I Asked Javi if the Air Force Reserve a good Career Choice?

In the this video Javi tells us all about why you should join the Air Force Reserve. We tackle a bunch of the common questions people ask when thinking about joining the Air Force reserve. So if you're thinking about joining the Air Force Reserve, or thinking about finding and Air Force Reserve recruiter, this video has you covered.
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[@rupvictoria3017]

i recently graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training two weeks ago in May 20!! i’m in the Air Force Reserve!!! i’m currently in tech school for my job in the medical field! i totally love it so much! 🤙🏽

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Congrats on graduating. Really happy to hear you’re enjoying your time. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@relaxinghealingrain9075]

@@Jodywithawhy quick question… Is it better to marry before or after you join the Air Force?

[@relaxinghealingrain9075]

@Fancy thanks 🙏

[@djchris4771]

@@relaxinghealingrain9075 it’s better to NOT 😂

[@kylepate6172]

I’m in the Air Force reserves & I love it. Only paid $2k out of my $7k bill for school this last spring & I just got senior airman a month ago. I’ve been in for 1 1/2 years and I can honestly say it’s one of the best choices I ever made. If you’re on the fence, DO IT! I’m a maintainer & if you like working with your hands maintenance will be perfect for you

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayee. Thanks for that Kyle. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@kylepate6172]

@@Jodywithawhy Yessir, no problem at all!

[@izzyrodriguez4383]

Nice. Hoping for something maintenance related myself. Earning ranks is still confusing for me. Ha. But congrats

[@thekid_k3206]

@@kylepate6172did you start off as a reservist?

[@Joe-mr2kt]

No lie man watching all ur videos makes me want to take the next step and just join. Im 26 and been wanted to do it since Highschool but I was nervous. Need to get back in shape real quick but I’m going to finally take that step this year. Thank u!!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. My guy. Go on and do it bro. Keep us posted when you make it happen. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@G_Realest]

I’m also 26 bro, we got this

[@ItsHisComedy4You]

Did you end up joining ?

[@kdpendleton85]

I really love your channel....My daughter just swore in 2 weeks ago. She is waiting for her date to start basic training and I can't lie I am a worried mom but I think she picked a great branch.

[@Jodywithawhy]

That’s totally normal for parents to be nervous. When you see her at her basic training graduation, you’ll be amazed how much she’s grown in such a short period. Good luck to you all. 🙌🏽

[@kdpendleton85]

@@Jodywithawhy she's my first baby so yes definitely nervous but I believe she can do great! Shes only 104 lbs but she was able to lift 80lbs at meps so shes already shocking me.

[@vicky1rn52]

Very valuable information. I'm in the process of applying to commission AD Navy but Reserves just fits better with my home life. I'm really giving AF reserves some thought! I appreciate the perspectives!

[@Rooot-username]

I’ll be in Delaware as my reserve base when I come back from basic training. Excited

[@marcialperezjr9530]

I’m currently about to transition from 8 years in Active Duty to the reserves and I’m excited for it.

[@mr_beezlebub3985]

Air Force Reserve is something I've been considering. I've served 3 years of active duty in the Army. My contract is almost up, but I'd like to continue serving in some capacity. Becoming a pilot has always been a goal for me, so maybe u can make it happen with the Air Force Reserve.

[@sharminlikhon]

I am really interested to join Air Force & studying to give ASVAB test, I wish if I could recruit by you because I have lot of questions & can't really find a good recruiter who can help me out throughout the process. Your videos really inspiring & have clear concept.

[@hegzhouse]

Are you in RI?

[@Stormtrooper371]

I’m currently in DEP for the Air Force Reserves. I’m really excited for this.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Congrats and good luck at basic. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Stormtrooper371]

@@Jodywithawhy thanks Jody

[@faded_7027]

I have been in the automotive industry fixing car, trust me dont do it unless you love/ really like working /benting over turning a wrench.

