Thank you for sharing your experience. I am joining the Air Force at 36 and my ship date is Dec, 5th. I’m joining to be able to provide more for my 7 year old daughter and to better my life. My daughter’s mom took me to court and now I’m dealing with a huge custody battle. She also makes fun of me for wanting to join at such an old age. I plan to stay the course and leave things in gods hands. I hope my daughter understands the decision I’ve made to be able to provide more for her.
Thank you for your video! I'm 32, married with kids and just enlisted into the air force last week. Most people don't understand but it's great to see their are other older women making the same decision. Please keep making videos!
Are you eligible? Will the father demand custody while you're gone? The father has superior rights over your family. Mothers tend to go into depression while away from their children.
@@nicoleraheem1195 get on it now if you are able to. The age limit is 39 so get on it now while you have time left. At least with their reserve or guard component.
I am 33. It is me, my wife, and daughter. I want to di the reserves. I am in good shape. I run the 1.5 mile around 1130 to 1145, I can di alot of push-up and plank fir a long time
My suggestion is to be prepared for some sort of student leadership position. Most of the older people I met in tech school were either dorm chief or element leader.
@@johnnalogic8745did you do active or reserve? at 41 i’m concerned if it’s really even worth it. i don’t want to substantially decrease my income and not be able to take care of bills while away. so for now i’m looking at reserve. thoughts? or can i connect with you privately? thank you 🙏
Thank you for sharing your experience, I will definitely be sharing this video with others who ask us about joining at an older age. I will kind of be in the middle, since I'm joining at 27!
Happy to share my experience. Let me know if there is anything I could answer for older recruits (my email is linked to this page and I can be reached that way). When do you go in?
@@AirmanVision hey! My husband was AD for 5.5 years, 3 of which we were at Kadena. That’s how I found Kyle’s channel originally. I am also 27 and been in DEP for 3 months, still waiting on my job/ship date! We got this girl!!
@@LynnGirl16 Hey!! That is awesome!! Keep me updated on your ship date!! Also, I have an Air Force ladies DEP chat on Instagram, if you want to join!! If so, message me @MakennaGott on Insta
I'm 32 and re-watching this and still find this inspirational! I'll be talking to my recruiter some more once I get more physical training done. I just have a few more pounds to lose and I need to practice running more.
@JudyRose.....I'm so honored that you would be rewatching. I am with you on the running, as well as all exercise, as I took about 7 weeks off to heal a shoulder injury. I mostly walked and rode a bike and now need to get back at it. Hoping to post my pre=BMT, pre-PT test workout soon. That way we can work out together!
So where are you in this reconsideration? I think reserve or guard is a great option because you still maintain the civilian side of life. Worked better for me being older and not wanting to suddenly make my hubby go wherever they sent me.
I’m joining the navy at age 40. Excited about the experience but scared the most of leaving my family. I hope this journey is worth the sacrifice my family and I are making.
Thank you for your sharing your experience! I’m a man but this helps me out as well! I’m 36 and have work multiple jobs that really haven’t set myself and my family up for success! I don’t want to leave but having to make that sacrifice for the betterment of my family is a no brainer! Thank you again!
So glad you posted this. I am exploring the AFR as an RN so am QUITE a bit older. I was feeling foolish at first, but your videos are helping so much. Thank you for taking the time create them.
@@yoli5779 nobody really cares. it helps if you look young so you don't stick out. Just do your job and stay out of trouble. still really enjoying it going into my 4th year. the relaxed pace and benefits will keep me in for at least another couple years as I extend my contract this year. I also plan on transitioning into the af reserves when my time in active duty is done with to maintain the benefits. good luck.
Great video ! Need to hear these words im enlisting @ 28. The immaturity thing I got a glimpse of at MEPS I was the oldest and the young lady’s were loud and behaving like children it took some self control to not react so thank you for this video 😅
Hey thanks for this video!! I'm going in next month at age 38. I have similar life experience living/working with all different kinds of people and age groups. I'm hoping this will also help me out. Still a bit nervous of course, but I keep reminding myself I've lived through difficult situations before and this is mostly a controlled difficult situation. Eye on the big picture!
After every war, there's drawdowns in personnel. After Vietnam, it was RIFT (Reduction in Forces). Other names were Force Shaping, Palace Chase, and Blue-to-Green. Good and deserving airmen who intended on remaining active were politely kicked out. There's no guarantee that you can stay to reenlist. You also have to pass P/T tests, get good evaluations, and sometimes do volunteer work to qualify. So, would you be better off or worse later on if you're not selected? Plus living in dorms with teenagers for months is irritating (getting called "mama"). A DWI (happens to good people), domestic incidents, credit problems, capricious supervisor, low evaluations, and many other factors may have you denied for reenlistment. Civilian administrators (who've never served a day) now can control an airmen's future. How much "easier" will it be then?
I'm 39 and I plan on joining very soon. I need be stronger than what I am. I don't have a house, car, or kids. I've always been a team player at heart. I respect everyone in the military worldwide. The brothers and sisters of the military are unlike any other family on earth.
35 here. 3 months post op for a tibia plateau fracture and a single mom. I'm planning on enlisting once my knee is completely healed. Your video was super helpful. I was definitely curious if I was crazy to want to join this late in life.
I wish you the best! I’m 39 and it’s going to be tough to leave my baby daughter :( but I’m doing it for her in the long run. Keep me posted. I’ll let you know too. I already passed the ASVAB, waiting to go to MEPS.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am currently 34 and scheduled for MEPS on the 28th for the ANG route. Been wanting to join since I was 16! If all goes well, I will be 35 by the time I go to basic (finishing up grad school in October). I'm usually mistaken as 21-25 and, with my shorter stature at 5'3, people don't initially take me seriously. That's my only fear about the possibility of being chosen as dorm chief, since I'm not the leader type but I love working together with a team.
Honestly, I would not be concerned with someone taking you seriously or not. If you are named as dorm chief, then it is the MTIs who believes you have the capability. They often see things and us we don’t see it ourselves. Just be you no matter what.
@@johnnalogic8745 Thank you for the response!! Honestly just worried about MEPS right now and hoping I pass! Haven’t had much time to study with grad school commitments
That was pretty interesting. Im a male, 35 years old in the process of joining. Thank you so much, you give a point of view different from most other videos.
