Answering my DM's *Questions about the Air Force* | Elora Jean

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[@skiddlydoo222]

You do not need to give up custody of your children to join the Air Force. All they ask is that have a family plan as to whom your child will be with while you are away. I am a single mom and will be doing my out processing for bmt next month and would be happy to let you know exactly what info you will need.

[@EloraJean]

Oh thanks for the information! That was something I've been told by colleagues before is all. I'd love to know the correct information, if you wanna email me at [e-mail]

[@cassieamaya9744]

@@EloraJean Apparently it was like that before.

[@anaalavedra250]

Did you need a waiver?

[@Findinglelo]

Ana Alavedra yes you need a waiver. I joined as a single mom. Also need a family care plan and a power of attorney.

[@anaalavedra250]

Leola B. Thank you!

[@naataliej8881]

Stress card is Definitely NOT a real thing I can guarantee you that 🤣🤣🤣 I just graduated this January

[@EloraJean]

I'm really trying to figure out where this came from lmao it's a mystery 😂

[@naataliej8881]

Elora Jean Just people starting rumors about the AF, nothing new🤣

[@Aj.dadnerd]

God I'm glad lol the moment they go that snowflake, America is screwed xD

[@user-kv1ii5zy5z]

@@EloraJean 😥

[@chrisdraughn5941]

The stress card at BMT rumor has been floating around since the 1990s. It’s just the Army and Marines talking trash.

[@gardengnomegal]

i’ve been watching your videos for a little over a year now and i ship out in two days!! i just wanna thank you for how much you’ve helped me keep my cool and prepare for BMT!! ❤️

[@darksol99darkwizard]

To the last thing you said: my grandmother used to say ‘You are the company you keep.’

[@katielinton1168]

Guess what??? I finally talked to a recruiter after losing 32 pounds 🥳

[@melariemantanona2316]

katie linton girl what’d you do to lose weight? I’m 44lbs away 😩🤯

[@isabelhines3164]

What was the most effective way you lost weight!!??! I need to lose 10lbs. CONGRATS btw

[@dayzeandconfuze]

Melarie Mantanona I lost the weight before I even talked to my recruiter but I can tell you diet is a big deal, creating a calorie deficit and eating higher protein/lower processed carb foods! For me it was cutting down to 1,500 healthy calories a day, and while I was trying to lose weight I would do 3 days of cardio and 2 days of strength training, then once I leaned down I swapped to 3 days of strength training 2 days of cardio. Now I do 4 days of strength training and 1 day of cardio and I’ve started to gain some weight back but it’s muscle and I’m still well below the weight limit. And this didn’t happen overnight, it happened over the span of about a year for me so be super patient with yourself. It’s hard work but you got this!

[@melariemantanona2316]

Leah R Thank you! What kind of strength training did you do?

[@dayzeandconfuze]

Melarie Mantanona I started just doing at home body weight workouts, and then once I felt like that wasn’t enough started using resistance bands! Once I was confident enough to start going to the gym I got a lot more into weight lifting though

[@jodiestrom7369]

Elora, I was in the USAF in the early 1980’s stationed at K.I. sawyer AFB in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A few days ago during a bout with nostalgia and general reminiscing I went on KZbin to try and find some videos pertaining to BMT then and now and that is how I stumbled across your channel. I just wanted to say how entertaining and good your videos are....Iv’e even made my wife watch a couple! You are like an “old soul”....or something....it amazes how insightful you are about the air- force and life in general at such a young age. Although I worked in engineering while on active duty, I also have a creative side being a life long musician. While stationed at K.I. I would entertain my fellow airman at off base parties with songs I had written with titles such as “Oh, get me out of the Air Force”, and “Put your B-52 back in your garage (where it belongs”...All that being said, the air-force continues to have an impact on my life to this day....I still stay in touch with 3 or 4 guys I was stationed with and even moved back to Michigan with my wife recently because of that experience. I think you’ll be surprised to see one day many years from now that the same will probably be true for you as well. I could not wait to get out, but it continues to be one of my fondest memories in life. I will be very surprised if I don’t see you have some real success at the national level with what you are doing....you are very talented!.....and you thought YOU were long winded! This is only the second time in 10 years of watching KZbin videos I have felt compelled to write something, but I felt it was worth telling you. This comment I think is linked to my wife’s account ( not so computer savvy!) But it’s the one that comes up on our iPad! Keep doin’ what you are doin’.....TIm “K.I. Sawyer” Strom.

[@lanabari2203]

I grew up as a military kid (who is trying to enlist) and bases like yokota, japan and osan, Korea are actually amazing!! (besides COVID-19 at the moment) The base itself can feel suffocating but the best part is to try and explore as much of the country as you can! Going out with friends to experience the culture can really make a difference. I’m not sure how it would be as an active duty member, but I’m sure some of the same things still apply in regards to making the most of the area you’re living in. Im really hoping to swear in soon and get stationed overseas 🤞🏽

[@yecatschuchaa5948]

okay but who else is loving her make-up ?!

