I’m currently enlisted. One of my sergeants told me his philosophy is that people shouldn’t complain about something if they aren’t willing to put themselves in a position to eventually change said thing. That stuck with me so that despite whatever “hard” I come across, I remember the vision and end goal to get me through it.
That concept does not work when you have Petro Dollars. You can't fix anything no matter what rank you have when you fight for Petro Dollars. Our fraud based economy ensures the US military is a dirtbag meritocracy. You can only change the US military from outside now. It's just a dirtbag meritocracy fighting for a fraud based economy.
This is one of the reasons I want to join the AF, I’m about to graduate high school and most of my friends are going to college but I want something more than that. I desire growth, experience and sacrifice to build me up as a person , I’m tired of being in my comfort I want to get out there to see new things I never have before. Thank you for this video. God will be with me & that’s all I need.
I’m someone who constantly overthinks about the choices I make and it’s difficult to have confidence in the choices I make and believe with what I’m doing is the right choice to make but watching your videos has made me take the leap of faith and commit to joining the Air Force. I’m currently on my last semester of Highschool and plan to contact a recruiter during the summer.
Loved comment! You and I are in the same boat I feel! My recruiter spent an hour with me and even ended his time with his honest feedback, I'm over thinking. I'm leaving all the other great talking points out here but, he is correct in his read of me. I want to set myself up as an older recruit with the certainty I crave to commit long term (Career); no easy decision, and fact being this the first real decision I'll ever be making in life. Hesitation warranted'ish 🥲 I'm such a late bird in life. I made some goals this passing summer and committed to my dreams, I became written in Arabic, Hindi, Braille, ASL-500 signs, Russian. I know now for a fact language is a passion and perhaps gift I've been sleeping on. I decided to revisit other study areas I feel will aid in my goals inside the Air Force... I'm astonished by what I was capable of this summer. I'm about ready to take the step and join. Honestly, with the advice, philosophy, explanation by my recruiter; the Air Force IS the job place, coming in with a specific job (Which I had) only limits me as I might be capable of so much more (I have learned this summer), that much I've learned 2022. I understood that days after the convo and it sparked in me this pursuit to inventory my knowledge, sharpen and add to it, and add myself to a huge family filled with opportunity I've always dreamt of. It'll be hard, challenging, filled with tests I imagine, but I know now I want that. And the benefits of meeting like minds... I watch every graduation and I cant wait. Sounds like you do too lol. Nice reading your comment today, ty and wish you well; fellow over thinker 🙃 This channel is a GEM! FACT!
I’m kinda on the same track as you right now so I would like to give a tip- go ahead and contact that recruiter. That way if there are any issues like per say weight (that’s the issue with me) you have time before you enlist to deal with that and you don’t have to push that date back.
Thank you for this. It just encouraged me. I did great on my ASVAB. I got close to a 70 on it. I'm preparing for MEPS. I'm nervous but I'm up for the challenge. Thanks again
Joining as soon as I finished high school! Tired of being in my comfort zone, around the same toxic people/family. It’s time for a change. #happytoserveAF 😁
I joined in October 2019. I have just now finished my year of training at DLI and I can comfortably say it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I wasn’t sure I was capable of it to begin with and honestly there were several times when I didn’t think I was going to make it. No matter what your your doubts are, you are capable. Find a path. Find someone to lean on. I know that without my closest friends that I’ve made over the last year, there’s no way I would have made it to the end.
That’s awesome. You did something really hard. A lot of people don’t make it through, so I’m proud of you for getting through and finding out what you’re capable of. Great job. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
bro please do you have any advice ? i’m qualified for the job and they told me i’m gonna have to take the DLAB and how it’s a super hard random ass test. any tips? or things i should look out for? and how was the background check and process for the security clearance?
@@CarolinaKilla the DLAB isn’t hard per se. It’s just a bunch of gibberish that you either understand or don’t. I had a decent score but ran out of time, so don’t go too slow
Would you mind sharing if linguist was in one of your top jobs? May I also ask how long it took you to get the job? Edit: apologies for spam, app glitched and posted reply like 15 times lol
I’m an enlisted reservist with 2 years in, & in Air Force ROTC with plans to re-up as an active duty officer. I completely stand by what Jody said, I’m sure others have gone through tough times too & im blessed to have what I do, but the uncomfortable situations & experiences made me who I am today! They made me more resilient & I wouldn’t take them back for anything. Thank you Jody!
I am also a reservist about to hit two years, but I am in the Marines. I want to do AFROTC to commission as an active duty officer when I graduate college. What are my chances of switching branches? I am planning on joining in August.
True. Joined 1981, retired 2002. The only thing making my career worthwhile were the challenges I undertook. They changed me as a man. I carry those successes to this very day. Air Force Supervisors: Challenge your troops! Give that E-4 responsibilities an E-6 normally has with an (alternate) additional duty (with supervision, of course). Younger troops: You want to grow? Then, during deployments volunteer for greater responsibilities. ALL: Learn your craft, know your history. Your AFSC wasn't established last year - there were decades of troops serving before you - what technology, weapons systems, policies, procedures did they encounter? What's changed since then? And, why? It's relevant to your culture, which directly relates to the job you do today. Finally, great post JodywithaWhy. Much continued success, and much respect to all currently serving!
I watched your videos for months before I joined late October of last year. I can comfortably say this was one of the greatest decisions of my life. And I’ve had an amazing experience throughout basic and I am currently in tech school
Keep that fire! Once you get to your command you'll meet people that constantly talk shit about being in the military and it can color your opinion quickly. It's OK if you decide to leave after your enlisted but make it your decision.
I think you're absolutely right that people are tending towards the easier jobs, not that these people are lazy but not as many people seem to care about challenging themselves anymore. I've had some of the most laid back good paying jobs where I essentially sent a couple emails a day pertaining to engineering and that was the job, but I dreaded going to work everyday because I knew there was no challenge in it, mind numbingly easy. That's why I'm working on commissioning with the Air Force rn because I want the challenge and responsibility.
or maybe they just want to do more with there life than throw it away because people who are 100% removed from reality decided that they want to go to war whilst never actually going to war themselves I've nothing but respect for the people who defend my country and if it ever came to it id enlist to defend my country but lately that's not how its been its just fighting wars no one with any skin invested wants to fight just so the president the prime minister or who the fuck ever can make a point to some foreign country
I hear this so much and I don’t get it. I’m so thankful of how relax and do nothing my job is in the Air Force. Like I don’t mind working hard but I much rather not have any challenges or difficulties
Good stuff Jody, your videos have been a good inspiration for my process. I have a medical issue that I've been trying to get a waiver for and everything I've seen and everything people have told me is that I won't get in. I pushed and pushed until finally last week Thursday I got to go to MEPS and I got a high enough score to get any job I want. I then took my physical and passed everything with 1s. Now I'm still waiting for my waiver and approval from a surgeon general but I'm not giving up. I've taken the easy street for the last couple years and it's left me feeling empty, I want something more. I want to provide service before self, sharpen my integrity and above all things become excellent in all that I do. The core values of the air force rang loud and true to me. I'm not giving up, I'm going to keep pushing until the air force tells me to stop and even then, I'm going to go further. Fly, fight and win!!
My daughter has been separated in her 5th weeks in bmt due to medical reasons. She’s now ready to reenlist. Her recruiter is currently gathering medical documentation. I’ll pray and hope you’ll get through this as I prayed for my daughter. Never give up, remember when it’s meant to be, it’ll be!
Inspiration. I get shipped out in 4 days to San Antonio going to bmt and graduating as an undergrad. I totally agree with you and I decided to join to get out of my comfort zone because I think the airforce will make me more resilient than the rest of my peers. I’m going into 1N2X1 and later down the road wanna try being a PJ.