I’m 34 and pursuing OTS. How is everything going for you? I have been working out every day for the past 90 and trying to study up for AFQOT. Any other tips? What job did you land? Best of luck!!!!
@@RyGriff It was very easy for me as far as the physical part. Preparation definitely worked. Im electronic systems. Im at tech school, a month away from graduation. I’m having the greatest time of my life. Met a lot of people and having fun learning new skills. I will never regret my decision. Probably the best one I made in my whole life. There are always little obstacles that you have to go through but that’s with everything. What a great country, what a great military, god bless America!!!
Thank you very much for this video. I'm going to be turning 37yrs old this month and time is of the essence. Definitely physical exercise is going to be hard but do-able. My biggest fear is the opposite of the weight spectrum. I was able to almost get 108lbs during the summer and then an ear infection happened and I dropped back down to 98lbs. I guess overall, I need to be 117lbs for my height. I'm 5' 6". Gaining wight had always been a major challenge for me. I've never been over 100lbs other than the last 6yrs maybe. This gives me hope. 💛✨️
I don’t see the issue, in fact is impressive. It means that at 39 you’ve been in good health and well taken care of. Most by this age would have issue that would disqualify them.
I am 35 and leave in a week to BMT, so this video has been amazing! Thank you! I was a bit concerned about being older and joining but being something I have always wanted to do and finally getting to a place with my kids, college,and life where I can is a blessing! I appreciate it!
I'm 29 and when I went to MEPS, I already felt more mature and I should be the example to the others. Because I felt that they would follow me just bc I'm older. It's crazy..
Thank you so much for your video! 33 female with 2 kids (4 and 1) Navy veteran husband and seriously thinking about joining the Air force though idk if reserves or active. It has always been my dream since i was 10. Just scared of my age and being away from my boys 🥺
Good job. You seem to be a very dedicated person. I wish You had been in my last unit but I think you were probably still in Jr. High. Stick with it and grow. Good luck. Check 6.
I joined the Army (Active Duty) at 27, just got out this past February at 35…and now, I’m considering joining the Air Force and finish out my 12 years..retirement pension at 48, and possibly of VA disability. Congrats on your decision to join!
Thank you for this. I am a 30 year old who is thinking about joining the Air Force Reserves and yes one of my fears is that I will be older than a lot of the other guys who will be joining.
Being reserves, and Air Force Reserves at at that, it should be easier to deal with than active duty. You wouldnt have to deal with the same level of nonsense with someone being a lot younger than you bullying you around because they have so much higher rank than you quite like you would if you were active duty. *And again.... this is Air Force.* other branches like Marines and Army would be even worse with rank. A sergeant in the Army would *DEMAND* that you stand at parade rest for them, shut your mouth, and be treat you like a little kid because you have no rank, regardless of how much younger you are. Not to say that people like this don't exist in the Air Force, but arguably not quite to the same degree because the cultures are not quite the same. The Air Force is the youngest of the branches and isn't focused on infantry like the Marines and Army are. So you would not have AS much crap to worry about. Good luck.
@@golfery5119 Thank you very much. The more I do my research and speaking to people both currently in the AF and Veterans who have served in the AF, the more I am leaning towards pursuing the AF. I simply want to try, if the AF does not want me then at least I have a career to fall back on.
Wow! Thanks for uploading this video. Girl you’ve got me now possibly considering joining the Air Force Lol. Seriously tho, I’m 37 and I just want change. I’m a little nervous. I’m a single mom with an 8 y/o so idk.
I had a couple of single mom's in my flight during BMT. They decided to go Guard as it allowed them to serve, but stay in their civilian roles and not move away. They definitely made it work as they were away for a bit for BMT and tech school, but both are glad they did it.
@@ElizabethJohnson-2025 See my reply to @Jae's Cleaning. I have been away from making videos for a while due to some serious matters that required any "free" time. I hope to record my pre-BMT work out in the near future. In fact, I am just beginning on this routine again since my next PT test is in the beginning of Sept as I have had a shoulder injury that has me down to 5 or so pushups.
@johnnalogic8745 I don't know if the Jae's cleaning comment was in this section of the comment page, but what caused your shoulder injury? Was it during a PT test? I know this comment is very late, but I hope you still talk to people from time to time. I hope your shoulder injury was addressed and you get better soon. 💛
Wow, amazing. This is awesome you were able to experience BMT. I am sure some or all the females looked up to you for advice and guidance. Great video BTW.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching my video. You could definitely say I was the "go to" person for advice and guidance and I enjoyed being able to share the lessons I've learned in life.
@@johnnalogic8745 awesome thanks. I’m an AFJROTC instructor and I like to make contact with AF personnel and gain some knowledge about their jobs. I want to share experiences to my cadets.
@@sargecollects My AFSC is in the midst of change. I am learning the previous requirements as well as the new pieces of the role. Happy to answer any questions....feel free to email me.
Hi Johnna, great video! thanks for all of the inputs. such an encouragement! Now I am enlisted at older age but prepare for transitioning to officer in two years due to my current status. not sure if that's easy for the transition but that is def my goal and my career path to go...
"Have you seen a doctor about that?" 😆 That's something I would say lol I'm on my way into work and thought I should view this and im glad I did. Great testimony.
Hi Johnna, I’m running like 16-17 min for 1.5miles. Is there a lot of runs at BMT? What is the time to be passed the final PT? Running is hardcore! How would you recommend to improve? Thanks.!!
Thank you for this. I am 37 will be 38 in October but am planning to enlist in the Air Force as soon as possible. This has been a thought of mine would I be able to do it and be seen as a hinderance. So happy to hear your story. How long did it take for you to completely finish??
They called me grandpa when i joined the Air Force after college. I was the second oldest being 25 and I was the guy who talked to the scared airmen in the middle of the night. I enjoyed basic and I gave the oldest guy a hard time. (We became best friends.) Six years ATC Radar then four years Education and Training Manager. Loved it.
