How to Get Stationed Where YOU Want
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- For Air Force Candidates, Active Airmen, and Tech Schoolers!
The AMS and EQUAL lists are pretty much the key to going where you want to go. In this video, I explain everything I know personally about getting orders. Enjoy!
Edit: You can update your dream sheet on VMPF (Virtual Military Personnel Flight) on the Portal, not on AMS. However everything else is the same.
Hello, I am not in the air force yet but where do you go to see ams? Or portal? Or is that not viewable until after I join?
After you join. I believe it has to be accessed from a government computer.
How can i get in touch with you regularly? I want to join but have questions you might be able to answer me better
They’re switching it up cause your catching on😂🤣
when do i get the camaro
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EricsNation 😂😂😂😂😂
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update? lmao i have the same plans to get a camaro 😂😂😂
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I taught technical training for almost 8 years. We gave the top three academics in each class first choice on assignments. You work hard, the Air Force will reward you.
Dennis Svitak that’s awesome .. so when we go to tech school study and pass and etc ❤️❤️❤️👍👍
I taught a mandatory 7-level school, Weather Technician (forecasters). These were almost exclusively Sgt's, or SSgt's, or TSgt cross-trainees. Fire Departments of cop shops don't need, or want, a bunch of mid level NCO's. So...Being an Honor Graduate from THE most difficult tech training school in the Air Force was your golden ticket to a great, next assignment, generally for the next 3-6 years, BUT..it also became a permanent part of your military record. Not critical when you are a one-striper, but crucial when your records go in front a board for E-8. It used to amaze me when I saw students, NCO's, not working hard on their studies or chart analysis....I'm like, DUDE...wtf are you doing?
Thats what i heard too an also in corpsman A school too btw
My husband and I are stationed at Minot right now. It was the last place either of us wanted to be, but after living here for a year it isn't as bad as people say. The cold sucks, so I understand why people hate it here if they have to work outside. The people make the base amazing though. The leadership here seems to actually care about you and if you are willing to put in the effort they will help you with whatever goals you might have. If you have long-term goals for the Air Force, Minot is a great place to develop and get the support you need. If you are just in for your 4 years, then yeah, you will probably struggle to find things to like about Minot.
Laugh And Reload im joining the airforce with my husband soon, how did you guys get stationed together?
The 'Joke' about Minot AFB, all around the Air Force is.... "If you want to get Minot, just stand still long enough, because Minot 'sucks'..."... and there's a woman behind every tree.. just there are no trees around there.
When you marry another service member the Air Force 'tries' to accommodate you both, but Air Force needs come FIRST. Understand, you severely limit both of your careers, by putting this request/demand on the Air Force.... don't plan of being stationed overseas, nor re-enlisting... The Air Force loves single guys. The Air Force's mission is FIRST, shipping you and your spouse all over the world 'together' is not high on their list.
Completely fill out your list of 8 stateside and 8 overseas! That's the only reason how I got to go overseas, and I love it.
Mike Halve You had to fill out the 8 stateside options to go overseas?
i just wanna stay stateside im not interested in overseas
I put worldwide and got mildenhall UK
Once you’re overseas try and stay overseas. Stateside blows.
I just came back from ramstein. Everybody put that on your dream sheet. Trust me you'll love it
Jordan Dotson That's in Germany 🇧🇪, right.
Kaylin Small yeah south west germany, but that's a Belgian flag lmao
Loved Germany I was stationed there with the army. My sister is air force she is trying to get Italy. My other army brother hasn’t been over seas yet poor guy lol.
@@michaelsmith2833 🤦🏾😂
If you’re security forces, you will hate your life.
Good Stuff bro!
BullyJuice hey bully juice!
BullyJuice I just started watching your content, awesome job.
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Y’all need to collaborate on stuff of those challenges BullyJuice been doin
Ayeee
Not sure if this really works but my system for dream sheets is to list only one base. In basic the only desirable base available was Ramstein (Germany) and I said to myself "if I don't get Germany I don't care where I go" So that's all I put down. To my surprise I got it. Then 2 years later I looked at my list and said "If I don't get Yakota (Japan) I don't care where I go" and that's all I put down....
