Here’s a playlist for those of you joining the Air Force. It will get you right if you have questions about the process. 🤙🏽ruclips.net/p/PLXuUcq2bb7w1FpnrFV4FC0pn57wq9uCVc
Thank you for wonderful information. I saw Chiropractor about 4 years ago for lower hip pain from an injury after work. If I don’t volunteer to tell the recruiter about this problem because I don’t have any pain when I do push up, sit up or any exercises. Will the new system that MEPS is about to launch be able to find out about this issue? Thank you very much in advance 🙏
I’m currently going through the process of joining, but I had a medical condition that affected my heart 3 years ago, though it’s not something ongoing and I was cleared for physical activity and have had no kind of issues since. I’m currently waiting for the medical documents to give to my recruiter so he can send it in. I’m super nervous and it’s really gonna suck if I can’t join because I’ve finally chosen the path I want to take in life.
I would say just get the records and send them up to MEPS. That’ll be the only way you can tell. Lemme know how it goes, I would like to hear if you made it through. 🙌🏽
1. Your edits are 🔥😂 2. You’ve helped me prep for joining SO MUCH! 3. Your transparency saves a lot of time and energy for both recruiters and recruits. 4. Respect and gratitude for constantly updating your content and information. It’s really great that even if you made a video about a topic a year ago, you come out with a video with updated information as soon as you get it, which helps so many people. 🤗. 5. I watch yours & Airman Vision videos in the morning when getting Ray like older generations watch TV in the morning 😂 it gets me pumped for the day knowing I’m joining such a respectable & proud branch of my country’s military 🇺🇸❤️💪🏻
Thank you for wonderful information. I saw Chiropractor about 4 years ago for lower hip pain from an injury after work. If I don’t volunteer to tell the recruiter about this problem because I don’t have any pain when I do push up, sit up or any exercises. Will the new system that MEPS is about to launch be able to find out about this issue? Thank you very much in advance 🙏
I had pretty bad ADHD when I was 7-12 years old im 17 years old now and don't really have any issues with ADHD or ADD anymore. Would this be an issue if I wanted to join USAF security forces?
Hey thanks for the info Jody! So had a quick question, after serving 10 years and deploying as a Civil Affairs Specialist I was let go from the Army Reserves as an E-5 due to going through some personal hardships resulting in me self-medicating with cannabis and receiving a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.. would it be possible for me to enlist into Active Duty Air Force still? I'm 27, 10 years Army Reserve, with a Criminal Justice Degree. Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately because of the cannabis use, this would deem you ineligible for Air Force service. This isn’t a waiverable thing either, the Air Force has a zero tolerance on this. I’m sorry man, but I hope this helps.
@@Jodywithawhy no worries I understand. Hopefully the policy changes sooner or later to allow those who no longer use it anymore the opportunity to serve. Especially with cannabis recreation being a lot safer than alcohol.
I had my medical marijuana card but it’s expired. I’m in the process of going thru medical right now. I was wondering if they would find out but recruiter told me not to mention anything, ever. I’ll keep quiet but I’m afraid that Genesis will pull it up! Ugh
To be honest, I would prefer the Air Force retains its zero tolerance policy on ALL illegal drugs, whatsoever. The Air Force needs to keep its standards high which makes it unique from other branches. As far as the Army veteran’s applicant case is concern, he may be an exception, but not really likely.
Thank you for all this awesome information! I'm currently studying for the Asvab to join the Air force (Both my parents were retired so they pulled me in 🤣)
Ayeee. They got you. Lol. My parents were prior army, and somehow they pulled me in as well. Just told me to go Air Force instead. Gotta be thankful for parents like ours. Good luck. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Back in '75, the DEP worked perfectly for me. I took the oath on 3 Sep '75 and went active duty on 3 Dec '75. That allowed me enough time to complete Basic Training just in time to get to my Tech School in February '76. Those 3 months DEP also counted toward my Time in Service which meant my pay was slightly higher than someone of the same rank with no DEP time. I went in with a "guaranteed job" and the Air Force kept their word. No regrets! I'm proud to have served.
hey man, thank you for your service. I am looking into the Air Force reserves, should I disclose to my recruiter that I was born three months early with a minor case of cerebral palsy, and a learning disability. Even though I wrestled in high school, I’ve been working out since I was 14 and run obstacle course races like the spartan? If we met today, you wouldn’t even know that I was in that medical condition.
Thank you for the video it was very helpful! I really want to join the air force but I have a couple concerns that may disqualify me 1) when I was 18 back in 2010 I got caught with a joint roach and had 6 months probation but got the misdeamonor expunged since it was my first and only offense ever, will this be an issue? 2) Is there an issue if my wife is not a citizen yet? I've been here since birth but she has not and we are in the process of getting her citizenship, but obviously that might take a while. Will she be able to travel with me? Any insight would be helpful
The roach could cause a little bit of delay. It will depend on if your recruiter wants to work with you or not. I would recommend you reach out to a recruiter and explain the situation to see if they’d be willing to do a waiver for you. As far as your wife, you can join with her being a non us citizen, but it can also cause some delays for your security clearance. I hope this helps. 🤙🏽
I’m having problems finding a good recruiter the Air Force recruiters in my area act like they don’t have time for me I’m literally the perfect candidate clean back ground good asvab score
How do you know what jobs which recruiters have access to? I know I want a specific job, and I have 5 I like a lot but I want “scientific applications specialist” and I know when I retake my asvab I’ll qualify you need a 88 Mechanical and 85 Electrical. How do you narrow your chances for a job like that?
Hey thanks for your videos. I’m 20 years old and I told my doctor that I vape(I know the doctor probably has it written down in my files). Do I have to let my recruiter know about this and will it affect my chances of getting in ? The legal age for vape in my state is 21. And I also no longer vape because of my interest in joining and wanting to build a healthier life for my self. Hope all is well, thank you in advance 🤙🏽
It’s possible, but I’m not that familiar with the process. I’d recommend reaching out to a recruiter and seeing if they’re willing to work your case. That’s a great place to start, before you do anything with your disability rating.
