18 Air Force years later, I’ve Changed

[@dezmonddickerson9145]

I’m joining the Air Force due to the pressure of responsibilities at home and constantly living pay check to pay check working two jobs and still feeling broke. I really plan on “milking” the military to live the financially free life that I’ve been wanting for a while now. Ship date Oct 29th and I’ve been binging this channel🤘🏽

[@surgtechbae]

I feel the same way too.

[@WokeTearsOfLefties]

Don’t force yourself to do a full 20. You can get out at 4 years. I got out at 11 and haven’t looked back. It was a great experience but it is an easy way to get burnt out. Most get burnt out at 15 years. I heard they might be bringing back 15 year retirements. I would have stayed in for that.

[@gpd4705]

How old are you big dog?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m wishing you success on the journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dezmonddickerson9145]

@@gpd4705 21

[@rachel-po5rm]

Just went to MEPS. Have to get an eye waiver but the military is paying for me to go to the doctor and everyone was sure I will get it. Cant wait to join!

[@josueG327]

I had to get eye waivers as well. They just want to make sure you don’t have any weird diseases or anything out of the ordinary. Best of luck!

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m wishing you good luck with the process. 🙌🏽

[@roosbool7162]

What branch is this?

[@ChronicAndIronic]

better pick a good job that carries over after military

[@rachel-po5rm]

@@roosbool7162 air force

[@michaelmatthews8327]

Man I ship out in three days. Nervous but ready for the next chapter !

[@Jodywithawhy]

You got this. I’m wishing you good luck. Let us know how it went when you make it through. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@michaelmatthews8327]

@@Jodywithawhy Wow that’s awesome. Yes sir. I’ll let you know how it goes🫡. You helped me more than you know!

[@josueG327]

Clicked immediately when the notification popped up! Keep up the great work! You’ve inspired me to enlist and I ship out October 1st!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeeee. Big congrats and I’m glad I could help inspire. I’m wishing you good luck on the entire process. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@rboston33]

Just saw this video. Good to see you again. Passed it along to my son who is now stationed at Shaw AFB.

[@icy3004]

Good ole South Carolina. Make sure he visits Greenville SC if he hasn’t.

[@locknload4691]

I was stationed there in the late 1980s and volunteered for a remote Alaskan tour to escape that hellhole. That place was the worst assignment during my 20 year career mainly due to the hostile local community (including Columbia) which as whole was anti-military. I hope the situation has improved over last 30-40 years.

[@unique2998]

i just swore in last week and your videos helped me a lot especially through my meps process so thank you so much

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Big congrats and I’m glad I could help. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@leroychambers7909]

Nice

[@rejaldegal2304]

Same me brother

[@fourthking]

Yeah, I have to agree about the relationships over performance. I was looked over for awards and decorations because I did not have the relationships with SNCOs and Officers but I made sure to hit the marks for PME, Education, Volunteering and Deployments. But, it didn't matter if leadership did not recognize you as a hard worker and someone who can excel at the next rank. I also retrained from aircraft maintenance to intelligence. Intelligence seemed cool but it was difficult at the same time especially dealing with people. However, intelligence most definitely opened more doors for me and allowed me to travel for TDYs and deployments. Another great video...

[@joiebiden35]

Army guy here, love the content (GO ARMY BEAT AIRFORCE) in the national guard. I'm getting 350k of free tuition undergrad and law school. Plus there is literally no investment than gets 100% the millisecond you invest in it besides TSP (or 401k match). Regardless, thanks for your service the military changed me for the better.

[@jayee2188]

This is one of your best videos and ALL of them are profound and packed with wisdom. Your legacy is bar none. Thank you for your presence on this platform.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thank you. I definitely try and provide as much value to you all as possible. Glad this one resonated. 🙌🏽

[@movizdar8818]

Officially DEP'ed in as of last year and I can't wait to start this Air Force journey in my early 30's

[@Jodywithawhy]

Letsss gooo. Big congrats and good luck with everything.

