Air National Guard || What it's really like

[@ggx4971]

I don’t know if you remember but I commented on your last drill weekend video 7 months ago mentioning how I was in the process of enlistment into the FL ANG. I am proud to say I enlisted in March of 2021 and am leaving for basic and tech school in December. I’ve been in student flight and have loved my short time in so far. Congrats on your career since you’re separating soon!

[@clarekirste]

that's so great! and I do remember, congrats to you and best of luck!

[@dom5797]

I’m about to graduate from Aircraft Mechanic college earn my A/P and enlist in March 2022!

[@getthabiz]

Jacksonville? If so i got some questions!

[@sunnykundi2479]

How is your experience so far as in FL ANG?

[@jameslyons6655]

After my first four years of active duty I did another 17 with the air guard. Great decision for me. I don’t miss getting up at 5 am and driving 70 miles but it was a good ride. Highly recommend people who are interested look into it.

[@esilva8349]

I joined the ARMY but MEPS was on a Air Force Base, and they gave us those box lunches. It wasn't bad. Same stuff. Sandwich, cookie, chips, a fruit, and condiments, with lettuce and tomato in a separate bag. I think it was only a bottle of water, no juice. ...yeah food, that's what I'm commenting about. 😂 Have a nice day!

[@jazjaz1782]

I'm thinking about joining the ANG and these are exactly the type of videos I'd wanna see. Love to see at a high level what its like and what someone goes through on a average day once you're in

[@clarekirste]

thank you Jaz!

[@conorbrown5399]

Go active duty.. thank me later

[@JR-wu8gf]

@@conorbrown5399 im reserve and pay for active duty would be half of what I make in civilian. Im in the reserve for the benefits

[@graider8867]

Go active duty first

[@Cynical1800]

@@graider8867why?

[@jerrymaushard3835]

I joined the marines. Holy crap did I make a mistake. 😢. Seriously no regrets. That was 30+ years ago. But this is a totally different lifestyle. Love all the services. 😊

[@SonPholyiam-yd5mm]

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[@rongendron8705]

I joined the Army National Guard at 17 in 1963 ( one wk. before Kennedy's assassination) & served 6 years! I tried to join the Air Guard first & took the AFQT with a score of 85, but they had a long waiting list, even then! The difference: Air Guard serves one weekend a month, while Army Guard served 4-4 hour drills per month! The experience is good for young persons to gain maturity, but get few if any "Veteran's" benefits! It's not fair!

[@vanessamapel]

Thanks for explaining to us in layman’s and taking us with you throughout the weekend. I envy your life of service and fitness.

[@clarekirste]

thank you Vanessa!

[@jgriffin9108]

OOORAH troop, keep up the great work, MSgt. Jim Griffin, Sec Police, USAF, Ret.......quickest 20 years of my life, so far.

[@SuperSparrow45]

Good to see this. I'm moving over to the guard after 12 years in AD. I already got a good bit of insight, but it's still good to actually see what it's like.

[@clarekirste]

Good luck!

[@MrJec323]

I loved this, my younger sister has been in the Army since October and my older sister has been in the Navy for a couple years so I started thinking about somewhere I could fit in

[@clarekirste]

the Air Force seems like a good place to me

[@cleorod139]

Thanks for your service and this also goes to anyone who has served

[@yourfreezer.8746]

Thank you for serving our Country my respects and prayers to all of you 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

[@clarekirste]

Thank you. We appreciate the support.

[@tremayne3]

Love the video. Beautiful lady, very professional and also and with a tough aura. Thank you for your service.

[@clarekirste]

Thank you for the support Pete!

[@drew8979]

4 years AD was enough for me but it was worth it. Good luck with everything in the next phase of your life

[@11bravo-GoSox]

Outstanding. My son is a army National Guard E-4 - CBRN-74 Delta

[@herbertpena7557]

Preparing for my test this month. I wish I’ll make it.

[@nycfurious]

Did you?

[@seanraymond9529]

@@nycfuriousI’m curious as well

[@benbonneville9802]

I never had to do drill. I was active but doesn’t make me any better than you. Thank you for your service!!!

[@mitchmac9287]

This is the most airforce video of any airforce video you could ever make 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆( prior army guard, af reserves, current af guard)

[@TheRealSupremeBape]

List your army guard experience VS air guard for people looking to decide on which one they will join please

[@gastilt]

I was an Aircraft Structural Mechanic 2A7X3 (Sheet Metal) for 7.5 years and retrained to be a Cyber Intelligence Analyst 1N4X1A that I have been doing 7 years now. Miss the flight line some days.