What annoyed me the most about my recruiter is, he filled out my form for me with me answering the questions in person (which I didn’t know I had to fill out) and when it came to asthma and broken bones/surgery, I told him I had asthma but grew out of it when I was around 18 so he checked no, when asked about surgery I said yes bc I broke my hand when I was 18 (over 10 years ago) and got it fixed, and he checked no. His explanation was it was over 10 years ago so there was no need to check yes for both of the medical stuff. When I went to meps and spoke with the doctor they brought it up grilled me about why I “lied” and sent me home. I explained that he checked no for me on both those questions and that I did in fact tell him about it so they made me write a detailed written statement. Idk why but it took over a year to get all my waivers approved but I’ll be going back to meps on Wednesday. It was a LONG process and he barely kept me informed about what was going on.
How hard would it be to get a medical waiver for something that affected you a long time ago. I grew out of my Adhd and by the time I graduate college I will have not had a dose or prescription of medicine in 6-7 years. If I want to join the Air Force more specifically becoming a pilot how hard would getting a waiver be.
i have an appointment with a recruiter june 1st, i don’t plan to go in until around october , i haven’t taken my asvab. can i go just to touch down on any questions i have an how enlistment works
Hi Jody! Question, I leave for basic training in September and already swore in to a active duty contract and signed my paperwork. If for some reason I want to switch to guard or reserve would that be realistic? Would there be a chance the Air Force could “kick me out” by doing this?? Thank you! If I have any more questions how can I reach you?
It’s not too late, but you first need to ask yourself why you’re switching. If you’re joining for money and travel, the guard may not be the best way. But if you’re joining to go to school full time, then maybe the guard is the better option.
Do you know how likely it is to get a medical waiver for a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor? I’m healthy and strong now with zero lasting symptoms but I was wondering if they’ll still turn me down.
I honestly have no idea Lindsay. With things like cancer, it’s always a toss up. What I would recommend is gather every medical record possible you can find, and have a recruiter submit them up to MEPS for a chief medical officer to look at. They’ll either approve you, or deny you. If they deny you, then have the recruiter submit your records to the surgeon general of the Air Force. That’ll be final determination for your medical history. If they deny you, then most likely you’ll never be able to join, but the only way to know is to try. I made a video on medical waivers. If you haven’t seen it already, maybe this could help you understand the process a little better. Good luck and keep updated if you try. 🤙🏽🤙🏽ruclips.net/video/ynKjsxegEPE/видео.html
Great video big bro Question I started the process to join the AF but I put it on hold cuz the vax might be required by Mid Sept do you think a religious exemption wld work? Is it possible to change recruiters cuz my recruiter is super lazy
I don’t think a religious exemption would work. They require all military members to get their required shots regardless of religion. It sucks, but that’s a battle I don’t think you’d be able to win. As far as recruiters go, you definitely can change, but since you’re already working with a recruiter, most recruiters won’t work with you until you are no longer working with that recruiter. So instead of changing, I’d recommend you have a conversation with the recruiter and let them know you’re trying to move through the process faster. I hope this helps. Good luck bro. 🤙🏽
I got an issue and my recruiter doesn’t seem to be helping me out like he takes at least two weeks to respond and he’s not seeming very helpful but I have everything he asked for. Got any advice thank you?
yo bro just found your channel I love it thanks for everything, one thing I ask is can you talk about the G.I bill on how much money they give and just the ins and outs of it please I would appreciate it very much 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for watching. So they pay 36 months of tuition. You pick the school you want to go to, and your GI will cover your tuition for 36 months, including books up to $1000 a year. They also pay a monthly stipend for you to live off of. You can find that amount by googling BAH calculator. Then search for the zip code you’ll be attending school. That’ll tell you how much of a stipend you’ll make while going to school. While actively serving, you also receive $4,500 in tuition assistance every year. You can use that while you serve, but once you’re out, that benefit is no longer available. I hope this helps.
Hey Just found your channel and subscribed. Lots of really good info! A friend of mine is wanting to join, but when he was young and dumb had his mmj card which has been expired for over 4 years, and he does not use marijuana anymore. Is this something that would be an absolute dq from service? Or could some sort of waiver be used? I’m just curious if you have any insight into this, or know of anyone who may have had a similar situation? Keep up the awesome content!
Marijuana use is not automatically disqualifying. It’ll take several uses before it becomes disqualifying. Because he had a card, I’m sure he was a constant user. That will require him to have a drug waiver.
Three of my high school class mates have joined Air Force this year. One My high school classmate was super sick on his ship date and his recruiter knew it, still his boss discharge him from dep. can he get back into dep
what about if i had asthma as a kid, and a heart murmur but nothing major after turning 10, army just told me to say no on everthing what about air force
Can you make a video about continuing the process of joining the military after having a baby. I found out I was pregnant at MEPS got a waiver for my asthma and have 4 more months before I can go back to my recruiter . I also took my asvab November 2019, will I have to retake it?
You would have to retake it in November. As far as getting in, you’d need a dependency waiver if you aren’t married because of the baby. You will basically need to show proof of who will be taking care of your child during training. Do not give up custody of your child. That’s a no no, just get someone to watch your child during training. Once you complete training, you can reunite with your child. I hope this helps
What job category in the Air Force is in the HIGHEST in demand that all applicants want? I’m locked onto 2A551D airlift/special mission aircraft maintenance.
@@Jodywithawhy I'm still checking out different branches while I still have so much weight to lose but it's great I'm doing proper research. And np thanks for creating great content !