Intermittent fasting, keto, always try to keep moving. Also, the weight is kind of a gray area. No you can’t be out of shape, but you could be muscle and be over the weight standards, but easily make tape. I have played sports my whole life and worked out. I was 5’9 220, but mostly muscle so they taped me because at 5’9 my body weight at highest was supposed to be 187. Best of luck to you!
Need this. Going to MEPS on 11/3/21. I’m so nervous about the pt test. I’ve been working out for 3weeks and my biggest problem is running and push ups; mostly running.
@@johnnalogic8745 thanks for asking. It went well. I was disqualified because my thyroids looks enlarged (I just have a fat neck lol) so I’m getting them checked out next week so I can be cleared to move on to fingerprinting. I’ll keep you posted
@@s.newman7825 Please do. I also had to have a bunch of documentation saying I was super healthy. While I did not need to get a waiver, I was required to have to have a letter from my cardiologist and a pulmonologist saying I was in excellent shape before they would proceed with me.
I like that day 2 experience you just share. A bit funny but awesome Drill Sergeant: Recrut ! Stop Talking in My Walls………… Recrut: OMG, Drill Sergeant, I can hear, understand and follow order just fine, screaming makes you look angry. Need to see somebody about that for your health sake 😂 Thank you for sharing your experience. Over 30 yo here too and joining this 2024. Exited to see how things turn out.
I just turned 39 and going to MEPS today for my physical. I’m really nervous. I will have to get waivers approved. I hope they get approved. Basic training does scare me. Even though I’m 39 I do not have a lot of experience in life. I’m also a gay woman so I do not plan on bringing that up at boot camp but if someone asks if I have ever been married I’m not going to lie. I just don’t want the other woman nervous around me. I’m also not a natural leader so I’m nervous about that.
I will be 28 this August, I really wanted to join at 28 or 29 at the most. but unfortunetly due to unforeseen family issues it looks like that will be pushed back a few years. So its looking like I wont get to until I'm 30 or even 31 and that really ticks me off. But I'm glad I found your video hearing your story and reading about all these OG's in the comments who still have the drive and will to want to join in their mid to late 30s it gives me a glimmer of hope..any other advice you can give? It would be greatly appreciated.
Wow, there is so much I have experienced and could share in just the last couple of years with BMT, Tech School and being in my unit. I would always encourage you to try and figure things out, but don't waste too much time. If you have tried to figure something out and cannot find the answers then don't be afraid to ask questions. Just be sure to ask respectfully and in the right time/moment. My squadron encourages us to always ask questions in the moment if they are sharing/teaching something (which I am grateful about) that we don't understand or know.
So funny. As a vocal instructor i am always assessing peoples voice as they speak. I would not be able to handle hearing all those hoarse voices from so much screaming without trying to give them some vocal exercises. haha. It's that nurturing behavior that starts to come out when your older, and you're more concerned about others. Wish you well on your journey.
Thank you for making the videos. I'm going through MEPS in a few weeks and I'm 37. Great to know what it's like in BMT but at the same time now I'm afraid of the possibilty of getting assigned for responsible roles because English is my second language and I'm not that fluent. Have you seen any person like me in the training? Were they handling situations well?
I would not be overly concerned. There was another person in my flight who was older and being assigned as a "formal" leader was not her desire. I note English was also her second language. I believe the MTIs have a sense of who are going to be good leaders. If they ask or assign you to you it, I would actually encourage you to step out of your comfort zone (they probably see something in you that you don't recognize yourself). That said, if you truly didn't want to do it and they wanted to assign it to you, you could say you would prefer not to. Our MTIs were really good about allowing us to be honest, so long as we were respectful and honorable in what we were saying.
@@johnnalogic8745 That makes sense and you are right. I should be feeling honorable instead of being afraid of it. Thank you so much for answering my concerns. I'm sure your videos are saving so many ppl like me
Thank you for letting me know that this is helpful. It is an honor for me to be able to be encouraging and uplifting. Keep me posted on your journey as I’d love to hear how you overcome those things that challenge you.
Im turning 37 this year and also considering strongly to join the AF. English is actually my 3rd language. Im worried about meps. I am In good physical shape, no mental conditions but I'll have to get hemorrhoids surgery. Did you hear anything about that issue? Im wirried I'll get dq for that
Im 36 and joining the national guard ! Unfortunately I had to wait 90 days because they found marijuana in my system even tho I quit a month prior going to meps . So it’s been passed that and I’m ready to take another test and finally enlist . I’m also going in overweight but I know the army is going to help me finally get my life together and my physical and mental helsrh . I have my bachelors in criminal justice so finally I’ll be able to utilize that degree . Just never knew what I wanted to do with my life until now. In ready for a challenge and I feel like my life experiences and traumas helped me become a stronger person . I’m excited for the journey . I know I need to embrace the suck and most importantly I won’t give up . I never gave up before so I won’t be giving up any time soon .
hello, great video, and thanks, I have some concerns, I am 39 years old, and I want to enter the US Air Force, but I have only permanent residence, I am not a citizen, and I would like a job that needs Top clearance, but for that, I must first enter with a job that allows non-citizens, but the minimum contract is 4 years, my question is, if by the end of my first contract I would be 43 years old, could I choose to change jobs even though the job limit is 42 years old?
Did you have children at home that you had to leave behind? I want to know how difficult is it to be away during basic and tech school, when having kids.
What branch are you joining? If it’s Air Force, they will take you until 40. You can turn 40 in BMT, but can’t be 40, or older at the time. I have heard of people getting in at 41, but that’s a lot of paper work, age waivers, etc… Best of luck to you!
So did you end up staying in the dormitories? Is it true that they are single room dormitories like some people say? Do you feel like you had a lot of private time to yourself if so?
Oh I believe that single dormitories may be for officer training school. When you go in listed, it is an entire flight housed in one room. There are 52 beds in four rows of 13. No privacy, no time to myself. You are required to have a wingman with you at all times.
How out of shape were you before you decided to enlist? I'm asking because out of all the things I've heard to be aware of and to prepare for, it's the one thing I'm most concerned about. I already have my degree completed, so studying or taking assessments or tests doesn't bother me. The physical aspect does concern me, though, since I'm pretty sure most people would say I have a dad bod. A few years ago before I moved to where I am now I was running several miles a week, I'd walk, etc, I was really fit, but I can't say that anymore. Anyways thanks for the info.