[@clarekirste]

the flight line is the best place to be, I can see why you miss it from time to time. Intel sounds pretty dope too tho

[@randomagon5123]

I'm currently in the process of joining the air national guard so it's awesome to stumble upon your videos right now! I was just wondering what your experience with deployments has been. Are your tasks still mainly career based? What amount of your deployments have been for natural disasters/humanitarian relief? If you can answer my questions (or if anyone else reading this can) it would be greatly appreciated!

[@clarekirste]

With deployments you are typically sent on a mission that correlates with your job. If you are helping with the state, for disasters and humanitarian relief and things of that sort, your assignment is often unrelated to your job but is always something that is trainable and easy to pick up

[@valentineekene6630]

Please I am about to join the NG, but I am curious to know about deployment and being active in NG. Are we gonna be deployed outside the U.S or just within the state?

[@DavidTorres-ym3pl]

@@valentineekene6630both Are possible

[@scotthearts9634]

​@@valentineekene6630 yeep!

[@Raquel-rj1gd]

This is actually genuinely good information. I'm waiting for a ship date to go active and the air force is all I can think about lately. It's interesting to hear/see about air national guard so thank you! You. Are. *Very* cute, by the way. I hope that's not offensive...

[@SamDhami]

Loved the video! Very informative. Any advice for someone with no prior service experience wanting to join the ANG at 28 years old? Thank you!!!

[@clarekirste]

hi everyone! since this video is continuing to get views, i want to update everyone and say that if you have questions and would like to reach me, DM me @clarekirste on Instagram. I don't go through the comment section anymore. hope to hear from you!

[@katbailey33]

Couldn’t find you on Instagram. Are you from maine but drilling in NH??

[@clarekirste]

Hi kat, my Instagram is @clarekirste@@katbailey33

[@clarekirste]

You can live in a different state than where you drill as long as you can get yourself there and make sure they update your lodging needs @@katbailey33

[@eqwhell6736]

Any tips to pass the ASVAB test? I failed my first try

[@jcnash02]

@@eqwhell6736you can’t fail the ASVAB, but you can get a score too low for the service you want to join. There are a lot of ASVAB books out there and tons of videos. I suggest going to the library or searching on KZbin.

[@johncarson222]

Thank you for the video! I’ll be joining possibly soon , I see you’re also in nh which just so happens to be where I’ll be joining! very informative thank you.

[@Relax0093]

Im thinking about joining. Thank you for your video!

[@clarekirste]

Good luck!

[@miguelvilchis8027]

Hi! I just recently applied to join the reserve and watching your video makes inspired to keep going and look forward to joining soon.

[@patrickwimsatt7492]

I'm retired Air Guard. It's an amazing career.

[@seanraymond9529]

How did that work with your civvy job?

[@patrickwimsatt7492]

I didn't have any trouble

[@seanraymond9529]

@@patrickwimsatt7492 I work for a local plumber and I have a feeling that would interfere with it. I really think it would be cool to go into the air guard too though so i don’t know.

[@patrickwimsatt7492]

The Guard is amazing. Legally your employer has to support you, but we all know how that goes. Talk to your employer and see what they say. It is for sure a commitment that, if you join, you have to comply with. I wouldn't let your employer stop you. Even if it meant finding a new job after training.

[@seanraymond9529]

@@patrickwimsatt7492 I grew up next to an afb so it kinda makes sense I’m into it haha. Started school for plumbing I might join after that. What’s the age limit?

[@davidfaas58777]

Thank You for Your Service

[@brittanyjackson7361]

Ik i'm late, but i work at the mess and when we did the sandwich bags, we pretty much put in the bag everything you had. instead of cookies, we had poptarts. i can't remember what else we had, but bought back memories. i do hope to join the ang. :D

[@clarekirste]

haha that's awesome. hope things are going well for you

[@briacarmichael8422]

Did you ever get deployed?

[@SuperOwls1867]

Greetings from England young lady 🇬🇧

[@DELAWAREBOWHUNTER]

Changed quite a bit since I served 69-75!

[@josiahwest88]

Is there a Minimum Enlistment Requirement (years) that is required for the Guard? Or is it dependent on the role you choose?

[@clarekirste]

6 years is standard for the Air Guard

[@travelingdude1621]

Hi. A nice video. Are you based in Anchorage, Alaska? I’ve been there. I stayed in Anchorage, Alaska for a few days back in 2018 on a vacation from Maryland. I flew in, stayed, enjoyed it and flew out. Alaska is beautiful, wildlife state . I’m in my early 40s now. If I was younger, I would join the Air Force Reserves or Navy Reserves too. Lots of benefits being a military reservist. I hope you have a nice overall reservist experience. Good luck. 🇺🇸

[@Marshal098]

Oooo we call em bagged nasties in the Navy!