Hi, question. I want to do the HPSP but the recruiter said the Air Force wants me to be in a none competitive agreement with the other branches basically dropping all other applications and trusting only the Air Force with NO GUARANTEE that I will get one of the 3 or 4 spot available. But the timeline doesn’t make sense as Dental school decides for applicants in December but the Air Force gives out the spots by October…AND with the minimal spots while other branches have more spots I don’t feel safe putting all my eggs in one basket and forking my possible growth and financial stability. 1. Why is the Air Force so stuck up and “elite” in their approach? (At least it seems so) And 2. Why do they have to do business in such a cutthroat fashion by giving qualified applicants a clause for a none competitive agreement with the applicant? it seems like a toxic work environment right off the gates and I feel like as an applicant I have everything to loose in the exchange while they loose nothing. This makes me not want to do the HPSP through the Air Force but I wouldn’t mind serving….IF the deal was fair. I mean, if they want me to do a NCA then they should do a contract agreement ready to sign for me because it’s highly unfair to an applicant to trust wholly with no promises. Can you clarify? The HPSP is highly competitive and I don’t know why the Air Force would do this to applicants. Navy and Army are chill and basically allow you to make your own choices. No none competitive agreements. And both navy and army medicine are top notch. Please clarify?
Lol. I’m just a recruiting instructor now. I literally can’t even recruit. I just teach it now to the new recruiters. I been out the game for about 2 years now. Lol
So they didn’t boot me lol. Stop it. 😂 I moved on to a higher job in recruiting. They only let recruiters actually recruit for 3-4 years before moving them on to a higher job. I did my time, now I’m at the school house teaching the next generation.
Hey I’m really late to this video so I don’t know if you’ll see this, but either in a comment or video, expand on the reasons I can’t be specific about the job I want. If I’m planning on going in and making a 20+ year career out of it, wouldn’t I want to be doing a job a might enjoy
Not sure if this is a stupid question, probably is and im being way to worrysome, but if I smoked marijuana one time in my entire life years ago but have never been an active smoker and dont plan on it, will that disqualify me from Top Secret Clearance, surely they will tolerate that... im just double checking, probably worrying to much haha.
so should i tell my recruiter that I had depression 3 years ago but been fine since? lol also I had a concussion and a sore back 3 months ago but fine since lol
Definitely want to bring up those medical issues. The depression may be able to be cleared because it was 3 years ago. But the concussion and back pain being so recent, it could potentially temporarily disqualify you. They usually like to see at least a year in between medical conditions.
The only way to know is to submit your records. The doctors are the only ones who can give timelines like that. I would think you need to wait a year, but that’s just an opinion.
PLEASE NEED HELP, Hi Sir how are you? I have a question please. Im 35 years old married and want to join the Air Force, I have 3 kids, and a girl 12 years old she is my wife’s daughter from her ex husband. So Im able to join the Air Force Sir ? I’m very very upset if I’m not 😢😢🥺 join the Air Force is a big dream for me. Thank you.
You’d be able to join, however you’ll need a dependency waiver. You’d have to show proof you’ll have care for your family while in training, and also your debt to income ratio will have to be under 40% based off of your military pay. I hope this helps.
@@Jodywithawhy thank you so much Jody I’m so happy now I heard this. I was so unhappy all this day and thinking a lot about this😭 thank you so much 😊😊😊
Just say no if its not in any medical or legal record. It's been a hell of a long time since you've last smoked and you will be disqualified from some jobs. You'll almost never get a polygraph and even if you do that crap is pseudo nonsense and only used for scaring stupid people. If it's not documented or there isn't a photo of you doing it, it didn't' happen. Just make sure to never do drugs ever again. There is a reason why you need evidence in court and not just "he said, she said". Take my advice, this is real experience.
@@thewaybacktou Yes, please do. It’s better to bring that up to the recruiter now than the recruiter or MEPS discovering the juvenile record later if you didn’t tell him/her about it at the get-go.
Man, I bought a better mic (rode video mic go) and it still didn’t hit that hard. I think it’s possibly my editing as well, cause I can’t seem to get my sound to sound super professional. The best sound I seem to manage is with my lavalier mic. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Is there a way I can contact you? Via phone? & I have a question if I had got denied wavers for airforce and want to retry with updated documents is it possible to still be able to join
The things that are on there are not appropriate diagnosis and I’m trying to clear and I haven’t been seen for the things on the list but they somwhow targeted me from a visit and my doctor keeps writing letter stating I don’t have it and when I call to get evaluated the docs say that I don’t need to be seen because I’ve already been cleared. But now I have updated updated documents and want to resend them in. Because there is nothing wrong with me inside or out
There’s no reason to contact me. What you would do is reach back out to a recruiter with the new documents and ask for another medical read. With the new information, it could change the original determination that was made.
Your job has to be security forces. Once you’re in the Air Force for some time, you can then apply to become a dog handler. Nothing is guaranteed though. usmilitary.com/air-force-k9-dog-handler-careers/
@@Jodywithawhy I appreciate the reply! Doing your Research is one thing but actually hearing it from somebody is way better. I know that nothing is guarunteed, but are chances of getting into AF SF a high chance?
Yea. Definitely. Security forces is one of our biggest career fields. As long as you qualify for the job, they can usually get you a security forces job.
I tried to join the air force, and this was really weird. Most recruiters have quotas and they'll bend over backwards for anybody who comes in, but this recruiter I went to, he had this detached, indifferent kind of attitude like, what are you doing here? When I said, I wanted to go in the air force, he was like, what for? So I went down the hall to the navy and dang near got attacked, they sat me right down and piled on the pressure to sign up and weren't about to let me go. Then the army recruiter grabbed me on the way out and called me into his office, too, but I'd already decided on the navy
My experience with an Air Force recruiter was not pleasant. When I called one, he acted like I was an inconvenience. No one told him he Had to answer the phone if he was in the middle of an appointment. I would have been okay with leaving a voicemail even though I’d expect him not to respond. I refused to call him back and decided to go Army National Guard instead. The atmosphere in the Army National Guard recruiting office was more welcoming. I went ahead and signed up for the Army National Guard and I don’t regret it.
AIr force only takes people that already knows what they want to do. If you go in there looking lost and just "shopping around" they will ignore because there are loads of applicants wanting to get in for a reason. Do your research, know the difference between enlisting and commission and what jobs are available for you based on your educational levels. They won't hold your hand.