I got Yakota.
Ya it doesn't normally work that way and I heard that once you get overseas it is easier to stay overseas. Not sure if that is true but just a thought. I been stuck at whiteman afb, mo for 5 years active duty and got stuck here in the reserves for 3 years because of a child custody thing so hoping I get to leave here when I go active duty again in a couple months
Which one did you like better , looking to go active soon coming from guard/reserve
Shaun Wheldon hey I live by there !!
God loves you in a special type of way bruh😂🤣😭
Update, i finished my time in Japan and am going back to Ramstein using the same one base system again 😂
I listed 5 stateside bases, and NONE for overseas. Guess what, OVERSEAS base. I traded in Tech School for Vandenberg AFB with a chic that wanted overseas. Worked out.
Yes It's Me i hope i get stateside 😤😤😤
How can you trade bases?
How come you didn't want to go overseas but didn't care where you were placed stateside?
Overseas is the way to go man.
@@kwbaker28 that was 20 years ago man lol.
During basic, I wrote on my dream sheet that I wanted to go anywhere in the South. I was sent to South Dakota (Ellsworth)! That was back in 1969!
Hahaha
lol
I’m literally gonna be that one guy who writes every base in Japan
Edit: well I got Japan just gotta finish tech school
Same xd
Same
@@rockets3315 AF 6C0X1 Contracting Specialist
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@@abcdef-kx2qt Hontou ni. Shinjirarenai!
This was a lot of info packed into 12 minutes. Thank you for making this.
Your home looks so cozy 😊
So fun to see what our grandson sees. He works on F22’s! Just got back from Okinawa!
update, its 8 stateside, 8 overseas, you can change your list during tech school, and its very random what base you get
If you receive orders to Korea, you have to apply for your follow-on within a certain amount of time.If not, you will when you arrive you will have to wait for the overseas listing that coincides with your DEROS. However, if you KAIP you give up the option to apply for a follow-on.
My roommate in tech school got Minot. He was trying to sell it for like $500! Of course no one wanted it. I did end up swapping like you mentioned here. I had gotten Andrews (MD) and swapped and went to Keesler (MS). It wasn’t a crazy process from what I can recall (this was 1993/94). I eventually did get orders to Kunsan. It was a little different then. They gave you a list of bases that had openings and you picked Top 3 I think. I got my second choice to Travis (CA). First choice was Eglin (FL). Things have changed a little since then. Best of luck to everyone!
I wish my son had seen your vids before he shipped out this past Tuesday. You are extremely well spoken, btw and a great orator. Nice work WBY. I'll definitely pass much of the information you have shared in your vids on to my airman.
10:00 is key, thanks my dude!
I was fortunate..as a weather guy, every base in the world needed them..and every Army post as well.
When I was given my first duty station, the dream sheet from basic was not used in anyway whatsoever. When I was in tech school an individual from the same career field as us worked at the group, and was in charge of receiving and giving orders to airmen. He came in, told us what bases we could go, what aircraft we can fly on, and different crew positions we could be. We created a new dream sheet, and two weeks later he came back with candy and chicken nuggets and told us our orders one by one and brought in any instructors who went there so we could ask them any questions. We all got the base of our choice, even though a lot of them had over 100% manning, so I think he really hooked us up. Apparently this is normal for aircrew, when talking to boom operators they said the same thing happened for the most part.
Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii is the best!! Oahu is very beautiful!
I leave for basic in 7 days. can't wait!
How did it go
@@jaquaveonandress649 he died
Oh he ded
I worked assignments at AFPC...The Trailer Park...yes there are people who look and double check every assignment that gets loaded...having short tours will put you in a higher probability of getting your top choices
The whole "follow-on" program is also applicable with Turkey, just FYI.
Stationed there now. Can’t wait to leave.
@@kwbaker28 wow really doing what job? Also was turkey your top one?
Black Berry I’m aircraft mx, 2A671C. Turkey was my top choice so I would have a shot at staying overseas with a follow on. I left yesterday, now in Germany again. Went from Wa for 5 years to Ramstein for 8, Turkey for 1, now Spangdahlem for another 4. Play the AMS game.
