I got my job and ship date!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrZkf7JynJneoX0.html

I’m in the process of joining the Air Force and i’m 23. I want to join for the life lessons, skills, and to get away from my hometown

I'm almost 28, and I just finished submitting my application. I'm joining because I want free school and a steady job, but most importantly because I promised my Dad I would join. He passed a couple of years ago, and he was my hero, so backing out of this promise is not an option. :)

I’m 28 , 5’1”, & I’ve been trying to join since last year. I’m taking the asvab again next month. I want to be able to say I put the work in & got a better score so I can begin a new chapter. I went to school, got 2 degrees, & worked a bunch of different jobs before I looked at the military & have very few people supporting my decision. All I know is I’m doing this for me & I choose to live for me. I’m single with no kids so I’m taking this shot while Im only responsible for myself. Plus I love to travel.Your story gives me hope that I can make my dream a reality & make an impact on someone’s life.

I joined Air Guard at 33 last week and my job is Cyber Transport Systems. I’m super excited! My primary full time job is in information technology.

I’m currently a 17 year old senior in high school and I spent all last night watching about 30 of these videos thank you so much! I leave for BMT in September and I seriously can’t wait!

That’s ok I joined at 36 celebrated my 37th birthday at bmt lol

I'm in the process of joining at age 39. Its now or never! Thank you for the awesome video!

Congratulations! I joined the army at 27. Definitely wish I had gone airforce instead!

So happy for you guys! Everyone has their story and yours is inspiring to so many people, including me! My parents are supportive but they still doubted me when I joined. My wife is 100 percent on board, and I know it’s a great opportunity for us and our son. We’re doing what we think is best for us. I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt pressured by family members to not join. As long as you and Kyle are supporting each other, you’re in good hands! ❤️

I’ve been following you guys on Gott Love for years now, and it’s so awesome to see you finally doing what you’ve dreamed of!

That’s so crazy how we have the same story but I’m not married and getting Invisalign’s. I’m 26 but by the time I leave I’ll be 27

I’m currently 27, but came in when I was 22 fresh out of college. I didn’t feel old, but felt like I wasn’t being treated like an adult through BMT and tech school lol. Four years later, I’m happily serving. Hope you find what you’re looking for too Makenna.

I love how your story is so real life. I understand and on that same boat of wanting this and that starting college but yet wishing I will join. Now I started my journey with an army recruiter and now I want to talk to an airforce recruiter. Airforce is my focus for now. Congrats on finally joining 😊

Thank you for creating this content and documenting your journey. I can relate to having a mix of family members not being supportive and some that are. Having that “reason” for joining can really push you to persevere through that and all of the curve balls that can get thrown at you during the process. I’m also a fellow Ohioan currently in DEP awaiting a ship date. Congrats on finally joining! I know your husband is so proud of you.

You are such a sweetheart. I've been watching your videos since 2015.

I'm so happy I found your channel!! Have always wanted to join but couldnt due to my legal status. Now that I can join and being 27, its kinda scary. Been watching your Meps exercises video daily trying to get these old bones to work. You're very encouraging!

Life is to short to have any regrets. Good luck and do what makes you happy. Peace

Good for you McKenna! Go for it and continue to follow your dreams. This is your time! Congratulations to both you and Kyle on this next journey.

Words cannot describe how helpful this video was. My husband (28) and I (23) are actually both joining together but we have family members who are not supportive of our decision. My husband, however, is very supportive of my decision to join as well. My husband is currently in DEP and I had am still waiting to go back to MEPS to finish the process. When we first started the process I almost backed out due to the lack of family support, but honestly I am excited now more than ever to join. This video helped with that, thank you!

I’m 18 and currently in the DEP and I’ve never felt so anxious and excited!