[@angel_dawn_morningstar]

" it's hot " 🤣... LoL ... your lucky that you don't have to report to Kelly Field ( 149th Fighter Wing ) I'm a AF Reservist and I report to Lackland AFB , and the weather in Texas is downright miserable .. HOT AND HUMID ! = sticky and yucky 😓 Epic Thumbs Up 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@clarekirste]

haha sounds like I can't complain too much

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

I’m enlisted in the USAF Reserves out in California. I’m waiting to attend my D&TF at March ARB.

[@juanesparza5351]

How is it? Im from cali too and was thinking of joining the national guard

[@KacesonShook]

I’ve been looking into joining the air national guard heavily recently and thought about being a hydraulic mechanic. Could you go into more depth about that job you had?

[@imnothome4751]

The boxed “nasty” looks freaking delicious

[@PilotZoomer]

Much respect, I am 17 and am considering joining the National Guard any advice you would give me starting out?

[@clarekirste]

Reach out to me @clarekirste on instagram and we can chat! I hope things are going well. more Air Force content coming soon

[@matthewwest7906]

Do u think now that there is a air guard the Marines and Navy will create there own???

[@clarekirste]

They have the reserves, which is similar

[@10947792]

Great video. Good overview of a drill day. Outstanding editing skills.

[@clarekirste]

Thank you!

[@adamsjay212]

I just did 4 years in the navy but not sure if I want to do Airforce reserve or air national guard.

[@clarekirste]

Well done Adam! Really depends on the job you want. Guard bases are sometimes limited to what's available job wise. Joining the Guard will always feel more like a family and the pride with that is greater than Reserves. I have seen some people leave the Guard for the Reserves and then come right back. Definitely chat with recruiters and see what's out there for you

[@adamsjay212]

@@clarekirste that helps me out a lot thanks for the information! 👌

[@MasonBills]

looks peaceful. ahhh. *sulks & cries being a 11B in the Army NG*

[@johnnyk617]

12N here just spent 4 days starving in an open field

[@MasonBills]

@@johnnyk617 day 10 in the swamps of Arkansas, Fort Chaffee. Birds are not real.

[@voltairefelgrand8508]

I'd join for the Capri sun if we're being honest.

[@stanley2004]

Very well made video....just beautiful ! !

[@clarekirste]

Thank you!!

[@cardinalbob1]

I had a similar lunch at MEPS when I tried joining the Marines. Didn’t make it due to birth defect, but enjoyed your video.

[@trob0914]

So I saw snippets of Alaska, even saw you at Market Basket but i saw Maine on a bridge sign, were you TDY to JBER? I was stationed at Eielson but also grew up in Alaska??

[@clarekirste]

do you have Market Basket in Alaska? All of this footage was either Maine or NH. No Alaska, although that would be cool

[@trob0914]

We used to but the local family that owned them(3-4) changed the store name and parent company affiliation. It might have been a coincidence with the name because after researching the “east coast” chain they apparently have had no stores in Alaska. BTW, the reason I thought you might have been in Alaska was because of the hotel signs you showed, one sign appears to say “Anchorage…” which is the largest town in Alaska and is home to JBER(Elmendorf AFB/ Fort Richardson), it was probably a hotel sign with reference to the nautical term “anchorage”! So I hope you had a good career, I spent 10, 6 of which were active duty and my primary AFSC was “security”! I have 27.5 years in public safety and medically retired in 96’ from the fire service/EMS side. Thanks for your videos! rt

[@bethanyrose9026]

I was active duty for just over 4 years. I’ve been out for 2 and a half. There’s a bigger part of me than I expected that misses it 😂 now in looking into the guard but would like a different AFSC to try something new. I’m basically doing my past afsc as a civilian now.

[@clarekirste]

I miss it too from time to time haha but yeah you can definitely pick a new afsc if you don't mind going to another tech school. might be good to switch things up

[@mitchmac9287]

What I really needed in my life is a shot of u driving 😆

[@stevendupper1573]

As someone who is looking to join the air national guard, could you tell me the good, the bad and the ugly? I know I can talk to a recruiter, but it’s different when someone is just worried about signing you up, and not telling you truth.

[@SydneyGayleJr8]

Thank God you seem so cool, nice video

[@clarekirste]

Thank you Sydney!

[@Favorites939]

Great video- very informative as I’m researching joint NH ANG. I would be joining as an officer as I have a degree from UNH. JW- are you enlisted level or officer? Thank you for your service.

