IN THE AIR & SPACE FORCE
By SSgt Trayonna Goins
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CAREER PATHS
EDUCATION BENEFITS
QUALIFICATIONS
TIMELINES
HOW TO PREPARE LIFESTYLE QUESTIONS
AIR FORCE ACADEMY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
The Academy ranks among the highest four - year colleges in the country when it comes to graduation rate. What's even more impressive is that 100% of our graduates have a job immediately after commissioning .
AIR FORCE ROTC
Allows college students to earn a commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force while completing their degree, providing them with military training alongside their academic studies, including leadership development, and the opportunity to receive scholarships to cover college costs.
ACTIVE DUTY
AIR FORCE RESERVE
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
It represents full - time service in the Air Force, requiring a dedicated commitment to military duties, often involving deployments, a wide range of career paths from pilots to medical professionals, and the potential for specialized training in various aircraft and technology systems .
Reservists serve in traditional part time service. They’ll work one weekend a month and perform at least 14 days of annual training per year.
The Air National Guard has both a federal and state mission. The dual mission, a provision of the U. S. Constitution, results in each guardsman holding membership in the National Guard of his or her state and in the National Guard of the United States .
SPECIAL WARFARE
• Pararescue
• Tactical Air Patrol Party
• EOD
• S.E.R.E
• Combat Control
• Surveillance Reconnaissance
COLLEGE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
COST OF LIVING
TECHNICAL TRAINING
• Average cost is $25,000 yearly
• Air Force Tuition is $4,500 annually (100% free)
• Average cost is $120,120
• Air Force provides base pay , basic allowance for housing, annual cost of living pay
• Average cost between $5,000 and $22,000 depending on career
• Air Force provides certifications free
MEDICARE
JOB SECURITY
• Average cost $6k plus yearly depending on family size
• Air Force provides free to low - cost medical insurance
• Average layoffs to date is 224,503
• Air Force provides job security with 4 – 6 - year commitment
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE (CCAF)
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program, where Airmen receive credit for military training and can complete general education requirements to earn a degree
- Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Georgia/Alabama
TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA)
- 100% Tuition coverage up to $250 per semester hour/ $166 per quarter hour
- $4500 annually
- 4 years = $ 18,000
- 6 Years = $ 27,000
FULL TUITION AND FEES, PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL IN - STATE STUDENTS
HOUSING ALLOWANCE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES STIPEND
QUALIFICATIONS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• AGE 17 - 42
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
• MUST PASS MILITARY ENTRANCE
PROCESSING STATION ( MEPS )
• EDUCATION: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED ASVAB REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY ( ASVAB ) IS USED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AND JOB QUALIFICATION
• MINIMUM AFQT SCORE: 31 ( 65 OR HIGHER NEEDED FOR SPACE FORCE)
Initial Interview
Pre-Qualify
Practice Test
Review Benefits
ID2A Video
Q & A
TIMELINE
ASVAB
Date Time Location Bring Picture ID & 680
Casefile
AFCEP/AF-WIN
Birth Certificate
Social Sec. Card
H.S. Diploma
Background Info Parental Consent*
Credit Check*
*= if required
Recruit & DEP Status
Must check-in twice a month to re-confirm qualification
Recruit Call - to prepare you for Basic Training, review additional benefits
Basic Military Training
7-1/2 weeks in San Antonio, Texas
Provides smooth transition to the Air Force
Focus on Academics, Physical Conditioning & Teamwork
ID2A= Inspire, Detect, Deter, Accountability
AFCEP= Air Force Commissioning & Enlistment Portal
AF-WIN= Air Force-Work Interest Navigator
ASVAB= Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
MEPS= Military Entrance Processing Station
Technical School
Lackland AFB, TX
Sheppard AFB, TX
Goodfellow AFB, TX
Keesler AFB, MS
Earn College Credits
Schools vary from 5 to 54 weeks
MEPS/Physical
Various Med/Exams
Medical History
Job Counseling*
Swear-in to Delayed Entry Program (DEP)
*= Must list 9 Jobs / 1 Aptitude Area OR 8 Jobs / 2 Aptitude Areas
First Duty Assignment On the Job Training
Free Housing
Free Medical
Free Food
Free Education
Travel
HOW TO PREPARE
• STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!
• REQUEST FULL MEDICAL HISTORY
• SET CLEAR GOALS FOR YOURSELF – WHAT DO YOU WANT TO GAIN FROM EXPERIENCE
QUESTIONS?