You need more subscribers! Great info. Im an older guy myself and im the process of enlisting right now.. Filling out all the stuff in the portal... I needed this video. If you could do it i can to!
@@johnnalogic8745 well speedbump 1... Need to update my social security card. Mine is old got it before i got my permanent recidency. it should take 30-45 days to fix (due to corona) but i managed to talk to a nice person at the office over the phone.. I said it was dire need due to military enlistment.. And boom just like that i got a meeting on monday to fix it. 😎
I have been considering it at 39 to join as a reserve nurse practitioner, would you mind sharing your thoughts about that please ? Also, how is basic training? I am a bit nervous because I work in a psych hospital and I see a lot of the new enlisted soldiers and that’s scares me because I want to join. I have been struggling with this decision for months now. Thank you in advance.
Hey Johnna thanks for the video. I subbed. I’m also 37 trying to join and going to meps next week. Why did you go enlisted instead of officer if you have a degree? For me they are saying there are no officer positions available this fiscal year. I’ve talked to several recruiters and they all say enlisted is the only way to get in right now. Was it the same for you?
A few reasons on the enlisted point of entry. First, the officer positions that were open at the time were not in fields that I hold a degree. Second, time was not my friend. Since the application process is quite lengthy, I couldn't wait to see if an officer position that I was qualified for popped up as it could have taken me past the age limit.
I think we started in week two. It took a little bit for the mail to catch up, so letters for some started coming week two and for others it was a bit longer.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. I am joining the Air Force at 36 and my ship date is Dec, 5th. I’m joining to be able to provide more for my 7 year old daughter and to better my life. My daughter’s mom took me to court and now I’m dealing with a huge custody battle. She also makes fun of me for wanting to join at such an old age. I plan to stay the course and leave things in gods hands. I hope my daughter understands the decision I’ve made to be able to provide more for her.
Proverbs 3:5-6
How did that work with the court battle? In a similar situation..
Kudos to you for staying the course.
Your message made me feel great. I’m that age as well.
I hope everything great with you and daughter.
Your proof that. the AF doesn't hire dumb people.
Thank you for your video! I'm 32, married with kids and just enlisted into the air force last week. Most people don't understand but it's great to see their are other older women making the same decision. Please keep making videos!
Thanks! I am sure you’ll do well too. Let me know if you have any specific questions.
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im 33, and enlisting this week, so excited!
Did you get in
How’s it goin? Any regrets?
The older girls were the ones who made our BMT flight work so well. They were like the big sisters to all of us.
I hope my flight feels the same way!
I am turning 32 , divorced with 3 children . I am so glad I found this channel . I’m definitely going to do this ! I have to provide for my children ❤
Are you eligible? Will the father demand custody while you're gone? The father has superior rights over your family. Mothers tend to go into depression while away from their children.
Thank you for this video!! I’m 38 and take the ASVAB in two weeks and head to MEPS for the Army soon!
Did u have prior service? Or how did u be able to get in the Army at your age? I am interested
I needed to find these videos 🙌🏼 I’m 34, dreamed of the Air Force since I was a teen. I could def do this!
Me 2!!!!! I was searching and praying that if it’s too late to join the Air Force I too am 34 ❤ I hope you get in!!
good luck.
Same. I'm 35 and have wanted to join the Air Force since I was 17.
@@nicoleraheem1195 get on it now if you are able to. The age limit is 39 so get on it now while you have time left. At least with their reserve or guard component.
I am 33. It is me, my wife, and daughter. I want to di the reserves. I am in good shape. I run the 1.5 mile around 1130 to 1145, I can di alot of push-up and plank fir a long time
41 male and trying to join, gathering docs for recruiter. Thanks for this.
Update? Did you get in? How was it joining so close to cut off?
update? i’m thinking of joining at 41 and need the REAL
@@LoShanelle decided not to. Not only because of this but the recruiter was super lukewarm.
@ still thinking of joining. maybe reserve route…i’m 41
I'm 39. We can do it
I havnt got my BMT date yet, but will be 40. Good to hear your perspective.
My suggestion is to be prepared for some sort of student leadership position. Most of the older people I met in tech school were either dorm chief or element leader.
@@johnnalogic8745did you do
active or reserve? at 41 i’m concerned if it’s really even worth it. i don’t want to substantially decrease my income and
not be able to take care of bills while away. so for now i’m looking at reserve. thoughts? or can i connect with you privately? thank you 🙏
Needed this. I’m 27 and going in a month, but still needed this.
Congrats, that is super exciting! You've got this and I would love to hear how it goes when you graduate.
I am the 26 and will be leaving in April too. Lol I am not alone.
@@davideason2754 April 6th for me. When for you?
@@Keisha_Kay32 April 20th. How about you
@@Keisha_Kay32 you are active duty or reserves
Love it, so inspiring.
I’m 39 and my MEPS will be next week, hope I could make it.
I just turned 36 and plan on joining. You’re absolutely right about life experiences being a benefit going into the military. Great video! 😎
Thank you for sharing your experience, I will definitely be sharing this video with others who ask us about joining at an older age.
I will kind of be in the middle, since I'm joining at 27!
Happy to share my experience. Let me know if there is anything I could answer for older recruits (my email is linked to this page and I can be reached that way).
When do you go in?
@@johnnalogic8745 thank you! I will let you know!
I have been in DEP 4 months, still waiting for my job and ship date!
@@AirmanVision hey! My husband was AD for 5.5 years, 3 of which we were at Kadena. That’s how I found Kyle’s channel originally. I am also 27 and been in DEP for 3 months, still waiting on my job/ship date! We got this girl!!
@@LynnGirl16 Hey!! That is awesome!! Keep me updated on your ship date!! Also, I have an Air Force ladies DEP chat on Instagram, if you want to join!! If so, message me @MakennaGott on Insta
Wow so cool Airman Vision is here!
I'm 32 and re-watching this and still find this inspirational! I'll be talking to my recruiter some more once I get more physical training done. I just have a few more pounds to lose and I need to practice running more.