Hi WildBlue... I just completed BMT. I survived the Texas heat. I'm now in my first week of in processing at Tech School. Missed your videos alot!
EDENTROPIC what is your job?
You gotta play the AMS game right. Started off in Washington, went to Ramstein for 8 years, on a short tour in Turkey now and in 2 months time I’ll be back in Germany, Spangdahlem this time. Let’s go!
Son is 3D131. IT . We're from Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, North of Seattle. He's in WOT3.
how did you play the ams?
There's too many Marines in Okinawa
@Alaskan Whiskey just throw some crayons and run
@@isaactheguy79 cans of monster if Army
I can guarantee you'll get the base you want:
Join the Guard or Reserves.
I want to go overseas
Lmaoo trueee
Coast Guard or National Guard?
Superdarkwater Comics Air Guard
@@777superlightwater both I guess
I could be wrong but you update your list in VMPF.
My son is looking to join. I love your videos. They are positive but REAL!!!!! OMG!!! THANK YOU!!!😘😘😘 I joined the Navy 15 years ago and did NOT have YOU TUBE or Google. A hot mess. Man you are a God send. THANKS.
I heard u can pick ur base of choice after a certain amount of time in. I signed for 6 yrs. On my 3yr and 11month date I’m eligible to switch to a base of my choice.
A BOP is possible, yes. Harder when you aren’t a first term Airman anymore though.
Thank you for all the advice! It definitely helps ease the nerves of being stationed somewhere undesired.
I like your style. Very chill, I'd say even professional. Well done, mate.
I see that wav brush, tryna get your waves on spin lmao.
Jay Premier, my husband has the same brush. Funny it's the first thing I noticed.
I knew somebody would peep that lmao
WildBlueYonder Too bad its all getting cut off in a week or two😂😂. Good luck at BCT!
Haha. Somebody tryna get profit them Academy females😎
got the exact same one lmao
Great! Straight forward, informative video for any branch, more or less. I'm Army, but this came up in my recommended. Subscribed! 😊
Leave for basic next month, 2A6X6. A little nervous, a little excited. I just hope I get an overseas base :)
Good luck :)
@@antman9252 thank you! :)
Excellent vid. Great info. I have another son getting ready to sign up. This definitely helps. Thank you!
Great videos Matt, best of wishes at the USAFA!!!! You inspire me to strive for it! I'm shipping out to Basic training in 15 days and your videos are the best :)
Okinawa!
To apply for your follow-on, its in your vmpf on the Self-service link, don’t just update your dream sheet.
I put down ramstein as my top base overseas and they gave it to me(I put down a bunch of stateside bases)...I was a bit setback at first(kinda didn't wanna leave the states) but I've been here for 2 months and I'm livin it up!
You have to get a little lucky. Five assignments in 20 years, five #1 choices on my Dream Sheet. Minot? OF COURSE you will get that as a #1!!!! Go ahead, ask for a Florida base, and see what you get.
So basically ur screwed :/ good luck everyone hope we all get our desired stations
I was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I know that F.E. Warren is always taking Security Forces... I swear to God, if I get stationed here.
Lmao howd it goe? I was born in maryland I swear if I get stationed here or Delaware I will cry 😂
I had a friend tell me that on your dream sheet to put down all the places and areas that you do not want to go and for some reason you will not be assigned there, but the next time when you renew your sheet after you put some time in, to go ahead and put all your desired locations. He received the advice from someone else and He said it worked. I should mention He is in the Army but I don't think that the deployment process is that much different across the branches. I'm considering the AF Reserve so it's not the same for me but I'd love to know if it really works.
Son is 3D131. IT . He's in WOT3, and w/ Covid, called me and wanted to know which bases had newest dorms, stateside. Sure he did some research on his own prior to leaving, but wants to make sure he's informed.. i hope he's onto VMPF and AMS etc...
DD Form 392, Assignment Preference Listing, did NOT get wiped clean after each assignment. I kept the same one for 20 years..and each year, I had higher and higher priority on my choice.