@@Mariescott3380navy recruiter told me back in high school I wasn’t gonna score high enough on the asvab to get in the navy, pissed me off after he said that so I definitely went to the army recruiter got to meps to take my asvab passed and then was just waiting for approval to go back to meps for physical and everything called me two months after I took the asvab to tell me I was disqualified and couldn’t even tell me the exact reason! Dude never even mentioned a waiver or anything I lost all hope then. Until recently now that enlisting might be a possibility if their willing to let me in with a felony
@@EmeraldGhost- Dang. That sucks. I’m sorry you went through that. I hope everything works out this time. I’ll say try again and see what they say about the felony. Most importantly, Do Not omit that information. It will be found during the background check so when they ask about past felonies early in the enlistment process, you’ll have to answer Yes and explain the situation. This helps the recruiter learn if you may need a moral waiver. Most recruiters will work with you on this. Good luck.
Most recruiters won’t meet with you until you’re under you max weight. You can always call ask to set up an appointment, but most will say call back when you’ve met the goal. It’s not because they’re jerks, it’s because they’re busy and have a ton of applicants who are qualified and ready to go. So their focus is on them. If your recruiter meets with you while you’re overweight, they have a big heart and they believe in you. I hope this helps. Good luck.
Man please 🙄. A new recruit civilian shoukd always have the upper hand. For instance if they only want to do a mechanic job then that's what they should get. If they score high enough to get that mechanic job then that's the job the recruiter should help him get. If not, then the recruit could easily stay a civilian and get a job or go to school. BUT Neva, neva, neva go in any branch of the military on an Open Contract letting the military choose your job for you after Basic Training 😳. HELL2THENO!
Here’s a playlist for those of you joining the Air Force. It will get you right if you have questions about the process. 🤙🏽ruclips.net/p/PLXuUcq2bb7w1FpnrFV4FC0pn57wq9uCVc
Thank you for wonderful information. I saw Chiropractor about 4 years ago for lower hip pain from an injury after work. If I don’t volunteer to tell the recruiter about this problem because I don’t have any pain when I do push up, sit up or any exercises. Will the new system that MEPS is about to launch be able to find out about this issue? Thank you very much in advance 🙏
I see why i was treated such a way those years back. I had no clue what i was doing in that office.
Is it just me or has your video quality gotten even better?
Thanks man. I’m trying. Still got a lot to learn, but I’m trying. 🤙🏽
😂😂😂
Facts
Recruiters will lie their ass off just to sign you up. At least the slick one that got me
I’m currently going through the process of joining, but I had a medical condition that affected my heart 3 years ago, though it’s not something ongoing and I was cleared for physical activity and have had no kind of issues since. I’m currently waiting for the medical documents to give to my recruiter so he can send it in. I’m super nervous and it’s really gonna suck if I can’t join because I’ve finally chosen the path I want to take in life.
Literally same here man. All we can do is have faith and be optimistic!!
I would say just get the records and send them up to MEPS. That’ll be the only way you can tell. Lemme know how it goes, I would like to hear if you made it through. 🙌🏽
Aceri how did it go?
I’m in the same boat brother, but with my add.
Me too! I’m worried that it my disqualify me, but I’m not sure. My cardiologist just told me to take magnesium, so I’m not sure.
Doesn’t the Air Force make you fill out a preference list of like 10 jobs then that runs through an algorithm to determine what you get?
1. Your edits are 🔥😂
2. You’ve helped me prep for joining SO MUCH!
3. Your transparency saves a lot of time and energy for both recruiters and recruits.
4. Respect and gratitude for constantly updating your content and information. It’s really great that even if you made a video about a topic a year ago, you come out with a video with updated information as soon as you get it, which helps so many people. 🤗.
5. I watch yours & Airman Vision videos in the morning when getting Ray like older generations watch TV in the morning 😂 it gets me pumped for the day knowing I’m joining such a respectable & proud branch of my country’s military 🇺🇸❤️💪🏻
Ayeeee. Well I do appreciate the support and the kind words. Let’s me know I’m going in the right direction. Good luck on your journey. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
How's your military life going?
Thank you for wonderful information. I saw Chiropractor about 4 years ago for lower hip pain from an injury after work. If I don’t volunteer to tell the recruiter about this problem because I don’t have any pain when I do push up, sit up or any exercises. Will the new system that MEPS is about to launch be able to find out about this issue? Thank you very much in advance 🙏
Tryna join the airforce.
Gotta get my criminal charges waived for the second time. 😭
You done been before with a criminal charge???
I had pretty bad ADHD when I was 7-12 years old im 17 years old now and don't really have any issues with ADHD or ADD anymore. Would this be an issue if I wanted to join USAF security forces?
Omg thanks for mentioning your “can you wait for a job” video I was looking for something like that.
No problem. Hopefully it helps you kinda understand the process
Hey thanks for the info Jody! So had a quick question, after serving 10 years and deploying as a Civil Affairs Specialist I was let go from the Army Reserves as an E-5 due to going through some personal hardships resulting in me self-medicating with cannabis and receiving a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.. would it be possible for me to enlist into Active Duty Air Force still? I'm 27, 10 years Army Reserve, with a Criminal Justice Degree. Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately because of the cannabis use, this would deem you ineligible for Air Force service. This isn’t a waiverable thing either, the Air Force has a zero tolerance on this. I’m sorry man, but I hope this helps.
@@Jodywithawhy no worries I understand. Hopefully the policy changes sooner or later to allow those who no longer use it anymore the opportunity to serve. Especially with cannabis recreation being a lot safer than alcohol.
I personally think it will. It seems like things are trending that way, just hard to put a timeline on it.
I had my medical marijuana card but it’s expired. I’m in the process of going thru medical right now. I was wondering if they would find out but recruiter told me not to mention anything, ever. I’ll keep quiet but I’m afraid that Genesis will pull it up! Ugh
To be honest, I would prefer the Air Force retains its zero tolerance policy on ALL illegal drugs, whatsoever. The Air Force needs to keep its standards high which makes it unique from other branches. As far as the Army veteran’s applicant case is concern, he may be an exception, but not really likely.