[@lovelyjabree]

Wow it’s Javi. He legit was the best on the show . How easy is it to go from reserve to active duty if you decide to go full-time? Will you still have to finish the 6 years first. * I think he would like the river walk in San Antonio

[@Jodywithawhy]

It’s tough to go from reserve to active duty, but it’s easy to go from active to reserve. Make sure you know that when making decisions.

[@juliusjohnson274]

Hey man first off I want to thank u guys for your service and hopefully u get to this soon. I’m 20 about to be 21 yrs old and this is my last semester in community college until I graduate. I will have a associates degree in business and joining the Air Force been on my mind since I graduated high school but I wanted to get college out the way first. Hopefully it would be a good idea for me to make that decision this year after I finish my classes because my family really want me to make sure I have second thoughts on enlisting and I don’t want to make a wrong decision even though it’s my decision to join or not.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’d recommend reaching out to an officer recruiter and try to utilize your education. Since this is your last semester, this is the perfect time to start the process. Good luck. 🙌🏽

[@aidanl3105]

@@Jodywithawhywould you recommend getting a full time job before or after joining the reserves? it’s also my last semester this spring

[@Jodywithawhy]

It wouldn’t matter when you get the job. Either way they are mandated to hold your job for you while you’re away for training. It would really come down to preference for you.

[@Jcp-416]

Hey what’s up man, love your videos! i really appreciate them as I’m considering joint the AF. My main concern is choosing where you’ll be stationed. I think I read a comment on one of your videos where someone said to reach out to the base where you want to go and ask what jobs they’re in need of (if you qualify for them). Would this be the best route for having a better chance to be stationed their? I know the dream sheet options don’t always work accordingly as the AF will station you where they need you the most. Thank you!

[@Jodywithawhy]

If you’re going guard, you can call different recruiters at different bases and see what jobs are available. But for active duty, you can’t do that. The only jobs available are the ones the recruiter shows you.

[@Jcp-416]

Thank you I appreciate the quick response

[@josephpiotrowski933]

Just wondering if someone has prior military service like the navy and wanted to join the air force and would they have to go though BMT and Text school again? I appreciate everybody's commitment and service to this great wonderful nation.

[@Jodywithawhy]

You would have to do a tech school if your previous Job doesn’t translate to the Air Force. But you definitely wouldn’t have to do basic again.

[@deleon5522]

"Its just turning a wrench." If its too good to be true, it probably is.

[@arkang3lyt]

Does anyone have any suggestions for what I should do in this situation. I have tried calling 4 different recruiters and have also gone to the different offices to try and catch a recruiter but they have never been in the office and when I call I leave voicemails but never receive a call back to set up a appointment. Does anyone know what I should do or what’s going on?

[@ivanajohnson3387]

Can you talk about joining the airforce with already having kids

[@DammitRaqueL]

Do occasional (twice a month) migraines automatically disqualify a person? what if that person takes prescription medication for it, only when they get a migraine? But they can take Over the counter instead of prescription.

[@QueenJay_]

Hey Jody, not that it really applies to this video because I'm trying to go Active duty, but does the Airforce let you live off-base with your child/children if you are a single parent? Is it a garanteed approval? Let me know. Thanks.

[@Jodywithawhy]

They do let you live off base once you complete your training. Unless of course you go to a location which doesn’t allow it. I made this video discussing it more in detail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYaZnoRjmtx_jbs

[@TrueShinobi15]

19:23 woah its an automatic 6 years for the first contract, no options for 4 or less the first time? What about reenlisting same or less ?

[@megatronlegacy123]

I have a question about dual citizenship. Will they disqualify me from getting a job that needs a security clearance if I have citizenship in both the US and Japan? I asked my recruiter about this and she said that she's not sure. I've also heard other people get TS clearance after renouncing their non US citizenship?

[@Jodywithawhy]

For top secret clearances they highly recommend you renounce dual citizenship. For regular clearances, you can keep both.