Jody, excellent video and advice. To get promoted ... do NOT think about promotion ... but work HARD, do the absolute best, always give your boss more than asked, understand your unit's mission, keep learning on the job, be respectful to others, be the sharpest Airman, be 100% reliable ... then you will be recognized as an outstanding Airman and get promoted. I was an Airman Basic once and retired as a colonel. Read my book, Uncommon Duties in the United States Air Force. The US Air Force is a incredible organization! I was part of it!!!
This is wild. I am currently an E-5 thinking about being a booster club president because i heard it was easy and im trying to get promoted next year. I dont know if this inspires me to take it up to challenge myself or scares me away from it lmao. Let me take my 3 months of baby leave real quick and ill get back with ya
Lol. I would definitely say it depends on the commander. But for me, I became so much more responsible afterwards, and it helped me crush everything else afterwards. During the time I would’ve told everyone to run from a booster club president, but now knowing who I became, it’s essential to go through something with that level of toughness. Take the baby leave and do it bro. You might regret it at first, but you’ll appreciate it later. 🤙🏽
I'm enlisted as a reservist right now. I enjoy watching your content since it broadens my Air Force experience. My recruiter called me and told me that I could get either an admin job, a maintainer job, and a medic job. I thought to myself, "I didn't choose to join the Air Force job to take an easy path. My Army reservist friend said that he took admin because it was the easiest, and I had no intention to going that route (though I still respect my friend)." I went with the medic job because my recruiter said, "It is a hard job, but it is a rewarding one." My tech school is harder than BMT, and maintaining readiness has its issues that I'm wrestling everyday, but I do not regret choosing the hard.
Thank you for making this!! I’m a retired AF Recruiter out of Arizona!!! You hit the nail on the head and everything you said I’ve been telling my little Cuz!! It ain’t for everyone but you thinking about means it means some part of it is for you!! Success doesn’t come taking the easy path! You have to put in the work!! That will help you understand what you need to do in life! Thank you again!!
This video is something I needed to watch. Currently getting ready to become a recruiter and sometimes I hear the horror stories about it being difficult. But after watching this video maybe this is the "hard" that I've been needing to get myself to that next level both mentally and spiritually. Good stuff and best of luck to ya going forward!
appreciate this Jody i’m currently in the enrollment process im almost done and this video definitely helped me be more motivated and driven to continue this path, thank you.
Are you heading to the MEPS soon? If you haven't taking your asvab yet, work on math and reading comprehension/ word knowledge. They make up most of what you'll need for a MOS you can be proud of.
I’ve been running from hard my whole life. I’m 28 and I’m so sick of the shit. I have a few things to get in order but I know it’s the only way to grow and become more than what I am. I fell into a career that’s easy to do and revolved everything around easy now when shits been tough it’s been an awakening that life is beating the piss out of me but it’s time to fight back.
i think a good portion of it is. thenew medical records system they're using. We live in a time where mental illness is very commonly treated now whereas it was taboo in the past. A lot of younger kids get treated for anxiety/depression in the younger years and then this disqualifies them from joining the military in a lot of circumstances.
Hello, I hear you completely. I'm a 31 year old PE teacher in Tokyo. My whole life in Japan has been comfortable and rewarding but very complacent. I have a BA and an MA but I feel like I haven't found a passion yet or something thats a challenge enough. I'm looking to join OTS and hoping I can do the whole process from JP before heading back to the US . I really appreciate your videos, they've been greatly informative and made me make the final desicion. I'm in the best shape of my life and I feel like I don't want to let this opportunity pass. Thank you sir.
@@LifewithErika. Hi I'm still in the process. I took the AFOQT but recruiters went silent a month ago. I was literally just about to message them again. I'm actually more interested in Navy OCS now, the boards meet more often and slightly less competitive.
Hey Jody! I’m currently going through OTS now. I needed to hear this. I’ve been watching you for the past year until I arrived here. Thank you for your guidance and motivation!!!! 🙏🏾
I randomly found your channel through a search. I want to thank you. I have watch many of your videos, to help me make a decision before I decide to Enlist. This video and your message have pushed me to do it. I’m 38 years old and found out the age requirement has change. This is something I wanted to do since I was 18, but was talked out of it by my parents. They meant well, we were at war at the time. I love when you said “we can’t run away from hard.” and “we have to do something hard, to make our lives easy.” I feel like my whole life I been doing the opposite. I want to thank you again. I’m talking to my local recruiter to enlist tomorrow.
Thank-you for this it actually motivated me even more because a-lot of people would tell me I’m not fit to join I’m going to the air-force to prove those people wrong & also to challenge myself & face my fears So thank you so much again you inspired me so much !
I’m praying my waiver is approved man, I really want to join the Air Force your videos inspired me so much man & I’ve made it this far in the process already, I just want my efforts to pay off 😭😭😭
Awesome video sir 💯 I’m thankful for your content. It reminds me of my childhood & not understanding why my father was so hard on me. He was extremely physically hard on me & extremely emotionally hard on me. I had so much anger & resentment for a long time. But one day, my eyes opened & my perspective changed. My anger & resentment turned into feelings of gratitude for my father’s tough love. Life is extremely difficult & painful. The “Hard” tough love just gave me inner resilience & equipped me with the tools to handle a hard life. I’ve never ran away from “Hard” however, I did run away from the USAF since I was in high school. I almost joined when I was 18 but I lacked maturity. I’m 38 now & just applied for the Oklahoma Air National Guard yesterday. I’d rather live with “Hard” than live with regrets.
Love your videos they have been helping me throughout my process last year in October I went in to Meps unfortunately got disqualified for 2 things we put in a waiver now we are waiting staying hopefully 🙏🏻 thank you for the videos and for serving our country Im staying positive and hopefully I can also be a part of something great and show my girls that no matter your age, being married and with kids we can still follow our dreams and accomplish what we want as long as we push ourselves♥️
Bro I don't know what to say, I am not an airman currently, but USAF has changed my life, and your channel has changed my life. Each day I wake up I do my pt, learn some ASVAB, watch some youtube usaf content read airforce books...I now have a programmed day. I have just completed my bachelor's degree recently but it didn't have such a great impact on my life. Each day I wake up having hope I'll win a green card and join the USAF, it sounds crazy🫡 yeah, but it's gonna come true and If maybe... if maybe...this doesn't come true by God's grace, am still going to live my life as a real airman. Much love from Kenya Jody. Am gonna take a screenshot of this comment because one day n very soon this will be a testimony. I feel so connected with USAF.
just sent in my pre qualification sheet today hoping I get my dream job in the air force. Your channel has help me make this decision and I know its one I wont regret! Thank you Jody!
My husband is 15years in (AF)and from his point of view it’s the changes that’s been made and the certain incentives that have or maybe be taken away, we’re currently overseas and COLA has or is about to be taken away.
I’m leaving for BMT in about 3 weeks. Bro your videos have been very helpful. I’m excited to be able to have this opportunity & im definitely gonna make the best of this experience. Thinking about making it a career.
Slim ... I did BMT 40 years ago. Listen to your training instructors, stay focused, work hard, be respectful to others ... you WILL succeed! Read my book, Uncommon Duties in the US Air Force. Mk, retired col.
Soooo by the time I finished watching this I had tears in my eyes bc you spoke to me. Being average and never reaching your true potential is HARD & doing something different and challenging yourself to be better is HARD….so pick your HARD! THANK YOU! 🙏🏽
Love your videos I never comment but I had to this time. I joined the AF last yr at the age of 39. And I can say I was scared to death of BMT. Not bc of the yellin and stuff. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the younger generation. Shoot I’m almost 40! But I knew I had to do it I had no choice. And to my surprise it wasn’t as “hard” as I thought it was going to be. The younger people encouraged me as I encouraged them. They called me “momma bear”! Bc of my life experiences I could share things with them and help them see things from a different perspective. So I would say BMT was a great experience for me. Yes, there were hard moments! But we got through them. Now I’m stationed overseas and I’m enjoying it this far. I will say I wish the military got paid more.! My checks look real sad! And it’s heartbreaking we preparing to fight for the country if need be! Yea cola has definitely decreased a lot I heard and being overseas you need that bc everything is more expensive. If I had any advise for anyone it would be, Just do it!!! What’s the worse that could happen? You have nothing to lose, but so much to gain! Don’t be afraid go 10 toes down! Do your research also don’t take the recruiters every word bc they do lie! And get everything in writing!!!
