AIR FORCE DORM ROOM TOUR (MACDILL AFB)

[@JACOBBROWN-w6z]

Bruh this is a literal hotel in comparison to what I had in the army. Also, e4? We had to be e6 for that. Made a mistake joining the army

[@hiltsaber]

Hey man, I am a fellow AF Vet. Life in the military is rough at times. Leadership sometimes put you down and you have to keep the eye on the prize. Keep that focus on those things you want to achieve. Surround yourself with the good NCO's, they'll get you through whatever it is you are going through. I had a lot of help from my NCO's to get me to progress in my career. Best of wishes and keep the hard work brother!

[@thelifewithkev]

Preciate the support brother!🤙🏽

[@storieswithwes]

Not sure if you have ever seen Marine barracks but goddamn this is luxurious compared to our "rooms" we get. Ya'll even get to move out into your own apartment/house when you get E-4 whilst we still have to stay in the barracks with a roommate with no private space except the bathroom. Talk about jealousy!

[@austinclay2066]

Dude you’re in my old dorm!! BLDG 375

[@yayaserenity2397]

A young man with so much wisdom.

[@danbautista2070]

Thanks for this video I’m nervous about enlistment but things like this make me realize I’m not alone in that feeling. Thank you and that last quote is really a reflection of how self aware you are. That’s dope.

[@joenop3393]

Room 113 use to be my room back in 1997......Man if that room could talk!!

[@thelifewithkev]

Dang that’s crazy😂. Looks like they haven’t changed a whole lot since.

[@joenop3393]

@@thelifewithkev Just a little....I recall Mid-Night Chow at the DFAC was the Bomb!!

[@tycieanniaconage3689]

I’ve been thinking about joining the Air Force I’m probably going. This week or the next I’m excited and want a fresh new start thanks for posting this ❤

[@SoulRiderSully]

Hope your doin good man, it’s kinda nice being able to see how the base is looking and how you are doin while I’m on deployment

[@thelifewithkev]

Yo hit my line when your free bro

[@mistychristmansilva5933]

Thank you for sharing. My sons been at Eglin close to (1) year & last month got ranked to Airman First Class. I keep telling him to send me a video & pictures so I know what to get him. I'd love any recommendations on what you'd suggest. (LOL) He did mention the beds aren't great. I ordered a 2" cooling gel/memory foam topper & says the beds much better. He's very passive so any suggestions, I'd greatly appreciate. P.S. Absolutely love your Nipsey Hussle quote. Great quote, always live by it. Thank you for your service & I'll be subscribing to your channel. Always, Proud Mom USAF✈️✈️USAF

[@jaay2humble]

You a real nigga bro you bringing me closure before I join the service thank you for your philosophy

[@thelifewithkev]

Glad this helped bro🙏🏽. Hope to see you out here

[@shalim4076]

Appreciate your thoughts and the dorm tour, and overall motivation and energy Kev!!

[@MarkyyL]

Putting out some valuable advice and wisdom out there bro. Totally agree with what you were saying at the end of this video. Keep pushing forward

[@thelifewithkev]

Preciate the support brother

[@joshuadell3279]

Looks better than most NYC apartments

[@MLGtroll365]

Military personnel should be living like kings and queens

[@lvnthedrm]

You are going to go far. Keep pushing!

[@thelifewithkev]

Thanks!🤙🏽

[@kadynramos6573]

just got stationed at macdill and i’m in the same dorms didn’t realize this video would be my exact life 🤣

[@thelifewithkev]

Dope😂

[@SOCyak]

You seem like a nice individual; the ending was very touching 🙏🏾‼️

[@beemore4102]

Dope video. I lived at those dorms from 04-06. Great times!

[@jacoblozano5040]

Great kid ! Lead by example. VR Senior Chief, USN , Retired

[@thelifewithkev]

Preciate the support, sir!

[@franklinreilly6561]

The dormitory is my old 1928 Communications Group dorm, 1988-1991.

[@constantinem8345]

Nice video dude, hope you're doing well. Good lesson given while in the blue light.

