Hi, I am currently majoring in computer science and minoring in criminology. My final career goal has been to do digital forensics (or something along those lines) with the FBI, but I've considered doing the AirForce first for a few years for the knowledge, defending our nation, benefits, community, FBI likes military experience, etc. I'm assuming it's very prestigious to get into anything computer-related with the AirForce, so I'm wondering if they often take people in to specifically train them, or if they prefer people with extensive knowledge already? I'm willing to wait a few years after college and expand my knowledge through more work experience, but I'm wondering if there's ways to start low in the AirForce cyber sector and work my way up.

I love researching the so called recruiting crisis. I’m fascinated by all of it. Have you personally seen it affecting the AF directly? I’m currently deployed and my job is badly undermanned here. (There could be other reasons for that). I read articles all the time about how ops tempo and undermanning is connected with recruitment and retention. Do you think your job is undermanned or could become that way soon? What does a shrinking military look like? More robots? An ops tempo that’s unrealistic? Doing more with less? Crazy to think our military could see a day where there just aren’t numbers to meet mission standards. Scary.

Hello, my name is Sam. I am in CAP and i have a dream of joining the airforce to be a fighter pilot.

I'm 5'5 110LBS and growing. I had glasses as a kid for reading but stopped wearing them because i can read just fine without them. Used to have asthma and used an inhaler, but haven't touched one sinc i was 5.

I would love to get any advice to help with a dream of being in a f22's cockpit

thanks

(let me just make it clear that im homeschooled)

Hi, I’m currently a first term airmen stationed overseas. My deros is late 2026. I was wondering if it’s possible to retrain to atc out of security forces? Due to sf being a critically manned career field, would I be stuck in security forces? I also enlisted into 6 year contract and am about to hit the 2 year service mark. I get my 5 lvl in March 2025 idk if that will help or hurt me… but any advice or information would be greatly appreciated thank you, and God bless.

I was notified of a projected assignment mid October due to my separation date approaching in march, and was ecstatic for it. However, I just received an email saying it was canceled due to me separating. I had submitted my extension form two weeks ago, and even made it aware to MPF that my extension hadn't been done yet as of last week.

I've been very diligent in completing all the required training on time, and even have my checklist loaded to VMPF. It just seems unfair that even with myself doing everything right and well within deadlines, MPF not routing things in time leads to a cancelation of something I've greatly been looking forward to.

Is there anything I can do now? Or will I just have to wait to talk to MPF on Tuesday since its a holiday weekend. I hate just sitting around not doing anything about this.

I’m trying to take about 2 weeks of my baby leave. I have about 3 or 4 weeks left and I have family flying in from Overseas to spend some time with us and my flight chief had told me that he’s denying my baby leave because there’s already too many people off those 2 weeks. I’m not behind on any of my CDC’s or CBT’s. All my training is up to date etc.. Is this something the flight chiefs can deny?? I know if I put it in LeaveWeb, they’ll automatically deny it. What should I do??

Does anyone currently work in this field/have any knowledge about it? Hoping to have a better idea of what to expect. Looking for more than just a general overview/ would you be able to transfer into air traffic control?/ or would you recommend staying in this field?

So my mom recently was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer and we are worried about the bills for her surgery and treatments. Is there any way i can get her covered under my tricare for atleast her surgery and treatments? It isnt terminal since it is only stage one but the last thing i want is her being worried about medical bills while shes in recovery.

Anyone know the updated AFI for nose piercing ? Yes I’ve tried looking and can’t find it for some reason. I’ve seen ppl with them active duty but supposedly if you have a small transparent one it’s acceptable?? Yes, I want to get a nose ring.

Cant I go to college on campus while in air force or do I have to go online??

Free food is awesome but remember to tip your servers. Your food may be free but they’re still working and serving you on a federal holiday.

Carry on.

If you have ever been a geobachelor because you wanted to remain in the Air Force but the next base location sucked for your family, how was the entire experience? How long were you a geobachelor for? Pros and Cons? Any other information you can provide would be helpful as well.