This is everything. I appreciate you commenting, and thanks for giving your perspective and mentoring the young airmen. As far as pay, those early E-1 - E-4 days can be tough. But it gets better as you progress through the ranks. Good luck on the rest of your journey and thanks for your continued support.
I'm 26, currently in college and am a contracting intern. I am definitely considering joining the Air Force Civilian Service or the Officer program, maybe even Enlisted. Thank you for your videos, God bless you.
Great video! You hit the nail right on the head honestly. I'm 19 right now and im looking at enlisting soon hopefully. Right now im debating on the Army or Air Force. It really hit my when you said we keep trying to do something easy rather than hard tbh. My mindset has been go Air Force and have a better quality of life overall but promote slowly (so ive heard), or go Army which is a bit more challenging than the Air Force and promote somewhat quicker (again so ive heard), but have a lower quality of life.
I’m 21 and I almost enlisted at AF at 19, the only thing holding me back was my ASVAB score, but tbh the Air Force has better benefits as well, I’m thinking about trying again
my lifes never been easy im 19 and ive been homeless most of my life i cant see myself doing anything that doesn’t challenge me i dont feel okay being soft and easy my grandpa designed the bender blues for the coast guard on the otherside my grandpa was a general during korea i pray i can have long distinguished career and honor the strong people who i share blood with i love your channel man thank you for your service
Heyyy!, I'm homeless as well, talked to my air force recruiter. I got out of the ARMY basic, proud quitter, the ARMY is not good business. Homeless again, when I got out. Air force was my first option. I'm joining air force, hope you too.
I'm a college grad with 2 degrees, a 94 overall ASVAB, and I got rejected from active duty AF for razor bumps I had in Army BCT 7 years ago, must not be that down bad
Appreciate the wise words Jody your right nothing comes easy in life, you have to work harder in whatever Air Force job you get. I'm swearing in tomorrow and I'll be picking my jobs hopefully it's something that I can handle or interest me.
I just recently found this channel, but as a 29 year old male, I've been wanting a change in my life, im tired of the smooth sailing. One of my biggest regrets was not joining military out of High School, but ive always looked at everything positively. Ive worked for around 10 years now becomming a supervisor, temporarily a site supervisor and trusted to make decisions again all at 29. Now i want to take this experience to the next level which i view as police or military, but now i have to put in the hardwork of getting back in shape that i let slide over 10 years. Hardwork is hard, but being stuck in the same job with no real advancement is worse..
A lot people want to join but wanting the perfect human beings to be able to join is unrealistic. They need to be more lenient on the mental health stuff I feel. Just cuz someone had depression at 13 in high school and now hasnt had it since or it show on their medical records etc shouldnt be the reason they get denied. A lot things should change with how they do recruiting in all the branches.....
I wouldn't wanna have people that have mental health problems that are serious condition to join the air force. But the ARMY branch, they don't care much. Medical is important the difficult part is that the woke culture is the problem.
I've been working with recruiters. To get a direct commission Ive cut 15 lbs to get to the weight requirements. Everything was going well until all of a sudden my recruiters connected me with a different recruiter For processing. He scheduled an appointment, but stood me up. None of the recruiters called or responded. It's weird to me as a civilian. Is this normal?
I’m 37 years old and I’m currently enlisted and was the hardest decision I’ve made especially having a family and avoiding this path that was meant for me. Thank you for your message really resonates with me ❤. Thank you 🙏
Always with the inspiration thank you! I just got my first coin from a chief and I can without a doubt say that I was working so hard to the point where I would be recognized for it because you are always so real. Appreciate you Jody!
My son swore into USAF DEP last month. He fell in love with the entire military concept through joining the Civil Air Patrol. CAP presents itself as a part of the Total Air Force yet during his 4 years of participating not a single active duty member ever spoke to the squadron about enlisting - even after one cadet went to the Air Force Academy and another to West Point. I think recruiters are missing out on a perfect pool of potential recruits in CAP that have already learned how to properly wear a uniform, the Air Force rank structure, drill movements, customs and courtesies, flown planes and drones, and learned basic search and rescue skills. As recruiters, reach out to your local CAP squadrons.
We actually teach them to get involved with organizations like CAP and JROTC. Sucks they don’t take advantage of all the opportunities they have within their grasps.
I think the recruitment crisis in the Air Force is not true.. I was an active duty Navy for almost 7 years and trying to transfer as Active Duty again but in the Air Force but they don’t allow me just because I am “prior service” .. i passed my medical, good ASVAB scores…everything .. but still the recruiters keep on telling me it’s not open for “prior service member” .. they prefer to get somebody who doesn’t know shit about the military and give them BONUSES.. I’m so confused..
air force denied me because i took anxiety medicine when i was 16. i am now 18 and they told me i had to wait 2 more years before i could enlist. i went next door to the navy.
You have touched on some great points. I agree people do want the easy street, but the Military is behind on incentives and compensation for the military workers. McDonals is a more attractive option for new recruits in terms of money and benefits. Bottom line Military needs to stop calling civilians “too weak” or “undisciplined” enough to join. Their job is to make people want to join and insulting your potential recruits won’t work. This is coming from someone who has been in for 10yrs Air Force.
I just got back in (Army Guard to AFR) at 35. AF wouldnt let me go active but is what is is. That said, I think we should give reserves generally more of everything but also utilize them more. People are afraid of the 24/7 military life but I think the reserve/guard component are underfunded, undertrained and underutilized. Untapped potential. I am hopefully taking the AFOQT soon and getting that bar sooner than later
Inspiring. I got a 74 on my ASVAB today and I am finally at PT requirements. But I’m still waiting on Medical to get back to me about what further documents they need and then onto a physical that hopefully goes well!
It sounds like all branches have toxic leadership. I am still applying to the air force and the recruiter didn’t called me back, but i got all the paperwork you mentioned before. I am doing my push ups, running and eating properly. No drugs no alcohol. Doing some asvab study. I don’t understand why they go through all this selective process when we are down in recruits. Thank you for these videos. Hard is just a moment. Experience is for ever. Godspeed mr jody.
I joined up in 1968, graduated head of my class at Keesler AFB after a year of tech school and they sent me to the hot combat wings. Every unit I was with picked up a unit citation. The Air Force is all about airplanes (if you don't like airplanes, don't join) and I worked on fighter jets--what more can a young man want?
I got a call yesterday notifying me of my permanent disqualification for a very minor heart issue after being cleared by 4 different doctors including my cardiologist for any exercise the military would require. It’s easy to see how bad recruitment can be when people get disqualified so easily. I’m not saying that the military should waive any health condition, but it almost seems like they don’t even want people sometimes.
@@Brilliantick99 It happens man. I was really wanting to join for a lot of different reasons but getting disqualified meant that I could focus on other parts of my life. Gotta believe everything happens for a reason.
I completely agree with this sentiment. The number 1 reason im getting out after my contract ends this year is actually because in my experience the military is too easy and isn’t challenging enough. In my opinion it’s structured in such a way that it rewards mediocrity as long as the minimum requirements of the individuals job is met. It almost feels like the organization wants people to just mindlessly do their job and be a cog in the machine and not aspire to do the most and become the best version of yourself. Because if that happens you will realize you can make so much more in the civilian world. It needs people to shut up and color or else the wheels don’t keep turning. In a way I feel like the military is holding me back. Just my two cents 👍🏽 good video brother
I’ve been thinking about joining for about two years. At first, braces made me ineligible, then genesis changes scared me off. Today, I call the recruiter.