Aa someone who lives in Maryland...we ain’t lit out here.😂
I paid a guy a case of beer to get an assignment out of my first base back in the day. Dream sheet worked later in my career but not at first.
Recruiter is telling me that I can get mechanical or security forces but won't guarantee me security forces, also says that I should go open mechanical -_- hell to the no
Donovan Grimsley I'm at tech school right next to secfo and trust me man everyone hates that. If you're serious about it you should go for it but trust me man it's tough
right, secfo is undermanned because almost no one wants the job.
Lol I do that stuff now so I don't think I'll mind that much, I plan on doing it for a little then cross training or going to OCS
everyone wants to be secfo, till there secfo.
Do your thing man, if you like it then you like it. I went open electrical, its lit lol
My recruiter keeps pushing open mechanical, but from my understanding, that will screw you and you could end up with anything, that's why I'd rather pick the lesser of the two evils because I can't get guaranteed special mission aviation, that's what I'd do instead of secfo
I am interested in becoming an Airman in 3d0x2 or 3d0x3 (I have background in IT/Computer Science), and according to what I heard, my base selection lists are about 90-95% of all AFB's, as well as a handful of base/facilities of other branches for 3d0x3. As a resident of California, I would be interested in being stationed in a California base (hopefully Beale, Travis, Vandenberg, or Edwards).
You can also apply for an assignment in AMS my man you can see what's available & literally apply.
Facts.
Mah boi's got some new ice
I had 8 PCS' in 20 years and 8 days. Including 4 years at Clark AB and 4 years at Osan AB. Could not get off of Hill AFB. Guess what? My son got orders to Hill so i had to go back and visit. He PCS out of there thou. He's at Vance AFB looking to go overseas in a year or 2. I hope he goes to Japan. He tells me it's easier for officers to pick where they can go.
Will they website be given out to the new airman when they are finished with bmt? This is a good video to know! I am a Germany born army brat and I love to travel! So I would want to put places that I so miss you know! This is good info to know!
Lucky😭my mom almost joined the military when she immigrated here. I would’ve loved to be born outside of the states or even as a military kid
Security forces any AFB damn lucky me that's the MOS I am aiming for or Network. Trying to go to Tampa, FL want to stay in Florida.
I got services and want macdill so bad, did you end getting stationed in tampa?
looks like you hitting that gym and getting big lol love the videos keep them up !!
I like your videos about the asvab and they are helping, but do you any suggestions of youtubers for the army?
Awesome channel, keep up the good work!
Very insightful. Thanks you
Lotsa things here... FIRST THING. The Air Force COMES FIRST ALWAYS... what you think, like or want comes LAST. Maybe you should stay at Walmart, door greeter.
2. YOUR JOB will dictate where you MIGHT GO... B-52's are now at only 2 bases, Montana and Louisiana, Not Japan or Germany, so stop dreaming. F-22's are stationed in Florida pan handle. Now, some might TDY (Temporay deployment other places) If you are in Security Forces... SURPRISE !! You just WON THE BIG ONE.... Security Forces are EVERYWHERE !!! YOU can be sent to ANY BASE IN THE WORLD. (pray you don't get FE Warren AFB, or Minot AFB)
3. If you are married, or worse, married with kids. You probably won't get moved a lot, or sent overseas much. It comes down to MONEY $$$$$ It costs a lot more to send a guy, his wife, kids, dog, cats, gold fish, and 10,000 pounds of whole baggage, whatever all else you have. I was sent to Ramstein AB as a A1C, single. I had 2 bags. DIRT CHEAP to send me.
So, you want a lot of choices? Get a "GENERAL JOB" and STAY SINGLE. .... as you were...
@@hosseinfakhr1289 CYBER WARFARE OPERATIONS..... Are you seriously asking me were they are stationed? Would you like their GPS location, for global targeting too? Sounds like you haven't been to Basic Training yet. The need to learn about SECURITY FIRST. I wouldnt tell you if I did know.
Minot? I volunteered for the remote island of Shemia Alaska just to get out of Minot. Six foot of snow in a single night plus tornados is not my idea of an ideal retirement environment.
Solid. Thank you
I want to go to japannn so baddd ... Go to bmt on January 30th!
best of luck to you. bmt was not hard at all, just stay mentally strong.
