I love your channel, I’m 15 years old and my dad and grandpa were both firemen in the Air Force. I’m going to join as well but I want to be in the security forces , I’ve always wanted to be a cop and I’m the military so this way I can kind of do both. Love your channel and thank you for your service.
@Jodywithawhy4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome. Glad to hear you already know what you wanna do at 15. You’re definitely ahead of the curve. I hope one day you can reach your goals. Keep pushing. 💪🏽
@inspirational_cari49508 ай бұрын
Any updates?
@Ihavenoname223Ай бұрын
Update?
@Fullblown6713 жыл бұрын
Man, your questions are on point! Thanks for asking the basic questions! Really helps a lot!
@d.78194 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. My son is joining the usaf and your videos are helpful to me to learn about what he is doing and what he will encounter. Im very proud of him for taking charge of his life and future. Your information is very helpful. I wish i had this technology when i was his age. I like your content. Be safe. Be well.👍✌
@Jodywithawhy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Hopefully this finds him and helps him through the process.
@d.78194 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy he has his recruiter to help and guide him. These videos you have are helpful to me to learn the process he will going thru. Thanks again. Be safe always. 👍✌
@cwa45844 жыл бұрын
Great to see ur channel grow
@Jodywithawhy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. I’m excited to see the growth too.
@LuizR19136 ай бұрын
Im talking to an Air Force National Guard recruiter here in Fresno, California and im going to join with them! Im 34 years old and I been working for the VA hospital since 2016 ✈️
@oscarocampo11214 ай бұрын
Love this video! I’m currently studying for my asvab. Was contemplating active or ANG. I got a lot of info from this video I wish there was more 😅
@Jodywithawhy4 ай бұрын
Here’s another video about the guard if you haven’t already watched it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJ50a86pp9_UqGQ.html
@oscarocampo11214 ай бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy through that video I found your channel 😂😂! Thank you sir for the great content!
@njm5433 жыл бұрын
Great vid bro
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. 🙌🏽
@Ellie_1002 жыл бұрын
I’m about to separate from AD in about 2 years and I’m starting to figure out what’s going to be a better fit on my situation. Thanks for sharing this informative video. 👌🏽
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could help. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
@SamuelGarcia-rf4th2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this interview! I’m learning a lot! For reserves and national guard, can you clump up your 1 weekend a month so that all weekends are condensed into a months time?
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
No. You have to attend the weekend drill once a month.
@2A5X4A3 жыл бұрын
Your videos help me ALOT!!! I’m 23 now, am I gonna be the oldest one during basic training? 🤣🤣🤣
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
No you won’t. Lol. During this time of the year, all the high school kids are still in school. So this time of the year the older people are in basic training. You should be ok. Good luck. You got this 💪🏽💪🏽
@2A5X4A3 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy Thank you for replying! I honestly didn’t think about that, I’m subscribed and keep the videos coming sir! Thank you!
@jessacisneros.3 жыл бұрын
I’m 23 too and will be joining! 🤷♀️😂
@xoxo_raileenmarie3 жыл бұрын
I’m 27. 28 in September and I’m joining! :)
@saramatthews71593 жыл бұрын
Lol I guarantee you won't be the oldest. I joined AD air force in 2002 and remember having a 34 year old in my squadron.
@MannyGonzalezDigital4 жыл бұрын
This video is packed with awesome information. Thanks! Question: does ANG has programs similar to AF Reserves IMA, ART or AGR?
@Jodywithawhy4 жыл бұрын
They don’t have an IMA program, but they do have technicians and AGR’s
@MannyGonzalezDigital4 жыл бұрын
JodywithaWhy good to know. Thanks again!
@franceteves13883 жыл бұрын
Man that's a lot of benefits I hope I can join the US Airforce someday
@uriellarac.7048 Жыл бұрын
Do we have to do bmt?
@NicoleBermz Жыл бұрын
Jody I have a question. I’m thinking about going on active duty instead of the reserves. I live in Miami, FL and would like to get the hell out. If I go active while being married and let’s say I get stationed in Tennessee but my partner can’t come with me due to his job (he has to stay at least a yr in Miami for his upcoming promotion job) how will this work? Will we still get the BAH since he is still living back in Miami and I’m stationed elsewhere? If I move and he can’t come with me, how will this work? I don’t mind living in the dorms but since I’m married I’m confused. Please let me know! Thank you thank youu!
@NicoleBermz Жыл бұрын
^^^
@cheyennecontreras3043 жыл бұрын
I am currently active duty supply. My contract is up in 1 year, would the retirement still be at 20 years total of service if I switched from my 4 years active into 16 years ang? Also Is the transition easier than a new recruit ? Such as being supply already can I just go straight into a supply position ?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You’d still be eligible to retire at 20, however you won’t be paid the pension immediately. You’d have to wait until you have the required numbers of points before you can start receiving you monthly pay. I dropped a link below to help you understand better. As far as jobs go, you’d have to talk with the in service recruiter, and see what jobs are available. Most likely they’ll let you continue doing the job you currently have, as long as they have a position available. If not, you might have to cross train. Orrrr.........become a recruiter. Lol. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 those are active positions in the guard, and you’ll still receive all of the retirement benefits as if you were still active. Something to think about. www.thebalancecareers.com/reserve-and-national-guard-retirement-pay-system-3356865
@sleepynatali46752 жыл бұрын
I needed this I can’t decide if I want to go active or reserve I want the active side so I can have a new life but I think ang might be better for me I jus don’t know
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
It really depends on what you need in life. You may want to see a recruiter from both sides, and explain your situation. Then based off what they say, that can help you decide
@krs1122783 жыл бұрын
What if your career in the active AF was maintainer on specific plans? Can you retrain into something else?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
They do have retraining opportunities. And you can ensure they have that available for you before you start the process.