[@anthonyrodriguez4122]

Lol dang that guy looks early thirties and he can’t quick turn anymore we quick turn all the time in the army specially the older soldiers lol 😂 jk love the Information I am trying to get my sister to join the Air Force reserves. I am in the army reserves currently and man I done more deployments in the army reserves then on active duty

[@igoritocampeao]

Hi Jody. If I start my process in the age limit, go thru MEPS, enter thru the DEP and when I finally begin BMT I surpass the age limit...Is that a problem?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yes. You’d have to ship to basic before 40. If you don’t, you’d be ineligible.

[@rcathegreat4358]

I watch all your videos and I ship out for BMT on July 5th. I'm in great shape (33 years old) ready to go and will be doing medical logistics. Question : I get golfers elbow from long basketball usage and working out in my right elbow. Once I get passed 54 push ups it kicks in heavy!!! So I know doing push ups alot at BMT is gonna kill my elbow. I can already max out push ups for PT score. But how can I stop myself from injuring and being able to perform during the actual PT test when it comes? I want max score at BMT but I'm afraid the elbow pain will build up during daily PT. Thoughts? Will they allow me to wear a band?

[@Jodywithawhy]

You’d first have to get your elbow cleared by our medical staff at MEPS. They’ll want to know all of your limitations with the elbow, and then determine if you’re cleared to join. If you’re cleared, then you just wanna make sure you don’t over do it while in basic. Maybe take things a bit slower and not hurt yourself trying to max the test out. But my first advice would be focusing on getting cleared to join. You’re gonna need to gather all medical records regarding that elbow, then give them to a recruiter.

[@rcathegreat4358]

@@Jodywithawhy Hey Jody. I'm already cleared with MEPS and have a ship date. My elbow literally only hurts during push ups or weight lifting AFTER heavy usage. So it's not like a medical issue. It wasn't hurting at all at MEPs

[@Jodywithawhy]

Oh. Well I’d just be easy on it basic. I don’t think they’d allow a band while basic training. You can wear one in tech school and afterwards, but basic is particular about everything.

[@DammitRaqueL]

I have a similar issue with my shoulder but it only hurts if I bench press or do excessive push ups. Did you honestly disclose this to mess? Or they pulled it from your medical records? I've been to the doc for my shoulder

[@rcathegreat4358]

@@DammitRaqueL Update: Finished BMT in like August or so. Had a 100% PT score and still have 100% PT score. Everything went fine with my elbow. When it hurt, I went to the the physical therapy clinic and just got looked at. Did workouts, got ice, and they prescribed whatever meds were needed for the issue. No hiccups at all. Was a great experience

[@bio80]

Isn't it with being in the reserves yeah its 1 weekend a month and if your trying to finish school you only get paid like $200 a month for being in the reserves so you basically have to get a full time which makes the idea of being a "full time student" while in the reserves is not really a thing to juggle all that, doesn't sound worth it to me

[@isaiah8939]

Hey man started my process with Air Force. But ended switching to navy and did my ASVAB with them but after researching about the navy. Their life style wouldn’t be the best fit for me. Can I process back into the Air Force ?

[@djsaucin4146]

As long as you don’t swear under oath and sign your contract, you can switch your branches

[@dasahoe6582]

im 18 and i want to join the airforce but the only thing stopping me is my highschool diploma

[@Jodywithawhy]

You don’t need a high school diploma to join. You only need to score a 65 on the asvab and you’ll be allowed to join. If you can’t get a 65, you can also get your GED and join with that instead

[@josephpiotrowski933]

If someone did 5 years active duty in the air force and then they wanted to transfer to the Air Force reserve or air force National Guard and they were pass the age limit to transfer to do part time military service and how would they go about doing full time military service to part time military service if they are pass the age limit?

[@Jodywithawhy]

If you did 5 years active duty, you would subtract 5 years from your actual age. That’s how the military would calculate your age when transferring to another component.

[@Kernee]

I talk to my recruiter about joining the air national guard. The recruiter was all for it ready to get me started but I told her, wanted to be apart of the medical division because of having medical experience at a hospital but the recruiter told me they don't have any jobs for it. What is my next step to joining?