I went through the gas chamber in 2009/ The gas chamber for me wasn't too bad until I stepped outside and the oxygen hit my eyes....it burned so bad but I did see a couple people vomit while we were inside of it.
I hear japan is a good place to visit on deployment maybe but not a great place to station
That was helpful, thanks man!
Definitely helped me out dude
How often should you update your AMS! ❤️
Btw a tip idk if this also is in the air force but in the navy( i know this cause of nick he is utuber an corpsman) but anyways he said" if you hard extreamly hard an be top in your class then you get to pick an they will assign you will get what base you actually want" but i think you havw to be like in the top 3 or 5 but either way if you work your ass you will get the base you want
You should do a video about the Financial Eligibility Determination (FED) Waiver. My recruiter said I needed one.
Mark Chavez Not a big deal you just have to set up a payment plan for all debts in collections
I’m planning on joining the Air Force and doing personnel. I want to stay as close as possible to home (Miami, FL). So I would go to basic and after basic when I start tech that’s when I would update my preferred bases? Also working personnel, what are the chances that I do get those bases if anyone with experience can answer this for me. I’m nervous, I’ve grown up with such a big family, a little brother that looks up to me and is about start high school. I want to be as close to my family as possible so I don’t miss any moments. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Based on my job I qualify for, what exactly do I Google in order to know the bases that offers that job before hand? I want to be station at the joint base in WA
No clue but I was raised in WA and it really is the best state, hopefully you get to go there!
YOU WILL LOVE IT I'M HERE NOW! BEAUTIFUL STATE! HIP YOUNG CROWD!
I’ve been to WA to visit my cousin who’s in the Air Force it’s super lit and I wanna go be stationed there as well.
Damn you need more subs
Is there a website you can go to that tells you what duty stations your job is needed at(besides the one available to active duty)?
Sorry. There really isn't a website dedicated for the information to the public. However, you may be able to find info with a google search of the AFSC's possible locations
Can u do a video on Security forces?
WildBlueYonder My husband leaves for basic next week and he's egress can you please give some insight as to a good base for a family.. there's only 28 bases available for egress right?
I don't know if there are any websites but if you have been assigned your job you can get a complete list of bases from your recruiter.
Currently at Sheppard for AGE just found out Im going to Minot... damn it what are the odds someone would want to trade?? lol
Question! Can you go into AMS as soon as you get to tech school and change things before you get your first initial orders? So you can manipulate the system that way because you’ll be able to see where they actually need you? I’m also concerned after hearing that some people realized after receiving orders that their dream sheet was lost or an “error in the system turned it blank” and definitely don’t want that happening to me!
I wanna go somewhere over seas for the only reason of I know ill never get to travel so i wanna go somewhere in Europe
Facts I kinda want to go to Japan
How can I see where my job gets stationed like if that job is available there or not
I put worldwide and got the mildenhall
No 1. Most important. is your career field. If you are of a speciality that is only at a few bases, you're stuck there. Example ICBM maintenance.. You are going to Montana.. NOT Japan... nor Germany. If you are specialized in F-22 maintenance. You're going to Florida. ONLY. and maybe TDY is that aircraft deploys. On the other hand if you are in a 'general use' career, Security Police, medical, dental assist. clerk of some kind... those people are at EVERY base in the world... You are more likely to get a better assignment selection. No. 2.... Really try to get away from your home State, and region. You're grown up, its time to experience something new. I grew up in SoCal, I ended up in Louisiana, then to Germany. Try not to be scared, or apprehensive about a 'New' place. The Air Force is very accommodating and welcoming, no matter where you end up.
cmscms123456 any idea where intel people go?
Sorry, I have no help for you with that one. Intel is a pretty bored field. You could go anywhere, including foreign installations. Good luck, your adventure is about to begin.
broad, meaning wide field, not 'bored' sorry spell check
Is journalist/public affairs at every base? I would assume so but not entirely sure?
