Day in the Life: US Air Force (My Thoughts)
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- Опубликовано: 4 янв 2022
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Gave me PTSD with that alarm bro 💀💀
Foreal I haven’t heard that in forever and I jumped when it played
Used to work as a wrangler at a summer camp had a 30 min walk through the woods and had to be at the barn by 6am that alarm fr made my stomach sink 💀
AHAHAHAHAHAH i literally was telling myself the exact same thing💀💀
holy shit me too lmao
Y'all trippin
Tbh bro you definitely convincing me that my nerves about joining could all be in my head. I’m omw to meps this week. You calm vibe makes it seem like you really enjoy it. Bro I’ve been looking all over for the brown experience in the Air Force.
Preciate the kind words man. Good luck with your process. Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions as you go through. Hope to see you out there brother💪🏽
Bro I was born with one arm with I could’ve went to the navy seals. If you can join the Air Force, join bro, nothing stopping you 💯
Outta all the Air Force vlogs this Brother has the best music. Great content too.
thank you king , keep going , peace out
I’ve been thinking about joining for a while now and I think I’m leaning towards joining! This is awesome I appreciate you sharing this!
Loved the video brother and the time you took to make it. I was in the Navy for 8 years but a big part of me wishes I had joined the Air Force. Very squared away.
What's good young fella. Keep doing your thing. THIS is "gangsta". Doing something with your life and serving your country. Salute!
Preciate it!
Preciate it OG!
Was Army from 1987-1994!! This just randomly popped up on my feed but great job young Airman!! Keep grinding and reaching your goals.... 💯💪🏾
Preciate you watching, Sir!💪🏽 Looking to carry on that torch passed down from y’all who served before us.
Keep up that mentality! Love to see military RUclips content, keep doing these videos!
Preciate it!
Had no clue you were an A1C after watching your alternative PT test video. Nothing against that, but you carry yourself like someone who has been in at least 2+ years. Keep that same motivation when ranking up, even when the negative times come up. Trust me, they will eventually. We need more folks like you with high morale and motivation. Keep grinding champ.
I appreciate the kind words. 🤙🏽
Your vid pop'd up in my recommended FEED; so, I decided to check it out... Good vid! From a Ret. AF & Vet myself, it is good to see positive vids showing AF life. Keep it up and wish you nothing but the best in the AF!
Preciate it !
I just booked RF, wasn't expecting to go this route, but I'm stoked that I got it. Great video man
Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions about RF
Good to see some quality young men
Not even half way through and this video is already so motivating, once I get outta high school I'm planing on listing for the United States Air Force, if you have any tips lemme know!
Yessirrr💪🏽. Hope to see you out here. For right now, I would say make the most of every opportunity you have in front of you, and always put your best foot forward. No matter how small the task. Always look to find how your gifts can help others. Stick those, and you’ve got a good foundation for anything in life.
Man I remember you at Keesler when I was in 38💪🏽! Glad to see you doing big things, I’ll definitely be keeping up with this channel 🤝
Yo what’s up Walker! I definitely remember you too bro. Hope everything’s going well for you at your base now. Preciate the support bro!💪🏽
Videos like this get me so exited ! I’m going to BMT June 7th 💪🏽
Good luck out there!👍🏽 It’ll be a blast. Remember to push yourself to do new things and grow every day. I’ll see you out here
You have the COOLEST VIBE EVER!
trying to decide between the air force or the army and this video helped me decide
Dope video man. Keep going. 💪🏽💪🏽
Preciate the support💪🏽. It’s crazy I was watching your videos when I was thinking of first joining.
Just subscribed bro gonna join the Air Force right after I heal from my injury just had acl surgery real excited thanks for the vid brotha
Thanks for watching bro! Looking to see you out here💪🏽
This videos makes my confidence go up I’m heading to meps next week for the air force
That’s great to hear! Hope to see you out here man💪🏽
Great positive video! 👍Thank you 👍
Thanks for watching!
Quality just gets better and better!
