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For those of us who serve in the rain, snow, heat, wind, and cold. For those of us who love Air Base Defense or Police Work. For those of us who hate Air Base Defense or Police Work. This is a subreddit to share some love, some hate, some pics, some stories, perhaps a video, and most importantly a bond that no other group of men and women can relate to.

HEY LOOK HERE Yes, you civilians, read this post!. Also, Here's a FAQ

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Soc 101 tcm or htb blue team certs?

4 Comments
2024/10/29
23:18 UTC

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berets

if i see one more beret that looks like a chef hat or a bonnet im gonna lose my mind.

10 Comments
2024/10/29
22:54 UTC

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Idc3

Where is this located?

2 Comments
2024/10/24
17:00 UTC

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Raven Program??

I am enlisting soon into SF and the main reason I plan on choosing SF was to be a raven. Does anyone know how that process works and when you become eligible for it? All the responses are appreciated. Thanks.

8 Comments
2024/10/23
19:35 UTC

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Any point in bringing personal gear to my first duty station?

I shot quite alot before joining, so I acquired a sizeable amount of kit that I'm pretty familiar with. Any point in brining them with me when I PCS from tech? Trying to see what stuff I should keep and what I should get rid of. It's mostly mag pouches and holster mouting points that I have a strong preference for (them drop legs here suck lol).

16 Comments
2024/10/20
22:24 UTC

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Korea question

So im graduating on january, after that i got until march something to go to osan, im from Puerto Rico and wanted to see my fam, do i need to buy the tickets and the AF reimburse me? Whats the process?

8 Comments
2024/10/18
23:45 UTC

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Air guard Security Forces

Even if it’s not a perfect job, if only working part time would it really be that bad? I’m looking to be police officer after military, and would love to be the dog handler in the Air Force. Not asking if you think I’d like it, asking for your personal opinions. Thank you

23 Comments
2024/10/18
17:07 UTC

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Is osan korea good?

Im a tech, just check base assignment and got Korea🙏

12 Comments
2024/10/13
15:57 UTC

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should i choose SF?

cliff notes: im 41 going into the ANG been considering CE or SF can anyone lend me their thoughts on which AFSC to choose?

EDIT: I will be in the Guard not active duty

29 Comments
2024/10/13
05:27 UTC

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Dream sheet

If I put Minot down as my #1 would I likely get it?

7 Comments
2024/10/08
19:30 UTC

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Est SF Grad date

So I leave for BMT next tuesday and am supposed to graduate Dec 5th. I know Tech school won’t start till the 9th, but i’m trying to figure out my tech school grad because we (my family) have some things going on mid february, which i think that’s when i’m supposed to graduate. However, I’ve seen on google that weekends don’t count towards the 65 days and during christmas time there’s an “exodus” thing. Obviously that would interfere with my expected graduation date. I would greatly appreciate anyone who knows to inform me. 🙏🏼

I’ve also tried to ask my recruiter but we both don’t know really know forsure.

8 Comments
2024/10/08
00:44 UTC

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NCO New to SF and the Air Force want resources for tactics and combat

Long story short I’m a Prior Service guy now AF reserves been in almost ten years and was a civilian cop but don’t have a ton of “tactical” experience, regarding all things combat. I’ve already completed tech school and I enjoyed Bullis quite a bit. I felt like I had performed pretty well but that doesn’t mean much. It’s a 3 level course and I’m an adult. What resources, literature, YouTube channels, ANYTHING can help me get up to speed? I have a ranger handbook. But I feel like I don’t know shit. Im planning to go to IDLC soon but once again, that’s a very basic course. Also, my unit doesn’t really do any LEO shit. Yes I know I should be asking dudes at my unit but I just got there and I’m a TR. THANK YOU

6 Comments
2024/10/07
22:49 UTC

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Tech School Privileges

Hey Guys! I ship out Nov. 19th for SF. How much free time did anyone who recently graduated have in tech school? What were you allowed to have? Wondering if I'm allowed to ship my xbox or tablet with me to use on my down time. Thanks!

14 Comments
2024/10/07
03:08 UTC

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Sat Test difficult?

I need to learn SSI, SSG, Read DAFI 36-2903 and chain of command, how is the test? I’ve arrived here on friday and i haven’t had time to study so im a little nervous of failing the test tomorrow.

4 Comments
2024/10/06
15:35 UTC

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Info on spangdahlem

anyone have any info on spangdahlem? if the leadership is good/bad, anything at all would help! just got orders over there

1 Comment
2024/10/05
20:54 UTC

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How often do we get new assignments?

