Nice! I'll be waiting! BTW you are awesome Sam! When I saw Top Gun: Maverick I said "I wanna fly for the military." And your videos were the first thing that I saw that made me say "I wanna go to the Air Force." I've been working hard to be able to go to the Air Force Academy ever since! Wish me luck!

I support you so much. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, which is mentally help me and prepare me for the sack exactly

I’m thinking about being a commercial pilot for a big airline like United. If I go to the academy would I still have to be in the airforce right after.

Carter Davis that was me man! Best of luck

John Lenz are you assuming Marines don’t get made fun of? 🤣

I don’t really like the taste of crayons 😂

John Lenz Will do :)

John Lenz how are the crayons?

John Stanley congrats

Congrats dude!

Congratulations... I chose the Army route and had a wonderful career and life. I hope you experience is as great as mine with The Department of the Army.

In order to apply to the USAFA do I have to enlist in the Air Force first? And what stats should I have?

@@omariholloway9013 No do you do not have to enlist prior, but upon completion of the Academy is when you will serve your required years based on what you do.

Neither did 24

Billy Mays Quality Products At least 18 had a real BCT/Recognition 🤷🏼‍♂️

Well, real rec. the 18ers still never got gassed.

@@SamEckholm I'm trying to get into the Naval/Air Force Academy and this video gave me a huge confidence boost in what colleges I want to go to. If I get in I Want to intern at either Britain's or France's military Academies.

True story, I was playing around with my husband's gear when I was cleaning out a closet. I put on his gas mask and was asking how to use it ( just in case 😆) I nearly died....a year later his gas mask still had residuals in it. He laughed while my eyes and face was on fire. I survived though 🤣😂. Still laugh about it today.

lol he’s been briefing officers since freshman year probably💪🏽

Bruh ny dad was a naval grad and now flys for fed ex they might know eachother.

AceVoyace I hope your dream comes true.Best of luck for to you.I hope you get accepted to the AFA .

Damn, wish i had heard that before lol.

Do you mean 1st Officer Shmilu2? I have never heard of the rank, "2nd Officer" at an airline.

Wow, that is pretty high. They must only accept people in like the top 5% of their class or literally the top 2 students in the class. I was top 10% of mine and my GPA was like 3.51 or 4.51 (weighted). Means I would even have a hard time getting in had I applied.

@@SourStrawberrys 3.87 is the average gpa I think the minimum is like 3.0 based on the USAFA website

@@natelee_8598 I don't think the minimum is relevent when you have the school average at 3.87. That means they get so many applicates, that they typically have the top students to pick from. Why would they bother with the student with a 3.0 when they have students between 3.7 - 3.9 gpa's? They say you can make it up with with SAT scores but have to be darn near perfect to compensate for that gap.

Sam Eckholm didn’t you graduate with Mia buda

SB Photographer Yep! We were in the same class.

Sam Eckholm that’s my sister

80,000 ft and climbing? Keep it badass🤙

Trent Samaha 😉

Pumped to hear that!!

You will want high grades, volunteer, and some kind of school sponsored sport on your application. it will make you standout from others that are also applying.

​@@fightingfalconfan Not to mention you need a recommendation from your representative

Hannah!! Im so stoked for you. Huge congrats and best of luck.

@@SamEckholm Thank you so much!!

Congratulations!!!! I hope you have a wonderful career!

SEND ITTT LETSS GOOOOOO!!

Class of 2027, as in you will be enrolling in 2027 or graduating in 2027??

How has that been going so far?

@@Unknowndragon17 While it doesn’t involve the Air Force anymore very well. After looking around I did not want to risk going into the AFA and end up doing something I don’t like while having a commitment for the military and being stuck. I obtained my PPL over a year ago now and have been flying. I am going to University of North Dakota to get my ratings and eventually go commercial or private as both are very good avenues!

@@Korys_Aquatics Yea i really want to go the the USAFA and hopefully become a fighter pilot but if I do not get appointed or anything I might apply for university of North Dakota as well to pursue a career in aviation! I am in high school and I am working toward my private pilots license and I hope to get appointed and get a pilot slot in the Air Force!

@korysander best of luck in your path of life dude🤟🏾🤟🏾

@@Korys_Aquatics that is my very fear as well, currently I am trying to get my private pilots license, I’m in my senior year of HS and I want to make the best decision possible. The risk of doing something I don’t like is there in the AFA , and I am questioning , should I risk it, or should I fly and try to get into airlines the civilian route ?

julhippo isn’t it. The quality is great

@@ivi122 He's buddies with his Government agent. There was a little help... XD

Maybe it’s because he’s a public affairs officer

Yoooo that's dope

Salute

generalstephen38@gmail.com

Nicholas Salcido Appreciate that!

