Proverbs 3:5-6

How did that work with the court battle? In a similar situation..

Kudos to you for staying the course.

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?

I hope my flight feels the same way!

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

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

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.

@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.

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!!

@@HaydenLynn1 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!

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!

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.

Same situation

Thank you for your service as well.

Active, guard or reserve?

What is your AFSC?

@@johnnalogic8745 Air Transportation 2T2

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@Hannah Hannah my documents are being reviewed by the medical MEPs before going and 1 have one waiver that was sent I am waiting on. If it's approved then I'll go to MEPS. I agree something on the bucket list and want to do it before it's too late!

Would love an update on how it’s going. I hope you’re well! I am 34 and pursuing OTS. I’ve always wanted to join the Air Force but never followed through. Hoping it works out even though I’m 34 now.

@@RyGriff nice I hope you can get into OTS! keep us posted my medical history was sent to MEPs along with the waiver. It can take 1-2 months to review is what my recruiter said. If all goes well then I'll get a date to go to MEPS.

@@Dickbongaceofaces how have things been?

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”.

So glad you find it helpful!

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.

Did you already go through BMT?

Any updates?

Super exciting. I would love to hear about the process to commission when you start going through it.

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.

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?

@@sgto 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.

@@sgto 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.

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!

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. @@user-py7gs6xo3j

Congrats! When you do head to BMT?

Also tryn to go at 36

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

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

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.

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.

@@elizabethtolbert5339 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?

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?

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.

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.

Have you taken the test yet?

@@johnnalogic8745 hi sorry for the late reply. Yes! And i got it! Just finish my training 😊

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!! 😁

My physical training at BMT was fine, but I put in a lot of effort prior to going. I would suggest getting on a fitness routine, that includes running 3 times per week. It will take diligence and consistency, but you will eventually be able to run for an extended period of time.

@@johnnalogic8745 thank you very much!

AF PT is the easiest out of all the branches. I heard theres no mandatory PT every morning unlike Army and Marines. Its more mental than physical in the air force

@@yelloe We had mandatory PT every morning while in BMT (well 6 days of the week). My squadron in Tech school had mandatory PT 3 days a week. The other squadrons rules were different. I am not active duty, so I cannot speak to whether or not there is mandatory PT. My reserve unit does PT on UTA weekends.

@@johnnalogic8745 oh yes in BMT its mandatory but I heard in AIT and after its not compared to other branches. But thats what I heard. Thank you for the info!

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!!

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.

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.

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!

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. 😎

My life was stable and still is stable. I have a really great career and two bachelors degrees. Applying to be commission is an option (but I probably also need to apply for a waiver due to age). If you have the ability to go in as an officer, I would go that route first. If not, then enlisting is fine too. That said, there are people who will always tell you the bad parts. Their experiences belong only to them, just like my experiences belong only to me and perception plays a role. Yes, there are challenges and things that frustrate me that I would like to change. However, I chose to serve my Country and would do this all over again. My only suggestion is to listen to those voices that are the most pertinent to your life (for me it is God first, my husband, siblings and best friend). I prayed long and hard about this decision and knew it was right for me (my husband was on board of course).

Oh and I had the recruiter check all the bases within a 5 hour drive of my house to find a job I wanted. You just have to be okay with that kind of commute and not everyone is.

@@johnnalogic8745 what is your career? I was hoping to do IT but I didn’t score high enough on Asvab. Could you answer this for me. Did you live on base during tech school? How long was it? How long are classes everyday

@@jamalbenhamou I am in Cyber as Knowledge Management Operations; however, this AFSC is currently in transition which might affect how long school is going to be. The AFSC I went under is 3D0X1, but now it falls under the 1D7 career field. afreserve.com/knowledge-management

@@jamalbenhamou School for me was 8 weeks and yes, you are required to live in the tech school dorms if you are non-prior service. I ended going to Tech School during Covid, so we were on serious lock down and I never got to leave the base. Typically, you get to freely go on/off base (after a certain amount of time and if you are in good standing). Two days a week class was 0630 to 1600 with 1 hour lunch break. Three days a week we had squadron PT, so class started at 0740 to 1600 with 1 hour lunch break.

What are the reasons you are advising her to take this route? It’s really a matter of what makes sense for her life. Is it something she would be doing for you or because it’s what she wants and will be a good fit for her current and future situation? I really like to ask questions when people ask advice….nothing is one size fits all.