Background: I'm 12.5 years in and have completed all ADSC obligations. Wife and I love the area we are currently living in and she has well-developed social circles. We also have 2 young boys who are doing well. She says if we are asked to move by the Air Force we may have to consider getting out of Active Duty.

I don't think I would mind this. I'm always being told by my career field that I'm in the bottom 3rd of my peers so a future promotion is probably unlikely. The older I get the less I like being in the military environment and the lack of freedom to move locations and jobs when I want to. I will be potentially moving location/ assignments in 1 year in the Fall of '25 which is what prompted this question.

Wondering if I should suck it up and finish the 7.5 years for the pension and healthcare? Job is not very demanding and I don't travel much and have never deployed. Paycheck seems to be pretty good to meet our lifestyle needs. Guess I'm just looking for advice for those who have been in a similar situation before.

Please for the love of God, practice the components that you want to use during the actual PFA! I have seen all too many times where people don't understand that the newer components are not neccesarily easier.

Exhibit A: Member goes to do the Hand Release push-ups and doesn't understand that it is harder on the rear delts. They also think that the rest position is in the down position because that is where you start.

Exhibit B: Member goes to do the cross leg reverse crunch. Ends up getting no-reps due to their gut pushing back like with the situps, but is not a factor with the plank.

Exhibit C: Member feels that the HAMR is going to be easier than the 1.5 mile due to the overall time moving is lower. They didn't account for the stop and turn taking away momentum and them having to work harder during the kickoffs to get up to speed.

I recently participated in an “Information Exchange” to discuss my skills and interests with a recruiter. They informed me that they are adding me to their roster and would like to match me up with one of the upcoming vacancies they will be looking to fill. My application and interview were not geared towards one position in particular. Has anyone else been hired in a similar process? If so, what does their feedback mean in terms of certainty that I will be offered a position?

All other squadrons - you know what to do.

Hi guys,

I have a year left in the Michigan army National Guard. I will have hit my eight years, I know it’s kind of bias to post here, but I am not sure what I should do. If I should stay in, go active or join a different branch?

I’ve pondered the idea of going to state traditional OCS, but I am just not sure. I received my bachelors degree, took the GTIC, I’ve looked into re-classing to other MOS’s?

Outside of the guard, I am an IT tech and I make $70k and I have a wife and two kids. Part of me thinks I shouldn’t throw it away, but we are renting and we want a house in the future, that’s why I thought active may be the way to go.

I have also looked into going full time in the national guard, but I don’t think there are many AGR jobs in Michigan.

To summarize, I am just unsure of what to do. I don’t regret joining the guard, but part of me just doesn’t see many opportunities anymore?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I’ll be separating soon and will need to be able to log in to VMPF to obtain my 214.

It says that the button for that will be removed on November 15th.

Does anyone know where that’s going, and how I’ll be able to get it after that?

I’m dual mil and we don’t have kids. I know I still receive single bah as I don’t have any dependents but should I still change myself to married in myPay? I don’t want to get paid more than I’m supposed to and have to pay anything back.

Thanks! Currently deployed and persco here doesn’t know.

Reason why I love being here

For my people at Ramstein, do you guys know if the West Gate Visitor Center gives out long term passes longer than 1 day to Local Nationals or Family? Coming back Jan 7th and would prefer to get my girlfriend a pass that’s longer than 1 day instead of having to sponsor every single day, and can they get on by themselves with a pass or do I have to be present at all times? I planned on calling myself but just wanted to see what the sub says

I'm in charge of prizes for my squadrons christmas party...

Our budget is low what would be some cool prizes yall could think of.... around $150 limit for each item

I have been bless with spending the last 18 years with "hand on keyboard" doing real work, going from special assignment to special assignment. I haven't even led a bake sale, written an EPR that wasn't my own or worked with an airmen since I was an airmen. I got orders to lead a large number of people and don't want to let them down.

Anyone know a good site to order custom pen tabs from for flight suits ?