I joined at 21, I was clueless at that time I didn't know what I was doing and I didn't even go to college. I felt like I had to discipline myself and face the world cause the way I was doing things I knew I would be in my 30s in no time and accomplish nothing. I decided to join air force after doing some research and I studied for 2 months for asvab cause I had forgotten most of the math stuff. Luckily I scored 78, I decided join as it specialist since I was fairly good with tech. The 4 years was a unforgettable experience it truly changed my life and made me a man that I wanted to be. with my 4 years basic it specialist skills I surprisingly got a job at a cyber security company they offered me 65k salary plus bonus, keep in mind I did basic it work and I didn't have college degree but they just wanted proof of experience. I know so many younger college grads with proper CS degree that couldn't land the job or even get the same amount of salary.

You’ll crush it. Hopefully you can do the ultrasound careers, and have the flexibility to travel with Kyle!

Good to see you again Makenna

I went to high school in Okinawa and yes! It was VERY difficult to get a hold of the recruiter when I was trying to join! Definitely took much longer for me to enlist because of it… glad I stuck with it because I almost gave up UGH.

I hope you're at the 331st like I was! I had some stellar MTI's there and I hope you get the ones I had in dorm 3D1!

It’s crazy that I watched Kyle’s videos in 2015 got inspired and joined the Air Force then was stationed in Okinawa at the same time y’all were!!! Life is insane

You are an inspiration for so many young people. I’m 58 and went into the Army in 1989. Got to go Saudi Arabia and was able to get the GI Bill for college. It’s good to know there are people who are willing to serve.

I joined the Army at 26. You will do fine. Being an actual adult gives you a slightly different perspective from that of 18 and 19 year olds. Start working out and running now.

I just turned 18 in January and I'm graduating in a couple of weeks. I've been planning on joining for years and this video motivated me even more to reach my goals. Good Luck, and I hope you have a great experience!

It’s funny how MUCH I’m able to relate to this video . I’m currently 27, in the process of joining and I kinda able to relate to some of the reasons why it took me so long to make this decision . I didn’t have supportive people and most of my friends and family didn’t like the idea of me joining . It took me some time to made up my mind but now I can’t wait to go to bmt 💪🏼

I love your story!! I can relate. I'm 25 and I've been thinking about it for 4 years already, I'm heading to 5 years once 2021 ends. I really want to join but my comfort zone is holding my leg. I kind of feel ready to take that step

Wow, this resonates with me so much. It’s crazy!! That desire has never left me either and I’m now 26.

Your journey reminds me of the saying “God is rarely early, but He is certainly never late.” Which lets me believe this is your moment and the exact time you were meant to join. God’s timing is perfect. 💙

I'm super excited for you to start your journey! I am in tech school currently until about August and I am loving it so far, I also forgot to mention that they played one of Kyle's videos for us in bmt during our airmans time and I was so pumped because im a huge fan of you guys! Wishing you the best on your new adventures airman gott💪

Thank you for sharing your story

My husband was active duty for 5.5 years. He separated in January, and I actually swore into the DEP a few weeks after that. I haven’t received my job/ship date yet but by the time I leave I will at least by 28 since my birthday is next month. Good luck!

Awesome video, and majorly respect your decision, your reasons, and I support you 100%. This new chapter of your life is going to be incredible.

It's frustrating when other people tell you what to do when you've already set your mind to things. I'm glad to hear you and your husband came to a neutral agreement on joining and wish you the best of luck. Congraulations!

You go girl!

Amazing video ❤ It feels real and encouraging. Thanks for sharing. 😊

Fantastic video. Love your personality too❤ Thank you for the story! I’m thinking of joining at 28. I got a similar response from my family since I’m also a woman who isn’t buff

I turn 27 5/15/2021 literally next weekend and I’m joining at 27 too I’m in meps passed and sworn in in DEP too

I'm seriously thinking of joining! 25 year old, no career, still living at home with the parents, never traveled and always feeling like crap about life.

I am actively working with my recruiter to get in. Your story is almost mirrored to mine and has been one of the best videos I have watched on KZfaq regarding this. I am about to turn 27. I wanted to go in at 17, but my mom said no. Mentioned it again at 18, mom still was iffy about it. Then spoke to a recruiter at 20 or 21 years old which that had some issues. I am now awaiting date to go to MEPs🎉 I am super nervous, but I have been thinking about the Air National Guard for YEARS

Very excited about this channel. My daughter is currently in high school and your documentary is providing a wealth of information! She is really excited about the air force and your channel is a wealth of "as you go" information. Keep it coming!

