AIR FORCE RESERVE BENEFITS w/ TSgt JAVI MARROQUIN 2021

[@JoshsDigitalinteractions]

One of the things I never hear people mention is that when you go apply for the Air Force, whether reserves or guard or active they will ask for a copy of your credit report. If you have any collections get them paid off well ahead of time. Luckily I had nothing, but my buddy who applied at the same time with me did and it held him up for awhile.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’ve mentioned that in a couple of my videos. It’s for applicants 23 or older, or for applicants who are doing top secret jobs. But yea, if you have anything on there that flags, you will require a financial waivers. They’re pretty simple to get cleared.

[@kadeendallas5470]

Lol this TSgt just emailed me, small world. Hello from Dover.

[@Jodywithawhy]

That’s what’s up man. He’s a good guy. 💪🏽

[@propheticshofar]

I enjoyed this one, I'm more interested in the reserve because I have a daughter and she's 2. I want to stay local and have my personal and social life plus the benefits etc

[@Jodywithawhy]

Definitely makes sense. A lot of people do reserve or guard for reasons like those. 🙌🏽

[@jadore_amour]

This had a lot of great questions. Thank you so much for this!

[@PaulIsbell]

I’m between the guard and the reserves, however with the flexibility of being able to move states, I’m very appealed to join the reserves. I am interested in qualifying for the VA home loan, and to reestablish my credit.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Keep in mind National Guard members and reservists are eligible for a VA home loan if they have completed at least six years of honorable service, are mobilized for active duty service for a period of at least 90 days, or are discharged because of a service-connected disability. A home is a great way to establish credit. A car loan is too if you wanna start small. 💪🏽

[@TheLyricSnitch]

Thank you so much. This information is an answered prayer!!! (Mom of a 17 year old young man still deciding)

[@Jodywithawhy]

No problem. Glad I can help. 😊

[@stefanibrynn]

I’m wanting to go for crypto language analyst (I know I would need to score high on both the ASVAB and dlab) but training-wise in the reserves would that be the same? X amount of weeks at DLI then any additional training?

[@Jodywithawhy]

All the job training is the same for all components. You’d be in school with active duty and potentially guard members as well.

[@polimascara1467]

AF Res and Air Guard jobs are based on unit mission, the smaller the unit, the smaller jobs available. If the unit is at 90% manned, the smaller the jobs to choose from.

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi Can I move to Air Force Reserve from the Guard reserve and vice versa and from reserve to active duty? Thank you!

[@edwardhayes3597]

I know him from the tv show 16 and pregnant

[@Jodywithawhy]

That’s definitely him. Lol. He’s a recruiter now for the Reserve.

[@edwardhayes3597]

@@Jodywithawhy yes I'm in the Air national guard. I remember on the show when he talked about joining the airforce.

[@roslyhernandez319]

I thought he looked familiar !

[@itsalwaysrainingwhereistay]

He was the worst but maybe for the cameras 😂😂

[@propheticshofar]

Wow!!!

[@gwanshim2420]

I had just sworn into the Air Force Reserve for Health Services Management (4A0X1) and I've been so stressed out with all these unanswered questions in my head. This video helped me a lot! Thank you! I do have one question though. I really want to quit my civilian job and work full time in the Reserves. I was wondering if there's a situation just like that.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Congrats and thanks for watching. 💪🏽 They have active positions, but those usually take a little while if service, before you can snag one. I would not recommend to quit your job, until you’re guaranteed an active position. Just be patient and I’m sure something will shake. Good luck.

[@SuiteJolie]

When the recruiter first popped up I was like "is that Javi???" lol good to see he's been serving for a long time

[@Lexusfordd]

I need that officer Nurse money where the money reside 🤣 but let me hit Staff first then go active duty 🤣

[@marie2737]

I want to join the Reserve. For people who are in the Reserve, what is it that they do each weekend a month? Do they do their assigned job?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Marie yep. They come in for their “drill” weekend, do their job they came in the reserve to do, and after the weekend they continue on with their normal life. There are opportunities to work full time with the reserve as well, or just the 2 days a month.

[@edwardhayes3597]

Wow! I just realized you looked familiar too. You have a KZbin video with Kyle Gott

[@Jodywithawhy]

Lol. Yep that’s me. I know it was a long time ago, but that actually gave me the idea of starting my own channel.