[@chisestiousmaximous8628]

Jack of all trades master of none but still better then a master of one

[@johnnyk617]

Boxed lunches and you're not sleeping in the field? I'm clearly in the wrong branch

[@xindu2681]

what are the differences between the AF reserve &. ANG. ? ?

[@clarekirste]

one major difference is that the guard is both state and federally run, so you can be called up for both state and federal needs. reserve units are attached to active duty units usually

[@10947792]

A Guardsman can work for either their Governor or the President. An AF Reservist will only work for the President.

[@karrencita1371]

What helped you study for the asvab and are you considering reenlisting? If so why or why not?

[@clarekirste]

I actually didnt study for the ASVAB but I had just graduated high school and so a lot of the material was still fresh

[@clarekirste]

I am not reenlisting. It was a good foundation for my life but I am ready for other professional and personal goals

[@aviationcatF22]

Do more vlogs!! Day in the life

[@ocoutdoors2355]

Dang those are good gas prices. Compared to SoCal.....

[@clarekirste]

everything in New England is better compared to SoCal haha

[@johnnelson5997]

You remind me of Dina on the show Superstore--Lauren Ash

[@comm2531]

Hydraulic mechanic? Do you use SKYDROL? Nasty stuff don't get it in your skin or eyes. I did a field trip in El Salvador for 3 days and I was covered in that junk and it was hot down there. I served in the Marines in 82-85. Different gas mask. Different boots. Hey. Are you based in PEASE AFB? Cool vid.

[@indianicole1932]

Just wondering, is it possible to live in one state and be in the ANG in another state? I’m currently AD and having trouble finding some answers!

[@red_menace1829]

I was wondering that as well haha

[@clarekirste]

Yes you can, and for a time I lived in VA and still drilled in NH. But I was responsible for my own travel. they do not pay for you to travel to drill

[@Chinunit22]

If you smart and want paid to vacation with 5 star boarding hotels and best meals out of all military branches join the Air Force.

[@seanjuth]

I’ve always wondered how enlisted KZbinrs like yourself are able to get around any security clearances they might have.

[@clarekirste]

Well it comes down to knowing the rules, and only sharing what is already public knowledge

[@ar-1571]

Quick question for the officer route, do you need just a bachelors degree OR can you also have 90 college credits?

[@christophermitchell1520]

Need a bachelors preferably a STEM degree

[@kikinhugs11]

this video motivated me to enlist.. thank you so much

[@clarekirste]

thank you! and best of luck

[@michaelsonhenri9108]

You make it look so easy

[@brandonchapman5187]

Hey I'm thinking I'm 31 and just wanna do something in logistics. My job is logistics and I'm in Michigan

[@5point0h67]

Here in Arizona drill starts at 6:00 am 💀

[@clarekirste]

yikes

[@5point0h67]

@@clarekirste right lol. I been out of the guard for about a year and a half now.. kinda miss it tbh

[@benbonneville9802]

MRE’s my fave!!!!

[@atoz7779]

American army, I'm in india seen your video nice

[@atoz7779]

I really Love American culture

[@atoz7779]

Actually I'm Not education parson so us.usa.difrece I don't know

[@umamifan]

America and India 🇮🇳 🤝🇺🇲

[@Legend-tc9db]

Quick question, is it really two weeks a year or is it more than that?

[@jvolstad]

Don't guess they are weighing in people today. 🤣 A simple black coffee at Starbucks works for me. BTW, retired US Army. 1972-1998.

[@clarekirste]

haha that did seem like quite the order. Worked with the army recently, you guys are cooler than I originally thought haha

[@TheMidwestRetro]

I’m coming for ARNG, 6 years in, thought about Air Force active duty for next enlistment due to my brother being a loadmaster full time, I’m excited to start the journey to go from soldier to airman☺️

[@clarekirste]

I hope you switched over to the good side!

[@TheMidwestRetro]

@@clarekirste … I gave the army another 18 months, 12 of it to a deployment that I’m halfway through!

[@wavyybased1820]

Hello! Thank you for your service and this video. I am interested in joining the air national guard. Is security forces an option? Will I still be part time?

[@clarekirste]

Yes, if you join an Air National Guard unit, it is more than likely that they will have security forces and it will be part-time. the only time it would be full-time is if you join active duty air force

[@annehansen7496]

Do you have mre in the air national guard?😊

[@ybkrnmusic]

Are you in Newburgh, NY?

[@EnabIing]

Hey there Clare. Is there a way you can be in the air national guard and still go to college full time?

[@thehunterstruck]

Yes

[@OldChief3854]

The only caveat to that is you are subject to deploying at any point throughout the semester/school year. Start school in Aug but may get deployed in October. There is usually several months notice for a standard AEF rotation deployment but there may be a short notice contingency deployment that may mess up your semester.