Yoo thanks my dawg
😫 Yes lord! Love and happiness!!
Thanks for watching!
I hope to potentially see you soon brother. 🫡
I’ve watched a few of your videos, but I like how personal they are. I’ve got some decisions to make soon. Either going to transfer to MSU Denver for school or join the Air Force for 4 years and complete my schooling after. Have a great week!
I appreciate the support! Great luck with your journey. I know the right decision will come
So cool!
Intro was 🔥🔥
Ayee thanks bro💪🏽
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I booked RF Transmissions a few days ago. I ship out July 30th I'm pretty nervous but I'm ready to change my life for the better. Just hope I am good enough.
Great luck to you! As a radio troop, RF is a great job. If you’re always willing to learn and ask questions, you’ll be just fine.
Yes sir we can get cold here in FL, I’m currently in DEP and am stoked waiting for Cyber Intel. I was interested in the other side of the Cyber house. At this rate I might be getting my sec+ before I get in. But hey all in Gods timing
Yo bro the video was lit 🔥,keep it up brother💪🏾
Preciate it bro💪🏽💯
@@thelifewithkev for sure🔥
Hello! Thank you so much for producing these videos. It’s been so helpful to gain more insight about the AF. I am actually in the process of applying for OTS and taking my AFOQT in January. Just want to get some advice and help. I am a little nervous if I don’t pass the test after all my attempts. Can I enlist instead? Thanks again for your time! I appreciate it!
Hey, thanks for watching! Yes, enlisting is always an option if you decide not to go Officer. You got this though! Don’t put yourself out of the race yet. If you have any question about the AFOQT or OTS, let me know, and I’ll try to put you in contact with someone I know that can help you.
@@thelifewithkev I really enjoy the videos and the way you present it is real and honest, and also inspiring as I want to join. That would be great to get connected with someone. Just a little background, I am based in Northern California, 30 years old, working professional. Let me know! I appreciate it so much! Blessings!
I love that song
Just came across this video and I love your vibe. Right now I'm considering joining the air force, but I'm scared of getting deployed. I would really like to join, do my time, and go to school without having to worry about if I will have to fight in the next war if we go into one. Do you think joining as a reserve is a good choice? Also what did you join as and what do you plan on doing once you leave?
Thinking about this job. Wanted to go special warfare but I’m not physically and mentally ready for that. Random question, did you have any prior college experience? I need to make a decision whether or not to potentially be discharged from the DEP program for taking another college semester, or just book it
I grew up as an AF brat, and I tripped out at the lack of facilities off-base
thanks for the video kev! good stuff. Here's a question for you, does life in the air force feel lonely?
Hey man, thanks for watching! To answer your question, yes there are times when the Air Force/military life feels lonely. You leave your home town family and friends, and you and the friends you make when you first get in often go your separate ways because of different assignments. It can be tiring, always having to fork new friends, and it can be hard to tell who is temporary and in your life to stay.
For this, I would say don’t give up on forming those relationships. Find those people that you connect with, and enjoy all of your time together, no matter how short or long you know it will be. You may end up living in different places, but those friendships will always last if they’re real. Some of my best buddies live on the other side of the planet.
For everyday life, keep putting yourself out there. Get involved, put yourself in places to meet new people, whether it’s a class, a trip, or just starting a conversation in your shop. You never who you will meet, and what opportunities can come from it. Hope this helps.
Thank God before you go to start your work thank you for your service I pray that God protect all of you in Jesus name🙏🙏
Thanks for your support👍🏽. God bless
Future Airman commenting for the algo 👍🏼
Preciate your support man!
Is there a lot of parties on the weekends at the dorms?
quick question man really important how did you study for the asvab and which sections did you study that was important because I want the same gig which is cycbersecurity field job. but I am very overwhelmed of what to study. love the content man.