@@SamEckholm Thank you for this video Sam, very helpful. Watched it 6 times!

Best of luck!!

Good luck!

Goodluck

lol same 2nd time's a charm maybe 🤞

Have you gotten your results?

Good luck hope you make it

Same here bro! Hope to see you there. Done everything but the CFA but I'm ready to take it whenever my PE teacher gets back to me.

In 2025 is when I'm going to be there and be a freshman I wanna be a pilot and fly heavy/tanker aircraft

What's the height qualifications

How’d y’all do?

Did you get in?

Hey I'm 15 and I plan on joining the air force too or the navy

im 12 and want to join, but it does sound pretty tough

@@darknessav6174 it'll be hard but not impossible. If you put your mind to it. Im sure you can do it

Everyone has low expectations for me, I’m not the brightest kid

@@monkeyboi9979 Fuck everybody's expectations. Set your own and reach them

Please consider joining civil air patrol, it is the usaf auxiliary. You can get your pilot license through it. Also if you get a certain rank you automatically get into the Air Force Academy. They do search and rescue mission. You get free orientation flights. And if you want to get your pilots license it is really cheap. If you have any questions ask me.

@@mobilecomedy2161 you can really get to the airforce academy at a certain rank? Tell me more about that

@@stt577 yes you can. If you get cadet colonel civil Air patrol, which is the highest rank, it is hard to get. But anyone can do it. It takes about three and a half years at least to get that rank. But if you do the national commander of civil Air patrol. Gets to nominate one person to automatically get into an academy. But you could have a good chance to get that because not many people get that rank. But also just joining if you get lieutenant or higher it really looks good on the resume if you are applying for an academy. I have a friend that joined the naval academy. And he will now be a flight deck Commander soon. And all he was was an officer in civil war patrol. I know a couple of other people because of civil war patrol have gotten into academies also. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck

@@mobilecomedy2161 does being in football and AP classes help? I’m now going into sophomore year and not in any clubs or anything so I could use some recommendations that could help me I’ve been considering joining DECA

@@stt577 for?

try and keep your grades up and stay fit and you’ll do fine:)

Of course! Best of luck to you.

Thank you!

Good luck! I'm going to be applying to USAFA in 2 years after I finish serving a mission for my church

That’s awesome! Best of luck.

Or you can go to so many colleges and do ROTC instead. There’s so many avenues besides just the academy!

Please consider joining civil air patrol, it is the usaf auxiliary. You can get your pilot license through it. Also if you get a certain rank you automatically get into the Air Force Academy. They do search and rescue mission. You get free orientation flights. And if you want to get your pilots license it is really cheap. If you have any questions ask me.

Get good grades and stay out of trouble

How's it going? Did you manage to get in?

hey man, thanks for the tips. Would you say that only applying yourself once a week as opposed to all 7 really gives you a better chance at getting a pilot slot? I know AFA graduates get the jack of all trades when it comes to pilot slots but I'm not too sure that your chances may be as even if you're just going through ROTC. Correct me if I'm wrong, however.

Of course, as mentioned in this video the amount of pilot slots given to AFA graduates is steadily decreasing, so maybe that could give better opportunities for others in ROTC?

Benjamin Monessa Im also AFROTC. I agree with you for the most part but people should also know that different ROTC detachments run things differently. I have ROTC 3 days a week. PT twice, LLAB, and AS class. And in regards to pilot slot, yeah the AFA gets more slots annually, but that doesnt mean they produce “better” pilots. If you study hard, get a good gpa, good pilot test scores, good PFA score, and good commanders ranking, you more likely or not will get a pilot slot.

Gluogie The AF hands out a certain amount of slots to the academy and certain amount of slots to ROTC. The pilot selects from the academy are no different than the pilots selects coming out of ROTC. If you apply yourself in school, get good grades, and stay in shape you’ll be good. Set yourself apart from the others. Also note that each ROTC Detachment runs things differently. I have ROTC 3 days a week for example compared to his one.

