish the mission. Learn to get over yourself and make a difference. If you lead yourself in small tasks well, you will lead others well in greater more complex tasks. It’s the way it is whether you like it or not.
thats a nice thought up until you got friends who kill themselves because how disgusting the leaderships in this service is. now tie it to this president and everything else goin on...
@@philparnell757 yeah, this is an old post of mine and those days are quite gone for me too. I am disgusted with the state of leadership these days too.
Excellent video from an old retired USAF Master Sergeant. From working on F-105s in Kansas to loading bombs on Diamond Lil one of many a BUff at Utapao during Line Backer II. Some didn't come home those days, some came back full of holes. That hot flightline at Homestead and the Phantom II, Ready Eagle to Bitburg Germany and many war games and Combat Turns, to Seymour Johnson and humid days and freezing nights. Long flights to Ramstein on Crested Cap and Able Archer 83 where we came so close. The desert of Tucson loading 30mm on the Hog. I miss the camaraderie a lot of times. The Air Force gets in your blood and all those memories you made Aim High Airman.
Active, Reserve, Guard and Auxiliary. It doesn't matter where you serve, what matters is that you serve. As a former enlisted Airmen to an Officer, I can't be more proud of being an Airmen. #aimhigh
Mr. Fil-Am Thank you for your service sir !! My son joined several months ago and is currently in Tech school. Couldn’t be more proud!! I guess I miss him even more than I thought coz I started bawling after seeing this video! Lol. May God bless all our Airmen and their families!
@@valeriecallaghan Ma'am, thank you for supporting your son in his decision into serving our great country under an amazing service branch. The biggest thing you can give him through out his career as an Airmen is support. It goes such a long way.
THAT WAS PERFECT!!! My career starts in July and my job is AGE... lets lead the world to stability and protect those who cannot defend themselves. Global Vigilance Global Reach Global Power... fly fight and win Airmem
Hope you are enjoying being an “AGE Mechanic” because it will teach you skills that will come in handy every day for the rest of your life 👍🏼👍🏼. DINSTAAR 🇺🇸
Ask your recruiter what his/her AFSC is and remember, their is a reason they would rather be a recruiter. Favorite recruiter line "It's not a bad job, it's what you make it."
For some people, the reason is that they made NCO and encouraging others got into their blood. By your logic, there wouldn't be any 1st shirts either. You don't have to be so cynical.
The Air force came from the Army Air Corp The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF or AAF), informally known as the Air Force, was the aerial warfare service component of the United States Army during and immediately after World War II (1939/41-1945), successor to the previous United States Army Air Corps and the direct predecessor of the United States Air ...
Wish I would have seen something like this when I was in (Jun 63-dec 66, Nam). Never felt like I was really military till I volunteered for Flare drops out of DaNang. This is a great video, maybe if i had seen this then, I may have stayed in and done better.
Congrats! Never forget the reason(s) why you joined, and don't let other people's negativity affect you too much. May you have a successful career -- the rest of us are counting on you to take our places some day.
I wish sometimes I would have joined the Airforce. I just got out last year as a 13B in thr Army. I tell you guys its been a privilege working with the Airforce. They have way better gear than the Army. It's hard to switch over to a new branch though because the only branch with my MOS is the Marines. Bummed out but its ok.
I am an E to O. Just left OTS. At 1:57 that's the OTS campus and one of our instructors. I'll never forget the lessons learned as an enlisted. AIM HIGH!!!!!!!
World’s best number 1 Air Force. The Air Force has so much energy and innovation, it’s ahead of the game, all thanks to that energy that personnel have. From 🇬🇧. 🇺🇸 our allies reign supreme. This is the greatest organization on planet Earth 🌎 and favorite US branch.
I got to bed every night with my blues jacket hanging over my head. Greatest achievement I've ever made in my life that nobody believed that I could, not even my family. Miss serving with the finest men and women that I've came across in my entire life.