The main section for Comm/cyber jobs is Electrical. I used the ASVAB app on the App Store. Check out my “Meps and ASVAB“ video, I talk more about what I used to study for my job in there.
look now you got me with the alarm i was confused trying to find my phone because im watching from my computer 😂😂😂
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Do you have decibel limits, or noise limits as far as activities in your apartment on base?
I really want to join, gonna talk to a recruiter. I am asking because I am a guitarist. Thanks in advance!
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How long are your work shifts? Looking to go in to the air force !
hey good video, question though: i saw you said in another comment that RF started requiring sec+ at the end of last year but you’re studying for it now outside of tech school, do you have to get it bc you’re in an RF workplace and is it something that’s required of all RF across the AF? I’m also RF but I’ve been told nothing about getting sec+ but i also happen to not be assigned to actual RF worktivities at my home base. just wondering
Yes, all RF should be required to get sec+ now. I don’t know if they do now, but we didn’t get it in tech school when I went through, it was a new change. It’s usually up to your unit to put you in a course to test now. If your able to ask your leadership, maybe they’ve already started to or can put you in a course.
Any good and bad advice about the Air Force I’m thinking about going to the air force
I don’t know if you’ll see this but you seem like a great guy you should give the special warfare jobs a thought
Hey, man. Preciate you watching and noticing. It’s definitely something to think about.
Im considering Joining the Air Force in California What’s the vibe like
Keon over here acting like you introducing him to some new jawns… tell homie to squinting like he light skin 🤣
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BRO IS IN THE SPACE FORCE?!? need to know what he does
How long are you stationed in Tampa?
Good video. Can you transfer over to the space force with your cyber job in the air force?
Good content
Yes, right now the Space force is looking to fill Cyber and Intel jobs. We have a lot of guys in my job who apply, and some who have already transferred.
@@thelifewithkev wow...so you going to try and make a move to the space force? Good luck with whatever you try do. Thank you for your service and your content
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picking up this job for the air guard, so from what i’ve read, sec + is required now? and is there anything i can do to prepare for tech school
Yes, Sec+ is required for all cyber fields now, including RF. I’m still pretty sure it’s not a part of our tech school yet. Since it’s still a pretty new requirement, all of us having been getting it once we got to our duty station.
For preparing for tech school, I would say just go in ready to learn. The information isn’t too hard, but if you master it, you’ll set yourself ahead and it’ll help you at your first base, just from remembering radio/satcom theory. For Preparing for Sec +, check out my “How I Passed Sec+” video👇🏽.
Get involved in the squadron, it’s a great way to get leadership experiment and meet ew people. Get out and enjoy the area too, Keesler I’m a nice beach town, a lot of great spots to check out.
Hello :) whose car is that you drive ?
I am currently 13, and when I get out of high school, I will join the Air Force.
Can’t wait to see you out here sir🫡👍🏽. Remember to always find a way to serve others with your gifts.
First off thank you for your service 🇺🇸On a scale to 1-10 how would u recommend joining the AirForce for anybody ? because I really want to pursue it after college but I have people in my ear telling me not to join and it’s no place for a black man and it’s all lies when they tell u the benefits but I promise I do my best to block the naysayers out.
Hey, man. Thanks for your support💪🏽. For me, I like what I do, and the adventure brings, and the people I’ve met have made the Air Force a great experience for me.
For you, the benefits are definitely there. Especially if you use your degree to commission as an officer. The technical and leadership skills you gain are definitely up there.
Will you be a minority? The AF is about 15% black. The Army is about 29% for comparison. I used to ask myself the same question before I came in: “Does a black man belong in the military?” I see it like this: My race is who I am, you see it as soon as I walk through the door. You will remember me because I carry myself with confidence and will always look to excel at whatever I’m doing. I know there’s another kid looking to follow whatever path I carve. I want them to know to know that they belong wherever they know they can succeed. Yes, this country hasn’t had the best history with our people, including veterans of color, but the longer I’ve been in and met different people, the more I’ve realized that were all on the same team. Yes, the military is run by a government that once considered us less than a person, but this is still my country too. My people, my family back home, just like everyone else’s family, calls this country home. Though I pray for peace, I will always be willing to do my part to keep my family, and everyone else’s around me, safe. Also, now that I’m here, I figure at some point I can see firsthand where these issues come from, and will find the opportunity to improve them. I can never complain about a situation if I’m not looking for the solution.