Thank you for all this awesome information! I'm currently studying for the Asvab to join the Air force (Both my parents were retired so they pulled me in 🤣)
Ayeee. They got you. Lol. My parents were prior army, and somehow they pulled me in as well. Just told me to go Air Force instead. Gotta be thankful for parents like ours. Good luck. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
thats why bro ghosted me😭
Back in '75, the DEP worked perfectly for me. I took the oath on 3 Sep '75 and went active duty on 3 Dec '75. That allowed me enough time to complete Basic Training just in time to get to my Tech School in February '76. Those 3 months DEP also counted toward my Time in Service which meant my pay was slightly higher than someone of the same rank with no DEP time. I went in with a "guaranteed job" and the Air Force kept their word. No regrets! I'm proud to have served.
hey man, thank you for your service. I am looking into the Air Force reserves, should I disclose to my recruiter that I was born three months early with a minor case of cerebral palsy, and a learning disability. Even though I wrestled in high school, I’ve been working out since I was 14 and run obstacle course races like the spartan? If we met today, you wouldn’t even know that I was in that medical condition.
If it not on record, then leave it out.
Thank you for the video it was very helpful!
I really want to join the air force but I have a couple concerns that may disqualify me
1) when I was 18 back in 2010 I got caught with a joint roach and had 6 months probation but got the misdeamonor expunged since it was my first and only offense ever, will this be an issue?
2) Is there an issue if my wife is not a citizen yet? I've been here since birth but she has not and we are in the process of getting her citizenship, but obviously that might take a while. Will she be able to travel with me?
Any insight would be helpful
The roach could cause a little bit of delay. It will depend on if your recruiter wants to work with you or not. I would recommend you reach out to a recruiter and explain the situation to see if they’d be willing to do a waiver for you.
As far as your wife, you can join with her being a non us citizen, but it can also cause some delays for your security clearance. I hope this helps. 🤙🏽
@@Jodywithawhy Thank you!!
Any idea what kind of jobs would require a security clearance? Pretty much anything computer or cyber security related?
And Intel jobs as well.
I’m having problems finding a good recruiter the Air Force recruiters in my area act like they don’t have time for me I’m literally the perfect candidate clean back ground good asvab score
That’s sucks. What’s the zip code you’re at?
Good info keep up the awesome work💯💪🏾
Thanks for the support bro. 🤙🏽
How do you know what jobs which recruiters have access to? I know I want a specific job, and I have 5 I like a lot but I want “scientific applications specialist” and I know when I retake my asvab I’ll qualify you need a 88 Mechanical and 85 Electrical. How do you narrow your chances for a job like that?
Hey thanks for your videos. I’m 20 years old and I told my doctor that I vape(I know the doctor probably has it written down in my files). Do I have to let my recruiter know about this and will it affect my chances of getting in ? The legal age for vape in my state is 21. And I also no longer vape because of my interest in joining and wanting to build a healthier life for my self. Hope all is well, thank you in advance 🤙🏽
You’re fine. This isn’t something you have to bring up.
can you rejoin the military or Air Force if you have a rating of 50% for PTSD?
It’s possible, but I’m not that familiar with the process. I’d recommend reaching out to a recruiter and seeing if they’re willing to work your case. That’s a great place to start, before you do anything with your disability rating.
What annoyed me the most about my recruiter is, he filled out my form for me with me answering the questions in person (which I didn’t know I had to fill out) and when it came to asthma and broken bones/surgery, I told him I had asthma but grew out of it when I was around 18 so he checked no, when asked about surgery I said yes bc I broke my hand when I was 18 (over 10 years ago) and got it fixed, and he checked no. His explanation was it was over 10 years ago so there was no need to check yes for both of the medical stuff. When I went to meps and spoke with the doctor they brought it up grilled me about why I “lied” and sent me home. I explained that he checked no for me on both those questions and that I did in fact tell him about it so they made me write a detailed written statement. Idk why but it took over a year to get all my waivers approved but I’ll be going back to meps on Wednesday. It was a LONG process and he barely kept me informed about what was going on.
So does every single thing on your medical history pop up nowadays at meps?
@@EmeraldGhost- yeah pretty much. Just from 18 and on.
Jody! Your very Famous is the Army!!!By the way do you so Happen do own a Cadillac?
😂😂😂. I’m not that Jody. Lol
What about if you had an echocardiogram done in 2014 that showed you had a RBBB (right bundle branch block)?
How hard would it be to get a medical waiver for something that affected you a long time ago. I grew out of my Adhd and by the time I graduate college I will have not had a dose or prescription of medicine in 6-7 years. If I want to join the Air Force more specifically becoming a pilot how hard would getting a waiver be.
This video will explain how to get ADHD approved. I hope it helps. ruclips.net/video/ynKjsxegEPE/видео.html
To be a pilot you need to be an officer and thus have a college degree, most likely in aviation training or flight science.
i have an appointment with a recruiter june 1st, i don’t plan to go in until around october , i haven’t taken my asvab. can i go just to touch down on any questions i have an how enlistment works
Did you join
i'm shipping out tomorrow and i'm nervous as f.
Im out in a month , good luck you got it
@@MrRandyMarsh1 Thanks brodie. sheesh good luck to you as well and stay safe
Ayeee. The nerves are normal. You got this. When you graduate let me know. I wanna congratulate you. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@Jodywithawhy thanks man appreciate it! Will definitely go back here and let you know how it goes for me. Hoping for the best!!!!
GOD WITH YOU!!
Hi Jody! Question, I leave for basic training in September and already swore in to a active duty contract and signed my paperwork. If for some reason I want to switch to guard or reserve would that be realistic? Would there be a chance the Air Force could “kick me out” by doing this?? Thank you! If I have any more questions how can I reach you?
It’s not too late, but you first need to ask yourself why you’re switching. If you’re joining for money and travel, the guard may not be the best way. But if you’re joining to go to school full time, then maybe the guard is the better option.
@@Jodywithawhy thanks! If I have a spouse when would they be able to join me after technical school?