Gonna be so honest right now, the base that I have received isn't really what i wanted lol. Don't mind it too much, still gonna make the most out of it, but I was just wondering what's the earliest I'd be able PCS.

14 Comments
2024/10/05
17:19 UTC

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Does Prior Experience Help?

Does civilian LEO experience matter when your in security forces?

Will commanders actually put you on patrol or will you get stuck working the gate regardless of prior experience?

15 Comments
2024/10/04
04:11 UTC

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The secret stash

Coriander mechanic persephone flapjack seething mustard truck incognito for sale spokane monkey doodle

5 Comments
2024/10/03
18:24 UTC

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Getting ready to enlist in The Guard as SF

Well, I’m 41. I will be 42 when I finally get a BMT and tech school dates. I am as fit as I could be at my age so I’m a slow runner but that’s been my life story however I’m preparing my body and my mind to be away from my children And accomplish this goal that I have looked forward to for such a long time. a little bit about me I was in law enforcement as a patrol deputy sheriff for 15 years and I am now at Construction professional. I am so thankful that the Air Force raised their recruiting age to 42 to allow me an opportunity to do something that I’ve always wanted to do with my life. I am looking forward to hearing from anybody about their thoughts regarding security forces. This is something I’ve always wanted to do and I would prefer to hear others experiences because I know that life is what you make of it. I’m pretty sure that I’m not going to experience anything more negative than I’ve already experienced in my careers in law-enforcement, sorry for the long post just super happy to be here and looking forward to hear from anybody about their experiences regarding security forces.

18 Comments
2024/10/03
08:05 UTC

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Everyone Telling me dont do SF, is security forces in the Air force that bad?

40 Comments
2024/10/02
04:27 UTC

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FLETA

I could really use some help from anyone that has done FLETA Transcripts before. I recently separated and I’ve been given wrong information for the last 3 months and I’m simply just trying to get my FLETA Transcripts. I have a conditional job offer for a local PD that expires in 25 days. Does anyone know how to get those to prove we were FLETA accredited. I believe it was only from 2012-2020 were the years it was accredited. Please and thank you

Edit: thank yall for the responses! I was able to get ahold of my old training section and contacted the police department. They’re able to take the training certs along with the graduation cert.

7 Comments
2024/09/30
18:36 UTC

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hating tech school

recently i graduated bmt and now am in tech school i won’t say what team im on but i hate it here. bmt was so easy for me i think cause i didn’t have my phone so i couldn’t see what i was missing out on or how lonely it is being here alone while everybody else is enjoying their life as it goes on. everyday i wake up and my body hurts and im so stressed out because we only have 3 hours off duty day to actually get shit done. i don’t want to hate being in the military im excited for my first base but this is just so hard for me mentally and i dont know why all of a sudden??

33 Comments
2024/09/28
16:04 UTC

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Travis AFB

I got my assignment too Travis AFB. Does anyone have any experience in Travis ? Also how’s the work schedule in Travis AFB ?

2 Comments
2024/09/28
15:03 UTC

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TDY TECH SCHOOL

Going to SF tech school October 27 as a TDY student, seeing if there’s any other TDY students that are there already or will be getting there the 27th and will be in the same class. (Have posted in other forums)

9 Comments
2024/09/26
15:39 UTC

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How to save our right to privacy?

If someone taken my phone forcefully so is there any app where I could erase every single data of my phone without touching it?

5 Comments
2024/09/20
22:52 UTC

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How to save our right to privacy?

3 Comments
2024/09/20
22:51 UTC

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Dealing with Nuisance Alarms

4 Comments
2024/09/20
02:42 UTC

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Can I switch jobs in tech school?

Hi, so I’m not gonna get into detail about what’s going on with myself, but I would like to state that I am not suicidal and I haven’t had a single thought of hurting myself or others. However, I’m not doing the greatest mentally and emotionally. I’m currently in tech school and I feel that this job is adding more weight to my depressed/stressed emotions. The training/job is known to be physically and mentally demanding, and I’m already experiencing that. I’ve been feeling this way for a month and some change now… I know the chances are VERY low but I was wondering if anyone can help me find who/where I can go to talk about my options. I am not interested in leaving the Air Force, I want to stay in but I’d like to switch jobs. I don’t want to put my mental health at risk for job that makes it worse… Advice would be very much appreciated.

13 Comments
2024/09/15
04:56 UTC

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Lightweight boots for tech

Just need a cheaper pair of lightweights to beat up during techschool, any recs fellas?

8 Comments
2024/09/14
19:50 UTC

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