@JudyRose.....I'm so honored that you would be rewatching. I am with you on the running, as well as all exercise, as I took about 7 weeks off to heal a shoulder injury. I mostly walked and rode a bike and now need to get back at it. Hoping to post my pre=BMT, pre-PT test workout soon. That way we can work out together!
I’m watching this video in 2023 and I still find it inspiring
This was such an inspiration. I'm your age and I'm preparing to go to BMT now. Thank you again
Which branch. I’m considering it
Thank you for this channel, 37 and I’m really reconsidering this path
So where are you in this reconsideration? I think reserve or guard is a great option because you still maintain the civilian side of life. Worked better for me being older and not wanting to suddenly make my hubby go wherever they sent me.
Same! Did you enter as an officer or r regular enlisted member?
23 and starting my process. Great video!
I’m joining the navy at age 40. Excited about the experience but scared the most of leaving my family. I hope this journey is worth the sacrifice my family and I are making.
how it turn out? i’m 41 and trying to join before the cutoff
@@LoShanelle have you enlisted yet?? I'm 41 too.
Thank you for your sharing your experience! I’m a man but this helps me out as well! I’m 36 and have work multiple jobs that really haven’t set myself and my family up for success! I don’t want to leave but having to make that sacrifice for the betterment of my family is a no brainer! Thank you again!
Same situation
@@joshfromtwitch7759 did you end up going in?
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am strongly considering joining the Air Force reserve and I’m currently 38.
So glad you posted this. I am exploring the AFR as an RN so am QUITE a bit older. I was feeling foolish at first, but your videos are helping so much. Thank you for taking the time create them.
Thank you! I’m 36 and planning to enlist later this year.
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Much respect to you. I also joined at a late age near the age cap! Power to us oldies!
What is your AFSC?
@@johnnalogic8745 Air Transportation 2T2
How inspiring. I'm considering joining the Air Force Reserve as an officer, how was your experience like joining that "late"?
@@yoli5779 nobody really cares. it helps if you look young so you don't stick out. Just do your job and stay out of trouble. still really enjoying it going into my 4th year. the relaxed pace and benefits will keep me in for at least another couple years as I extend my contract this year. I also plan on transitioning into the af reserves when my time in active duty is done with to maintain the benefits. good luck.
Something to be very proud of! I’m going in at 33.
Super excited for you! Which branch and are you going to be active, reserve or guard?
@@johnnalogic8745 I just graduated! I'm going into Air Guard! Thank you!
I’m preparing to go!!! I’m 40 and I’m excited for this new journey
Great video ! Need to hear these words im enlisting @ 28. The immaturity thing I got a glimpse of at MEPS I was the oldest and the young lady’s were loud and behaving like children it took some self control to not react so thank you for this video 😅
Hey thanks for this video!! I'm going in next month at age 38. I have similar life experience living/working with all different kinds of people and age groups. I'm hoping this will also help me out. Still a bit nervous of course, but I keep reminding myself I've lived through difficult situations before and this is mostly a controlled difficult situation. Eye on the big picture!
Did you already go through BMT?
Any updates?
After every war, there's drawdowns in personnel. After Vietnam, it was RIFT (Reduction in Forces). Other names were Force Shaping, Palace Chase, and Blue-to-Green. Good and deserving airmen who intended on remaining active were politely kicked out. There's no guarantee that you can stay to reenlist. You also have to pass P/T tests, get good evaluations, and sometimes do volunteer work to qualify. So, would you be better off or worse later on if you're not selected? Plus living in dorms with teenagers for months is irritating (getting called "mama").
A DWI (happens to good people), domestic incidents, credit problems, capricious supervisor, low evaluations, and many other factors may have you denied for reenlistment. Civilian administrators (who've never served a day) now can control an airmen's future. How much "easier" will it be then?
I'm 39 and I plan on joining very soon. I need be stronger than what I am. I don't have a house, car, or kids. I've always been a team player at heart. I respect everyone in the military worldwide. The brothers and sisters of the military are unlike any other family on earth.
35 here. 3 months post op for a tibia plateau fracture and a single mom. I'm planning on enlisting once my knee is completely healed. Your video was super helpful. I was definitely curious if I was crazy to want to join this late in life.
I wish you the best! I’m 39 and it’s going to be tough to leave my baby daughter :( but I’m doing it for her in the long run. Keep me posted. I’ll let you know too. I already passed the ASVAB, waiting to go to MEPS.
I'm 35. So Def binge watching your channel. However I'm going army.
Active, guard or reserve?
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am currently 34 and scheduled for MEPS on the 28th for the ANG route. Been wanting to join since I was 16! If all goes well, I will be 35 by the time I go to basic (finishing up grad school in October). I'm usually mistaken as 21-25 and, with my shorter stature at 5'3, people don't initially take me seriously. That's my only fear about the possibility of being chosen as dorm chief, since I'm not the leader type but I love working together with a team.
Honestly, I would not be concerned with someone taking you seriously or not. If you are named as dorm chief, then it is the MTIs who believes you have the capability. They often see things and us we don’t see it ourselves. Just be you no matter what.
@@johnnalogic8745 Thank you for the response!! Honestly just worried about MEPS right now and hoping I pass! Haven’t had much time to study with grad school commitments
whats bmt
@@billfurlong5954Basic Military Training or Bootcamp.
32 years old and getting ready to ship out soon 💪👌 thank you for this video
hope its going well! im 31 and going to take my asvab soon im nervous for it
How has it been ?
That was pretty interesting. Im a male, 35 years old in the process of joining. Thank you so much, you give a point of view different from most other videos.
I’m 34 and pursuing OTS. How is everything going for you? I have been working out every day for the past 90 and trying to study up for AFQOT. Any other tips? What job did you land? Best of luck!!!!
@@RyGriff It was very easy for me as far as the physical part. Preparation definitely worked. Im electronic systems. Im at tech school, a month away from graduation. I’m having the greatest time of my life. Met a lot of people and having fun learning new skills. I will never regret my decision. Probably the best one I made in my whole life. There are always little obstacles that you have to go through but that’s with everything. What a great country, what a great military, god bless America!!!
@@Dada_Movement I’m so happy to hear it!!
Hey @Dada_Movement how was tech school? Where u at now?