@JDStone-jg8cg Жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video but i'm curious about deployments with the Air National Guard. I've heard everything from you only serve one weekend a month and two weeks during the summer, to people saying you are going to deploy and you'll deploy more than once! so what's the truth?
@Iamsupernaturalyae2 жыл бұрын
So do they keep our asvab score in the system? If I want to be stationed in Florida but sign up in a different state is that possible as a AFG?
@Iamsupernaturalyae2 жыл бұрын
Meant to say AGR
@Iamsupernaturalyae2 жыл бұрын
Do AGR also get to do base tours?
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
It’s possible but the Florida base you’re trying to go to, would have to have the job you originally got in your previous state. I would recommend call the Florida base and let them know your situation, and ask what they think is best. Also, ASVAB scores are in the system and lasts for 2 years.
@nefertiti26574 жыл бұрын
How would I go about the parent signatures for enlisting at 17 if I'm not able to contact one parent? Its joint custody on paper but I cant reach the other parent.
@Jodywithawhy4 жыл бұрын
You would have the parent you live with write a letter stating the other parent is absent and cannot be contacted. Then have that letter notarized by a notary public. Once you have that, you should be fine.
@dcsmith47093 жыл бұрын
What if you already went to college and going in with a B.S. degree. Will the air Guard pay off your student loans like other branches do??
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You gotta talk with your air guard recruiter. Different states have different benefits. Some can pay a piece of your loans, others won’t pay anything at all. So just talk.
@Cjbrown2x2 жыл бұрын
It’s official I’m joining the air guard
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
Ayeee. Let’s goo. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@AriaColeccionistaDeCanciones Жыл бұрын
how can i get a base tour??!
@paisleymather81173 жыл бұрын
Does the air national guard give you money for graduate school or only undergraduate?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You’d have to talk to the guard recruiter and see what your state does, but I’m pretty sure you can use the TA for graduate school, as long as it in line with the undergraduate degree.
@nancymejia59363 жыл бұрын
My son is 17 and wants to join the Air Force. His main goal is to earn a degree in criminal justice and to serve. What program would you recommend to get the most of the benefits available?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
If he’s a junior he can join under the Softbook program. The cool thing about this is he only has to list 5 jobs instead of the not 7-10 jobs. This is only eligible for Juniors in high school. If he’s interested in criminal justice, our Security Forces job will give him criminal justice credits towards an associates degree just from learning his job. So that may be the rest route for what he wants to do. I’d still recommend he do research on all the career paths we have. Good luck.
@nancymejia59363 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@MrMR-sk8jm3 жыл бұрын
Question: What are the differences between air force reserve and air national guard? I may have just missed it, but I feel like this video was mainly guard vs active duty
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Biggest difference is the air guard you belong to the state and can be activated by the governor for anything they see fit. Most states don’t care what your Job is they may activate you to do whatever, so if you are finance you can be doing riot control or filling sandbags. Also another big difference is funding. Reserve being federal and guard being state run and federally run. For the guard TA is governed by the state budget and is different from state to state as Reserve is federal and it’s TA is $3750 a year just like active duty. To work full time there’s ART (air reserve technicians) positions you can apply for but I always tell people you gotta have your foot on the door first and you do that by being a traditional reservists. Guard has full time positions too. Just gotta get your foot in the door first. Individuals typically weigh three factors when choosing between the guard or the reserves. The first is reporting location. A guard component may be nearer home than a reserve duty station, or the opposite may be true. The second factor to consider is to ascertain which option offers the chance to work in a particular job or field, as not all units offer identical jobs or have simultaneous vacancies. Lastly, the individual should consider any special benefits offered on the state level for guard members to determine whether the match between the individual’s needs and the state benefits is relevant.
@ceuser35553 жыл бұрын
California national guard benefits suck. It’s almost nonexistent. Other states probably have better state benefits.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
I’m not too familiar with them except for what Sgt Acosta covered. I do know they vary from state to state, and some states reign supreme over others. Lol
@ceuser35553 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy just basing from a simple state specific benefit search that you can google. I looked at their list of state benefits. If it were CA, I’d rather go reserve than guard as the state benefits are not worth the hassle.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Look at surrounding states too, with a base close to you, and see what their benefits are. That might be a good option for you too.
@dazepresident3 жыл бұрын
Any idea how much of active duty you have to do in order to qualify for VA loan???
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
90 days. This should help. www.va.gov/housing-assistance/home-loans/eligibility/
@dazepresident3 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thank u so much
@kylepate61722 жыл бұрын
Where’s my AF Reserve gang at?
@Skillmatic323 Жыл бұрын
What’s up Jody, can you connect me with a good recruiter in the Bay Area (San Jose)?
@Jodywithawhy Жыл бұрын
Guard Recruiter is MSgt Short. 650-603-6825 Active duty is SSgt Navarro. 408-393-5748
@Skillmatic323 Жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy I appreciate you!
@Hopieish3 жыл бұрын
What are some of the differences in the medical benefits?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
For the guard and reserve, you can get tricare reserve select. You pay a premium every month for coverage and also have a catastrophic cap that you have to meet. Active duty everything is free for you and your family. Except for dental, you have to pay a monthly fee for family dental insurance. Also if your family chooses to use tricare select, you’d pay a catastrophic cap. Once the cap is met, everything else would be free
@oceann28383 жыл бұрын
How long is the Asvab score good for?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
2 years.
@eutimiochavez4153 жыл бұрын
Are u adr or a weekender
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
I’m active duty. I’m a recruiting instructor now. Oh how far we come. Lol
@nflores243 жыл бұрын
Do you happen have a email address to ask you a question?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Jodywithawhy21@gmail.com
@nflores243 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thank you I’ll message in a few minutes.