[@scottallen2153]

Tell me if I'm wrong. I'm currently working full time at Amazon. If I was to join the Air Force reserve and go to BMT and tech school, Amazon would be required by federal law to give me leave/time off while I'm gone, weather it's 3 months or 5 + months and give me my position back once I return. I live 20-25 miles outside Tucson AZ so a local base close to work and home wouldn't be a problem as Davis Monthan AFB is located in Tucson Arizona

[@Jodywithawhy]

You are correct.

[@scottallen2153]

@JodywithaWhy thank you!

[@leiheaa]

I’ve watched a yt video of a woman saying the Air Force is paying for all her tuition (which is very expensive) and she’s in the reserves. Is that true? I want to go to school but also be reserved but does it help a lot financially?

[@Jodywithawhy]

The reserve pays $4,500 a year in tuition assistance every year. They have the Montgomery GI bill reservist use to cover the rest once they reach the max of their tuition assistance. The reserve only pays part time because you work one weekend a month, so you’re not gonna be making the best money, but you will have really good education benefits.

[@vezzaz2051]

@@Jodywithawhy does the school have to be US based? I’m an International Medical Student and interested in the reserves. I go to an International school however I’m a U.S. citizen

[@xman17267]

i'm joining as an E-3 and on the 2023 pay chart it is $301 for 4 drills and thats 2 drills saturday and 2 drills sunday. So if i'm understanding it correctly, I will get payed $301 a month for all 12 months essentially meaning I make $3612 a year (before tax I assume) from the AF Reserves on top of my civilian job pay. That seems awfully low but I guess its not bad for one weekend a month.

[@jayalexandria4017]

For the TR, IMA, ART and PIRR programs in the reserve. For the IMA program, can I serve more than one month within that year? Say I do January and want to do April. Is that allowed? Am I able to ask to assigned overseas somewhere different each month? Is the IMA available to nurses/ medical officers?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m not familiar with those programs in detail. I’m active duty, so I don’t wanna mislead or misinform you. My recommendation would be to reach out to a reserve recruiter and see if they can better get you the right answers. Sorry I can’t help.

[@dcsmith4709]

What if you already attended college and completed with a B.S. degree and I have school debt? Will I get help with paying that off. Are there housing assistance?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Talk with the recruiter and see if they do any student debt pay off. I know active duty doesn’t do this at all, but the guard has different benefits than Active Duty. Guard and reserve doesn’t do any housing assistance either, unless you have any active position. Once you have the active position, you get all the active duty benefits. Unless it’s an ART (Air Force reserve technician). They pay a full time check, but it’s on a GS scale, not military active duty pay.

[@fajardo-kirkfamily169]

Hi there, im really interested with AGR!! I’m planning to join the Air Force Reserves... I’m a Prior Service applicant.. I was a US Navy Culinary Specialist (E5) for 6 years and 7 months.. just finished my contract last 10 SEP 2020...my question is are there lots of AGR Opportunities for E5 in Services (3F1X1)? How soon I can apply to an AGR position once i enlist in the Air Force Reserves? Thank you in advance!

[@Jodywithawhy]

The AGR positions differ from location to location and so do the jobs they have available. My best recommendation for you would be to talk with your local Air Force reserve recruiter, and some of the surrounding areas reserve recruiters and see what they have available. You can find reserve recruiters using the Aim High app. Once you download the app, down in the bottom right corner, there’s 3 dashes. Click on that and on that screen it will have an option of find a recruiter. You can input your zip code and it will tell you who the active duty, reserve and air national guard recruiters are for your location.

[@dcsmith4709]

The national guard has full time opportunities. Does the reserves have this as well. You a apply to be deployed with the guard 1-3 years.

[@Jodywithawhy]

The guard and reserve do 6 year contracts. They both have active positions too. But they are not guaranteed. You may get one right away, or you may never get one depending on your job and base.

[@jamauldarden1211]

Can someone in the Reserve rise in rank?

[@KittianToy]

What is upgrade training and in the reserve on avg does it take to complete prior to being eligible for Tuition Assistance?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Upgrade training is the training you do to become better at your job. Once you complete tech school and return to your base, you will have more on the job training that will take about a year. During that time you can request to go to school, and your supervisor can either approve or deny. The only time they deny is when you’re not performing well at your job.

[@ayoubatoure1901]

How many hours do you work within that one weekend in the month?

[@bernardkwakye434]

Jody we move you’re the best

[@joelmiller6889]

would you get BAH as Air Force reserves?

[@thefactsoflife1093]

Thank you for everything Jody! Here’s a little something for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHu1gXeKoc6mis0

[@yomommaNyadaddy]

active duty has better retirement tho right?