[@x_StoneyBones_x]

Hey Elora!!! I just wanna say hi! And let you know how much I adore you!!! I live in Australia and growing up my stepfather was in the Australian Army for 25 years and honestly for me personally as a young girl/woman growing up in and amongst that environment was just so oppressive, but that’s probably more that he wasn’t the nicest human than anything else. I find it super interesting and empowering to watch your content and see a different perspective of things, it makes me feel so genuinely happy to see women like you out there sharing experiences and setting such an example. I wish you so much happiness and success and strength to push through your not so good days and perspective to appreciate all the little things in the better days. Lots of love Sami 🐨

[@jennifersosa6027]

I love your makeup!!❤️

[@jacquepalacio2425]

Elora, thank you so much for your content, you are such an inspiration! During this unknown time with COVID-19, I have been keeping up my motivation of joining the AF Reserve or Guard. God bless you and stay healthy :)

[@LloydNance]

Awesome video Elora. Thanks for making my weekend.

[@glouez7326]

Your answer to the last question was very well presented and very good advice. Words to live by.

[@megansromek1856]

Your videos are great, thank you for taking the time to inform people about the Air Force. Very motivational :)

[@cierragirdy9966]

Going to talk to a recruiter soon! 😁 super excited and nervous

[@silverlinejoseph6267]

I went to BMT Sept 10 and we were not given a stress card. Lol I wish they did tho.

[@kaiblades13]

You need to be able to handle stress, don’t be that bitch who if shit is going down while deployed that can’t handle it. 🙄

[@rugface4228]

hey its Amn Garcia here from HFGCS

[@xEverybodyHatesYoux]

woah HFGCS thats so cool !

[@ShimenCraftChannel]

What's HFGCS?

[@ehhyeahokay]

@@ShimenCraftChannel hf radios or something like that

[@Ibetooawesome]

Wow thank you for your service

[@sadlib_7463]

What😳? NO WAY!!! Dude that is epic. Good Job.👍 Awesome sauce. 🙏

[@maryelizabeth3055]

your eye makeup is stunning!

[@eeveetv.]

She IS stunning😍

[@AS-rj3xv]

Do it give up custody of your children! The Air Force website says they do not recommend you do that and that doing so could actually disqualify you.

[@amrynlee]

Yes!! Helpful video! Thanks ❤️❤️

[@jonathanmendoza66]

Thank you for your service and your hard work

[@brandyyoung5085]

How impressive. To see your growth. Since I have been watching. Very professional

[@saigehugueley1667]

Have you heard what’s going on with the COVID-19 and how they have cancels graduations basically? How does convos effect joining the Air Force?

[@EloraJean]

I have no idea what it means for people looking to join...but all travel for military members is suspended for the time being. This means no moving to different bases, temporary duty in other locations, etc. You can find tons of articles on the updates the Department of Defense is making

[@alejandraramos8026]

As of now they’re moving forward with graduations and shipment dates. They’re just not allowing visitors and such to witness you swear in on ship day and for graduations, they aren’t allowing family or friends to go or any military person that’s not supposed to be there originally. The same Friday of graduation they’re sending airman straight to tech school.

[@mg_kj]

Asked my recruiter about this since I leave in about 2 weeks, recruiter said nothing changes

[@skiddlydoo222]

Bmt will go as scheduled. But starting this week there will be no visitors allowed for graduation and no off base time during graduation. You will simply go through the graduation ceremonies as usual (but with no family or friends to watch) and then prep to be shipped off to your tech schools. I got this info the other day from my TSgt who is in charge of setting bmt dates at my local base. So it is accurate info. Just in case you were worried about being misinformed💜.

[@cassieamaya9744]

@@skiddlydoo222 yes this was concerning since I read an article about all domestic travel being suspended until mid May. Now I'm wondering then how do people get to BMT.

[@tiffaniehelm8532]

Thanks for the vid elora! Been super nervous my Basic Training ship date will get pushed back due to all this virus craziness. Supposed to leave in 40 days, let’s hope it stays that way

[@taylorrusch6441]

Omg elora your so helpful! thank you for the videos you post

[@A_jedimind_trick]

Im going into my 7 yr in the Air Force. Rank of ssgt. My wife just graduated just hit tech school today. We have a little girl and you have to go to legal and get a Power of Attorney. And special Power of attorney. And a family care plan as well.

[@emmavanhook9376]

Your a mix between Kelli Berglund and Amanda Bynes

[@ec7271]

Ugh I leave in May and I’m so worried about the virus.. I can’t even imagine how bad it will be when you’re around people 24/7...

[@megansromek1856]

I think the coronavirus will not affect you. I think you are healthy enough since you are going to BMT? Good luck. I hope you do great! I plan on joining after I finish college.