I believe the "Recruiters" are running away from giving us the jobs we want... So they lie about the job not being available but yet he sends me my jobs after my ASVAB and then says those jobs aren't available... so I'm thinking he lying personally.. but I'll continue to work and wait...
I guess the universe knew I needed this today. Thank you for uploading this video. I am one of those people since I have gone through a lot of stuff I don't want anything that makes my life hard anymore but you are right, you can't do easy things and expect great results. I appreciate your videos.
I've enlisted, I'm dual tracking for Space Force. Ironically, i was offered to be mentored by a family member in NASA a few years ago. I didn't want the responsibility. Here i am now past my mid-twenties going full circle. It starts with becoming brave. Ready to self sacrifice and ready to serve for something greater than yourself. Aim High, Sempre Supra.
Originally planned to join outta high school, but life took me elsewhere. Just turned 20 and fully prepared to take the asvab and kick some butt for the Air Force. Or get my butt kicked for the Air Force🤣. I don’t know how it’ll go, but we’ll see. It’s all about the experience. Thanks for all the positivity with your videos. You really inspired me to go for it.💪
I’m 34 and planning to join next year because I want a physical and mental challenge and one that’s satisfying. Everyone wants to work from home 20 hours and make 6 figures or be an influencer. I want to grind for 20 years and smile back on it in retirement.
Two goals in my life was to become a letter carrier and join the military. I’ve been a letter carrier for 16 years. I’m currently trying to get through meps at 36. Not the order I planned, but I am hoping I get accepted and don’t miss out for waiting too long.
I wanted to enlist but got disqualified due to asthma, it's not an issue really I can do pt and play sports without having to use an inhaler But the recruiter that I talked to didn't even replied to any further texts 😔
I've been wanting to join for a few months now, but I wanted to finish college. I've been exercising, and studying up on the asvab and now I'll enlist very soon. I'm nervous but excited and I can't wait!
You got this man. Just figure out that “why” of why you’re joining. Losing weight is gonna get tough, but with a strong “why” it’ll keep you going when you wanna stop. Good luck on the process. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@Jodywithawhy thank you for the advice! I’ve always loved being a part of something bigger than myself I grew up playing football and I learned a lot about adversity and having a mentality to persevere.
It’s all about consistency, I was 15, weighing 200 pounds and I dropped 40 pounds so I’m 160 at 16 a month before I’m 17 (able to join) losing fat requires cardio. It’s also about diet. Doesn’t matter if you run a marathon or a mile as long as you pick up that weight, your doing better than the majority of people staying consistent.
Regarding the news of low recruitment numbers, there are some of us who separated and are looking to return to the service. Unfortunately, we’re being told because of medical issues (that happened during service) we cannot return or that it’s a slim chance. Then, if we do get disqualified, we can never try to return to any variation of that branch (guard, reserve, active). I think there should be some other set of criteria for those reentering service within their IRR period because right now they are being treated as a civilian who never served.
Our prior service program could be better no doubt. I honestly don’t understand why active duty doesn’t prioritize prior service applicants a little higher.
I think it also has to do with not enough money. An E-3 makes around $2500 a month. People can make way more than that driving for Uber. 10-20 years ago pay was more competitive with other industries but money is just not there anymore.
That’s not totally correct. An E-3 also has housing and food which accounts to about $1,250-1,750 worth of value. If an Uber driver wanted to have housing, food and the income of an Airmen, they’d need to make about $3,500-4,000 a month to have the same lifestyle.
Thank you so much for this! I tried for the Air Force twice and it didn’t work out. I’ve been in between thoughts of trying again but I am now trying to get on with a police department in my area. The city is kinda rough and I’m scared about the academy but this has helped and i really just wanna say thank you so so much
Hard means something the u can’t do it and it pushing you down 7:41 if you keep fighting and studying a lot u can where the hard u do and be your self keep u head up no looking back just keep forward.
Air Force recruiting is down? Lmao most people I talk to in the NAVY say they tried Air Force first but either they weren’t “in the office” or left people hanging on emails or phone calls.
Thank you for this video. I have been struggling to lose this last 10lbs to qualify. I lost over 40 got to my weight they wanted me at and they pushed it back again cause they measured my height wrong then went back in did a measure again and they corrected it. I’m at a plateau and was lost because the army measured me and so did navy but the airforce has a hold on me since I was a little girl. Never wanted anything as bad as I want this, it’s hard but that end goal never went away. I was always hoping I could get taped to qualify but I can definitely see the challenges the goal comes with and never lose sight of it. Thank you!
I’m currently enlisted. One of my sergeants told me his philosophy is that people shouldn’t complain about something if they aren’t willing to put themselves in a position to eventually change said thing. That stuck with me so that despite whatever “hard” I come across, I remember the vision and end goal to get me through it.
That’s dope. I’m glad you internalized that. It will pay dividends later in life. Trust the process. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
That's hilarious it took u this long to realize it. They teach that in elementary school
That concept does not work when you have Petro Dollars. You can't fix anything no matter what rank you have when you fight for Petro Dollars. Our fraud based economy ensures the US military is a dirtbag meritocracy. You can only change the US military from outside now. It's just a dirtbag meritocracy fighting for a fraud based economy.
@@tyleroptional2639 that’s why your commenting?
How is your life in the military and if you want may you share your email I’d like to talk to you about the military
This is one of the reasons I want to join the AF, I’m about to graduate high school and most of my friends are going to college but I want something more than that. I desire growth, experience and sacrifice to build me up as a person , I’m tired of being in my comfort I want to get out there to see new things I never have before. Thank you for this video. God will be with me & that’s all I need.
💪 God bless
That exactly why I joined
Go AFSOC
Me and you too man about to take my asvab in month
@@saintxavier5656 Study hard fam! You got this
Recruiting is down too due to the dumb disqualifying medical conditions (adhdh or asthma)
Medical actual reasons matter but it's mainly the woke culture obviously.
I’m someone who constantly overthinks about the choices I make and it’s difficult to have confidence in the choices I make and believe with what I’m doing is the right choice to make but watching your videos has made me take the leap of faith and commit to joining the Air Force. I’m currently on my last semester of Highschool and plan to contact a recruiter during the summer.
I’m glad I could help. You got this. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Loved comment! You and I are in the same boat I feel! My recruiter spent an hour with me and even ended his time with his honest feedback, I'm over thinking. I'm leaving all the other great talking points out here but, he is correct in his read of me. I want to set myself up as an older recruit with the certainty I crave to commit long term (Career); no easy decision, and fact being this the first real decision I'll ever be making in life. Hesitation warranted'ish 🥲 I'm such a late bird in life.
I made some goals this passing summer and committed to my dreams, I became written in Arabic, Hindi, Braille, ASL-500 signs, Russian. I know now for a fact language is a passion and perhaps gift I've been sleeping on. I decided to revisit other study areas I feel will aid in my goals inside the Air Force... I'm astonished by what I was capable of this summer. I'm about ready to take the step and join. Honestly, with the advice, philosophy, explanation by my recruiter; the Air Force IS the job place, coming in with a specific job (Which I had) only limits me as I might be capable of so much more (I have learned this summer), that much I've learned 2022. I understood that days after the convo and it sparked in me this pursuit to inventory my knowledge, sharpen and add to it, and add myself to a huge family filled with opportunity I've always dreamt of. It'll be hard, challenging, filled with tests I imagine, but I know now I want that. And the benefits of meeting like minds... I watch every graduation and I cant wait. Sounds like you do too lol. Nice reading your comment today, ty and wish you well; fellow over thinker 🙃 This channel is a GEM! FACT!