Good luck 👍🏻

I joined at 24, you will be more mature than the other airmen. It will drive you to make e5 pretty quickly compared to someone joining at 18. Good luck.

I live near Huntsville AL! I enjoyed your video, thank you for sharing. I’m 22 and can relate to some of this.

You should do voice overs for reading books! Very proper and respectable voice🙏🏻

@19 min now Good perspective! luv it

Thank you for sharing! I’m 28 and hoping to enlist soon. I have accomplished a lot in my life so far, but I feel like joining has been a reoccurring thought for years. Glad to know I’m not the only one ☺️

i enlisted in the Air Force Reserve at age 21 two months ago and i ship out for basic training on November 3rd of this year! i’m becoming a medical material specialist!! 👍🏽

Some people just go, take the asvab, pass Meps, ship out and pass boot camp and THEN THERE IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME THAT HAVE TO PASS HURDLES OF LIFE TO ENLIST. IM JOINING THE COAST GUARD AT AGE 33. Went to bootcamp last years and had to be discharges. Just submitted my papers again to re-enlist. 💪🏼 2nd time to bootcamp in less than a year. I have had this dream since 2013 in trying to join. You can imagine. 😉

Love your videos. ❤️ I’m 29 and just enlisted to the AF Reserve. Currently waiting in DEP and my first UTA is coming up on 09/11

Im 22 and I'm studying for my ASVAB and getting in shape again and hope to ship out next Thanksgiving

Thank you ❤

I was the complete opposite: From the time I walked into a recruiter's office on a whim, took my ASVAB, went through MEPS and found myself on a plane to Lackland: 8 Days! p.s. That crooked lamp shade is killin me. :P

Lucky you after all the ups and downs... I joined guard at 33.... Thanks for sharing

Good tip on that invisalign thing. I've been doing back and forth on getting them but now I know I should wait if I want to go to the Air Force. I was seriously wondering how you have such nice teeth when I was watching another video and thought "maybe she had braces as a kid". Invisalign is clearly worth it!

Congratulations

I am proud of you awesome

35 Here in the middle of security clearance after about a year and a half of working toward the goal of Air Guard. My family's discouragement only made me want it even more. However, I cannot imagine getting married that quickly lol! I have the best partner (6 years) anyone could ask for, he supports this mission of mine and working very hard at 38 to join himself. But we are so happy without the government acknowledging our relationship. I'm looking forward to meeting so many people with different stories and journeys. Thank you for all your videos, so very helpful and encouraging.

joining Active Duty at 30, married with 3 kids!

I'm 31 and thinking about joining. Gonna start conditioning before I even talk to a recruiter lol I need to get out of my town! And open up some opportunities for myself. Plus I really want to challenge myself. Wish I'd joined at 18 but my parents were super against it.

I’m 24 and trying to join the Air Force. My husband is very supportive and it’s going to be hard leaving my daughter but it’s to better our lives. I’m soo excited!!

So happy for you & the decision of joining active duty Air Force. Thank you for your service, and thank you to Kyle as well. May God bless & protect you both always. God bless the USA. 🙏🏻🇺🇸

You CAN: Study-retake ASVAB to get a higher score and change your careerfield DURING your FIRST enlistment. Study what careerfields exist...pros and cons... then make the decision. AND.... IF you don't like your suppervisor, then do something about by getting promoted. Study and you can do it. Also, the US Air Force DOES have military RESORTS In Hawaii and Korea. Cost is based on your rank. Less cost for lower rank.

Just graduated BMT at 27 3 weeks ago. Currently in Tech School. BMT is cake! I was an element leader that was about the only difficult part. Youll be great!

No clue you guys moved to Huntsville! It’s a hidden gem.

