Air Force?

Question

I'm thinking about joining the air force but want to know the positions that MOST likely not to go to war or iraq. I know that is kinda wrong but will like to know. Will be a plus if someone could tell and describe the positions and how it is when u first get in the air force. is the ppl mean and life is hard? how is the money, and long term life??? thanks a million.

Answer 1

If you want to join the military and not go to war, then join the Coast Guard. There is a 90% chance you will not be sent over seas in the Coast Guard. Unless you volunteer for it or you are port security.
If you still want the Air Force, every job gets sent over there. It is just, will you get called to go. The job I would say is most likely not to go would be Chaplin Assistant. That is a sweet job and you don't do very much. You might want to check into that one. Also don't let a recruiter tell you that job is not available, because they will tell you that, just so they can fill a spot they need filled. If you want a certain job, insist on it.

Answer 2

Well, all jobs in the Air Force deploy at one time or another. The good thing is, most of the time, we are still a little bit away from the war. Right now, we mostly deploy to Kuwait in support of Iraq missions. As far as the AF life, most of the time it's like going to most jobs back home. For the most part, the people are pretty good, but you do run into the occasional @$$hole. The facilities are generally the best you will find, and as a whole it's been pretty good to me. As far as money, it is all based on the military pay chart. E-1, E-2, E-3 etc. Generally, rank is a little harder to make in the AF, but it's a pretty good trade off for the facilities and such. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me here. By the way, if A1C Engle tries to tell you how it is, he is pretty on for the most part. Just don't listen when he says "in basic he was an Element Leader, and used to eat trainees for breakfast!!" Too funny!!

Answer 3

I hate to say it Kris but I think you should consider something other than the military and at the same time investigate this a lot further. It is not a place to be if you want an easy, cushy job-most aren't and if they are you don't stay in them or make a career out of it. Secondly anyone that joins in this day and age needs to think before they swear in and sign that contract. Deployment is a real definite possibility for any position and if not in this war maybe the next one down the road ten years from now. Having grown up in the military I knew what to expect and I loved it and served thirty-four years total and seventeen of those were active duty but not everyone is cut out for it.

Answer 4

First have you seen an Air Force Recruiter?

Second, if you have spoken to a recruiter have you taken the ASVAB test yet? If you haven't taken this test yet, I suggest that you really study and practice your spelling, grammar and other skills. Go to the library they have a study guide book on preparing for the ASVAB test. Or you can buy a new one from Amazon.com or Barnes & Nobles (www.bn.com).

If you are really interested go to www.Airforce.com (shows you the base pay rate and more) and that provides a really good introduction to military life.

But my advice to you is this, when you enlist in any branch of the military you are now the property of the U.S. Government. With that said, it means is that no matter where they send you by law you have to go. If you do not go, what they call "Absence Without Leave" or AWOL for short. If they find that you have deserted your post and plan to leave the military that is a very big offense and you could go to prison for that (Levenworth Prison, Kansas).

So think very hard about your committment to the military. But it can open many opportunities to you if you really apply yourself.

Good luck.

Answer 5

Dude that's really wrong. if you don't have the stones to go to war, then stay home leave the fighting too those that arwe not afraid of dying.

Answer 6

Go see a AF recruitment officer and he will tell you all about it.
Also on the official AF site you are able to chat with AF personall. They can give you details straight away. Good luck.

Answer 7

Go talk to a recuiter. I talked to one and they told alot of great things, and MOST airmen don't go to war because they are not trained to fight in a war grounds but do some special operations, depending in your job.