[@thelifewithkev]

Always preciate you brother💪🏽

[@justwhatever9217]

Bro your advice is incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@thelifewithkev]

I’m glad to hear this helped brother

[@lancenewton9019]

I'm about to PCS to Macdill. Preciate this vid but also can you do a tour of New dorms? Not sure which ones I'm getting, keep it up 💯

[@rhapsodyforchrist8389]

great value and we couldnt tell your energy was low only you knew that, lol, but great video:) Stay encouraged in JESUS Name, Acts 2:38 BIBLE and ISAIAH 55 Bible:)

[@selsahmwishen2981]

At Fort Polk army barracks in Louisiana, due to an increased population of single soldiers and limited housing; room sharing program was introduced to help address this challenge. Bah is rewarded to single soldiers and half of it is deducted from each room occupant. The remaining half balance of bah is saved. For those that would prefer not to share on base houses, they are given bah to search for a house off-base. I feel this is a good opportunity for those that select to live on a shared on-base room at Fort Polk, this decision can enable them to increase savings as well as meet their financial obligation i.e loan payments. Is there a possibility that there is such an opportunity for singles in airforce bases, if so which airbase???

[@kennethtomlin4889]

Good motivational talk. Thanks.

[@LydellTV]

Really appreciate this video, you was speaking facts during the second part fr. Keep doing ya thing and keep ya head up brotha.

[@RichTowsley]

Great Job

[@thewaybacktou]

Do you share that bathroom with that roommate you mentioned?

[@christinabrown6534]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@thelifewithkev]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexjohnston7459]

lol, i moved in to the same building a week ago and i recognized you from youtube

[@thelifewithkev]

Yooo let me know if we run into each other!

[@GeneralMustang42]

Great video man 💪🏾

[@thelifewithkev]

Thanks for watching!

[@youngsensei105]

Can you bring lady friends to your dorm? Or military and civilian ladies?

[@BigBodyGrim]

this man is asking the important questions.

[@dexrim643]

I was curious too so I was looking around for the answer and looks like no they can’t no civilians so they likely just have to go to a motel for the night or the girls place lol

[@sayah2x]

Boutta join this spring bro

[@lionellinares2618]

Me too man, scared af 🤣 ngl

[@sayah2x]

@@lionellinares2618 hy bro it’s alright to be nervous but just thing about how much it’s gonna pay off later it’s an investment to you and your future

[@BBlame]

When u ship out bro

[@sayah2x]

@@BBlame I got some more stuff to finish but ship date gone be in February

[@BBlame]

@@sayah2x The 7th?

[@IR088Y]

Thank you for the video man I'm really considering putting this base on my dream sheet because it's so close to Tampa Florida which is a beautiful city with nice a Beach

[@thelifewithkev]

Thanks for watching man, hope to see you out here💪🏽

[@CedeasiaLanay]

Hi new subscriber! In the process of joining the Air Force. Enjoy your videos. Was this base your first choice on your list? How you like Florida?

[@CedeasiaLanay]

Also what’s your job? And I like how you be giving positive tips and make the best out of situations.

[@thelifewithkev]

Whatsup Cedeasia, welcome to the fam! Macdill was the first on my dream sheet. It’s beautiful down here, a lot to do around base. My job is RF Trasmissions. Thanks for the support, I might make a video answering some more questions.

[@darcy_glitter]

@@thelifewithkev Hi! My crush is a avionics technician there and I want to ask you something. What activities can you do there? I heard you can swim.

[@thelifewithkev]

@@darcy_glitter Whatsup! There’s a ton of stuff to do in the Tampa area. For swimming, I know Clearwater beach is a great spot just across the bridge of Tampa. For other activities, there’s pretty much anything you can think of from restaurant, sports teams, outdoors and more. Here’s a link with a lot of good places. www.busytourist.com/fun-things-to-do-in-tampa-florida/ The downtown river walk is a great place to get to know the city. Military can get free tickets to Busch Gardens. I’ve also heard the clear kayak tours are great. Hope this helps.

[@darcy_glitter]

@@thelifewithkev Thank you.

[@Credit87]

Got damn I was living like a peasant in the Army compared to this

[@acecubano2634]

There. A tv stand with mount

[@foreignclout]

Great vid

[@thelifewithkev]

Thanks for watching! Feel free to hit me up if you have an questions.👍🏽

[@estevano.5139]

How does it work when you get promoted on each rank? Is it based on your job or the amount of time you're in? Would love to get some information on this before joining.

[@thelifewithkev]

Promotion for the junior enlisted ranks (E1-E-4) are automatic and based on time in rank/grade. It’s 6 months to get to E-2, another 10 months for E-3, and another 20 months for E-4. Once you reach NCO (Staff Sergeant and beyond) it’s based on your job accomplishments, and you’ll go up to a board. There is also the opportunity to get E4 6 months early by going up to a board and competing with other successful airman. Here’s a link that explains it all in more depth: www.military.com/air-force/enlisted-ranks.html

[@muhammadsidiqkhoirulusman6434]

@@thelifewithkev how long E-3 to E-4 if i enlist with bachelor degree?