That sucks meanwhile I been trying get back in the Air Force, but the Air Force doesn’t like prior active 😂
I’m kinda on the same track as you right now so I would like to give a tip- go ahead and contact that recruiter. That way if there are any issues like per say weight (that’s the issue with me) you have time before you enlist to deal with that and you don’t have to push that date back.
Contact the recruiter now!!! Don’t wait until the summer
That is so real. We run away from hard and never learn how to get through the hard. Resilience is the key to so much in life. Loved this message!
Thank you for this. It just encouraged me. I did great on my ASVAB. I got close to a 70 on it. I'm preparing for MEPS. I'm nervous but I'm up for the challenge. Thanks again
Joining as soon as I finished high school! Tired of being in my comfort zone, around the same toxic people/family. It’s time for a change. #happytoserveAF 😁
I joined in October 2019. I have just now finished my year of training at DLI and I can comfortably say it was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I wasn’t sure I was capable of it to begin with and honestly there were several times when I didn’t think I was going to make it. No matter what your your doubts are, you are capable. Find a path. Find someone to lean on. I know that without my closest friends that I’ve made over the last year, there’s no way I would have made it to the end.
That’s awesome. You did something really hard. A lot of people don’t make it through, so I’m proud of you for getting through and finding out what you’re capable of. Great job. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
bro please do you have any advice ?
i’m qualified for the job and they told me i’m gonna have to take the DLAB and how it’s a super hard random ass test.
any tips? or things i should look out for?
and how was the background check and process for the security clearance?
@@CarolinaKilla the DLAB isn’t hard per se. It’s just a bunch of gibberish that you either understand or don’t. I had a decent score but ran out of time, so don’t go too slow
Would you mind sharing if linguist was in one of your top jobs? May I also ask how long it took you to get the job?
Edit: apologies for spam, app glitched and posted reply like 15 times lol
I’m an enlisted reservist with 2 years in, & in Air Force ROTC with plans to re-up as an active duty officer. I completely stand by what Jody said, I’m sure others have gone through tough times too & im blessed to have what I do, but the uncomfortable situations & experiences made me who I am today! They made me more resilient & I wouldn’t take them back for anything. Thank you Jody!
I appreciate your support and your perspective. Keep going. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@Jodywithawhy yessir most definitely, thank you! You as well!
I am also a reservist about to hit two years, but I am in the Marines. I want to do AFROTC to commission as an active duty officer when I graduate college. What are my chances of switching branches? I am planning on joining in August.
What detachment are going to
@@vincentejanda6158 Detachment 055 in UCLA
True. Joined 1981, retired 2002. The only thing making my career worthwhile were the challenges I undertook. They changed me as a man. I carry those successes to this very day. Air Force Supervisors: Challenge your troops! Give that E-4 responsibilities an E-6 normally has with an (alternate) additional duty (with supervision, of course). Younger troops: You want to grow? Then, during deployments volunteer for greater responsibilities. ALL: Learn your craft, know your history. Your AFSC wasn't established last year - there were decades of troops serving before you - what technology, weapons systems, policies, procedures did they encounter? What's changed since then? And, why? It's relevant to your culture, which directly relates to the job you do today. Finally, great post JodywithaWhy. Much continued success, and much respect to all currently serving!
I watched your videos for months before I joined late October of last year. I can comfortably say this was one of the greatest decisions of my life. And I’ve had an amazing experience throughout basic and I am currently in tech school
Keep that fire! Once you get to your command you'll meet people that constantly talk shit about being in the military and it can color your opinion quickly. It's OK if you decide to leave after your enlisted but make it your decision.
What branch ? I’m looking into AF
@jaydinpieguy how is life when you first start compared to tech school
I think you're absolutely right that people are tending towards the easier jobs, not that these people are lazy but not as many people seem to care about challenging themselves anymore. I've had some of the most laid back good paying jobs where I essentially sent a couple emails a day pertaining to engineering and that was the job, but I dreaded going to work everyday because I knew there was no challenge in it, mind numbingly easy. That's why I'm working on commissioning with the Air Force rn because I want the challenge and responsibility.
That’s great to hear. I’m hoping everything works out for you and you get the challenge you’re seeking. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
or maybe they just want to do more with there life than throw it away because people who are 100% removed from reality decided that they want to go to war whilst never actually going to war themselves
I've nothing but respect for the people who defend my country and if it ever came to it id enlist to defend my country but lately that's not how its been its just fighting wars no one with any skin invested wants to fight just so the president the prime minister or who the fuck ever can make a point to some foreign country
I hear this so much and I don’t get it. I’m so thankful of how relax and do nothing my job is in the Air Force. Like I don’t mind working hard but I much rather not have any challenges or difficulties
@@LilTydePodwhat job? I’m going to MEPS soon?
@@Vito-cx2et Radio Frequency Transmissions
Good stuff Jody, your videos have been a good inspiration for my process. I have a medical issue that I've been trying to get a waiver for and everything I've seen and everything people have told me is that I won't get in. I pushed and pushed until finally last week Thursday I got to go to MEPS and I got a high enough score to get any job I want. I then took my physical and passed everything with 1s. Now I'm still waiting for my waiver and approval from a surgeon general but I'm not giving up. I've taken the easy street for the last couple years and it's left me feeling empty, I want something more. I want to provide service before self, sharpen my integrity and above all things become excellent in all that I do. The core values of the air force rang loud and true to me. I'm not giving up, I'm going to keep pushing until the air force tells me to stop and even then, I'm going to go further. Fly, fight and win!!
This is awesome. I’m glad to see you giving it your all. I hope and everything works out for you, and reach those goals. Good luck. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
My daughter has been separated in her 5th weeks in bmt due to medical reasons. She’s now ready to reenlist. Her recruiter is currently gathering medical documentation. I’ll pray and hope you’ll get through this as I prayed for my daughter. Never give up, remember when it’s meant to be, it’ll be!
I’ve been told the same thing because of my medical issues but I’m not letting that discourage me from trying
Inspiration. I get shipped out in 4 days to San Antonio going to bmt and graduating as an undergrad. I totally agree with you and I decided to join to get out of my comfort zone because I think the airforce will make me more resilient than the rest of my peers. I’m going into 1N2X1 and later down the road wanna try being a PJ.
Jody, excellent video and advice. To get promoted ... do NOT think about promotion ... but work HARD, do the absolute best, always give your boss more than asked, understand your unit's mission, keep learning on the job, be respectful to others, be the sharpest Airman, be 100% reliable ... then you will be recognized as an outstanding Airman and get promoted. I was an Airman Basic once and retired as a colonel. Read my book, Uncommon Duties in the United States Air Force. The US Air Force is a incredible organization! I was part of it!!!
This is wild. I am currently an E-5 thinking about being a booster club president because i heard it was easy and im trying to get promoted next year. I dont know if this inspires me to take it up to challenge myself or scares me away from it lmao. Let me take my 3 months of baby leave real quick and ill get back with ya
Lol. I would definitely say it depends on the commander. But for me, I became so much more responsible afterwards, and it helped me crush everything else afterwards. During the time I would’ve told everyone to run from a booster club president, but now knowing who I became, it’s essential to go through something with that level of toughness. Take the baby leave and do it bro. You might regret it at first, but you’ll appreciate it later. 🤙🏽
I'm enlisted as a reservist right now. I enjoy watching your content since it broadens my Air Force experience.
My recruiter called me and told me that I could get either an admin job, a maintainer job, and a medic job. I thought to myself, "I didn't choose to join the Air Force job to take an easy path. My Army reservist friend said that he took admin because it was the easiest, and I had no intention to going that route (though I still respect my friend)." I went with the medic job because my recruiter said, "It is a hard job, but it is a rewarding one."
My tech school is harder than BMT, and maintaining readiness has its issues that I'm wrestling everyday, but I do not regret choosing the hard.