[@Jodywithawhy]

You would wanna talk to her. If they don’t have any jobs available for medical, then you’d have to figure out other jobs you’d be interested in. Or you can try another guard or reserve base elsewhere and see what they have available.

[@Musiclyfe08]

How old do you have to be to get your pilot license?

[@josephpiotrowski933]

mr. Jody is there anything like a Sam's Club or Costco or Best Buy on the military base?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yes. They have a Commissary and a Base Exchange on base. The commissary is where you’d get your groceries and the base exchange sells things like TVs, furniture, clothes etc…. I made a video detailing how it is on base. It was one of my first videos so it’s a little bootleg, but it’s still informative. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6jKq6J3hdKYn6c

[@cesarmilgard4734]

Hey jody, I’m in the Air Force and feel depressed and want to get out, what do I do

[@Jodywithawhy]

Mannn…it’s tough to get out for depression. The air forces main goal is to make sure you get treated first. Depression is common in life Cesar. This is something that won’t go away once you’re out. You first have to learn how to deal and recognize what’s causing your depression. Pin point it down to the trigger moments and figure out ways to make them less impactful on your psyche. I’ve dealt and still deal with depression every now and then. I’ve come to realize it’s normal in life to have down moments. You can’t always be up. I believe it’s part of life so we constantly figure out ways to better ourselves. Most of the time I’m dealing with depression is because I’m comparing my life to someone else’s. “I wish I was richer”. “I wish I was happier”. “I wish I had this or that”. Not being grateful for what I already have. I know the feeling of feeling like the walls are closing in, but you gotta trust that things will get better. If you wanna talk one on one, hit my email man. [e-mail]. Maybe you could vent some there.

[@downdirty97]

Hey, I have a question: is it possible to join the Air Force with an age waiver, if you've never served before at age 40? Trying/wishing to become a PJ.

[@julienalexander6113]

I think the cutoff is 39 but I could be wrong. I'm 37 but have prior service and currently serving with the army Reserves working on going to the AF reserves now. Good luck man

[@Jodywithawhy]

Unfortunately the cutoff is 39. 😩😩

[@angelamartines473]

Im 40 years old can still joined in the US Air Force Reserve ?

[@julienalexander6113]

I had a conditional release signed off from the army Reserve to go air force reserve and i wanted medical but There's no medical available at all. I have one year left on my army contract , so I'm going on the irr until my contract is up in October and I'll officially be out. In the meantime I'm going to join the air force rotc and hopefully by the time my army contract is up, medical will be available with AF reserve. 🤞🏾

[@Jodywithawhy]

If you go ROTC, you can get a medical degree and then apply for an officer position as medical. 😉

[@julienalexander6113]

@@Jodywithawhy exactly my plan. thanks man

[@coreyobserves]

Hey how’s it going sir. How is it trying to anything media or production wise in the Air Force? I know some people are photographers.

[@Jodywithawhy]

The job for this is called Public Affairs. They do media related things for the Air Force. The job code is 3N0X6. You can google it and do research

[@gustavnav8660]

Any where in the world? Like japan?

[@alecaguiar6438]

Hey Jody, I want to join the Air Force, but I was a habitual marijuana user up until about a month ago. I’m extremely dedicated to becoming an Airman and I am unsure if I should contact a recruiter now, and explain my situation or just wait until my body is detoxified. What do you think I should do?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’d reach out now, but there’s a questions they ask during the process “have you ever been a habitual user of marijuana”. They may disqualify you because of how recent it’s been, but you can always try and see where you stand.

[@alecaguiar6438]

@@Jodywithawhy Thank you, I appreciate your response and all of your content, it has been a huge help to me.

[@beanteam2217]

@@alecaguiar6438 just wait and say you’ve never smoked weed

[@dfgshonn6538]

Can you be an officer in reserves?