I hope this answers your question and helps with your decision. If your thinking about it, I’d say keep doing your research, if you keep finding things thsy interest you, give it a chance. I think you’ll be surprised when you see how many different opportunities it can really bring. I talk about all of this in my first video: “Why I Joined the Military in 2021”. If you check it out, let me know that you think. Take care bro.
@@thelifewithkev well said brother will be a airman soon💪🏾
At what stage does a permanent resident obtain his citizenship after joining the us airforce?
hey I love the video! I just got picked up as a 63A but my first assignment will be as a 17D so ill be heading to Keesler soon. Any tips on studying and passing sec+ since I'll be in the cyberspace arena for a few years?
Preciate the support man! For sec+, they should have a bunch of 601 books at Keesler. I’d say starting studying them with some of the new free time you’ll have. Id also recommend examcompass.com for practice tests, and listening to the “Cyber Wire Daily” and “Darknet Diaries” podcasts. They’ll help you get familiar with a lot of lingo and with the cyber security field in general, plus they’re interesting. It’s a very detailed test, so I think taking the time to start learning about things early will give you a huge advantage. I’ll make a video about how the test went for me for you guys. I take the test next month.
@@thelifewithkev oh man appreciate that! Also I have some questions about keesler and just tech school in general. I’ll be commissioning soon and just wanted to know ,do officers and enlisted sit in the same classes? Also what are some fun things to do while I’m there?
@@Noremac2310 That’s big news man congrats on commissioning. Officers sit in different classes than enlisted at tech school, so your experience may be a little different than mine. There’s a lot to do around Keesler in Biloxi. There’s a lot of great restaurants around the beach and casino strip. Check out The Reef and Half Shell Oyster House. There’s jet skiing and other outdoor stuff down there too, I wish I had gotten to do that too.
When I was in the USAF (76-80) there was not much emphasis on PT. We only had to qualify with a timed run once per year. The modern military seems to be more of a monastic life. We could purchase and consume alcohol on base at 18, smoking was not discourage, and homosexuality was a court-martial and dischargeable offence. Now there is no drinking under 21, smoking is virtually forbidden, and homosexuality is permitted. Strange times.
Sorry, are supposed to persecute gay people?
@@wubblebubbleball5433 I am just contrasting the present with the past. You are free to draw whatever conclusions you choose. I have no problem with gay people.
Im deadass all in for joining but my only concern is my ankle I have a metal plate in there with no screws and full mobility am I disqualified?
Im not too sure on how that will affect your eligibility, but that would be a great question for a recruiter. They will go over your medical history in preparation for MEPS
Hi thank you for the video! Do you have to climb on antenas ., towers etc ?
Hey, thanks for watching! Yes, it depends on your base and the mission, but it is common for RF to climb radio/antenna towers. My shop should actually be going for our climbing training pretty soon. It’s usually voluntary to go up for it.
@@thelifewithkev that’s the only part I’m like meh ..
Can you Guys have your phones during BMT
That oatmeal look dry but what base you from how is it in the Air Force
Lmao. It’s has its ups and down, but so far more ups. It’s been good to me.
I noticed the guys have a beard. I’m joining the Airforce Reserve. Is it okay to have a beard as long as it’s low?
Secondly, how long is tech school for cybersecurity?
After basic, if your able to show the doctor that you have any kind of shaving bumps, you can get a shaving waiver, and keep a short beard.
Tech school for cyber surety should usually be about 3 months long.