While you are still too young to enlist into the Air Force, it is never too early to start preparing. There are a few things you can do now to prepare for once you reach the require age. First study hard and graduate from high school. Get the best grades you can in all subjects especially English, Math and Science. This will help you improve your score on the ASVAB test which is required for enlistment. Say no to drugs and get an early start on physical conditioning are important steps in the right direction. And stay out of trouble. Law violations can delay and in some cases will disqualify you from joining the Air Force and taking advantage of the opportunities available. Starting early and being prepared are your best shot. Stay in contact with your Guidance Counselor and maybe we will see you in a few years. Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service
Currently shipping out second week of October. Mos-Securiy forces like my father before me. We took an oath and signed a blank check payable to up to and including our lives for the air force and our freedom. This journey for the jedt 6 years of my life will be well worth. Having a 6 month old daughter to step away from for times on deployment or duty stations will be tough but it's all worth it. AIM HIGH. 🇺🇸💯
Oct is a good time to be at Lackland it's not as hot. I was there 24 Oct 72 then for 8 weeks. BMT was just 6 weeks but I stayed 2 more weeks waiting for opening at tech school.
GOOD FOR YOU! Ignore these idiots talking a bunch of crap about what they don't know, the Air Force is great, I loved it wish I could go back, veteran United States Air Force
Dont pay attention to the idiots who say the ****they say, I want to go Pararescue. and I'm 11. Aim high and keep up the good work. Do what you do best be a proud soldier of the USAF. And love to all the other soldiers who are serving and who have served
A C they aren’t allowed to shoot? Do you know what your talking about lol... you know airmen carry m4 in bagram right? And practice rifle drills in BMT
All I want to ask is where is the army’s version.... nothing fake or over the top here just straight honesty... maybe the army could learn a thing or two
2 and a half years of working out and reviewing math and sciences I’ve finally decided which branch to join. Daamn this is a good video. But I’m gonna join the Marines lmao gtfooo
Most people go in for the uniform and cos they think they’re going to be tougher, but I did my research my man so I’ll find it out myself. 2 and a half years you’d think I would go to airforce cos it’s easy or the army cos there’s more money.
@@vcrazy_diamond only because it's easy but someone that's actually brave needs to do the tough jobs don't be a hater because u can't be part of the nation's pride
ชนาธิป ทับทอง ,you must legally live in the United States to apply to join. Non US citizens must have an Immigration Services (U.S.C.I.S) Registration Card (INS Form I-551 -- Commonly known as a "Green Card". The green card must be a 10 year green card and with an expiration date greater than 2 years from the date of issue. Applicants must be between 17 and 39, must speak, read and write English fluently to apply to join the Air Force. The Air Force does not bring applicants to the United States to join. You must get to the United States legally on your own and complete all immigration processing to obtain your Green Card on your own. The Air Force does not help. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
I am going to work on joining. Rn, I'm a High School freshman. I'm 2 years, I can apply, and that's what I'll do. I won't be there for 18 mo. tho. I will be a missionary for my religion for that time, then I'll be in the USAF with all my might.
Hopefully, I be able to join in a year or so. Need to be off meds from a possible misdiagnosis of ADHD. It has always been my dream to Aim High! #USAIRMAN IN THE WORKS 😎
Garland, unfortunately, this is a (potentially) medically disqualifying condition. If you have been diagnosed by a doctor as having ADD/ADHD, you must meet the following requirements in order to apply: - Must be off medication for a minimum of 15 months. (You must be removed off of the medication by a doctor and it is written in your medical records. An applicant cannot just stop taking prescribed medications on their own.) - You must have a current note from primary care provider validating stable status with condition, must summarize the diagnosis, history of treatment, and should rule out any residual of ADD/ADHD - Show evidence of successful academic and work endeavors while off medication - Show evidence that applicant was not provided classroom aids such as private study area, special tutors, additional time to complete assignments or tests. Candidates who do not meet the standard of never having taken more than a single daily dosage of medication or not having been prescribed medication for their condition for more than 24 cumulative months after the age of 14 will be processed for a waiver if they have demonstrated at least 15 months of performance stability (academic or vocational) off medication. Waiver approval is not guaranteed. Please contact an Air Force recruiter for more details. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting
@@USAirForceRecruiting, when did this change? I have ADD and I served from '94 to '98. No one ever required any kind of documentation regarding treatment or anything else relating to my condition during the enlistment process or afterward.
I am proud to have served in the world's mightiest Air Force, from Airman Basic to Staff Sergeant, taking my responsibilities serious and training the airmen under my command to do as I did! We collectively led the way!