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. Thanks for your perspective, and keep going. You got this. 🤙🏽
Thank you for making this!! I’m a retired AF Recruiter out of Arizona!!! You hit the nail on the head and everything you said I’ve been telling my little Cuz!! It ain’t for everyone but you thinking about means it means some part of it is for you!!
Success doesn’t come taking the easy path! You have to put in the work!! That will help you understand what you need to do in life!
Thank you again!!
This video is something I needed to watch. Currently getting ready to become a recruiter and sometimes I hear the horror stories about it being difficult. But after watching this video maybe this is the "hard" that I've been needing to get myself to that next level both mentally and spiritually. Good stuff and best of luck to ya going forward!
appreciate this Jody i’m currently in the enrollment process im almost done and this video definitely helped me be more motivated and driven to continue this path, thank you.
Are you heading to the MEPS soon?
If you haven't taking your asvab yet, work on math and reading comprehension/ word knowledge. They make up most of what you'll need for a MOS you can be proud of.
Glad I could help you, I hope your process goes smooth. 🙌🏽
I’ve been running from hard my whole life. I’m 28 and I’m so sick of the shit. I have a few things to get in order but I know it’s the only way to grow and become more than what I am. I fell into a career that’s easy to do and revolved everything around easy now when shits been tough it’s been an awakening that life is beating the piss out of me but it’s time to fight back.
i think a good portion of it is. thenew medical records system they're using. We live in a time where mental illness is very commonly treated now whereas it was taboo in the past. A lot of younger kids get treated for anxiety/depression in the younger years and then this disqualifies them from joining the military in a lot of circumstances.
Hello, I hear you completely. I'm a 31 year old PE teacher in Tokyo. My whole life in Japan has been comfortable and rewarding but very complacent. I have a BA and an MA but I feel like I haven't found a passion yet or something thats a challenge enough. I'm looking to join OTS and hoping I can do the whole process from JP before heading back to the US . I really appreciate your videos, they've been greatly informative and made me make the final desicion. I'm in the best shape of my life and I feel like I don't want to let this opportunity pass. Thank you sir.
Hi,Did you end up joining the AF?
@@LifewithErika. Hi I'm still in the process. I took the AFOQT but recruiters went silent a month ago. I was literally just about to message them again. I'm actually more interested in Navy OCS now, the boards meet more often and slightly less competitive.
Hey Jody! I’m currently going through OTS now. I needed to hear this. I’ve been watching you for the past year until I arrived here. Thank you for your guidance and motivation!!!! 🙏🏾
Rated or non rated?
I randomly found your channel through a search. I want to thank you. I have watch many of your videos, to help me make a decision before I decide to Enlist. This video and your message have pushed me to do it. I’m 38 years old and found out the age requirement has change. This is something I wanted to do since I was 18, but was talked out of it by my parents. They meant well, we were at war at the time. I love when you said “we can’t run away from hard.” and “we have to do something hard, to make our lives easy.” I feel like my whole life I been doing the opposite. I want to thank you again. I’m talking to my local recruiter to enlist tomorrow.
Couldn’t have dropped this at a better time. You are appreciated sir.
Thank-you for this it actually motivated me even more because a-lot of people would tell me I’m not fit to join I’m going to the air-force to prove those people wrong & also to challenge myself & face my fears So thank you so much again you inspired me so much !
You got this. I’m wishing you good luck on the journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I’m praying my waiver is approved man, I really want to join the Air Force your videos inspired me so much man & I’ve made it this far in the process already, I just want my efforts to pay off 😭😭😭
I’m hoping everything works out for you as well. I appreciate your long lasting support and good luck on the process. 🙌🏽
How long has it been since you started the waiver process?
What's the waiver for?
@@noracamacho21 December 29th
@@sheepleslayer586 My heart surgery from 2009
Awesome video sir 💯 I’m thankful for your content.
It reminds me of my childhood & not understanding why my father was so hard on me.
He was extremely physically hard on me & extremely emotionally hard on me.
I had so much anger & resentment for a long time.
But one day, my eyes opened & my perspective changed.
My anger & resentment turned into feelings of gratitude for my father’s tough love.
Life is extremely difficult & painful.
The “Hard” tough love just gave me inner resilience & equipped me with the tools to handle a hard life.
I’ve never ran away from “Hard” however, I did run away from the USAF since I was in high school.
I almost joined when I was 18 but I lacked maturity.
I’m 38 now & just applied for the Oklahoma Air National Guard yesterday.
I’d rather live with “Hard” than live with regrets.
Be thankful that you didn't join the ARMY, trust me.
Love your videos they have been helping me throughout my process last year in October I went in to Meps unfortunately got disqualified for 2 things we put in a waiver now we are waiting staying hopefully 🙏🏻 thank you for the videos and for serving our country Im staying positive and hopefully I can also be a part of something great and show my girls that no matter your age, being married and with kids we can still follow our dreams and accomplish what we want as long as we push ourselves♥️
Bro I don't know what to say, I am not an airman currently, but USAF has changed my life, and your channel has changed my life. Each day I wake up I do my pt, learn some ASVAB, watch some youtube usaf content read airforce books...I now have a programmed day. I have just completed my bachelor's degree recently but it didn't have such a great impact on my life. Each day I wake up having hope I'll win a green card and join the USAF, it sounds crazy🫡 yeah, but it's gonna come true and If maybe... if maybe...this doesn't come true by God's grace, am still going to live my life as a real airman. Much love from Kenya Jody. Am gonna take a screenshot of this comment because one day n very soon this will be a testimony. I feel so connected with USAF.
I’m proud of you. Keep going and make this happen. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@JodywithaWhy I do appreciate bro. I'm so proud of you to....It's already happening.
You should try and apply for OTS since you have a degree
just sent in my pre qualification sheet today hoping I get my dream job in the air force. Your channel has help me make this decision and I know its one I wont regret! Thank you Jody!
My husband is 15years in (AF)and from his point of view it’s the changes that’s been made and the certain incentives that have or maybe be taken away, we’re currently overseas and COLA has or is about to be taken away.
I’ve heard the rumors of cola being taken away, and that would suck. I hope it doesn’t happen.
@@Jodywithawhy what does cola stand for?
I’m leaving for BMT in about 3 weeks. Bro your videos have been very helpful. I’m excited to be able to have this opportunity & im definitely gonna make the best of this experience. Thinking about making it a career.
Ayeeee. I’m glad to see it, and wish you luck on your journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I’ll see you there, man! Let’s put in that hard work and go back to how the world was 💪
Slim ... I did BMT 40 years ago. Listen to your training instructors, stay focused, work hard, be respectful to others ... you WILL succeed! Read my book, Uncommon Duties in the US Air Force. Mk, retired col.
@@Ethan-em1xg let’s get it broski.
Thank you for sharing your testimony. Great song choice as well. ✨🤍
Soooo by the time I finished watching this I had tears in my eyes bc you spoke to me. Being average and never reaching your true potential is HARD & doing something different and challenging yourself to be better is HARD….so pick your HARD! THANK YOU! 🙏🏽
I’m glad I could help. Pick your hard. I like that. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Love your videos I never comment but I had to this time. I joined the AF last yr at the age of 39. And I can say I was scared to death of BMT. Not bc of the yellin and stuff. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the younger generation. Shoot I’m almost 40! But I knew I had to do it I had no choice. And to my surprise it wasn’t as “hard” as I thought it was going to be. The younger people encouraged me as I encouraged them. They called me “momma bear”! Bc of my life experiences I could share things with them and help them see things from a different perspective. So I would say BMT was a great experience for me. Yes, there were hard moments! But we got through them.
Now I’m stationed overseas and I’m enjoying it this far. I will say I wish the military got paid more.! My checks look real sad! And it’s heartbreaking we preparing to fight for the country if need be!
