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Hey everyone question- I have a guy cousin 29 who’s thinking about joining the Air Force reserves specifically, but he wanted to know if it’s worth it. He’s on the fence about joining Air Force reserves or Navy reserves. Since I was active duty I’m not too sure how it really works. Please let me know what y’all’s experience was/is and how it’s going. Thank you! Also he’s a cop between San Antonio and Austin Texas.
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That's a pretty open-ended question because "is it worth it" greatly depends on what he's looking to get out of it.
What does he want to do? Is it available in both services? Does he have a preference in locations? What type of time commitment can he do? What's his view on deployments? Etc.
There are literally hundreds of different questions that could be asked regarding his desires, but it all starts with what his goals are in joining the military reserves.
Put another way, since you were on active duty, what would your answer be to someone that asked "Is joining the Air Force worth it?" You could give an answer off the top of your head about your experience, but that would be your perspective on it being 'worth it', and not his situation.
If he has many different question and really doesn't know, he should start with talking to a recruiter for the Air Force Reserves. No commitment necessary - just gathering information and asking questions.
What does he want to do? Is it available in both services? Does he have a preference in locations? What type of time commitment can he do? What's his view on deployments? Etc.
There are literally hundreds of different questions that could be asked regarding his desires, but it all starts with what his goals are in joining the military reserves.
Put another way, since you were on active duty, what would your answer be to someone that asked "Is joining the Air Force worth it?" You could give an answer off the top of your head about your experience, but that would be your perspective on it being 'worth it', and not his situation.
If he has many different question and really doesn't know, he should start with talking to a recruiter for the Air Force Reserves. No commitment necessary - just gathering information and asking questions.
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SrA Vanessa Locklear
Thank you for your input! I know there’s a bunch of variables but he was trying to look for a personalized perspective. I don’t know what he’s looking to get out of it personally or what his long term goals are, but I do also believe a recruiter is the best option to get the answers he’s looking for.
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LTC Stephen Conway
SrA Vanessa Locklear I see you are Active Duty? The recruiter can make or break an enlistment.
You also can join the Texas Air National Guard.
I joined the California Army National Guard as Military Police. The Air Force Reserve is Federal and the Air Guard is Texas State Run. Both have about the same benefits. Does he have a Bachelor's Degree? When I joined in 1994, I went in as an E-4 MP. 1/4 of my soldiers were Cops, Sherrifs, Correction Officers, Security Guards, Probation Officers etc.
1. I have light asthma but I was a cross-country runner. The Recruiter told me to be Mum. Asthma will disqualify you as you know. I went to basic training. I survived the Gas Chamber. I later went to State OCS and got commissioned. If he does not want to be an SP, then the Air Guard and Reserve have, as you know, many positions. Just my opinion. I hope it helps. Nothing against the USNR and they have Shore Patrol/law enforcement also. The USAFR, the ANG and the USNR have Officer opportunities as well. I am askingfor helo hereLTC Trent Klug COL Randall C. PO3 Edward Riddle SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt David A Asbury Lt Col (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish Texas ANG DSG Vacancy - Texas Military Department https://share.google/iQh3N43zkxISws9Xj
To find open Air Force Reserve positions in Texas, search the official Air Force Reserve Command website and the USAJOBS website for current vacancies, as availability changes frequently. These sites list a variety of roles, and you can filter by location to narrow down results to Texas.
Air Force Reserve Command website: This site lists enlisted jobs and allows you to search for specific roles and locations. You can also find information on how to contact a recruiter in your area for more personalized assistance.
USAJOBS: The official job site of the U.S. government has a wide range of federal job openings, including those in the Air Force Reserve. You can use keywords like "Air Force Reserve" and "Texas" to search for positions.
The United States Navy Reserve has numerous opportunities in Texas, but specific openings depend on location and job specialization. You can find available positions by checking the official Navy Reserve website, which lists career fields and locations, and by contacting a local Navy Reserve recruiter. They will be able to provide the most current information on roles and requirements.
Search online: The official U.S. Navy Reserve website can provide a comprehensive list of open positions by job category and location, including Texas.
Contact a recruiter: Reach out to a local Navy Reserve recruiter for personalized information on positions, eligibility, and the application process.
You also can join the Texas Air National Guard.
I joined the California Army National Guard as Military Police. The Air Force Reserve is Federal and the Air Guard is Texas State Run. Both have about the same benefits. Does he have a Bachelor's Degree? When I joined in 1994, I went in as an E-4 MP. 1/4 of my soldiers were Cops, Sherrifs, Correction Officers, Security Guards, Probation Officers etc.
