Deployment Advice and Preparation: 10 Things I Wish I Knew!

[@VeritasPlus]

I'm signing up for an O-5 ICU position and this video was super helpful! I'm glad I ran into your channel since I really wanted to know what a nurse life is like in the Air Guard/Reserve

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for your support.

[@LonerBecause]

-Oh yeah! Definitely reading my reporting instructions -I bumped my TSP up as well - Thanks for these other tips 100%

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Yay! Make that $$$$$ haha good luck to you and stay safe.

[@AaronbTV]

subscribed sista! really appreciate the video, leanred a lot of new things, keep making videos!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

AaronbTV 🙌🏾 thanks for your support.

[@tinacranford7793]

Thank you for the information. I am currently applying to be an Air Force Nurse and find your videos very helpful. Thanks for your service!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

It is an honor to serve. Thank you for your support. Good luck to you. You can do it. :)

[@saratadiallo6382]

Am about to join airforce as a nurse also

[@matthewslopez7479]

Do flight nurses and orderlies have to go to the battlefield to help in the middle of fire? I want to enter AF, and being a nurse catches my attention, but I'm not very interested in being in the line of fire.

[@autumnonpurpose]

Can we bring flat irons? Can we wear braids atleast lol I’m going to have to get some braids or something 😂❤

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Absolutely to both!

[@johnsantos7357]

Very educational and informative. I can't wait to deploy and use these tips! Thank you so much!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

haha Santos. I love you! Glad it was helpful. See you tomorrow at our current deployed location. ;)

[@ezigbonnenwankwo7143]

So informative and helpful!!! Learned a lot!!! Keep sharing SkyHighAngel!!!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Ezigbonne Nwankwo thank you sista! Love you!

[@gunchief0811]

Marines, field Artillery cannoneer, Machine Gunner, Martial arts instructor Trainor, P.M.I. Okinawa Japan, Korean D.M.Z. Alaska, Quantico Virginia, 29 Palms, Camp Pendleton California. Get some!

[@SunshineQuan]

Did u deploy for iraq

[@sammygirl8250]

I have my first deployment in the next two months and as you can see by my picture I’m natural and have been writing down a ton of different hair regimes for my deployment. As well as figuring out what I’m doing with my house.

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Good luck on your deployment. Definitely do a protective style and bring your staples with you. As far as your house goes…if you’re not PCSing immediately after deployment just have a trusted friend check in on it every so often, pick up your mail etc. :)

[@sammygirl8250]

Thank you.

[@VB-by2cg]

Have there been places to get your hair done where you've deployed? It's weird how much I stress about the hair situation before every military move 😅 I haven't gone natural or done braids since I was a kid.

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

There absolutely are! Sometimes you gotta search real hard though. Haha. Good luck to you.

[@ginnycherry7235]

I know this video is old but I’m going on my first deployment relatively soon and this helped so much! Thank you!!!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck on your deployment!

[@zeeyang2985]

This was really informative! Thank you!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Zainab! So glad it was helpful! Thank you for your support

[@AaronbTV]

thankyou, this was clutch! Your content isn't a joke!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

AaronbTV glad it was helpful!!

[@dsmith56]

Thanks so much! I love the entire video. Really appreciated all the suggestions on how to save money. Also, thank you for keeping us in mind regarding beauty products and such.

[@KhaliaDanae]

I’m super late to the video but this was so helpful and really calmed everything down for me. Thank you for the content!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

So glad it was helpful! I hope you have an amazing deployment :)

[@j3tv_mannyb100]

This was the best advice ever! Thank you!!!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

You're so welcome! Thank you for your continued support.

[@kemontemcclinton7739]

This is a great video, thanks for sharing Angel!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Awww McGiggles! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@BLKGURL1990]

So glad I found you! I have my first deployment coming soon... My biggest dilemma "lord my transitioning hair!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Haha. You got it! Just get those products! Good luck on your first deployment!

[@BLKGURL1990]

@@AirForceNurseAngel thanks a bunch

[@PETIVOYAGER]

Very instructive video Thank You

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Of course! Glad it was helpful

[@firstlast9284]

Binge watching ALL your deployment videos Ma'am!! Thank you so much

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Of course. Happy to help. Definitely going to start filming again soon. I got deployed again and have been super busy but things are starting to slow down.

[@mjg8987]

Hello, Thank you for your information. I am currently speaking with both recruiters for active duty vs. Reservefor RN. I have watched all of your video. I was looking for you on Instagram but unable to. You stated you had information there too. Can you provide a link? I want to make sure I get as much information as possible before I decide. Thank you

[@thepaintingbeauty2808]

I love your advice thank you so much for all the perks out there. Boy is it good to be a service member 😛

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Of course! I have so much content to share but need to find time to film. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for your support.

[@AaronbTV]

you have perfect teeth!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

AaronbTV thank you!!!

[@kevinchan4951]

Definitely opening up thar cellphone line and cancelling 😂

[@pollyannastyrene9009]

AF civilian about to deploy. Thanks this was very interesting.