It was awesome, best time of my life. Civilian life was so boring compared to this. I love it. @@dmforyt
Thank you for your service!! I served in the Army 2011-2014!!
Thank you for your service as well.
Thank you very much for this video. I'm going to be turning 37yrs old this month and time is of the essence. Definitely physical exercise is going to be hard but do-able. My biggest fear is the opposite of the weight spectrum.
I was able to almost get 108lbs during the summer and then an ear infection happened and I dropped back down to 98lbs.
I guess overall, I need to be 117lbs for my height. I'm 5' 6". Gaining wight had always been a major challenge for me. I've never been over 100lbs other than the last 6yrs maybe. This gives me hope. 💛✨️
I don’t see the issue, in fact is impressive. It means that at 39 you’ve been in good health and well taken care of. Most by this age would have issue that would disqualify them.
I am 35 and leave in a week to BMT, so this video has been amazing! Thank you! I was a bit concerned about being older and joining but being something I have always wanted to do and finally getting to a place with my kids, college,and life where I can is a blessing! I appreciate it!
I am guessing you should now be in Tech School. So I would love to hear about your BMT experience?!?!?
How has your experience been? I hope all is well! I am 34 and pursuing OTS now and hoping I am not “too old”.
I was glad you were my role model at BMT! Glad we went to boot camp together 💜
Thanks for being my rock when I needed it and making sure I "rested". Love you!!!!!
Beautiful comment
All About Nerd you’re in the Air Force too!? Cool me too soon hopefully!
Thank you so much I’m happy I found your channel I definitely needed to here this I was really questioning it but now I know I’m good to go❤️
So glad that you know you can do it now!!!! I am grateful my personal story helped you....this is exactly why I share my experiences.
I'm 29 and when I went to MEPS, I already felt more mature and I should be the example to the others. Because I felt that they would follow me just bc I'm older. It's crazy..
Thanks for sharing! This is great, as I prep to go in! (Age 36)
Congrats! When you do head to BMT?
Also tryn to go at 36
What a damn inspiration!!! Props to you ma'am 👏
I'm 35 and going bmt next month.. glad to see this vid
Active, reserve or guard?
@@johnnalogic8745 active
So, how was BMT?
@@johnnalogic8745 it was a piece of cake.. anyone could do it.. I got a 98 on my pt score too
Thank you so much for your video! 33 female with 2 kids (4 and 1) Navy veteran husband and seriously thinking about joining the Air force though idk if reserves or active. It has always been my dream since i was 10. Just scared of my age and being away from my boys 🥺
Good job. You seem to be a very dedicated person. I wish You had been in my last unit but I think you were probably still in Jr. High. Stick with it and grow. Good luck. Check 6.
I joined the Army (Active Duty) at 27, just got out this past February at 35…and now, I’m considering joining the Air Force and finish out my 12 years..retirement pension at 48, and possibly of VA disability. Congrats on your decision to join!
Thank you for sharing!!!! I am 33 and in the process of enlisting❤
Thank you for this. I am a 30 year old who is thinking about joining the Air Force Reserves and yes one of my fears is that I will be older than a lot of the other guys who will be joining.
Being reserves, and Air Force Reserves at at that, it should be easier to deal with than active duty. You wouldnt have to deal with the same level of nonsense with someone being a lot younger than you bullying you around because they have so much higher rank than you quite like you would if you were active duty.
*And again.... this is Air Force.* other branches like Marines and Army would be even worse with rank. A sergeant in the Army would *DEMAND* that you stand at parade rest for them, shut your mouth, and be treat you like a little kid because you have no rank, regardless of how much younger you are. Not to say that people like this don't exist in the Air Force, but arguably not quite to the same degree because the cultures are not quite the same. The Air Force is the youngest of the branches and isn't focused on infantry like the Marines and Army are.
So you would not have AS much crap to worry about. Good luck.
@@golfery5119 Thank you very much. The more I do my research and speaking to people both currently in the AF and Veterans who have served in the AF, the more I am leaning towards pursuing the AF. I simply want to try, if the AF does not want me then at least I have a career to fall back on.
Wow! Thanks for uploading this video. Girl you’ve got me now possibly considering joining the Air Force Lol. Seriously tho, I’m 37 and I just want change. I’m a little nervous. I’m a single mom with an 8 y/o so idk.
same here. I'm 34 and a single mom of a 9 year old. I'm planning on signing up the next few weeks after I get a workout routine down.
I had a couple of single mom's in my flight during BMT. They decided to go Guard as it allowed them to serve, but stay in their civilian roles and not move away. They definitely made it work as they were away for a bit for BMT and tech school, but both are glad they did it.
@@ElizabethJohnson-2025 See my reply to @Jae's Cleaning. I have been away from making videos for a while due to some serious matters that required any "free" time. I hope to record my pre-BMT work out in the near future. In fact, I am just beginning on this routine again since my next PT test is in the beginning of Sept as I have had a shoulder injury that has me down to 5 or so pushups.
@johnnalogic8745 I don't know if the Jae's cleaning comment was in this section of the comment page, but what caused your shoulder injury? Was it during a PT test?
I know this comment is very late, but I hope you still talk to people from time to time. I hope your shoulder injury was addressed and you get better soon. 💛
I am 36 wanted join since a teenager. My son is at BMT now. I just wanted to know if tattoos will disqualify you or is there a waiver for that?
Wow, amazing. This is awesome you were able to experience BMT. I am sure some or all the females looked up to you for advice and guidance. Great video BTW.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching my video. You could definitely say I was the "go to" person for advice and guidance and I enjoyed being able to share the lessons I've learned in life.
@@johnnalogic8745 may I ask what AFSC are you doing? And....are you active/guard/reserve?
@@sargecollects 3D0X1 and I am Reserve
@@johnnalogic8745 awesome thanks. I’m an AFJROTC instructor and I like to make contact with AF personnel and gain some knowledge about their jobs. I want to share experiences to my cadets.
@@sargecollects My AFSC is in the midst of change. I am learning the previous requirements as well as the new pieces of the role. Happy to answer any questions....feel free to email me.
This is helpful and encouraging, being 32 myself and wanting to join.