Hey bro I’m pretty close to getting cable and antenna systems job . Just have to see what recruiter says they tried to get me another job on my list but I didn’t want to and got offered this one higher on my list instead . What do you know about cable and antenna systems I wanna know if it’s really useful in the outside world
Hey, cable and antenna systems is pretty similar to what I do as an RF or SATCOM technician. Telecommunications is a big field, dealing with how we communication using using satellites, radio waves or cable for television, internet, 5G service, and lots of other things. There are plenty of jobs out there for this field. Of course, starting out enlisted, you will be on more of the maintenance side of the equipment, but you’ll learn the fundamentals and hardware behind worldwide communications, which translate well into a lot of other tech or IT fields. A lot of the guys in my job go to school for computer science, cybersecurity, or IT management. There’s countless jobs out there for these fields. I would just keep doing more research if you’re into these kinds of things. Hope this helps.
@@thelifewithkev wow thanks for replying man 🙏 . I’m really excited about this job and even more motivated about all this I didn’t get my number one job but this definitely seems like a good choice and opportunity ! Really gonna strive to do my best and benefit from what I’ll learn . Thanks for the info bro , be safe !
@@Jonarroyo_ anytime bro, hope to see you out there💪🏽
hey man! just signed the contract for RF Transmissions, what are the hours like!?
Hey man, it depends on your unit, but most RF shops work a typical 0800 to 1600 day, with organized PT before on some days. Of course, if the missions demands, you can always be called in outside of these hours
Nice vid, I'm planning on joining the Air National Guard, and I'm considering this job since it has a sign-on bonus. What civilian jobs would you recommend to look for regarding this AFSC?
Hey, thanks. RF Transmissions is an entire career field in the civilian world too. There are a lot of jobs starting around the 80k mark with military experience. You can check some out on Indeed. A lot of guys in the shop also go to school for computer engineering, cyber security, or other IT fields. What you learn in RF is very much on the hardware side, but you gain a birds eye view about how information moves across the world that can cross over into any IT career.
Hows the social life at your job? Or the air force in general do you communicate with your co workers a lot?
The social life is great. For my job at least, there’s all different types of people, so there’s always a group you can link and find things to do with. The daily work atmosphere is pretty laid back, we definitely have to work together and communicate to get the job, but it’s never hard to find something to joke about in the shop.
@@thelifewithkev what if you’re an introvert
@@putDIZONyourfacethen be an extrovert
The mindset of a Lion
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Yooooo! One of these guys is my troop! 😂
It’s a small AF for real😂
@@thelifewithkev I really is. I was searching random RF videos, then I saw his face and I laughed.
I was in from 94 to 2003 and it was all self PT or you just didn't do PT. And there was no PT test, some bases you road a stationary bike and some you never had a pt test at all.
Looks like some has changed, and some things have stayed the same. I’ve heard of the bike test before. We’re hoping to promote prioritizing physical health again in our unit. Thanks for watching!
Which base that
Do you know serving in the air force with a medical waiver? I’m working to enlist, so I want to know others experiences and advice on that matter!
Same here i have a metal plate in my ankle I might have to get a waiver
I don’t know if it’s been asked already but what watch do you use?
The watch from this video was the same one they had us buy in BMT. It was like 14 bucks. I now just have a simple Casio sports watch. I just need it to tell time and have a spot watch for when I run.
@@thelifewithkev Thanks man! Keep up the good work! You’re doing great.
Do u have to be good at math for the Air Force? I seen a lot of the careers require it.
Not necessarily
It all depends on the job. Some require more technical skills than other, but as a whole, the Air Force is more technical other branches. Check out foreverwingman.com. It has all job listings and the required math score for each job on the ASVAB.
You have to take a poly test for your career?
What are the different jobs in the Air Force ?
There are tons of different jobs. From plane maintainer, to medical, aircrew, admin, intel and more. Check out the Air Force website here: www.airforce.com/careers
I have a question do u get to request where u want to be station
You will get to put your top bases you want to go to on your “Dreamsheet” that you’ll make at the end of basic, but the Air Force will still put you where they need you most. They will work your way down your preferred list to find an opening that needs to be filled. I would start looking at what job you’ll have and where you can be stationed to have an idea of where you’d like to go. I actually just filled a video with some of my friends that will help you out with this. I hope to have it up by the end of this week.