Here’s a video which explains all of the stuff for married folks. ruclips.net/video/WU6mQ-ewLWY/видео.html
Do you know how likely it is to get a medical waiver for a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor? I’m healthy and strong now with zero lasting symptoms but I was wondering if they’ll still turn me down.
I honestly have no idea Lindsay. With things like cancer, it’s always a toss up. What I would recommend is gather every medical record possible you can find, and have a recruiter submit them up to MEPS for a chief medical officer to look at.
They’ll either approve you, or deny you. If they deny you, then have the recruiter submit your records to the surgeon general of the Air Force. That’ll be final determination for your medical history. If they deny you, then most likely you’ll never be able to join, but the only way to know is to try. I made a video on medical waivers. If you haven’t seen it already, maybe this could help you understand the process a little better. Good luck and keep updated if you try. 🤙🏽🤙🏽ruclips.net/video/ynKjsxegEPE/видео.html
@@lindsaywhiddon8329 Any update and are you in?
Hello! Hoping you’ll see my question:
Should I disclose to a recruiter that I had seen a doctor for knee problems?
Always enjoy your videos .. quick question though.. have you've ever done a video on what and how much to pack for BMT ?
I haven’t. I’m actually putting together some basic training videos. Gimme some time. I can see if I can make it shake.
@@Jodywithawhy sounds great no worries! Appreciate the content !
Great video big bro Question I started the process to join the AF but I put it on hold cuz the vax might be required by Mid Sept do you think a religious exemption wld work? Is it possible to change recruiters cuz my recruiter is super lazy
I don’t think a religious exemption would work. They require all military members to get their required shots regardless of religion. It sucks, but that’s a battle I don’t think you’d be able to win.
As far as recruiters go, you definitely can change, but since you’re already working with a recruiter, most recruiters won’t work with you until you are no longer working with that recruiter. So instead of changing, I’d recommend you have a conversation with the recruiter and let them know you’re trying to move through the process faster. I hope this helps. Good luck bro. 🤙🏽
I got an issue and my recruiter doesn’t seem to be helping me out like he takes at least two weeks to respond and he’s not seeming very helpful but I have everything he asked for. Got any advice thank you?
What happen
yo bro just found your channel I love it thanks for everything, one thing I ask is can you talk about the G.I bill on how much money they give and just the ins and outs of it please I would appreciate it very much 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for watching. So they pay 36 months of tuition. You pick the school you want to go to, and your GI will cover your tuition for 36 months, including books up to $1000 a year. They also pay a monthly stipend for you to live off of. You can find that amount by googling BAH calculator. Then search for the zip code you’ll be attending school. That’ll tell you how much of a stipend you’ll make while going to school. While actively serving, you also receive $4,500 in tuition assistance every year. You can use that while you serve, but once you’re out, that benefit is no longer available. I hope this helps.
@@Jodywithawhy appreciate it my man you got my follow wish everyone who’s joining knew about this channel very very helpful
I have a migraine. I will definitely need pills in Basic. Am I allowed to take my pills with me ? I actually get them over the counter.
Hey Just found your channel and subscribed. Lots of really good info!
A friend of mine is wanting to join, but when he was young and dumb had his mmj card which has been expired for over 4 years, and he does not use marijuana anymore. Is this something that would be an absolute dq from service? Or could some sort of waiver be used? I’m just curious if you have any insight into this, or know of anyone who may have had a similar situation?
Keep up the awesome content!
Marijuana use is not automatically disqualifying. It’ll take several uses before it becomes disqualifying. Because he had a card, I’m sure he was a constant user. That will require him to have a drug waiver.
Thank you so much for your response!
Three of my high school class mates have joined Air Force this year. One My high school classmate was super sick on his ship date and his recruiter knew it, still his boss discharge him from dep. can he get back into dep
Yes. But I believe he would have to wait one year from discharge date to reapply.
@@Jodywithawhy would he need a waiver or something from the commander?
How about taking the ASVAB and finding out what you qualify for?
what about if i had asthma as a kid, and a heart murmur but nothing major after turning 10, army just told me to say no on everthing what about air force
Can you make a video about continuing the process of joining the military after having a baby. I found out I was pregnant at MEPS got a waiver for my asthma and have 4 more months before I can go back to my recruiter . I also took my asvab November 2019, will I have to retake it?
You would have to retake it in November. As far as getting in, you’d need a dependency waiver if you aren’t married because of the baby. You will basically need to show proof of who will be taking care of your child during training.
Do not give up custody of your child. That’s a no no, just get someone to watch your child during training. Once you complete training, you can reunite with your child. I hope this helps
What job category in the Air Force is in the HIGHEST in demand that all applicants want? I’m locked onto 2A551D airlift/special mission aircraft maintenance.
Lmfao the sheep screaming is hilarious 😂😂😂 and great information!
Gotta throw in the entertainment value. Lol. Thanks for watching. 🙌🏽
@@Jodywithawhy I'm still checking out different branches while I still have so much weight to lose but it's great I'm doing proper research. And np thanks for creating great content !
What about being trained on the job treatment
Hi, question. I want to do the HPSP but the recruiter said the Air Force wants me to be in a none competitive agreement with the other branches basically dropping all other applications and trusting only the Air Force with NO GUARANTEE that I will get one of the 3 or 4 spot available. But the timeline doesn’t make sense as Dental school decides for applicants in December but the Air Force gives out the spots by October…AND with the minimal spots while other branches have more spots I don’t feel safe putting all my eggs in one basket and forking my possible growth and financial stability. 1. Why is the Air Force so stuck up and “elite” in their approach? (At least it seems so) And 2. Why do they have to do business in such a cutthroat fashion by giving qualified applicants a clause for a none competitive agreement with the applicant? it seems like a toxic work environment right off the gates and I feel like as an applicant I have everything to loose in the exchange while they loose nothing. This makes me not want to do the HPSP through the Air Force but I wouldn’t mind serving….IF the deal was fair. I mean, if they want me to do a NCA then they should do a contract agreement ready to sign for me because it’s highly unfair to an applicant to trust wholly with no promises. Can you clarify? The HPSP is highly competitive and I don’t know why the Air Force would do this to applicants. Navy and Army are chill and basically allow you to make your own choices. No none competitive agreements. And both navy and army medicine are top notch. Please clarify?