[@nemolife451]

Hello there, So once you complete basic training and do your job training then you will be able to come right back home if you are in the guard or reserve ?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. Sometimes you come after basic until you get your tech school date. But most of the time you go to basic, then tech school then home.

[@nemolife451]

@@Jodywithawhy thank you so much and I have another quick question. Do you think it would be easier for a single parent to go to the guard or just be active. I have someone to watch my daughter when I go to boot camp boot camp training but I'm just trying to weight my options on which one would be the best fit for me.

[@mysticfalcon8844]

@@nemolife451 Did you decide one? I'm wondering the same. I have a 1 year old

[@Expialidocious46545]

Thank you for this video! I would like to join the reserves and this q&a helped answer questions I keep forgetting to ask.

[@UnEviLGaming]

Does reserves get the same benefits in terms of the "Space A" Program ( free travel to air force bases )

[@Jodywithawhy]

Eric G 23 here’s a link that should help you with understanding space A travel for reserve. www.spacea.net/faq/reservist

[@bernardkwakye434]

I’m sorry to ask this questions please. Thank you Jody 1. After serving active duty for 6 years can you switch to reserve or air national guard to have time with your family 2. Active duty for 6-8 years . How many times and how many countries will you be deployed to? 3. Is the salaries for the active duty and the reserves or air National guard the same 3. Is the benefits for the active duty the same as the reserves ?

[@Jodywithawhy]

You can switch to the guard or reserve at the end of your contract, as long as all of your records are good. They won’t take you if you were a terrible airman, or if you couldn’t pass PT test. But a lot of people in the guard and reserve come from active duty. To say how many countries you’d be deployed to is unknown. In my first 6 years, I was only stationed at one duty station (Hurlburt Field, FL), but I had been deployed to the Middle East twice, and had been on Temporary duties to Canada, Italy, Spain, Greece, England, and Germany. Not everyone’s experience will be the same. Some never saw places like these in their first 6 years, and some saw more. So I can’t say what your experience will be like. Active duty gets paid full time checks. I made a money video about it recently. As far as guard and reserve, they only get paid part time. Unless they’re on active orders. But most likely you’ll only get paid for the 2 days a month, and not have the same benefits as Active either, because you’re part time. Guard and Reserve benefits vary too. Reserve benefits will be the same everywhere, but guard is different from state to state. I hope this helps.

[@bernardkwakye434]

@@Jodywithawhy perfect you’re the best you answered ASAP. I hope in a year to come your KZbin will be everyone’s favorite here. Thank you please

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thanks man. I hope so too. We’ll see. Hopefully in a year from now, we can look back at this and reminisce on how right you were. Lol

[@timurjoro1995]

What a great content! Liked and subscribed!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thank you so much💪🏽

[@mickfalcon2191]

Damn, I know Javi from Teen mom 😅

[@Jodywithawhy]

That’s my guy. 💪🏽

[@winds1010]

I plan on joining the reserves and join the rotc program in college, then after college I plan on joining the air force as an officer. Can you tell me if you think this is a good plan?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I don’t see why not. That or the guard should be fine for your plan.

[@winds1010]

@@Jodywithawhy Thanks for the reply man, I've been stressing lol

[@Jodywithawhy]

I know how that goes. My biggest advice would be to talk with the ROTC coordinator and see what they can do. Just so you know your options

[@avazvlog5929]

Can you join reserve if your spouse is active army?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yes, but when they get orders, you’d have to find a new base before you move. Or just keep going back to your original location every month. That may be more painful, but it’s possible.

[@joey_0323]

Would you be able to get bah or bas if you are reserve?

[@Jodywithawhy]

While on active orders yes. But once your a traditional reservists, you only get your UTA pay.

[@zbennett1720]

Great video! In the reserves, could I use TA to pay for my doctoral degree that I am currently in? It’s a divinity degree, and I’m applying to be a Air Force reserve chaplain with hopes of being active duty in 2-3 years. Thanks Jody!

[@Jodywithawhy]

TA will not be given for courses leading to the same or lower degree level than one you may have had before entering the Air Force. So if you’re going up, you can still use it. This link may help www.google.com/amp/s/www.military.com/education/money-for-school/air-force-tuition-assistance.html/amp

[@Nakyahremixit]

Okay so as far as retirement… will I still be able to retire early just like active duty or will i have to wait until I’m 55

[@Jodywithawhy]

You’d retire early just like active duty, however you won’t receive your pension until around 55+.

[@Nakyahremixit]

@@Jodywithawhy thank you!

