My daughter is seriously considering the Air Force so I was just curious. I'd mentioned before that my Dad was Naval Air Corp during WW2 and Korea and he always said no matter which branch you joined the Air Corps lived the best. So of course I joined Army Field Arty. But Dad was right based on my observations. So when she started talking military service to get some travel and college money I guided her towards the AF.
How many former Air Force do we have here?
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Evil Dog
US Veteran
An excellent choice. I was in the Air Force for 21 years and never regretted a moment.
joeintexas
US Veteran
I was in 68-72. I have wished a million times over that I would have stayed the 20 years instead of only 4. Oh well....youth!
butchd
Member
No first hand experience but it has done well for my son. He retired after 22 years a few months ago. He has started a new job for the private sector in Warner Robins. The 'ole man has to crow a little.
steveno
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Rhein Mein AB , Germany (1970-1973)
jlrhiner
US Veteran
Remember, if something goes wrong, you can swim further than you can fly!
Well done to all my Air Force brothers.
Well done to all my Air Force brothers.
bricker
Member
My oldest son has been in 10 years. He has gotten to see the world, and has seen a lot of sand, five deployments. He likes it though, except the being away so much part.
usaf security service. 1963 - 1968…...got a top secret security clearance and copied Russian and Chinese radio transmissions. After basic training went to RAF chicksands England and had a ball!!. Traveled to Germany , France, Spain, Austria and all over England. Met my wife there in 1966 and this morning we went out to breakfast for valentines day. she is the best thing that ever happened to me !!!
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sigp220.45
US Veteran
Air Force 1983-1991, got out right after Desert Storm. I could have retired nine years ago if I had stayed in!!
I miss it sometimes, and I have the Air Force to thank for putting me on the lovely island of Guam, where I met my beautiful wife of the last 25 years.
My oldest is 20 years old now, and is thinking of enlisting. I hope he does - its a great way for a kid to see the world and learn something useful.
I miss it sometimes, and I have the Air Force to thank for putting me on the lovely island of Guam, where I met my beautiful wife of the last 25 years.
My oldest is 20 years old now, and is thinking of enlisting. I hope he does - its a great way for a kid to see the world and learn something useful.
24spenser
US Veteran
USAF is more akin to a civilian profession / job. Good choice.
ps- Never, ever did the 1st push-up during my tenure. There was no such animal.
ps- Never, ever did the 1st push-up during my tenure. There was no such animal.
59-63. Saw a couple bases in Texas, 2 years in England at RAF Sculthorpe, and 1 year in France at Chaumont AFB. A little TDY to Wheelus AFB in Tripoli Libya. Spent 6 months in school learning how to be a Jet engine mechanic, then 3 years playing with Jet Bombers & Fighters. It's a rush when you start up a jet fighter and taxi it down the perimeter track doing brake checks. Wouldn't trade my experience for anything.
Twenty-two years (1966-1988)................everyone great, ten years as Office of Special Investigations Special Agent. Had the beejesus scared out of me a couple of times but would do it all over again................and we never walked to work. Keep shootin'
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Blacksmith58
US Veteran
USAF Retired. 1976-1996! No Regrets! Been around the world three times (Germany, Germany, Germany), East Coast (Langley), North West Coast (McChord) and Central (Lowry & Little Rock)! All expense Paid Trips every one of them!!! Learned a lot! Saw things I'd never seen! Did things I'd never done! Even Did stuff we wasn't supposed!!! All a part of the life!
deralte
US Veteran
24 years to include Korea and Vietnam. Also spent 6 years in Germany, Tdy to North Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Alaska, Spain, Italy along with most of the islands of the pacific and atlantic. Was in the Office of Special Investigations and never had a dull day.
pineappleshooter
US Veteran
Although it pains me to say this (being a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer), if my kid was intent on enlisting, I would tell her to go Chair Force. Much more corporate than the other services and most of the jobs translate better to the civilian world.
Damn Yankee
Member
Daughter spent 26 years in Air Force. 8 as Ballistic Missile Tech on the Titan 2's and 18 as a Load Master on the C130. Made 5 trips into Kosovo and been all around the world.
Lead Instructor on a Simulator now.
Lead Instructor on a Simulator now.
MSgt G
US Veteran
22 years, three months, and 18 days - loved every day! I now still wear the uniform as I teach AFJROTC (I never worked this hard on active duty!).
21 yrs, 2 mos, & 15 days. been retired 21 yrs, 8 mos and & 14 days. was fortunate to have been in some jobs that requied traveling to new and exciting/not so exciting places. 37 countries on six continents. good pay nowdays i hear. great living conditions and chow. great schools that for the most part will transfer over to the civilian sector if she chooses to not stay. i highly encourage her to sign up now. lee