Understand first and foremost. The AIR FORCES NEEDS com FIRST... As soon as they don't need you anymore, you will be out. That said. with the invention of the internet and fast, mass communication. I imagine "journalist/public affairs" is a carrier field that AF could dump pretty easy. The Air Force faces budget cut backs all the time. Who will they cut back... aircraft maintenance personal, or Air Force marching band, journalist/public affairs, and other non essential jobs. ALWAYS remember, the Air Forces NEEDS come
FIRST... If you intend to stay in the Air Force, ask the recruiter what is the most 'in demand' field. Also, try to find something that will get you a good job on the outside. Nuclear weapons maintenance... Nope, you will never find a job in civilian life doing that. Electronics tech YES... Computer field YES... Air craft maintenance YES... Military police, yea, if you want to become a cop. Fire fighter, yes. Also, the longer your Tech School, the more valuable you are to the Air Force.. if they invest 12 months in training, they don't want you leaving in 2 years.. They want their investment payback. Good luck. The Air Force experience is worth your time.. invest in it wisely. Try to get some college course in too, while you are serving. A lot of times it free, or cheap. Look into it.
can you do a vid on security force officers please.
d h look up security force there bunch of you tubers that talk about it I been looking into it
I heard we have the Former Axis Powers from WWII as choices to be stationed.
I kinda cheated to get my first pick state side. I heard that they needed airman at Patrick AFB, FL for my AFSC from my supervisor, so I put it ay my #1. A few weeks later, a had a follow up assignment for Patrick, everyone here was pissed at me lol.
de_regen same
I’m reluctant to do overseas because of the cost to travel back and forth to the US
Mac flight
The amount of extra money you make overseas would easily cover it. I’ve been overseas for 9 years now and will do another 4. Too easy my G. Overseas is where it’s at.
thanks for the info
So how often can you move bases or put in a request? I know my son would like to see other places but I also think it would be nice for him to come back home near the time he plans to get out so he can apply to become a Police Officer...Yes he is going into AF as SF...we live in Hawaii...
Don't rely on your "Dream Sheet". I got a base that I didn't even put down. Almost all of my flight and those I met at Tech School didn't get a base they put down. Kinda shitty.
How can I check online for which states have my job available?
AMS
I would really hope to get stationed in Texas or Michigan. If they have any there?? Because my baby momma lives there so living in the same state is much better than going from Texas to Michigan and vice versa for our daughter
Your lookin big dude
What are the chances of being sent overseas? Is it quite common or not really?
If you get a base in japan is your spouse and child able to go with you or isomeone that only in the states
They are allowed. They will be on your orders and travel with you.
I want to go to Elgin Air Force base Florida, I was born and live half my life there and I moved 9 years ago. I want to go back.
How can you get re- assigned to a base you really like? Say if you start a family there and want to stay for stability, I guow Officers get a guarantee..
I appreciate it
What are these bases like (Mountain biking, night life), and can you have your stuff in the states (in a storage unit) shipped to you (how long does it take)?
1. SPANGDAHLEM AB Trier, Germany.
2. RAMSTEIN AB Landstuhl, Germany.
3. AVIANO AB Aviano, Italy.
Advice welcome (: Thank you!!
Do you think this is the same for a Marine Corp officer? Great video btw!
I live in Minnesota and am interested in going to Minot but I’m wondering if there’s a way to figure out what jobs are there
6:50 3 other ways to get stationed where you want
Hola! Aloha! My name is Chaleida Arce Cruz and I'm 25 and I have a baby 1 year old, I really want to join active I'm from Puerto Rico but I lived 4 years ago in Oahu, when I get pregnant in the Kapiolani Womans and Children Hospital they made plany medical exams to the baby that they need to keep monitor for that reason I would like to go Hawaii close to the pediatric hospital I know and the doctors... last year I came back home Puerto Rico Island to deliver close to my family, my husband support me if I decide to join but I'm not sure if I have possibilities to go Oahu? I'm in Puerto Rico right now, our first language is spanish but I'm bilingual, I also finish a BS in Holistic Health Science and I'm Massage Therapist and Esthetician. Do you think Hawaii would be possible for me? Thank you!! stay safe & be bless!!
Oh! I forget to ask if Reserve is a good option for my situation. Gracias again!