If you have smoked weed in the last few months, is that a disqualifying situation?
Will the Air Force have a cat5 soon I know the army has a cat5 starting in September if so can you make a video
What’s a cat5?? I’m not sure what you mean
@@Jodywithawhy I think it was called the cat 4
Are you talking about for lower asvab scores??
@@Jodywithawhy yes
The Air Force doesn’t do anything for lower asvab scores. The lowest they can do is a 31. Anything below is that disqualifying. I hope that helps.
Bruh…this video had me dying, not the sound effects. Lol. But I have 5 reasons why you should be everyone’s recruiter though.
Ayeeeee. Lol. You tryna gas me. Lol
@@Jodywithawhy maybe I am. You do virtual recruiting? 😂😂😂
Lol. I’m just a recruiting instructor now. I literally can’t even recruit. I just teach it now to the new recruiters. I been out the game for about 2 years now. Lol
@@Jodywithawhy they just booted you like that? They know what they doing. Lol jk
So they didn’t boot me lol. Stop it. 😂 I moved on to a higher job in recruiting. They only let recruiters actually recruit for 3-4 years before moving them on to a higher job. I did my time, now I’m at the school house teaching the next generation.
The music is so loud omg 😭
Hey I’m really late to this video so I don’t know if you’ll see this, but either in a comment or video, expand on the reasons I can’t be specific about the job I want. If I’m planning on going in and making a 20+ year career out of it, wouldn’t I want to be doing a job a might enjoy
Should I tell my recruiter I was taking pain medication for one year kinda nervous also I was injured at work slip and fall workers comp
Should you tell your recruiter if you have taken the asvab more than once? Or only mention it if they ask you?
Oh they’ll be able to see it once they look you up. Can’t really hide it, unless you took one through a high school.
Not sure if this is a stupid question, probably is and im being way to worrysome, but if I smoked marijuana one time in my entire life years ago but have never been an active smoker and dont plan on it, will that disqualify me from Top Secret Clearance, surely they will tolerate that... im just double checking, probably worrying to much haha.
Yes. One time you can still obtain a top secret.
What if you had surgery 3 years ago on your tibia 🤷🏾♂️
Thanks for the video. Que linda la ecuatoriana
Another dope video sir!!
Thank you so much. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Side question, what if I had gauges and I took them out but they don’t fully close. Do they have a waiver for those kind of situations
Unfortunately they don’t do waivers. In order to join the holes have to close the point no light (like a flashlight) can pass through.
so should i tell my recruiter that I had depression 3 years ago but been fine since? lol also I had a concussion and a sore back 3 months ago but fine since lol
Definitely want to bring up those medical issues. The depression may be able to be cleared because it was 3 years ago. But the concussion and back pain being so recent, it could potentially temporarily disqualify you. They usually like to see at least a year in between medical conditions.
@@Jodywithawhy how long would it disqualify me for??
The only way to know is to submit your records. The doctors are the only ones who can give timelines like that. I would think you need to wait a year, but that’s just an opinion.
can i still join the military if i have flat feet
It depends on the flatness of the feet. They will inspect your flat feet while at MEPS. There they will determine if you’re qualified.
asthma needs to be addressed before I go , pisses me off
Have great weekend
PLEASE NEED HELP,
Hi Sir how are you? I have a question please. Im 35 years old married and want to join the Air Force, I have 3 kids, and a girl 12 years old she is my wife’s daughter from her ex husband.
So Im able to join the Air Force Sir ?
I’m very very upset if I’m not 😢😢🥺 join the Air Force is a big dream for me.
Thank you.
You’d be able to join, however you’ll need a dependency waiver. You’d have to show proof you’ll have care for your family while in training, and also your debt to income ratio will have to be under 40% based off of your military pay. I hope this helps.
@@Jodywithawhy thank you so much Jody I’m so happy now I heard this. I was so unhappy all this day and thinking a lot about this😭 thank you so much 😊😊😊
If someone admits to smoking weed 4 years ago as a college freshman...and never since, does that disqualify him/her?
You can join with a prior weed history.
Just say no if its not in any medical or legal record. It's been a hell of a long time since you've last smoked and you will be disqualified from some jobs. You'll almost never get a polygraph and even if you do that crap is pseudo nonsense and only used for scaring stupid people. If it's not documented or there isn't a photo of you doing it, it didn't' happen. Just make sure to never do drugs ever again. There is a reason why you need evidence in court and not just "he said, she said". Take my advice, this is real experience.
Do I mention to my recruiter about my sealed Juvi record? Or is that something I don’t because it’s sealed ? Would it be dumb to be “too” honest?
You definitely need to mention it.
@@thewaybacktou Yes, please do. It’s better to bring that up to the recruiter now than the recruiter or MEPS discovering the juvenile record later if you didn’t tell him/her about it at the get-go.
Love your edits!
Thank you so much. ☺️☺️
I have some questions. Can I email you?
I wish they could waive underweight
Have you watched this video. It might help. ruclips.net/video/6FG0GD25v0o/видео.htmlsi=sbkoXITQ6FnuBh8y
No shit, Jody is real.
can i get into SF in AF even though i’ve had a “case” before? the case was dropped, i did no time or community service or anything.
Maybe if the case was dropped. You’d need to talk with a recruiter to see the possibilities.
i couldnt help but rap to touch the sky
Ayeeeee. Me too. Lol. I rapped the whole time while editing. Lol
What would you suggest for a good time frame to detox if your not a frequent smoker ? I was told 60 days should be enough time to be cleansed ?
45 days is what I told all of my applicants and we had no problems.
Damn this video is good, laughed so hard
Hey Jody your doing great with your videos, but I would like to suggest that to you a batter microphone to enhance your voice.