Yea cola has definitely decreased a lot I heard and being overseas you need that bc everything is more expensive. If I had any advise for anyone it would be, Just do it!!! What’s the worse that could happen? You have nothing to lose, but so much to gain! Don’t be afraid go 10 toes down! Do your research also don’t take the recruiters every word bc they do lie! And get everything in writing!!!
This is everything. I appreciate you commenting, and thanks for giving your perspective and mentoring the young airmen. As far as pay, those early E-1 - E-4 days can be tough. But it gets better as you progress through the ranks. Good luck on the rest of your journey and thanks for your continued support.
Gem of inspirational words. Thank you for shairing.
I'm 26, currently in college and am a contracting intern. I am definitely considering joining the Air Force Civilian Service or the Officer program, maybe even Enlisted. Thank you for your videos, God bless you.
I'm 20, and I am thinking of joining :)
I’m on my path now to become active duty, watching these videos has really helped me make that decision. Wish me luck😁
Good luck to you. I’m glad I could help and inspire. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Great video! You hit the nail right on the head honestly. I'm 19 right now and im looking at enlisting soon hopefully. Right now im debating on the Army or Air Force. It really hit my when you said we keep trying to do something easy rather than hard tbh. My mindset has been go Air Force and have a better quality of life overall but promote slowly (so ive heard), or go Army which is a bit more challenging than the Air Force and promote somewhat quicker (again so ive heard), but have a lower quality of life.
I’m 21 and I almost enlisted at AF at 19, the only thing holding me back was my ASVAB score, but tbh the Air Force has better benefits as well, I’m thinking about trying again
my lifes never been easy im 19 and ive been homeless most of my life i cant see myself doing anything that doesn’t challenge me i dont feel okay being soft and easy my grandpa designed the bender blues for the coast guard on the otherside my grandpa was a general during korea i pray i can have long distinguished career and honor the strong people who i share blood with i love your channel man thank you for your service
Heyyy!, I'm homeless as well, talked to my air force recruiter.
I got out of the ARMY basic, proud quitter, the ARMY is not good business.
Homeless again, when I got out.
Air force was my first option.
I'm joining air force, hope you too.
@@garouuchiha4041 btw you cant join if your schizophrenic fuck my grandpa im a tattoo apprentice now lmao
I'm a college grad with 2 degrees, a 94 overall ASVAB, and I got rejected from active duty AF for razor bumps I had in Army BCT 7 years ago, must not be that down bad
Appreciate the wise words Jody your right nothing comes easy in life, you have to work harder in whatever Air Force job you get. I'm swearing in tomorrow and I'll be picking my jobs hopefully it's something that I can handle or interest me.
I just recently found this channel, but as a 29 year old male, I've been wanting a change in my life, im tired of the smooth sailing. One of my biggest regrets was not joining military out of High School, but ive always looked at everything positively. Ive worked for around 10 years now becomming a supervisor, temporarily a site supervisor and trusted to make decisions again all at 29. Now i want to take this experience to the next level which i view as police or military, but now i have to put in the hardwork of getting back in shape that i let slide over 10 years. Hardwork is hard, but being stuck in the same job with no real advancement is worse..
A lot people want to join but wanting the perfect human beings to be able to join is unrealistic. They need to be more lenient on the mental health stuff I feel. Just cuz someone had depression at 13 in high school and now hasnt had it since or it show on their medical records etc shouldnt be the reason they get denied. A lot things should change with how they do recruiting in all the branches.....
I wouldn't wanna have people that have mental health problems that are serious condition to join the air force. But the ARMY branch, they don't care much.
Medical is important the difficult part is that the woke culture is the problem.
You don't know what you are talking about much really.
I do understand that perfect people crap and that I agree on.
I’m saying up the age to 45! A lot of older folks want to join! We are more stable in our thinking 💯💯
I've been working with recruiters. To get a direct commission Ive cut 15 lbs to get to the weight requirements. Everything was going well until all of a sudden my recruiters connected me with a different recruiter For processing. He scheduled an appointment, but stood me up. None of the recruiters called or responded. It's weird to me as a civilian. Is this normal?
As human beings, I believe we must encounter and overcome hardships to grow and learn to better ourselves
this right here’s the video pushing me over the edge. thank you.
I’m 37 years old and I’m currently enlisted and was the hardest decision I’ve made especially having a family and avoiding this path that was meant for me. Thank you for your message really resonates with me ❤. Thank you 🙏
How long you been in ?
Always with the inspiration thank you! I just got my first coin from a chief and I can without a doubt say that I was working so hard to the point where I would be recognized for it because you are always so real. Appreciate you Jody!
Ayeee. Congratulations. I love it. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Facts bro! Awesome explanation!
My son swore into USAF DEP last month. He fell in love with the entire military concept through joining the Civil Air Patrol. CAP presents itself as a part of the Total Air Force yet during his 4 years of participating not a single active duty member ever spoke to the squadron about enlisting - even after one cadet went to the Air Force Academy and another to West Point. I think recruiters are missing out on a perfect pool of potential recruits in CAP that have already learned how to properly wear a uniform, the Air Force rank structure, drill movements, customs and courtesies, flown planes and drones, and learned basic search and rescue skills. As recruiters, reach out to your local CAP squadrons.
We actually teach them to get involved with organizations like CAP and JROTC. Sucks they don’t take advantage of all
the opportunities they have within their grasps.
I think the recruitment crisis in the Air Force is not true.. I was an active duty Navy for almost 7 years and trying to transfer as Active Duty again but in the Air Force but they don’t allow me just because I am “prior service” .. i passed my medical, good ASVAB scores…everything .. but still the recruiters keep on telling me it’s not open for “prior service member” .. they prefer to get somebody who doesn’t know shit about the military and give them BONUSES.. I’m so confused..
USAF recruting is down because when an applicant trying to join in, no recruiter is at work 🤣.
air force denied me because i took anxiety medicine when i was 16. i am now 18 and they told me i had to wait 2 more years before i could enlist. i went next door to the navy.
I tried contacting the airforce they told me they were looking for people who have STEM majors.
Lying, it's a lie, go to a different air force recruiter, even if you have to travel 4 or more hours to another location air force recruiter.
You have touched on some great points. I agree people do want the easy street, but the Military is behind on incentives and compensation for the military workers. McDonals is a more attractive option for new recruits in terms of money and benefits. Bottom line Military needs to stop calling civilians “too weak” or “undisciplined” enough to join. Their job is to make people want to join and insulting your potential recruits won’t work. This is coming from someone who has been in for 10yrs Air Force.
One of my favorite videos you’ve made brother
I just got back in (Army Guard to AFR) at 35. AF wouldnt let me go active but is what is is. That said, I think we should give reserves generally more of everything but also utilize them more. People are afraid of the 24/7 military life but I think the reserve/guard component are underfunded, undertrained and underutilized. Untapped potential. I am hopefully taking the AFOQT soon and getting that bar sooner than later
Ayeee. Congrats on getting back in, and good luck on getting that bar. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Inspiring. I got a 74 on my ASVAB today and I am finally at PT requirements. But I’m still waiting on Medical to get back to me about what further documents they need and then onto a physical that hopefully goes well!
I'm aiming for it and you've helped me find less fear in the hard.
I plan to enlist. I’m just still doing my research but i hope i can get on a good path with it
Beautifully said and inspiring! Bravo!
I’ve been wanting to join for weeks now and you really opened my mind on how it’s ok to take the hard route. Thank you for your inspiration
It sounds like all branches have toxic leadership. I am still applying to the air force and the recruiter didn’t called me back, but i got all the paperwork you mentioned before. I am doing my push ups, running and eating properly. No drugs no alcohol. Doing some asvab study.
I don’t understand why they go through all this selective process when we are down in recruits.
Thank you for these videos. Hard is just a moment. Experience is for ever. Godspeed mr jody.