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Best of luck! Thank you for continued support!

[@autumnonpurpose]

Since you’re active duty.. do you live in “dorms” or do you live on your own?

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

First term airmen (enlisted) live in the dorms if they are single. Officers do not live in the dorms and can get lodging on or off base depending on where you are stationed and your marital status/dependents.

[@POLO-yz2yo]

Very good information. My current sponsor is operating on a need to know basis and is not very helpful with cluing me in on my deployment but thank goodness I have been deployed 4 times before when I was Active. Now DoD Civilian.

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

I'm so glad this was helpful! I hope your civilian deployment went well or is still going well. Thank you so much for the support.

[@ifedimmanwankwo2663]

I absolutely loved this video! I really enjoyed it!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Thank you sista!!!

[@usernamesaresketchy]

What was the price range for pre-shipping your civies/other random things?

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

It’s pricey for sure anywhere from 80-100 bucks but I shipped a lot of stuff. I think it was still worth it.

[@autumnonpurpose]

If I was to keep an apartment or condo will the military pay for this while I’m gone?

[@luigiblaze2]

Your bah will be used for the condo so your losing out on money but they will pay for a storage unit for one vehicle

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Exactly. You will keep getting your basic housing allowance but if you were to move out and put your things in storage you can pocket what ever the difference is for your monthly storage fee.

[@Abails]

Bro that’s your room on deployment? I’m sleeping on a cot bro.

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

:/ it’s a shipping container that I decorated. The lodging is still really nice. I have the Navy to thank for that. :)

[@carriegee2989]

Such a great, informative video! Can I share on FaceBook? I think this would help people understand deployment, and how to make it a positive experience.

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Thank you! Yes, please share! I think people will find it helpful. I wish I had something like this on my first deployment years ago. :)

[@electricsheepknits]

Great video! super informative :) can't wait till you're here and we can hang out!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Lauren Bonczek thank you so much! Thanks for your support. Yes! See you soon

[@_Ephy1]

I am NIGERIAN and I really want to join the US military but really finding it difficult. I need your help 🙏

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Hi! You have to be a US citizen to join as an officer. If you want to enlist you at least have to have a green card/permanent residence in the US. Hope this helps.

[@_Ephy1]

@@AirForceNurseAngel yep I checked that a few days ago,, getting the green is pretty bad for us Nigerians though so I want get the assylum I'd like you to please share some light on it please ma'am 🥺

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

@@_Ephy1 unfortunately I don’t have any insight on this.

[@_Ephy1]

@@AirForceNurseAngel okay ma'am,, it's cool...and thanks for your vids and replies were all helpful ☺️❤️

[@sammyabbas5305]

Really enjoyed this thanks for the tips!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the support.

[@babareadstolibby7033]

Great Info! Will share with my replacement!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Thank you Doc! I appreciate it! :)

[@Margo555pnk]

How do you get the savings deposit plan?

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

So once you arrive at your deployed location. You need to be there at least one month. Go to the finance office and they will tell you the steps to get set up. It’s that simple! Good luck!

[@saraleecummings610]

Thanks for the information. Very informative!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

thank you best friend!

[@atlasfishmo]

Wow! I love it!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Atlas Fishmo thank you so much! Thanks for your support

[@YoungsWorld27_]

Headed out for my first deployment soon! This was great info!! Thank you!!!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you had a good deployment! :)

[@YoungsWorld27_]

@@AirForceNurseAngel it was a great one! Ready to go again! Only thing I would do differently is pack lighter 😂

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

@@YoungsWorld27_ haha I try to tell people pack what you can carry comfortably with two arms. Glad it was good.

[@sammygirl8250]

Thank you. I needed all of this.

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Glad it was helpful Samantha! Good luck again and stay safe wherever you go!

[@KidCity1985]

Great tips!

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaimeriley1281]

Do you have recommendations on what type of boxes to ship goods ahead? Tough box? Normal UPS shipping boxes? Sorry. I know it’s a silly question but trying to get packed up and ship what I can so I’m only carrying what I HAVE to have for traveling.

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Never a silly question! I usually will ship one of each of these. A gorilla box and duffel. It’ll be expensive but worth it in my opinion. Hope this helps. www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-Footlocker-Black/16415912 www.amazon.com/Military-Tactical-Deployment-Heavy-Duty-Multicamo/dp/B01E0CPNIC/ref=mp_s_a_1_9_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=military+duffel+bag&qid=1623693045&sprefix=military+duff&sr=8-9-spons&psc=1&smid=A1QJWC91C7DOIZ&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOTg5S0o0SVEzWjFJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzI2NzI3MkFQQjIxS0lGWFFCVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDI5MzU5WTFaUTQzTzg2OTZKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[@firstlast9284]

@@AirForceNurseAngel yes yes and yes

[@samanthasmith68]

Very informational! Now I want to join the AF. Great tips. Nice smile you are so beautiful! Lol no homo Thanks for your service 🙂

[@AirForceNurseAngel]

Thanks so much! Good luck to you. :)