[@aaronbrown11B]

Been watching your videos lately, big dog. . Prior service Army, ship for tech school next month. Thanks for the tips and advice.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Let’s go. I’m glad I could help and I’m wishing you success in the future. 🙌🏽

[@golfery5119]

Are you going to active duty air force and if so, how? And also if so, are you only given security forces as a job? We always hear that it while it may not be so impossible to go Air guard/reserve if you are prior service, it is darn near impossible to go active duty Air force and if you are able to get in, they would only allow you to be security forces. Can you elaborate a little bit on it?

[@cristianpangolo6506]

I’ve watched all your videos and loved hearing what you had to say now I’m just waiting to leave for basic training for the Air Force and I was able to get an admin job

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. You’re winning. I’m wishing you good luck at basic. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@MiightyAli]

Jody!! Where you been at man? We need more vids from you. I’ve been binging like crazy and need more content to watch lol. Best AF channel !

[@Jodywithawhy]

I try man. I just be busy. lol. I’m trying though, and I appreciate the support bro. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@MichaelRandolph-w3u]

Man, this guy always giving game and nuggets of wisdom! Great video, appreciate the value you’ve added sir🔥🔥🔥

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. My guy. Preciate the love. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dynamic223]

I turn 20 next month and after a year of sitting at moms house sleeping all day and blowing money, i’m so excited to finally have a future to look forward to. planning to ship out november and the advice/wisdom you give is priceless. thank you for work

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. I’m glad to see you making moves. Let’s goo. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Theoverthinker777]

Thanks hopefully joining the Air Force soon, watched all your videos and they have helped me a lot!

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m glad I could help and I’m wishing you good luck on your journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Theoverthinker777]

@@JodywithawhyThank you definitely will give you update!

[@ensidfkgnur]

Your videos have helped my son greatly on his AF journey, thank you so much. I am old and not going in the service but still watch your videos because the content and delivery are fantastic. This one in particular has information that could help any young person who sees it. Great work!

[@Ananse15]

Currently in the DEP. Thanks Jody!!!!

[@Jodywithawhy]

No problem at all. Thanks for supporting me. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@juanbohorquez8285]

I just started my Tech School about a week ago. Your videos helped me a lot in making the decision to join the World’s Greatest Air Force, as well as preparing myself for Basic. I’ve been loving it so far and I can’t wait for my first assignment. Thank you!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeeee. I’m glad I could. Good to see you’re enjoying it and I’m wishing you good luck on the rest of the process. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@krakenassassin7805]

Man I really appreciate you. I’m gonna enlist. This is my senior year of high school and after I hope to get into special warfare. God bless you man.. you really helped me out.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m wishing you good luck and I appreciate your support. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@BMillz-d3z]

I binged watched your videos before I finally joined. I’m coming up on one year in now 💪🏾 keep up the 🔥 vids👏🏾

[@danielmurray2960]

Jody Thank you for posting this information! Your videos are the reason have encouraged me to have faith in myself and I am currently getting myself in shape to enlist next year if my life spare! Thank you, sir.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I love to see it. I’m wishing you good luck on the journey and thanks for supporting.

[@brodwight7746]

It's good to see you doing videos still. I really appreciate your videos keep them coming...

[@Jodywithawhy]

I try. It gets tough with my job and family, but I’m here. lol.

[@brodwight7746]

@Jodywithawhy understandable can you do a video on why some Airforce recruiters don't really take there Recruits to MEPS or to the office I been dealing with that

[@joywahrmund652]

Love your channel, thank you

[@mickwitty]

About to take my PICAT and go to MEPS on Monday, wish me luck!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Good luck on everything. You got this. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Joeyq-si9ls]

Excellent video

[@FOOTLOOSE1914]

real talk here!!!!!

[@detommieoga]

I’m 22, I just applied to the Air Force, just felt like it’s meant to be with everything going on in life and I found your channel in the process. Great in-depth views. 💪🏿

[@morbidzombii]

aye same goodluck 💪🏾

[@laurencebrooks7699]

I agree---wish I would have went to the doctor more often. I would often run and for no reason, ran out of breath and to stop...turns out I had ventricular tachycardia. We didnt discover this until 2 years after I retired.....its been deemed not service connected, so I have gone 20 years and 4 internal defibrillators with no disability payments.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Damnnnnn. That sucks man. My wife works for the VA, and she said people can get a service connection if they can find a witness who knew them while serving. You would get them to write a character letter stating they witnessed you deal with this issue while serving. If you can get a couple of these from reliable sources, there’s a chance to get service connected. I hope that helps.