@Addison Brakensiek Okay, so first off jrotc is similar but not the same as AFROTC. Jrotc is just for high school students while AFROTC is for college students. AFROTC is a direct commissioning source for officers just like the Air Force Academy. JROTC is NOT. You however can do jrotc to get ahead of the learning curve and then do ROTC when you get to college. In regards to choosing a school, if you really want to do AFROTC, make sure that the schools you apply to have the program or that they are part of the cross-town programs for others schools that host AFROTC programs. In regards to your pilot question, nothing will guarantee you a future fighter pilot slot. It's good that you have that as your goal though because now you know what you want to work towards. Pilot slots are handed out based on a lot of different factors (commanders ranking, PCSM , Field training rank, GPA, PFA score...). So your best bet to get a pilot slot would be to focus on learning everything you will be taught once you get to ROTC, focus on school and keeping your grades up, and being physically fit. Don't try to over do it right now as you are a freshman in high school im assuming. You have a long way to go. I would def start with looking into a JROTC program if you want. I never did it but I know others who have.

SAME

You could go to a cheap college or junior college and join rotc then apply

man on god omg

Yeah same here I still have time to make up for it tho cause I'm only halfway done with sophomore year

You can still try to get a 4 year college degree and apply to flight training

Best of luck!

Please consider joining civil air patrol, it is the usaf auxiliary. You can get your pilot license through it. Also if you get a certain rank you automatically get into the Air Force Academy. They do search and rescue mission. You get free orientation flights. And if you want to get your pilots license it is really cheap. If you have any questions ask me.

Same here bro

Pilot license only in junior year ???

I’m getting ready to apply this upcoming year brotha! Goodluck!

Keep working! You can do it:)

How is it going?

Please consider joining civil air patrol, it is the usaf auxiliary. You can get your pilot license through it. Also if you get a certain rank you automatically get into the Air Force Academy. They do search and rescue mission. You get free orientation flights. And if you want to get your pilots license it is really cheap. If you have any questions ask me. Plz tell me if you want to join.

Jude Wood Did you get in?

@@zamn2491 The application process doesn't close until January, so I won't know for a while.

If you remember you should give us an update if you get in or not

Good luck with the process :)

@@judewood975 Did you get in?

If you have a 4 year bachelors degree you can apply to OTS (officer training school) which mean you’ll be a 2nd luetientent I believe when graduating. It is 9. 1/2 weeks long

Hi, I’m a junior in HS and have a gpa of 3.9, close to being an Eagle Scout, and trying for D1 track, do you think I could make it?

​@@reneticsk For sure man! Although I do not know much as I will be a freshman this coming Fall, I would suggest you get into as many leadership positions as possible while keeping a focus on academics. I would also suggest you attend the summer seminar, and start the application process ASAP. Best of luck!

@@jonathonwatson891 Thank you for replying, I’ll try my best to get in

Please consider joining civil air patrol, it is the usaf auxiliary. You can get your pilot license through it. Also if you get a certain rank you automatically get into the Air Force Academy. They do search and rescue mission. You get free orientation flights. And if you want to get your pilots license it is really cheap. If you have any questions ask me. Plz tell me if you want to join.

@@jonathonwatson891 Please consider joining civil air patrol, it is the usaf auxiliary. You can get your pilot license through it. Also if you get a certain rank you automatically get into the Air Force Academy. They do search and rescue mission. You get free orientation flights. And if you want to get your pilots license it is really cheap. If you have any questions ask me. Plz tell me if you want to join.

SAME LMAO

i believe in you tho

@@vlvtmnky1142 thanks bestie

Please consider joining civil air patrol, it is the usaf auxiliary. You can get your pilot license through it. Also if you get a certain rank you automatically get into the Air Force Academy. They do search and rescue mission. You get free orientation flights. And if you want to get your pilots license it is really cheap. If you have any questions ask me.

Please consider joining civil air patrol, it is the usaf auxiliary. You can get your pilot license through it. Also if you get a certain rank you automatically get into the Air Force Academy. They do search and rescue mission. You get free orientation flights. And if you want to get your pilots license it is really cheap. If you have any questions ask me. Plz tell me if you want to join.

do you have any infos regarding the international students at USAFA?

If you have any tips for me possibly getting in, it would be greatly appreciated too!

How's it going?

Alec Rehagen Doolie year was definitely “unique” 😂

Yes you can use your own computer. No, freshman year you have less passes than juniors and seniors. There’s a curfew called ACQ which stands for academic call to quarters. But mostly just applies to freshmen.

Haha you’re right! My b :)

ColoMilGuy thanks for your service!

Best of luck! Check out academyblueprint.com if you want to see my course!