[@QueenofGreen87]

I think this is the best channel ever!! Can I please pick your brain..My goal is to join the reserves, BBBUUTT I take hydrocortisone daily for an adrenal condition..I've never had an issue, with or without meds..do I have a chance in fulfilling my dream.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I honestly don’t know. I’ve never actually deal with this condition before. My best advice is to gather your medical documents and get with a recruiter. They’ll submit everything up to the doctors for approval. They’ll determine whether or not you can join.

[@QueenofGreen87]

@@Jodywithawhy thanks so much I will be contacting one soon to find out..thank you so much for responding..I really appreciate it 😁😎

[@ethanmantanona2122]

Hey Jody, this isn’t relevant to the video but I wanted another voice from another recruiter. I recently got my job, Client Systems Apprentice, but I put down Cyber Systems Operations. My recruiter said that Client Systems is Cyber Systems Operations or under that category, so I wanted to ask you if that’s true. Thank you so much!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yes. They are. Slightly different jobs, but same world.

[@ethanmantanona2122]

@@Jodywithawhy alright thank you! It was confusing me at first, but now I’m fine with it. Do you know if its easy to cross train into another cyber job if i want to?

[@ruthb3131]

What TV thing?

[@nylb6990]

He looks familiar! like i've seen him before in some shows

[@Jodywithawhy]

Lol. It’s very probable.

[@JustAshleyDanielle]

He was on teen mom

[@sugarbaby31]

Can someone from another country with no papers, apply to the US Military?

[@Jodywithawhy]

No. You would need an I-551 card. Here’s a video that can help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJLVZauif61jgKs

[@imvssforfun5510]

im about to join the af and i would really like to talk to you should make a discord to talk to your subscribers

[@Jodywithawhy]

I have an email. Discord would be too much. Lol. [e-mail]

[@JuanVillalobosJr]

Is it true that you can't reinlist in the air force?

[@Jodywithawhy]

No. Not at all

[@kevinuribe6307]

What can I study for the asvab

[@Jodywithawhy]

This should help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f16Vf3-sj5iDr6c

[@Brilliantick99]

I really want to get in but I'm worried aviut my injuries from a car accident 😕

[@Jodywithawhy]

Do you still have complications from the injuries, or are you 100% recovered?

[@Brilliantick99]

@@Jodywithawhy I have issues in terms of pain but that's about it. I had shoulder surgery and I go to pt 3 times a week. I'm strong and reasonably fit though. Thabk you for comments I love your channel

[@Jodywithawhy]

You won’t be qualified as long as you still deal with pain and continue to do PT. Once you’re 100% recovered with no pain and no limitations, that’s when you’d have a better chance of being qualified. I hope this helps. Good luck. 🙌🏽

[@Brilliantick99]

@@Jodywithawhy thank you

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi As a reservist in the Airforce (a weekend per month & 2 weeks in the summer, does one get SCRA benefits like Amex Platinum credit card annual fee waiver? And do I get to choose which one weekend in a month and two weeks in the summer since I will have a civilian career? Thank you!

[@sugarbaby31]

I see you have tattoos? Is that okay for Active military?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Tattoos are fine as long as they aren’t offensive or on your face or neck.

[@sugarbaby31]

@@Jodywithawhy i guess my daughter has to go to a recruiting office to show what she has on her left hand. She has the whole arm until half of her hand tattooed. We just need to find out if she has to remove it from her wrist down. Thanks for answering.

[@Jodywithawhy]

She can’t have more than 25% of her hands covered. This video covers our new policy for hand tattoos. kzbin.infoRgRI4w1BMQg?feature=share

[@jeffreypaula2739]

Wait who is he? Something about being on TV?

[@Jodywithawhy]

He’s from teen mom.

[@jeffreypaula2739]

@@Jodywithawhy ahh ok. I never watched that show but heard about it.

[@Jodywithawhy]

lol. Honestly I’ve never watched it either. Feel like it keeps our relationship normal. Lol

[@jai9439]

A lot of people have degrees lol yeah less than 33% of Americans have a degree literally

[@nelsontorres33733]

MSgt, is there any way in which I can contact you through email? Nelson