Yo bro u at tyndall? I'm working on the cdc center on base
Close bro. We’re actually at MacDill. Still neighbors though🤙🏽
What time does your work day end?
We have PT at 0700, get to work by 0900 and leave around 1600(4pm)
Can I be a tower climber in rf transmissions? Can I also apply for cct after receiving a job after BMT and accepting my job whatever it may be if it can’t be rf transmission???
Yes, tower climbing is a part of RF, my shop is actually getting certified againin a few months. It isn’t at every base though, if you were base Comm, you are more likely to be climbing towers that expeditionary units.
You can cross train into CCT or any other job, but not immediately after BMT. The Air Force has invested money in you once you have accepted a job, so there is a 3 year time in service requirement to cross train. For special warfare, including CCT, the time requirement is 2 years in the Air Force. You would just have to decide if you would like to go straight into CCT, or wait a couple years after being in the AF.
@@thelifewithkev awesome! Also what is your work schedule looking like? How many days on and off ? How many hours? I’m sorry I watched this video when it was near bedtime I may have forgotten this key info lol.
@@thelifewithkev thank you for taking time out of your day to respond brotha
@@thelifewithkev is there a required ASVAB score as well? Sorry I am hitting you with these questions. I keep hearing negatives about talking directly to recruiters because their end game is just to get you to sign the dotted line without your best interest in mind .
@@iguzzlehenny616 No problem bro, I completely understand. Yes there is a minimum ASVAB score for RF, specifically in the electronics section. Check out this link foreverwingman.com/career_fields/3d1x3-rf-transmission-systems/. The AFSC is outdated, but the content should still be the same. If you check out my video “How to Choose Your Job in the AF” I talk about this process a bit more there too.
Question, are you active duty or national guard?
Hey, I’m active duty
can you use your phone after training?
Yes, once you get to tech school after basic training, you’ll have your phone again. You probably won’t use it during the duty day in class, but you’ll definitely be connected to the outside world again.
Someone get their mans Mosley😂 tell that boi to fix his hat lmao
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Are you completely off on the weekends?
It depends on the job. Some career fields such as maintenance or security forces, or any jobs with 24/7 ops will have weekend shifts. If you don’t work this type of job, you’ll usually have weekends off, or at least days off throughout the week to make up for it.
What type of motorcycle you buy?
A 94 Harley Sportster
ay bro you still do RF transmissions got some questions
Yup, I’m an RF troop. What questions do you have?
@@thelifewithkev ima shoot you a text on ig
Where u stationed Eglin or Hurlburt field?
I’m stationed at Macdill
@@thelifewithkev o ok what's your dream base assignment?
I want to serve in the American army, can you help me brother?
Since when did RF require Sec+???
Stating about the end of last year.
Im 9 yrs old, i wanna be a air force pilot or engineer if i can. Thats why im working hard in school. This made me know what to expect in the air force! tysm for the vid.😀🛶🛶✈🛩
I liked and subbed
Is the Airforce hard to get into?
Unless you have a major condition that prevents you from participating in physical training, getting in should be pretty easy. The acceptance rate is a little lower than the other branches, but if this is something you want to do, you can definitely make it happen.
Thomas👀👀🥰
How much you get paid a month.
Here’s a link to the Air Force pay chart. I’m an E-3 with less than 2 years in service. How much you make will depend on what rank you sign in as.
veteran.com/2022-military-pay-charts/
I'm studying to pass this test praying that I do
Good luck💪🏽
@@thelifewithkev thanks
Wow alot has changed since I made that comment
I want to join us Air Force
How y’all be rocking beards in uniform? Shaped up and everything lol. I don’t get it 😂 I’m assuming no shave chits for razor bumps?
Yeah it’s all shaving waivers😂. I’m pretty sure they just changed the AFI to allow you to shape up your beard.