[@jmanson90]

I feel like this has been answered already but here it is: I'm interested in AFSC 4C0X1 living in TN. Could I possibly do my weekends in CA while not moving to that area? How is transportation covered in this regard? I'm weighing my options before speaking with my recruiter again. Thank you so much for this information.

[@Jodywithawhy]

If you do it that way, you’d have to provide your own transportation. The guard won’t help with that, but you can do it as long as you understand that.

[@jordanrhodes9911]

Great information! Is Javi the dude from Teen Mom? Lol

[@Jodywithawhy]

He sure is. Lol.

[@allaboutthebrowns2016]

Is it true if sign a 6 year contract active duty you become an E3 after TECH SCHOOL?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Either after tech school or at the 20 week mark. Which ever one comes quicker.

[@allaboutthebrowns2016]

JodywithaWhy That’s without having to any advancement test correct? as long as I do the six year contract or 20 weeks?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. Just the 6 years will get you E-3. Or if you 45 college hours. That will get you E-3 as well.

[@tiana3478]

Thank you very much for this video!

[@MannyGonzalezDigital]

I served 4 years in the active Air Force and I’m interested in joining the Air Force Reserve. Which commitment length options do I have?

[@Jodywithawhy]

When you join the Reserve, you’re gonna have to do a 6 year commitment. And then the 2 years of inactive reserve.

[@MannyGonzalezDigital]

Thanks!

[@msgtmalm9464]

Prior service serve a minimum 3 years if you are changing jobs.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thanks man. I messed this one up.

[@Fergusonbeefs]

Can your current employer fire you for joining ? Or do they have to hold your position till you come back

[@Jodywithawhy]

They have to hold it.

[@Fergusonbeefs]

@@Jodywithawhy thank you !

[@jonacastaneda5371]

😂 “Marry-queen!

[@cwa4584]

This is a great idea

[@itskyaaa9058]

Javi, I don’t know how I know him but I know I do. So weird

[@Jodywithawhy]

Teen mom. You ever watch that??

[@vaughn1376378]

Reserve!!! Not reserves

[@Official.Laylafit]

Great Questions. I learned a lot

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thanks for watching.

[@Official.Laylafit]

Javi...he was on that show Teen Mom lol he so handsome 😅☺

[@Jodywithawhy]

He was on that show. He’s a cool guy.

[@Official.Laylafit]

I've been trying get in contact with somewhere since nov/dec. I gave up smh. I've been calling and texting different recruiter offices in MD area and Tampa FL.

[@Jodywithawhy]

For the reserve, guard or active duty?

[@Official.Laylafit]

@@Jodywithawhy Reserve! But they probably won't even let me join bc I have a small tattoo on my finger (side) it's not even noticeable. I still haven't spoke to anyone. 😑

[@Jodywithawhy]

You’re allowed one ring tattoo on any finger no bigger than 3/8 inch. So turn the tattoo into a ring and you should be fine. Also, try this number. Hopefully someone can help you. Good luck. [phone]

[@chicanaM]

Can you work more hours than those 2 days a month?

[@Jodywithawhy]

If you get an active reserve position. But if not, that’d all they expect from you.

[@jarviusgregory5433]

Happy New Year Jody! I am in D& TF program right now and a buddy I met in DEP wanted info on when it comes to the healthcare ( TriCare). When are you able to sign up for Tricare? During DEP, after you complete BMT, or Tech School?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I don’t believe you can use the healthcare benefits until you’re in basic training. I’m not too familiar with the tricare reserve though. I found this link, hopefully it can answer your questions better than I can. I don’t wanna mislead yall. tricare.mil/TRS

[@jarviusgregory5433]

@@Jodywithawhy Thank you will view the link

[@Thexhunkxlaxsb]

Great video with tons of great information. I am considering the reserves but i just got hired to a new job that I’d certainly like to keep. My question is, if i do decide to join the reserves will my job be waiting for me when i get back from BMT?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yes. They cannot fire you while you’re away for training or deployments. “Upon your return from deployment, you are entitled to prompt reemployment in your original position or one of similar seniority, status, and pay. You are also entitled to any additional benefits or promotions that you would have received had you not left. If your position requires a certification that has lapsed, your employer is required to provide you with the training needed to qualify you, as long as doing so does not present an undue hardship for your employer. If you choose to go back to your company health plan for you and your family, your employer must reinstate you to the plan immediately upon reemployment. There can be no waiting periods and no exclusion due to any pre-existing conditions.” militaryfamily.com/national-guard-and-reserve-your-rights-in-the-workplace/

[@Thexhunkxlaxsb]

@@Jodywithawhy thanks this makes me feel more comfortable

[@inodaz]

Thank you for the great questions and clarifications!

