Anyone know req for prior service in AF?

Sgt Ezequiel Nazario — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 09:53:25 -0500

So I got out of the Marines with honorable discharge. My reenlistment package was denied bc there were no more slots open. Now I want to go back but in the AF. I understand it's the most difficult to get back. Does anyone know any req or if I have to take a job that I did in the while in service?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2019 1:29 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:29:57 -0500

Sgt Ezequiel Nazario what was your MOS in the USMC? It would depend on what it translates to in the USAF. If that AFSC is in high need, then you have a pretty damned good shot. So long as you don't have any red flags that would make re-enlistment difficult, you may be good to go.

Response by SSgt Jessica F. made Nov 11 at 2019 2:01 PM

SSgt Jessica F. — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:01:10 -0500

I just made the leap! Finally got my orders last week! The process took 5 months. Find a recruiter who is willing to process for a prior service. What was your job in the MC? I came over from the Army. My recruiter was absolutely amazing! They were only authorized 153 prior service slots for FY 2020 so you may have to wait until next year just as a heads up. If you have other questions, let me know! There isn’t a lot of info out there because it’s kinda rare!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2019 2:08 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:08:47 -0500

Have you considered the Air Guard? Or do you only want Active duty? When I transferred from the Navy there was a waiting line for Active and Reserve slots. Air Guard did not have a wait time for my state.

Response by Sgt Ezequiel Nazario made Nov 12 at 2019 10:03 PM

Sgt Ezequiel Nazario — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 22:03:30 -0500

So I was able go find a recruiter available to help me with my situation. Well.. he was real with me and made it clear that its not easy. Probably have to wait a year for direct duty option. Retrain option is basically a no go for air force this yr.