Thank you bro
Man, I bought a better mic (rode video mic go) and it still didn’t hit that hard. I think it’s possibly my editing as well, cause I can’t seem to get my sound to sound super professional. The best sound I seem to manage is with my lavalier mic. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Could I be disqualified for deficiency of Vitamin D3?
You can be disqualified for anything including that.
Is there a way I can contact you? Via phone? & I have a question if I had got denied wavers for airforce and want to retry with updated documents is it possible to still be able to join
The things that are on there are not appropriate diagnosis and I’m trying to clear and I haven’t been seen for the things on the list but they somwhow targeted me from a visit and my doctor keeps writing letter stating I don’t have it and when I call to get evaluated the docs say that I don’t need to be seen because I’ve already been cleared. But now I have updated updated documents and want to resend them in. Because there is nothing wrong with me inside or out
There’s no reason to contact me. What you would do is reach back out to a recruiter with the new documents and ask for another medical read. With the new information, it could change the original determination that was made.
@@Jodywithawhy Thankyou! Soooo much!
@@Jodywithawhy okay should the documents be notarized or the doctors signatures should be enough?
Doctors signatures should be enough.
Going to the recruiter tomorrow
Ayee. Let’s go. 🤙🏽🤙🏽. Good luck
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It is my absolute GOAL to become a MWD Handler. Is the job in high demand, and should I go Air F
orce?
Your job has to be security forces. Once you’re in the Air Force for some time, you can then apply to become a dog handler. Nothing is guaranteed though. usmilitary.com/air-force-k9-dog-handler-careers/
@@Jodywithawhy I appreciate the reply! Doing your Research is one thing but actually hearing it from somebody is way better. I know that nothing is guarunteed, but are chances of getting into AF SF a high chance?
Yea. Definitely. Security forces is one of our biggest career fields. As long as you qualify for the job, they can usually get you a security forces job.
Do you have to take shots in the navy if so how many?
You go have to take shots, but I’m unsure how many. 🤷🏽♂️
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I tried to join the air force, and this was really weird. Most recruiters have quotas and they'll bend over backwards for anybody who comes in, but this recruiter I went to, he had this detached, indifferent kind of attitude like, what are you doing here? When I said, I wanted to go in the air force, he was like, what for? So I went down the hall to the navy and dang near got attacked, they sat me right down and piled on the pressure to sign up and weren't about to let me go. Then the army recruiter grabbed me on the way out and called me into his office, too, but I'd already decided on the navy
My experience with an Air Force recruiter was not pleasant. When I called one, he acted like I was an inconvenience. No one told him he Had to answer the phone if he was in the middle of an appointment. I would have been okay with leaving a voicemail even though I’d expect him not to respond. I refused to call him back and decided to go Army National Guard instead. The atmosphere in the Army National Guard recruiting office was more welcoming. I went ahead and signed up for the Army National Guard and I don’t regret it.
AIr force only takes people that already knows what they want to do. If you go in there looking lost and just "shopping around" they will ignore because there are loads of applicants wanting to get in for a reason. Do your research, know the difference between enlisting and commission and what jobs are available for you based on your educational levels. They won't hold your hand.
@@Mariescott3380navy recruiter told me back in high school I wasn’t gonna score high enough on the asvab to get in the navy, pissed me off after he said that so I definitely went to the army recruiter got to meps to take my asvab passed and then was just waiting for approval to go back to meps for physical and everything called me two months after I took the asvab to tell me I was disqualified and couldn’t even tell me the exact reason! Dude never even mentioned a waiver or anything I lost all hope then. Until recently now that enlisting might be a possibility if their willing to let me in with a felony
@@EmeraldGhost- Dang. That sucks. I’m sorry you went through that. I hope everything works out this time. I’ll say try again and see what they say about the felony. Most importantly, Do Not omit that information. It will be found during the background check so when they ask about past felonies early in the enlistment process, you’ll have to answer Yes and explain the situation. This helps the recruiter learn if you may need a moral waiver. Most recruiters will work with you on this. Good luck.
@@Mariescott3380thank you! 🙏 best of luck on your endeavors as well!
LOL @the screaming goat
😂😂😂😂
I’m just here to like.
My guy. 💪🏽💪🏽
These edits haha. Great video!
Thank you so much. ☺️🙌🏽
Can i be disqualified for asthma?
Yes you can. I’ve made a video which explains what to do when trying to get qualified for asthma. ruclips.net/video/tjWAMSMoBDY/видео.html
@@masonboles6709 Yes, unfortunately 😔.
Do what’s best for you don’t listen to anyone else ask any questions you need to
Yo bro is there any way I can get into contact with you?
I am 30 pounds over my max weight, would it still be ok to go and meet with a recruiter even though I’m over weight? @jodywithawhy
Most recruiters won’t meet with you until you’re under you max weight. You can always call ask to set up an appointment, but most will say call back when you’ve met the goal.
It’s not because they’re jerks, it’s because they’re busy and have a ton of applicants who are qualified and ready to go. So their focus is on them. If your recruiter meets with you while you’re overweight, they have a big heart and they believe in you. I hope this helps. Good luck.
@@Jodywithawhy thanks
@@Jodywithawhy one more question does the Air Force require a certain credit score?
Nope. They just require you don’t have anything in collections, any outstanding or unpaid debt and that you don’t have a debt to income ratio over 40%
Can I email you for advice. I’m looking to join but I have such a big issue I’m trying to go through.
Man please 🙄. A new recruit civilian shoukd always have the upper hand. For instance if they only want to do a mechanic job then that's what they should get. If they score high enough to get that mechanic job then that's the job the recruiter should help him get. If not, then the recruit could easily stay a civilian and get a job or go to school. BUT Neva, neva, neva go in any branch of the military on an Open Contract letting the military choose your job for you after Basic Training 😳. HELL2THENO!
Thanks appreciate it
Can I email you for advice. I’m looking to join but I have such a big issue I’m trying to go through.
Definitely. Jodywithawhy21@gmail.com
Girly voice be gettin on my nerves 🥸