[@leiheaa]

If you’re reserved, can you live on base? Or do you just live off base

[@Jodywithawhy]

You won’t be able to live on base unless you’re on active orders. The reserve has active positions, but they aren’t easy to get. So most likely you’d be living off base.

[@debbxu]

Hi, do you have videos for AF Officer Reserve?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I don’t. I only have the two Officer videos where I interviewed an active duty officer recruiter, and an active duty member who went from enlisted to officer.

[@laverb5100]

Can you retire from the Air Force Reserves?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. This link will explain. militarypay.defense.gov/Pay/Retirement/Reserve.aspx

[@rome9299]

If I’m understanding correctly the reserves do not offer AFCOOL benefits unless on orders correct?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. As long as you’re on active orders, you can use cool in any component.

[@rome9299]

Same for TA?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m not a reservist, but from what I understand, they receive 100% tuition assistance up to $3,750 whether they have active orders or not.

[@cpaul57]

Air guard, make master sergeant in 8 years or LT col in 10 years.

[@polimascara1467]

Not so fast, time in service and grade require to move up unless you are prior service and even then, positions must be available to move up.

[@cpaul57]

@@polimascara1467 yes, you have to meet time in service, time in grade, and PME. Once those are met, and if you are full time, you will make rank first time. But you have to be cool with your superiors.

[@austingleason]

So is TA and the GI Bill two separate things?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. TA is only for members actively serving. The GI Bill is mostly used after your served your time. That can pay up to 36 months of tuition, plus books and a living stipend to live on. TA can pay up to $4,500 annually.

[@austingleason]

@@Jodywithawhy Appreciate the answer!

[@Fullblown671]

I’m interested in the Reserves. Do you need to be at least an E-4 to be in the AGR? Or rank doesn’t matter as long as there’s an open position available?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m in the active duty, so I’m not an expert on the reserve, But I do believe AGR positions are based on availability. Talk with your reserve recruiter, they will have a solid answer and be able to show you the likelihood of getting an AGR position. I hope this helps.

[@bernardkwakye434]

Hello Jody where have you been recently

[@Jodywithawhy]

My guy. I haven’t seen you in awhile. The algorithm must’ve stopped pushing my videos to you. How ya been?

[@bernardkwakye434]

@@Jodywithawhy oh really because I can’t see your videos again

[@hacked6311]

great video!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Appreciate that. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@adaonetube]

Air National Guard actually has better Educational benefits if you enlist for 6 years. With ANG you get to be an E-3 right out of boot camp, you get the GI Bill AND depending on what state you live you could ALSO get up to 100% college tuition to a state school.. Air Force Reserves will give you the GI Bill but not the state tuition. The reason the ANG gives you the state tuition is because you serve BOTH your state and the federal government.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Agreed. But like you said it varies state to state. Some states have amazing education benefits, and others are meh.

[@adaonetube]

@@Jodywithawhy Yes. I did active duty only to realize later on that could have almost the exact same educational benefits in the Guard. I did the palace chase program and was able to fulfill the rest of my commitment in the Guard. Big difference in duty requirements between Active and Guard. I would say if someone is in it for the educational benefits, do the Guard. If someone wants to make more of a career out of it, then do Active duty. Kind of depends on your goals in life. I wish I would have known about the Guard earlier!

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m actually applying for a Guard position now. 😬It’s an active spot, but I’m doing it so I can retire in Texas. I agree with you though. If you’re strictly looking to get tuition paid for, the guard or reserve may be the better option than active duty. Sometimes people are just unaware of their options.

[@adaonetube]

@@Jodywithawhy yes. Those AGR positions are really good. You get points towards retirement and can work close to home....there's also air technician positions that pay more, but points don't go towards retirement.

[@adaonetube]

@@Jodywithawhy Good luck to you. In the long run the military benefited me tremendously. Helped take care of my college and I moved on after I got honorable discharge to a good civilian job. I'm sure it will do the same for you likewise if you put a lot into it.

[@itsalwaysrainingwhereistay]

Can you get TA for masters degree?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. TA pays $4,500 a year as long as your active. No matter the education plan.

[@itsalwaysrainingwhereistay]

JodywithaWhy thank you so much. Love the content. I’m going to sub now.

[@itsalwaysrainingwhereistay]

JodywithaWhy I really wish someone had more info on retirement/educational benefits for straight reserve. No active duty. That would be a great video *cough cough*

[@Jodywithawhy]

I got you. Give me some time. And I’ll put something together.