Hi Johnna, great video! thanks for all of the inputs. such an encouragement! Now I am enlisted at older age but prepare for transitioning to officer in two years due to my current status. not sure if that's easy for the transition but that is def my goal and my career path to go...
Super exciting. I would love to hear about the process to commission when you start going through it.
"Have you seen a doctor about that?" 😆 That's something I would say lol I'm on my way into work and thought I should view this and im glad I did. Great testimony.
Hi Johnna, I’m running like 16-17 min for 1.5miles. Is there a lot of runs at BMT? What is the time to be passed the final PT? Running is hardcore! How would you recommend to improve? Thanks.!!
I’m 35 female and i am preparing for asvab exam
Have you taken the test yet?
@@johnnalogic8745 hi sorry for the late reply. Yes! And i got it! Just finish my training 😊
Thank you for this. I am 37 will be 38 in October but am planning to enlist in the Air Force as soon as possible. This has been a thought of mine would I be able to do it and be seen as a hinderance. So happy to hear your story. How long did it take for you to completely finish??
They called me grandpa when i joined the Air Force after college. I was the second oldest being 25 and I was the guy who talked to the scared airmen in the middle of the night. I enjoyed basic and I gave the oldest guy a hard time. (We became best friends.) Six years ATC Radar then four years Education and Training Manager. Loved it.
Grandpa at 25? Haha shit I'm thinking about doing it at 31.
Thanks for your advice, I’m 32 and 250LB and want to join the air force. I have to lose 60LB in order to qualify so I have a lot of work to do.
You got this! 80% diet 20% exercise
Intermittent fasting, keto, always try to keep moving. Also, the weight is kind of a gray area. No you can’t be out of shape, but you could be muscle and be over the weight standards, but easily make tape. I have played sports my whole life and worked out. I was 5’9 220, but mostly muscle so they taped me because at 5’9 my body weight at highest was supposed to be 187. Best of luck to you!
You can do it!!
Need this. Going to MEPS on 11/3/21. I’m so nervous about the pt test. I’ve been working out for 3weeks and my biggest problem is running and push ups; mostly running.
Wishing you all the best!
How was your MEPS visit?
@@johnnalogic8745 thanks for asking. It went well. I was disqualified because my thyroids looks enlarged (I just have a fat neck lol) so I’m getting them checked out next week so I can be cleared to move on to fingerprinting. I’ll keep you posted
@@s.newman7825 Please do. I also had to have a bunch of documentation saying I was super healthy. While I did not need to get a waiver, I was required to have to have a letter from my cardiologist and a pulmonologist saying I was in excellent shape before they would proceed with me.
@@johnnalogic8745 Hey. The ultrasound came back normal. Waiting to hear from the recruiter about the next steps. Yay!! 😁
This was extremely helpful.
I'm 51 and thinking about joining the CAF (Canadian Armed Forces). You can join the CAF up to 57 years old.
I am so grateful for your Video.
So glad you find it helpful!
I like that day 2 experience you just share. A bit funny but awesome
Drill Sergeant: Recrut ! Stop Talking in My Walls…………
Recrut: OMG, Drill Sergeant, I can hear, understand and follow order just fine, screaming makes you look angry. Need to see somebody about that for your health sake 😂
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Over 30 yo here too and joining this 2024. Exited to see how things turn out.
I just turned 39 and going to MEPS today for my physical. I’m really nervous. I will have to get waivers approved. I hope they get approved. Basic training does scare me. Even though I’m 39 I do not have a lot of experience in life. I’m also a gay woman so I do not plan on bringing that up at boot camp but if someone asks if I have ever been married I’m not going to lie. I just don’t want the other woman nervous around me. I’m also not a natural leader so I’m nervous about that.
I’m 40 and I’m seriously considering joining
Me too! 41!
is it worth it at our age? we will come in as e4’s, decreased income…i’m considering as well but go back and forth
@@LoShanelle me too, what is your status? I've been thinking about it but struggling.
Did you join?
@@lydiachong6157 Did you join?
I keep thinking about going back in I got out of the army at 28 and now I’m 36 who knows but the future what I decide but thank you for this vodeo
I will be 28 this August, I really wanted to join at 28 or 29 at the most. but unfortunetly due to unforeseen family issues it looks like that will be pushed back a few years. So its looking like I wont get to until I'm 30 or even 31 and that really ticks me off. But I'm glad I found your video hearing your story and reading about all these OG's in the comments who still have the drive and will to want to join in their mid to late 30s it gives me a glimmer of hope..any other advice you can give? It would be greatly appreciated.
Wow, there is so much I have experienced and could share in just the last couple of years with BMT, Tech School and being in my unit. I would always encourage you to try and figure things out, but don't waste too much time. If you have tried to figure something out and cannot find the answers then don't be afraid to ask questions. Just be sure to ask respectfully and in the right time/moment. My squadron encourages us to always ask questions in the moment if they are sharing/teaching something (which I am grateful about) that we don't understand or know.
Johnna is in the wind for over a year now. The part-time job in the Reserves didn't work out. Maybe her desk job was too rough.
I joined to the AF through OTS when I was 39.
What the age cut off for the airforce 🤔
So funny. As a vocal instructor i am always assessing peoples voice as they speak. I would not be able to handle hearing all those hoarse voices from so much screaming without trying to give them some vocal exercises. haha. It's that nurturing behavior that starts to come out when your older, and you're more concerned about others. Wish you well on your journey.
Thank you for making the videos. I'm going through MEPS in a few weeks and I'm 37. Great to know what it's like in BMT but at the same time now I'm afraid of the possibilty of getting assigned for responsible roles because English is my second language and I'm not that fluent. Have you seen any person like me in the training? Were they handling situations well?
I would not be overly concerned. There was another person in my flight who was older and being assigned as a "formal" leader was not her desire. I note English was also her second language. I believe the MTIs have a sense of who are going to be good leaders. If they ask or assign you to you it, I would actually encourage you to step out of your comfort zone (they probably see something in you that you don't recognize yourself). That said, if you truly didn't want to do it and they wanted to assign it to you, you could say you would prefer not to. Our MTIs were really good about allowing us to be honest, so long as we were respectful and honorable in what we were saying.