I joined at 27 as well in 2016 ! 5 years later here i am

Joined active at 28. It was a good decision and the military has blessed my family and I. However, people joining should join realistically without a grand view on what they think the military is all about. There was a 40 year old that joined and was bitter about his decision before he even left tech school.

My grandma joined the navy at 18 and shes 80 now... she's never been in the best of shape nore was big or strong but she made it in and became a diispersing Clerc... She helped manage funds for the US milltary going into the Cuban Missle Crisis... She then left to be a stay at home mom and raise my Dad... So yeah who ever told you you can't join becuase your a small woman had no idea what they were talking about.

I’m 27 doing meps in 3 weeks, I plan on going to bmt in the fall after I get my associates degree! I want to join to get my bachelors and even masters in electronics as I serve!!!

I almost joined the Navy years ago, but I suffered a foot injury and had to heal it. Now that it's perfectly healed again, I'm trying out for the Airforce or Navy again. The Airforce is my first choice, however the Navy understands that everyone's body is different and goes by measurements. Time will tell. I'm currently 27 and has lost 18 lbs so far to join a branch.

Hi McKenna! Can you please do a video on what it’s like attending BMT graduation? I want to know what to expect from an attendees POV.

I’m almost thirty, and I’m joining to go for the PJs!

Hi 👋🏽 thank you for sharing - I’ve been searching videos of “older” women enlisting and I really enjoyed your story. As I am 26, 27 in just a few months and I find myself beginning to feel the “I don’t want to regret not joining later in life.” I’ve been considering joining for 2 years now... on and off... What rank do you go in as with an Associate’s degree? Do you have a video on your entire enlistment process? Thank you.

How have I been watching you two since you lived in Japan and how has it been THAT long ago 😅

I just turn 27 I’m hoping to take this same journey

My husband is 30 and is waiting to go to MEPS. Both of us have always wanted to join, but life got in the way 🤷🏻‍♀️

Enlisted to the Air Guard at 27 with a 11month old I leave for basic June 1st!

Eh you're young. I just got to my first duty station, i turned 39 at BMT.

If any of you get depressed over there remember some of us are stuck with depressing civilian jobs who are going to die in a sad boring funeral accomplishing what? A lifetime of a dead end job with fulltime and overtime?

In college this one guy knew joined after the first semester. I wanted to join but I meet some friends who made my stay on campus better which eventually I kinda lost motivation due to feeling like it was pointless and other reason. Still want to finish school but with the military. I’m really not trying to spend my youth dreaming to join if i want to join no matter what my parents say.

Joining at 29 💪🏼

very cool deal that you're finally doing it! i'm trying to get in to honor my grandpa who was a lt. col. usaf pilot. recruiters definitely giving me the run around. they are saying there are zero officer spots but i can go enlisted anytime. however the navy says come on in they'll give me an officer spot. so now i'm having trouble deciding...

I ship off to San Diego around September for boot camp.

Anyone else just keep having the thought of joining for years?! Then your like man I’m just going to do it

Hashtag Invisalign. I just learned this and I’m a day out from my physical and I didn’t realize this would be an issue.

04/30/24 I’m almost 33 and about to join!

I am joining at 30 and will be shipping out to bmt very soon.

Good luck, I'd love to go back to Texas. What MEPS station did you go to? I had to get a medical waiver for my eyes. It took about a month to approve and my recruiter had to pull some strings. I leave for MCRDSD (San Diego) on the 17th of May. I hear guys going through BUDS training for SEALs are taught make it to the next meal. Make it to breakfast then lunch then dinner and repeat until you graduate.

I joined the Air Force at 30 last 2 June 2020 :)

@Airman Vision, do you have a video describing the differences between the different enlistment types for the USAF? Guard, Reserves & Active Duty?

I'm joining the Air Force to escape small town Southern Ohio as well.

I joined at 23

24 waiting for a job and ship date

I'm 28. Probably gonna be talking to a recruiter in the next couple days. Would have joined a long time ago, but I had to lose 60 pounds for my height.

Joined the ANG at 23. leaving to BMT May 25th !