1. I have light asthma but I was a cross-country runner. The Recruiter told me to be Mum. Asthma will disqualify you as you know. I went to basic training. I survived the Gas Chamber. I later went to State OCS and got commissioned. If he does not want to be an SP, then the Air Guard and Reserve have, as you know, many positions. Just my opinion. I hope it helps. Nothing against the USNR and they have Shore Patrol/law enforcement also. The USAFR, the ANG and the USNR have Officer opportunities as well. I am askingfor helo hereLTC Trent Klug COL Randall C. PO3 Edward Riddle SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SMSgt David A Asbury Lt Col (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen CPT Jack Durish Texas ANG DSG Vacancy - Texas Military Department https://share.google/iQh3N43zkxISws9Xj
To find open Air Force Reserve positions in Texas, search the official Air Force Reserve Command website and the USAJOBS website for current vacancies, as availability changes frequently. These sites list a variety of roles, and you can filter by location to narrow down results to Texas.
Air Force Reserve Command website: This site lists enlisted jobs and allows you to search for specific roles and locations. You can also find information on how to contact a recruiter in your area for more personalized assistance.
USAJOBS: The official job site of the U.S. government has a wide range of federal job openings, including those in the Air Force Reserve. You can use keywords like "Air Force Reserve" and "Texas" to search for positions.
The United States Navy Reserve has numerous opportunities in Texas, but specific openings depend on location and job specialization. You can find available positions by checking the official Navy Reserve website, which lists career fields and locations, and by contacting a local Navy Reserve recruiter. They will be able to provide the most current information on roles and requirements.
Search online: The official U.S. Navy Reserve website can provide a comprehensive list of open positions by job category and location, including Texas.
Contact a recruiter: Reach out to a local Navy Reserve recruiter for personalized information on positions, eligibility, and the application process.
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Assigning worth or value is not really up to us. It comes down to what your Cousin is wanting to get out of it and what he is willing to put into it. Nobody here can tell you or your cousin whether he needs to serve or not. Or whether he will get anything out of it or enjoy it. That's up to him. Just like anyone serving on AD or the Guard. What he needs to do is speak to recruiters and get a full understanding of the difference between reserves, Army Guard and Air Guard. Weigh the differences against his current lifestyle and see if he thinks it will work. Will the location of his Unit and the commute work with his current home address. What MOS options does he have. Will his workplace give him static with his new role? They shouldn't and there are laws to protect him but he needs to know these things. Does he want to be in that respective Branch of Military? These are all the questions he should be asking because only he can answer them. Not us.
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Here is all I have to say, in this day and age where corporations are dropping health insurance for retirees, doing 20 in any reserve unit will get you health insurance at age 60 and an additional pension as well.
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If They're Considering Enlisting, Here's Something I Happen To See & Hear While Standing In Line At Our Chow Hall At Little Rock AFB, In Jacksonville, Arkansas -- And If It's Still Possible, I'd Suggest Joining The USAF Reserves 1st, Then Enlisting : There Was A Master Sargent, With 6 Stripes Running Down His Sleeves, Looking To Be In His Early 20's Talking To A Couple Other Enlistees And Here's What I Heard Him Say: (Paraphrased But Accurate) "I Joined The Reserves 1st Because It's Easier To Get Promotions - As You Pass The Tests, Before Long You Have Another Stripe, THEN When You Enlist In The Regulars To Just Have To Give Up 1 Stripe." - Whether Or Not It's Still True Today? - I Don't Know, But It's Worth Looking Into!-
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Is he thinking of a different career field to experience something different than being a police officer? Both the Navy and Air Force have law enforcement career fields. If he’s thinking exploring something different the Air Force may be the way to go. In the Navy Reserves depending on the career field you don’t actually get hands on training until you’re two week annual training. Example the Sea Bees in my area do not have any equipment and other personnel are assigned to a ship on the other side of the state. With the Air Force you are more then likely on an active duty base not a reserve center and you do your job every drill.
Is it worth it? I guess that depends on the individual and what they want out of it.
Is it worth it? I guess that depends on the individual and what they want out of it.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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USAF -1961 -1965 - I LOVED My 4 Years, But I Had Excellent Duties And Received A Primo Education Through USAFI & NAVPERS. Absolutely CHANGED My Life For The MUCH Better -- "THANK YOU USAF" - Were It Not For You, I Might Be Living Under A Bridge.-
USAF -1961 -1965 - I LOVED My 4 Years, But I Had Excellent Duties And Received A Primo Education Through USAFI & NAVPERS. Absolutely CHANGED My Life For The MUCH Better -- "THANK YOU USAF" - Were It Not For You, I Might Be Living Under A Bridge.-
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Truth be told more than worth it it all depends on how much you’re willing to put into after you enlist
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No. There's no retirement or anything after 20 years.
It's not worth the years that one gives up.
It's not worth the years that one gives up.
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This question is subjective. All I can really say is that if he can find the answer to his "Why?" then it is worth it.
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