@@johnnalogic8745 That makes sense and you are right. I should be feeling honorable instead of being afraid of it. Thank you so much for answering my concerns. I'm sure your videos are saving so many ppl like me
Thank you for letting me know that this is helpful. It is an honor for me to be able to be encouraging and uplifting. Keep me posted on your journey as I’d love to hear how you overcome those things that challenge you.
Im turning 37 this year and also considering strongly to join the AF. English is actually my 3rd language. Im worried about meps. I am In good physical shape, no mental conditions but I'll have to get hemorrhoids surgery. Did you hear anything about that issue? Im wirried I'll get dq for that
Thanks a lot for that video, I’m joining in a week and a half and I’m 34! 🤭
Active, guard or reserve?
Active
I’m going as a Dental Assistant
Awesome! Did you go see a recruiter already?
@@johnnalogic8745 I’m on my way to see him one more time and then on the 13 again.
Im 36 and joining the national guard ! Unfortunately I had to wait 90 days because they found marijuana in my system even tho I quit a month prior going to meps . So it’s been passed that and I’m ready to take another test and finally enlist . I’m also going in overweight but I know the army is going to help me finally get my life together and my physical and mental helsrh . I have my bachelors in criminal justice so finally I’ll be able to utilize that degree . Just never knew what I wanted to do with my life until now. In ready for a challenge and I feel like my life experiences and traumas helped me become a stronger person . I’m excited for the journey . I know I need to embrace the suck and most importantly I won’t give up . I never gave up before so I won’t be giving up any time soon .
Congratulations 🎊 👏 you're are A Alfa Queen 👸, to be honest I wish my spouse would have your same drive, I hope she will one say.
hello, great video, and thanks, I have some concerns, I am 39 years old, and I want to enter the US Air Force, but I have only permanent residence, I am not a citizen, and I would like a job that needs Top clearance, but for that, I must first enter with a job that allows non-citizens, but the minimum contract is 4 years, my question is, if by the end of my first contract I would be 43 years old, could I choose to change jobs even though the job limit is 42 years old?
I’m thinking of joining the AF next year as a 32
Thank you for the encouragement and motivation 🙏🏽❣😘
Did you have children at home that you had to leave behind? I want to know how difficult is it to be away during basic and tech school, when having kids.
Thank you for this.
I'm 38 waiting on an age waiver.. Can you tell me your experience on that and how long it took and what else was involved?
Unfortunately, I cannot give any guidance or share anything on this as I did not need a waiver.
What branch are you joining? If it’s Air Force, they will take you until 40. You can turn 40 in BMT, but can’t be 40, or older at the time. I have heard of people getting in at 41, but that’s a lot of paper work, age waivers, etc… Best of luck to you!
So did you end up staying in the dormitories? Is it true that they are single room dormitories like some people say? Do you feel like you had a lot of private time to yourself if so?
Oh I believe that single dormitories may be for officer training school. When you go in listed, it is an entire flight housed in one room. There are 52 beds in four rows of 13. No privacy, no time to myself.
You are required to have a wingman with you at all times.
How out of shape were you before you decided to enlist? I'm asking because out of all the things I've heard to be aware of and to prepare for, it's the one thing I'm most concerned about. I already have my degree completed, so studying or taking assessments or tests doesn't bother me. The physical aspect does concern me, though, since I'm pretty sure most people would say I have a dad bod.
A few years ago before I moved to where I am now I was running several miles a week, I'd walk, etc, I was really fit, but I can't say that anymore. Anyways thanks for the info.
You need more subscribers! Great info. Im an older guy myself and im the process of enlisting right now.. Filling out all the stuff in the portal... I needed this video. If you could do it i can to!
Oh and im 30+
@@danielsjoholm You can definitely do it! Seriously, so much easier being older. Keep me posted on your journey.
@@johnnalogic8745 well speedbump 1... Need to update my social security card. Mine is old got it before i got my permanent recidency. it should take 30-45 days to fix (due to corona) but i managed to talk to a nice person at the office over the phone.. I said it was dire need due to military enlistment.. And boom just like that i got a meeting on monday to fix it. 😎
Did you join the reserve? I’m 38 and don’t want to move my hubby or kids
Would this apply to men (32 year old) too? Haha. And are you still enjoying it now almost 4 years later?
Thought I’d be the only one with kids if I joined. I’m very interested in joining and I’m an IS grad.
I have been considering it at 39 to join as a reserve nurse practitioner, would you mind sharing your thoughts about that please ? Also, how is basic training? I am a bit nervous because I work in a psych hospital and I see a lot of the new enlisted soldiers and that’s scares me because I want to join. I have been struggling with this decision for months now. Thank you in advance.
If you were 35+ enlisting into the military, did you find that recruiters weren’t as helpful or excited to recruit you?
Thank you for this ❤
Question are you able to dye your hair once a month at least . You know, grays :)
I have thought about joining, but have 3 kids. I want to grow as a person for my children. What advice would you have in my situation?
Hey Johnna thanks for the video. I subbed. I’m also 37 trying to join and going to meps next week. Why did you go enlisted instead of officer if you have a degree? For me they are saying there are no officer positions available this fiscal year. I’ve talked to several recruiters and they all say enlisted is the only way to get in right now. Was it the same for you?
A few reasons on the enlisted point of entry. First, the officer positions that were open at the time were not in fields that I hold a degree. Second, time was not my friend. Since the application process is quite lengthy, I couldn't wait to see if an officer position that I was qualified for popped up as it could have taken me past the age limit.
@MarktheMartian when is your MEPS date?
Oh yeah I’m in the same boat
This July 6th
How long does it take to get your meps date after you qualify with the asvab?
Hi I am 41 years old and my son is grown and I want to join the Air Force is it still possible
Somehow I missed this question. You would have to talk to a recruiter. There are some instances (like specific officer roles) that you can be over 40.
You can get in the Navy, they upped their limit to 42
What is the cut off age dear?
How did they go about selecting the dorm chief and what job did you have while at BMT?
Hello, how long did it take for you to start writing letters to your loved ones and how long did it take for them to receive the letter? Thank you.
I think we started in week two. It took a little bit for the mail to catch up, so letters for some started coming week two and for others it was a bit longer.
how did the age waiver happen?
How long did it take you to get a ship date after Meps