I know that once you get to BMT, you get to make a dream list of bases you would like to be assigned to. How do I tell my mom that I do not want to live close to home? One of the factors in helping my decide to join the airforce was the fact that you can live somewhere other than your hometown.. now, How do i tell mom that I don't want to even live in this state?
2007-12-07 03:47:10 · 15 answers · asked by Andrew 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
What? I don't know about many other career fields out there, but in my career field, you don't even come CLOSE to going where you want to go. Even though EVERY base needs Security Forces, NOPE.
Out of my graduate team in tech school of 121 SF, only 2 people got what base they wanted. Unless you're ANG or Reserves will you even get the chance to be close to home. Sorry to break the news to you but if you have any questions about this bro just e-mail me I'd be glad to answer any questions.
2007-12-07 08:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by A1C Engle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell her just like you said in you post. One of the factors in helping you decide to join was the fact you can live somewhere else. I joined the Army at 17 yrs old. My mom wanted me to get out of the little northern California town I grew up in. But at the same time, all the war stuff probably has your mom a little stressed. Just let her know this is your dream to be able to travel. See and do the things I'm sure all of our parents weren't able to do. Also stress to her all the vacation you can save up to come see her. My first duty assignment was South Korea. Believe it or not I loved it!! Didn't take leave the whole year I was there. But it payed off because when I was able to come home, I had a whole month to spend with my family. IT definitly has it bonus'
Hope this advice from someone who has been there done it can help. Take care!!
2007-12-07 03:58:37 · answer #2 · answered by tancaliforniamomma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What state would that be?
I am sure that your mom knows deep down that you would not be at "home" forever. I know my parents felt that way, and they did not mind (at least they did not tell me) when I went into the Air Force. The closest I have been stationed to home (Georgia) is just over 700 miles away, furthest was over 10,000 miles :-)
If your mom does not know that joining the Air Force will probably mean you are moving away maybe you need to sit down and talk with her about it. I am sure she will be understanding. As far as choosing a base in BMT those are just your "dream" assignments. Depending on what job you get they will send you where they need you, not necessarily where you want to go.
Good luck.
2007-12-07 03:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
So, just don't tell her.
She has no way of knowing what you put on your dream sheet.
Just tell her you listed the in state base, but you didn't get assigned there.
The chances of you getting assigned to the base of your choice from your dream sheet is remote anyway.
Mainly, because in basic, you will not know which bases actually have your AFSC on them.
Another thing you need to know, if you list any overseas AFB's on your dream sheet,
You are volunteering for an overseas assignment, at any overseas base. Not just the base you listed.
2007-12-07 07:49:43 · answer #4 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can just tell her it's the military and you don't know where you'll be sent.
I joined the AF to travel, got home sick in basic, so put in for bases near home (California.) I was sent to Kadeda AB, in Okinawa.
It was the best thing the AF did for me. It was a great experience to a place I never knew I wanted to go. I too "had a blast" as a previous poster stated.
So... my point is it's just a dream sheet, you don't have to tell her you want out of the state, you can just tell her that "it's a dream sheet." And leave it at that.
2007-12-07 04:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by Just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dream sheets in no way mean you are going to get one of the bases you pick. When I was in bmt I put down all east coast bases and overseas bases. I got sent to Wyoming. It's all based on the needs of the USAF. Do not plan on actually getting something you want.
2007-12-07 04:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yokota would be my top pick all those who say Kadena have never been to Yokota. Nothing like being a 40 min train ride from one of the biggest and best cities in the world. Plus there is way more to do on the Japanese mainland. Like climb Mt. Fuji!
2007-12-07 06:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by JMK_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, Tell her that you joined the military to become your own person and as a way of growing up. Part of that is leasving the nest and you feel you are ready to strike out on your own. Although your mom may be reluctant to let you go, she knows that a parents job is to teach thier children all they can to get them ready to go out into the world.
Sounds like your mom has a little bit of empty nest syndrome. Every parent has it. Eventually though she'll overcome it.
2007-12-07 04:03:11 · answer #8 · answered by matt m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it simple - make the list up the way you want and then make up a list to tell your mom. Yes, it's a lie, but it's a little white lie; and, besides, the chances of the AF stationing you close to home are very slight indeed.
2007-12-07 04:00:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be a man suck it up and throw it out on the table. Being honest and forthcoming is a lot better than pussyfooting around the truth.
As for the base it depends what your AFSC is and what you wana go into.
2007-12-07 04:14:32 · answer #10 · answered by Scott 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