[@EM-lz4rb]

@@megansromek1856 I plan on going after I finish college too 😊

[@emmavanhook9376]

I love you GRWM's 😍

[@maryelizabeth3055]

you're so cute! thank you for this vid, much needed.

[@gabrielaagonzalez2472]

Anybody shipping in April from SoCal?!

[@gabrielaagonzalez2472]

Astry Castro omg why?! That’s when I leave!!

[@JM-om1ry]

Love the lewk ✨✨

[@ShawnaBeth]

💯💜🙌💪💙✈️ you are such a beautiful soul~✈️💙💪🙌💜💯😇🙏

[@lopezjrmario3832]

Ily

[@ddthelonewolf8164]

You are the best

[@raunesefranklin228]

Will I get disqualified at meps if I had gallbladder surgery? Can I get a wavier?

[@jordanseymone2926]

What kind of camera do you use??

[@gabrielleireland9154]

I just graduated from basic on 10 April. We did not have stress cards!!!

[@lyssa4613]

What’s “ghost”?

[@erdemmemisyazici3950]

😊✌

[@starrjones2256]

Inaccurate information Elora about single parents giving up custody . That’s no longer valid as of 2016 I believe . Single parents can join active AF with an approved waiver .

[@EloraJean]

starr jones yep! Thanks for the info. Someone else left a helpful comment I pinned to clarify the information.

[@emilys.396]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kimdersouth]

When I started with a recruiter I was told straight up, No admin jobs no this no that we're not hiring in any of these positions. Took the asvab, had a great score but still a lot of jobs I wanted were "not available" went to meps and passed there, then all of a sudden all these jobs I was told no on were available to me. I think my recruiter is super great but that seemed sketchy to me

[@dmccain3956]

Ams k so what job you got booked for ?

[@lizwith3kids279]

No stress cards in bmt 😂

[@kathrynKP]

How long are typical Air Force deployments? I’d be interested in the Photojournalist/broadcast rate. I’m a mom of 2 and want to join but I need to gather as much information as I can. My husband is in the navy now and we are deciding what we’re gunna do. Him get out and I go into Air Force or what. Thanks

[@kwbaker28]

They are 6 months.

[@AirmanVision]

They vary. There are things called TDY (temporary duty), which is basically anytime you have to go away for work, they can be anywhere from a week-6 months. My husband has gone on a few and they were only 2 weeks, usually for training purposes. Deployments are usually 6 months +. There are a lot of people who join and never get deployed. It is all circumstantial to the job

[@AlyssaBurns3468]

I went to bmt in June -July 2019 and we did not have stress cards

[@05cita]

Heyy! Could you please talk about having pets in the military

[@tiaminardi4914]

It's the same as the kids. You gotta have someone look after them for a while. And can't have them in the dorms I believe. It'd have to be when you're in your own housing I think :/

[@joywhidbey1704]

Can’t talk what missions of the different squadrons or bases.

[@QuizzzME]

What kind major have Air Force

[@lukagray2451]

Can I join the Air Force with a GED?

[@emiliekinder6464]

Ahw puppers in the background

[@katielinton1168]

How long after MEPS is typically the ship date??

[@AirmanVision]

that answer is different for every single person! after you pass meps you are in the DEP (delayed entry program) while you wait to be selected for a job. Everyone submits a job list to their recruiter and you also have to put an aptitude area. The reason it is different for everyone depends on the jobs they are wanting and how high demand those jobs are. Cyber, Intel and Security Forces are high demand, so people who have those on their list can get a job within weeks sometimes. Medical is a harder career field to get into, so people who want a medical job can be waiting a lot longer. You can be in DEP for up to 12 months (in some cases it can be longer for people who have to get waivers or got hurt and had to delay the process). If you are in DEP for a while, they can offer you to join under the aptitude area you selected (admin, general, mechanical, electrical). If you go in the aptitude area, you are signing an open contract. So you join in one of the categories and you don't get assigned your job until you are in BMT

[@rachellebrockhoeft7836]

Does anyone else ship on July 21st?

[@Pep808]

July 14!!

[@nikkisilva5428]

Anyone shipping June 16th???

[@nuriaxlopez]

I might be!! I'm currently stationed in Germany with my husband, and we cant PCS cause of the travel restrictions... But hopefully, I will be :)

[@autumnbonner5295]

Nawwwww May 19thhhh

[@jjx5270]

👉🏼😍👈🏼

[@skech2528]

Why you're so beautiful 🥰

[@daisygonos6348]

I need to gain 25 pounds to be able to join 😭

[@mc12396]

you look a little sad today :(

[@EloraJean]

I wasn't sad when I filmed this but I am sad now because the military is cancelling all TDY's and personal leave sooooo there goes my plans lol

[@mc12396]

@@EloraJean well I hope you get to do everything you want to do eventually :) good luck