How I ended up at the Air Force Academy

I’m truly grateful for having the opportunity to attend and play football for the United States Air Force Academy. This is how I ended up at the Academy.
#military #college #airforce #usafa #airforceacademy

[@dwaynecurtis6671]

Thank you for sharing. I never attended the Academy but I was Enlisted in the Air Force for awhile and enjoyed my time. Thank you for your service.

[@JacobeKendrick]

Thank for stopping by. Thanks for your service as well. Enlisted force is the backbone of the AF. Loved every second I had with them.

[@mathewbustamante7386]

Hell yeah man, going off to basic training next month for the air force. Much respect i’m from odessa tx.

[@JacobeKendrick]

That’s awesome. Good luck. It will be a good time for you.

[@rwii4863]

That is 👏🏽! My nephew is in his junior year at USAFA. Great short.

[@JacobeKendrick]

Thank you and thanks for stopping by. What’s your nephew planning on doing when they graduate?

[@rwii4863]

@JacobeKendrick I believe he wants to be an engineer, but I'm not sure what kind.

[@JacobeKendrick]

@@rwii4863 that’s the place to be for sure. I was a football player and knew nothing about the Academics before I got there. Why does my degree say Bachelor of Science?🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂 Why am I taking all these engineering classes? Good for him. He’ll do great.

[@rwii4863]

@@JacobeKendrick Thank you.

[@Sunrise_HH]

My dad was a cadet and my mom was also a cadet but my dad still works at the Air Force academy and I live in Colorado btw such a cool story😊

[@JacobeKendrick]

Awesome. What years did they graduate?

[@subnoticaloutdoorsman]

That's pretty cool, I'm 14 but I'm trying to get into the air force academy later in life. Imma try and go for combat rescue officer.

[@JacobeKendrick]

That’s awesome I wish I would have known about that career field before I went into the Air Force. Elite of the elite.

[@Allmightygreat]

How much later in life?

[@monicahardy7507]

My daughter is at USAFA, class of 2027

[@JacobeKendrick]

That’s awesome

[@jchang.y]

Great Story! Aim High!💪

[@JacobeKendrick]

Thank you 🙌

[@J4All777]

Can you share advice on how you got your congressional recommendation in a short amount of time?

[@JacobeKendrick]

Short answer is I wrote a letter with the help of a few folks. You should have someone that is helping you through the process.

[@Vexer.10]

When I am in Air Force Academy will I take Basic Military Training while in the academy or after I leave

[@JacobeKendrick]

You will do basic in the summer before school starts

[@Vexer.10]

@@JacobeKendrick Okay thank you

[@Vexer.10]

@@JacobeKendrick One more question. Do i take the asvab for the air force when i go to the academy or after

[@L-O-C-0]

What was your job in the Air Force after the academy?

[@JacobeKendrick]

When I got out I was a 33S Communications Officer. Then soon changed it to 21D Cyber Operations Officer before I separated.

[@carbra6199]

@@JacobeKendrick How was it being a Cyber Operations Officer? That's what I have the most interest in right now.

[@God-Okami]

Gerat story thank for your service. I'm plan on joing the air force right after high school in my senior year the job that I want is cyber security still looking for what the specific job I want tho. Any suggestion?

[@JacobeKendrick]

My number one piece of advice would be for you to explore as many of the career fields. As you can. One mistake I made when I came in is that I had no idea of all of the career fields that you could choose from.

[@God-Okami]

@JacobeKendrick Thanks. Have been looking through some of the jobs, but I will look through them all and see which one I would like the most.

[@ixiepeach6787]

I just want the benefits of joining the military. Can you tell me more about that? Like the RUTC? Or whatever it was called.

[@JacobeKendrick]

There are tons of benefits. It all just depends on what matters the most to you. I joined because I was gonna have a guaranteed job after school plus I got to travel to some awesome places. I was also trained and prepared for a lot of things while I was in.

[@bradynicholdiving]

I have a question. Was the application and nomination process still a huge deal once you were being recruited? Did you get congressional nominations? Or was the coach able to help get you accepted in the college?

[@bradynicholdiving]

I am being recruited to dive at the academy and am going on my official visit in September. I had no idea I wanted to go to the Air Force academy until recently and I just began the application process.

[@JacobeKendrick]

I had to get a nomination. Even if you’re an athlete you still have to go through the same process as every other applicant.

[@andascalise5539]

So handsome in your uniform!

[@JacobeKendrick]

🤓 Thanks

[@steeldriver1776]

I attended but it wasn't for me.

[@JacobeKendrick]

Everything isn’t for everyone. I’m sure you found your was somewhere else.

[@PaulinaFlorescarrillo]

Again what happen ❤

[@JacobeKendrick]

?

[@braxtonlarry]

Is it true that there are international applicants in the academy

[@JacobeKendrick]

Yes there are also cadets from our allies across the world.

[@Ricobaca]

Red Raiders were off the list?🤔

[@JacobeKendrick]

Red Raiders didn’t want me 😢

[@PaulinaFlorescarrillo]

No

[@JacobeKendrick]

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[@user-mc1bg3kr3q]

I have some questions could i email you?

[@JacobeKendrick]

Yes for sure