Re-joining the Air Force after getting a college degree... any thoughts or suggestions on getting back in?

SSgt Carl Midnightchef Walker — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:28:21 -0500

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Jan 8 at 2016 6:31 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:31:10 -0500

I've always been a proponent of securing those golden bars. You've got the experience AND the degree. Why not? The Air Force would be better off to have you in a leadership capacity --as would you. Congratulations on completing your degree(s). Hats off to you, SSgt Carl Midnightchef Walker!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 6:40 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:40:16 -0500

Do it to it.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 7:01 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:01:30 -0500

http://www.airforce.com/joining-the-air-force/officer-overview/

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 7:03 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:03:08 -0500

If you believe it's the right decision for you, then go for it! Hope everything works out for you!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 7:05 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:05:41 -0500

Air National Guard also might be an option!

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Jan 8 at 2016 7:52 PM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:52:20 -0500

I recommend to everyone that is considering the military that Officer is the way to go. If you enjoyed as enlisted, it will be even better as an Officer. They have a shortage in Maint. so you wouldn't even have to change career fields. Good luck.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jan 8 at 2016 9:44 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:44:14 -0500

Go for it! See how the Other Half Live. Air Force has always had a higher quality of life standard and I can only imagine what it is for an Air Force Officer.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 9 at 2016 3:22 AM

COL Charles Williams — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 03:22:10 -0500

OTS

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 11 at 2016 10:26 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:26:41 -0500

Go OTS.

Response by SMSgt William Gardner made Jan 11 at 2016 10:28 AM

SMSgt William Gardner — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 10:28:36 -0500

Definitely see what opportunities recruiters could give you. If you achieved a four year degree I would imagine a myriad of opportunities would be available. Good luck!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2016 8:24 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 08:24:11 -0500

Depends on what your degree is in. I would concur there are option just speak with right recruiter. I didn't and missed out on officer opportunities. Recruiter guide you to what benefits them and don't give you options. You can contact me to discuss.. [login to see] !

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2016 8:57 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 08:57:01 -0500

The rumors are true....I did it. Go for it. Yes, others mentioned OTS is your start; if you have a break in service, plan for as much as a year for the recruiter to get you back on duty. Manning is low, and recruiters will grab you fast, surely.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2016 10:48 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:48:51 -0500

They're opening the OTS pipelines up pretty wide again this year. Visit the AF Reserve recruiter and see what opportunities there are (I'm guessing if you walked in saying "I'm interested in RPAs" they'll roll out the red carpet for you!) :-)

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 2 at 2019 4:15 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:15:09 -0400

SMART MOVE!