[@clarekirste]

Yes, and a lot of people do. the ANG is part-time so you can have other full-time jobs or go to school full-time as well

[@JR_Rojas1990]

Your last name is Handy? That’s amazing

[@hannibalthe1st565]

How many years were u in and have u been deployed

[@davidskipsey5806]

"hey,they finally gave you a window to look out"qote/unquote!!

[@ceuser3555]

Wow can’t believe that you wore a boot within a boot 👢

[@sofiacorales57]

Just discovered your channel and I subscribed. Is there a way that you can do a video about how to get in shape for BMT? I'm really out of shape but I want to condition so that I can join.

[@clarekirste]

Thank you for subscribing! That's a great idea for a video

[@shockwave6416]

@@clarekirste cool video! 😎

[@davidscott3820]

A woman in control. Love it!

[@NightInvictus845]

What state are you on for the air national guard?

[@xindu2681]

are you mechanic for. KC 10 or KC 135 ? ?

[@clarekirste]

I worked on the KC 135

[@xindu2681]

are you still in the guard now ?

[@xindu2681]

do reservists & guardsmen get paid only when they go to weekend drills ?

[@amparoquintana4309]

Hi there did you have training on this before the military

[@clarekirste]

no i had no prior knowledge of aircraft maintenance before joining

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

Is the lodging paid for when you attend your drill weekends?

[@clarekirste]

Yes it is

[@strumminandwrenchin9162]

@@clarekirste thats awesome! I’m enlisted in the Air Force reserves, awaiting to attend BMT and want to know how the drill weekends roll. Thank you!

[@liberoAquila]

No TA right? Just state level benefit?

[@clarekirste]

Yes, from what I remember, no TA. that's only for active

[@rasmathi777]

Love the humor

[@sssabamagoo64]

Is it hard to get into the Air National Guard ??? I’m deciding between the air guard or army national guard .

[@clarekirste]

Really depends on your test scores and what job you're looking to get into. Physically I would think the army is more demanding. I would go Air guard all the way tho

[@gangsta_pigeon8023]

little late but i was just wondering, is there a general role in the ANG or are they all specialized? I’m in hs and a recruiter told me there’s 50k signing bonuses along with being part time, just not sure how truthful that is.

[@clarekirste]

Every role is specialized and some roles come with bonuses. Talk to your recruiter about which jobs are available and which ones come with bonuses. 50k is unusual but it is possible. When your recruiter gives you the list of available jobs, make sure to consider what you want to do and if it has a bonus attached. Bonuses are fun, but you also want to be happy with what you're doing. Good luck!

[@gangsta_pigeon8023]

@@clarekirste appreciate the advice and info, but just wondering, is it common for part time jobs to have at least some kind of bonus? I know you don’t know 100% but would you say yes there is scenarios where that’s the case

[@clarekirste]

some part time jobs do, but not all. ask your recruiters which ones have bonuses@@gangsta_pigeon8023

[@nakharininmontana6475]

I love your content! I’m waiting to go to MEPS and it’s been like 4 months since my ASVAB… was your experience the same?

[@clarekirste]

I took my ASVAB while at MEPS…but it did take a few months to leave for basic training after that

[@clarekirste]

And thank you!! I appreciate that.

[@nakharininmontana6475]

@@clarekirste I took PiCat and waiting to take ASVAB at MEPs but I’ve been waiting so it’s veryyyyyy nerve wrecking

[@clarekirste]

@@nakharininmontana6475 it's been a while since i've taken the ASVAB, which I was able to do right out of high school, which helped a lot. however, I know there are some resources out there to help study for it. Quizlet may even have some flashcards already built. I am sure you'll do great, especially if the PiCat went well

[@NgJackal1990]

Your walk out is walking on the treadmill? Are you on medical profile?

[@clarekirste]

I was

[@NgJackal1990]

@@clarekirste wow it's from a year ago haha it's nice to get a reply sometimes.

[@dynamicdevelopers5385]

looks like robbins air force base

[@Cynical1800]

Do you ever actually get deployed?

[@cleorod139]

God bless you all man

[@juangallardo1582]

Would you recommend doing security forces in the air national guard?

[@clarekirste]

A lot of guarding things and it might get a little boring but if I hadn't gone maintenance I would have done Security Forces. I'd say yes!

[@jcnash02]

2:33 weird place to use the bathroom. Lol

[@stephentiong4410]

What aircraft was that that you were in?

[@clarekirste]

KC-46A

[@stephentiong4410]

@@clarekirste how did I not know that. Lmao. I’m a jet troop on the 46 😂