Exactly should be more benefits
I joined up in 1968, graduated head of my class at Keesler AFB after a year of tech school and they sent me to the hot combat wings. Every unit I was with picked up a unit citation. The Air Force is all about airplanes (if you don't like airplanes, don't join) and I worked on fighter jets--what more can a young man want?
If it's not HARD,then it's not worth our time and effort.
I got a call yesterday notifying me of my permanent disqualification for a very minor heart issue after being cleared by 4 different doctors including my cardiologist for any exercise the military would require. It’s easy to see how bad recruitment can be when people get disqualified so easily. I’m not saying that the military should waive any health condition, but it almost seems like they don’t even want people sometimes.
I'm sorry brother I couldn't imagine. I'm worried of being disqualified myself for previous injuries.
@@Brilliantick99 It happens man. I was really wanting to join for a lot of different reasons but getting disqualified meant that I could focus on other parts of my life. Gotta believe everything happens for a reason.
@@evanross3800 true that
Whats the point on “want to join”?? If they dont want “to recruit”????
My friend. Never misses.
I completely agree with this sentiment. The number 1 reason im getting out after my contract ends this year is actually because in my experience the military is too easy and isn’t challenging enough. In my opinion it’s structured in such a way that it rewards mediocrity as long as the minimum requirements of the individuals job is met. It almost feels like the organization wants people to just mindlessly do their job and be a cog in the machine and not aspire to do the most and become the best version of yourself. Because if that happens you will realize you can make so much more in the civilian world. It needs people to shut up and color or else the wheels don’t keep turning. In a way I feel like the military is holding me back. Just my two cents 👍🏽 good video brother
I’ve been working on joining since November of 2021. I definitely needed this today
I’m glad I could help. Keep going and make this happen. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
I’ve been thinking about joining for about two years. At first, braces made me ineligible, then genesis changes scared me off. Today, I call the recruiter.
I’m still trying my best to think positive and look forward with a Good mindset but this has helped
I believe the "Recruiters" are running away from giving us the jobs we want... So they lie about the job not being available but yet he sends me my jobs after my ASVAB and then says those jobs aren't available... so I'm thinking he lying personally.. but I'll continue to work and wait...
I guess the universe knew I needed this today. Thank you for uploading this video. I am one of those people since I have gone through a lot of stuff I don't want anything that makes my life hard anymore but you are right, you can't do easy things and expect great results.
I appreciate your videos.
I appreciate your support. Glad I could help you and good luck on your journey. 🙌🏽
I've enlisted, I'm dual tracking for Space Force. Ironically, i was offered to be mentored by a family member in NASA a few years ago.
I didn't want the responsibility. Here i am now past my mid-twenties going full circle.
It starts with becoming brave. Ready to self sacrifice and ready to serve for something greater than yourself. Aim High, Sempre Supra.
Bro. Way to speak the truth!
Originally planned to join outta high school, but life took me elsewhere. Just turned 20 and fully prepared to take the asvab and kick some butt for the Air Force. Or get my butt kicked for the Air Force🤣. I don’t know how it’ll go, but we’ll see. It’s all about the experience. Thanks for all the positivity with your videos. You really inspired me to go for it.💪
Thank you Sgt Jody! #sayit 👏👏👏👏
I’m 34 and planning to join next year because I want a physical and mental challenge and one that’s satisfying. Everyone wants to work from home 20 hours and make 6 figures or be an influencer. I want to grind for 20 years and smile back on it in retirement.
Do it, join air force.
Very nice video ✌🏼🇺🇸
Two goals in my life was to become a letter carrier and join the military. I’ve been a letter carrier for 16 years. I’m currently trying to get through meps at 36.
Not the order I planned, but I am hoping I get accepted and don’t miss out for waiting too long.
Wishing you the best of luck!!
I'm thinking about joining myself at age 33
@@tarhakamcelroy9050 my ship date is this coming Tuesday.
I wish you luck on your decision. The calendar is not waiting for you to decide.
Im 35 and plan on enlisting this year.
@@Untilitisnot thank you. I have to wait until Sept to apply
I wanted to enlist but got disqualified due to asthma, it's not an issue really
I can do pt and play sports without having to use an inhaler
But the recruiter that I talked to didn't even replied to any further texts 😔
Dang, this is really the video I needed
This gave me motivation to take the next step
The tech industry boom is what happend. Remote work, high salaries with compensation. Living a comfortable lifestyle is what ppl want.
I've been wanting to join for a few months now, but I wanted to finish college. I've been exercising, and studying up on the asvab and now I'll enlist very soon. I'm nervous but excited and I can't wait!
My dream is to enlist, I do have to drop about 50lbs to qualify, it’s been hard but definitely something I’d love to get done
Keep it going. Maybe take some classes while you are on your process of losing weight. This will help you start at a higher rank.
You got this man. Just figure out that “why” of why you’re joining. Losing weight is gonna get tough, but with a strong “why” it’ll keep you going when you wanna stop. Good luck on the process. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@Jodywithawhy thank you for the advice! I’ve always loved being a part of something bigger than myself I grew up playing football and I learned a lot about adversity and having a mentality to persevere.
@@DanielDiaz-lh6qd bro i weighed 295 on xmas last year..im 255 right now, its fucking hard to break the diet but im almost there.
It’s all about consistency, I was 15, weighing 200 pounds and I dropped 40 pounds so I’m 160 at 16 a month before I’m 17 (able to join) losing fat requires cardio. It’s also about diet. Doesn’t matter if you run a marathon or a mile as long as you pick up that weight, your doing better than the majority of people staying consistent.
It’s the ad… not the two moms 🤣🤣
I’m joining!!! Don’t worry
Regarding the news of low recruitment numbers, there are some of us who separated and are looking to return to the service. Unfortunately, we’re being told because of medical issues (that happened during service) we cannot return or that it’s a slim chance. Then, if we do get disqualified, we can never try to return to any variation of that branch (guard, reserve, active). I think there should be some other set of criteria for those reentering service within their IRR period because right now they are being treated as a civilian who never served.
Our prior service program could be better no doubt. I honestly don’t understand why active duty doesn’t prioritize prior service applicants a little higher.
Appreciate for this video and your hard works.
Thank you for your support. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
That was a pretty cool way for the squadron commander to learn about his his people before taking command 🇺🇸
I think it also has to do with not enough money. An E-3 makes around $2500 a month. People can make way more than that driving for Uber. 10-20 years ago pay was more competitive with other industries but money is just not there anymore.
That’s not totally correct. An E-3 also has housing and food which accounts to about $1,250-1,750 worth of value. If an Uber driver wanted to have housing, food and the income of an Airmen, they’d need to make about $3,500-4,000 a month to have the same lifestyle.
Thank you so much for this! I tried for the Air Force twice and it didn’t work out. I’ve been in between thoughts of trying again but I am now trying to get on with a police department in my area. The city is kinda rough and I’m scared about the academy but this has helped and i really just wanna say thank you so so much
I’m glad I could help. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Hard means something the u can’t do it and it pushing you down 7:41 if you keep fighting and studying a lot u can where the hard u do and be your self keep u head up no looking back just keep forward.
Air Force recruiting is down? Lmao most people I talk to in the NAVY say they tried Air Force first but either they weren’t “in the office” or left people hanging on emails or phone calls.
Very true
Thank you for this video. I have been struggling to lose this last 10lbs to qualify. I lost over 40 got to my weight they wanted me at and they pushed it back again cause they measured my height wrong then went back in did a measure again and they corrected it. I’m at a plateau and was lost because the army measured me and so did navy but the airforce has a hold on me since I was a little girl. Never wanted anything as bad as I want this, it’s hard but that end goal never went away. I was always hoping I could get taped to qualify but I can definitely see the challenges the goal comes with and never lose sight of it. Thank you!
You gonna make it