[@locknload4691]

I retired (20 years of service) a few years before you started your first enlistment😉 I've had hit-and-miss experiences with different VA VISN's (regions) since my retirement. I quickly learned, after initial interactions with VA administrative personnel, that representing oneself was generally futile. So, I authorized, via power of attorney, local county veterans service officers to argue/communicate concerns with the applicable VA personnel/sections, and the outcomes were usually favorable to me. Lastly, I haven't utilized the VA as a healthcare provider in any situation, but instead rely on TRICARE since access to healthcare in my area was excellent and more convenient.

[@ecuteacher5702]

Yass on disability! Im at 16.5 and I tell everyone!

[@laurencebrooks7699]

I never respected those who "bought relationships"...another reason I did not respect STEP promotions. I saw how STEP worked early in my career when we had a Sgt make SSgt through STEP and 13 months later was STEP Promoted to TSgt! This individual worked at the White House whereas I worked at the SAF level in the Pentagon. Most in the USAF do not respect these types of promotions or stratifications. I was proud to know my job, do it well, and retire as a MSgt.

[@Jodywithawhy]

This is life man. Whether it feels right or wrong, it’s life. Not just in the military but everywhere. Relationships run the world.

[@SJFT90]

Great book advice

[@Jodywithawhy]

They changed my life. Literally.

[@Im2coolok]

I’m 21 and I have an appointment with a recruiter this Friday in hopes of joining the security forces and becoming a Raven. I’m stoked💪🏾

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m wishing you good luck. Hope everything went well for you. 🙌🏽

[@youngboybetter3389]

great video unc, you just gained a subscriber

[@Jodywithawhy]

I appreciate the support. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@magdalenaperales3773]

I’m 37 working to enlist next year!!

[@zeroturn7091]

It wasn’t pride in the Army, there’s senior NCOs and officers that talk down on people seeking medical treatment. Thankfully none of that bothered me, and to be honest up to my third year I always thought disability was only for combat injuries. It wasn’t until a soldier fell off the rappelling tower, and got a medical discharge for his wrist that I grasped the concept. Looking back I would tell my 20 year old self to get a full body scan and sleep apnea test on my time off instead of going clubbing etc. That way the only people that would have something to say would be your inner circle.

[@JonnyTec]

Brother, nothing but Facts!! Great video as always. (16 yrs in Dec) I took your advice man and started my channel. The channels you recommended like Film booth total 🔥. Was gonna ask you, what cameras you using? Thanks man.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Glad to hear you getting started. I use a Canon M50 for my camera. One with a nifty fifty lens, and the other with 16mm Sigma lens. I would say before getting a good camera, get yourself a good microphone first. People appreciate good sound first and foremost. 🤙🏽

[@Potato-ii5wc]

I’m still deciding whether or not to join. I qualify for about every job. I’m just afraid I will hate my life and the repercussions would suck. Don’t know what job to do either. Just kinda need to be convinced but I’m super scared to

[@morbidzombii]

Do something that’ll make you a lot of money on the outside, but also you think you’d enjoy goodluck

[@qwandakuda7413]

I am an older recruit passed my ASVAB I am now gathering my documents to comeplete my application

[@jameswilliams7415]

I’m 30 years old with three kids. Just enlisted in the Air Force reserves. I leave Nov 11th.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Let’s go. Congratulations. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Mashedrpm]

Hey I just talked to some recruiters I’m 17 and after I graduate I’m going to the Air Force it’ll be a big responsibility for me to take on so I’m hoping I got this I get signed up in December so I’m hoping to leave after may around that time I’m going to Texas afb for bmt!!! Wish me luck

[@HermitessSerenity]

Hello Jody 😊☀️ I love your channel and the way you give so much value and information keeps me clicking for more! I’ve recently made the choice to join the Air Force! My choice has a lot to do with the reassurance your videos has given me and my many questions! I also wanted to make a video request for an updated “How to go to Nursing School for Free” (2024 version) thank you for your time and efforts ☀️PostiveVibes ☀️

[@Jodywithawhy]

Thank you for supporting. I could make something like that. Thanks for the idea. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@learning1646]

I love to join airforce

[@hallmonitor1032]

I'm joining the Air National Guard. #weekendWarrior. Do these teachings apply to the Guard too?