[@TerioBeats]

@Muhammad Usman in your case, it would be 28 months from the day you began BMT. example: if you began BMT on 5 JUL 2020, your date of rank for E-4 would be 5 NOV 2022.

[@blanco1301]

good content boss

[@BChan1991]

talk that shit boy!!!

[@average_chickennugget1483]

Would I be able to bring my dog once I’m an airman?

[@thelifewithkev]

If you are able to live off base ( e-4 with 3 years, married, children, or other exception), yes you will be able to have your dog with you. Unfortunately, most pets aren’t allowed in the dorms.

[@vnosike]

Love you

[@MJ-ei1ix]

What’s ur WiFi provider n how’d u get them to install it in your dorm?

[@thelifewithkev]

Down here we use spectrum for personal wifi. They have us pick up our own modem and router from their store, and we pay for the service. I’m not sure how other bases do it.

[@taytayshaniqua.8686]

How long are you staying there cuz you’ve packed a lot of stuff in your room

[@thelifewithkev]

I’ll be in the dorms at least a year. You usually have to stay there until you hit E-4, get married, or the dorms are too full. I got on an early release list to move out early when the dorms get full.

[@GokuInstinct1]

What’s the job that is most likely to get myself killed? I’m trying to just die for my country.

[@austingray6885]

Marine infantry bro, that shit is a meat grinder

[@DADDYDOM2121.]

Do Marines stay in these too if there station here

[@thelifewithkev]

Yes, Marines at Macdill stay in the same dorms as Airmen

[@DADDYDOM2121.]

I’m guessing the dorms are nicer than the marines barracks I’m going there this year

[@ShawnsAviationAndSpottingKEWR]

Did you ever do a gas chamber? Do they do that in the Air Force Academy?

[@lonewolfsim6837]

At least you didn’t get minot I hate this place

[@RoyalFenou]

👏💪💪

[@hughjassol2072]

No way in hell tho was filmed 10 days ago. It was 20 degrees last week

[@getmoneydavo]

Do u live their for free

[@thelifewithkev]

Yes, you live in the dorms for free until you move out, usually at the E-4 rank. After that you receive a BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) check each month to find your own place to live.

[@getmoneydavo]

@@thelifewithkev thanks bro joining next year

[@SourStrawberrys]

You're not living there for free. They are talking your entire BAH to live there that you would be recieving if you life off base.

[@SourStrawberrys]

​@@thelifewithkev Living on base isn't free. They take you're whole BAH just to live like youre in a college dorm

[@7xvibe]

@@SourStrawberrys it’s free if you’re not paying anything

[@kennixox262]

Just like the good old days. Single airman always get screwed over while the married airmen of equal rank get a whole lot more! At least one can now be gay, married and enjoy the same privileges. In the good old days, single airmen, two to a room, and a latrine down the hall and a meal card. Fortunately for me, I did not have to deal with that!

[@USViper]

Spoiled airmen these days... my dorm in 1990 was 2 men to a room, and community latrine and showers. Im surprised that the Air Force actually makes them go to work for the check. 1 alpha 7 door gunner/engineer HH60 Pavehawk -MSgt retired

[@georgemaxwell3467]

Community washer and dryer??

[@thelifewithkev]

Yup, there’s a room of washers and dryers for each building. Weekends can get kinda packed.

[@georgemaxwell3467]

I remember the days!!

[@malikthornton8682]

No stoves or nothing? I love to cook, lol I’m f’d

[@thelifewithkev]

Haha there are community kitchens in each building to use. All forms on different bases are different, so you might get lucky. The newer style dorms here are suite style with a kitchen in each.

[@camillebryan5432]

What rank are you?

[@thelifewithkev]

I’m currently E-3, A1C

[@Unknown-fe7tn]

when you’re in the air force do they give you a car ?

[@thelifewithkev]

You’ll have to buy your own car if need one by the time you get to your duty station. It’ll be important to use your money wisely so you can be ready for these life steps. If you check out my video “Can You Really Get Rich In the Military?”, Spencer and I talk about how to use your money the right way to buy a car while your active duty. Hope this helps!

[@gertrudesmith9852]

Such a pretty boy🤣