[@golfery5119]

Not the same way as they would with active duty but you can still apply most of these to guard like not blowing your money and maybe trying to invest a small little bit of it. Now i don't know how disability would work with guard/reserve.

[@prod.gregupnext2958]

@@golfery5119it works but you get if after you get it documented .

[@leroychambers7909]

Could you do a video on the asvab scores and the jobs in the airforce

[@leroychambers7909]

Taking the asvab in 3 weeks

[@phsc12]

Ship out October 9

[@mosestitan2520]

Do you have a video about special forces when it comes to the air force ?

[@vlee7217]

Can you do a video on people joining in their 30s?

[@ProtaJ]

Hey Jody, I’m in the AF Reserve and I was placed on IRR about a yr ago due to financial hardships and was not able to make it drill as the plane tickets, gas costs, etc piled up. I’m in a better financial space now to where I’d be able to make it to drill every month now. Do I have a chance of returning to serve? Or is it over? I reached out to the recruiter in my area, we talked last wk. He said he’d be reaching back out yesterday but I haven’t heard from him.. could you provide me with some info on what I would need to do? Thanks in advance man.

[@iculookn412]

My son wants to join the USSF. He has gone through MEPS and has sworn in. He went in to the recruiter today and he told him to pick 10 AFSC's. He wants Cyber, which is what he told the recruiter before swearing in. I retired last year as a Shirt, (23 years total svc...8 of those in the USMC). I believe I know better, as in I know about filling a slot based on needs. Is it possible for him to go through another recruiter? I want to lead him correctly because this is his career. What should I tell him? Thanks in advance for taking time to respond. ◇Shirt ◇

[@Jodywithawhy]

So every recruiter is going to make people list 10 jobs. That’s a normal practice. But if he strictly wants to join the Space Force, he needs to identify to the recruiter he only wants space force. That way the recruiter doesn’t make him list Air Force jobs too. This should’ve already been established before. Since he’s in the DEP, if he were to try and jump to another recruiter, it would do more harm than good. So I’d recommend just having a talk with the recruiter.

[@EstherGreen-g7w]

Hey Jody, is there any hope for someone with sickle cell disease ever joining the Air Force? Like any route at all? Working on my ADN at the moment.

[@coolbreeze7132]

I love that knowledge isn’t the same thing as being smart. Also my recruiter told me I got 2A631 Aerospace propulsion, is that a good job and do I have to accept the first job?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I think so. I loved working with them when I was in maintenance. But I could be biased because of my maintenance history. Lol

[@coolbreeze7132]

@@Jodywithawhy you worked along side 2A631s?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. I was 2A6X6. We worked side by side. Anytime they had an engine change, we’d have to install our generators.

[@coolbreeze7132]

@@Jodywithawhy that was also on my list but at 10, I scored too high and didn’t really want a maintenance job

[@noelle7859]

Can you retake your asvab after meps even if you get a passing score. Just for more of a job selection. Or is that only an available option before MEPS ?

[@myboi7332]

Literally watched all your videos 💀

[@emiliojosemedinarosado5503]

I want to be recruited by you ! Where do you work ?

[@highspeedbrothers4902]

I’m in the process of joining the Air Force just waiting for my med pre screen to be approved by Meps so I can go. My recruiter told me I can’t go security forces because I have 2 misdemeanors from when I was 15 years old which was 7 years ago they were both technically dismissed after completing 6 months probation and paying a $125 fine and everyone I’ve talked to that is in or recently got out of the air force says that it sounds like he’s bsing me. Would you have any insite whether or not he’s being honest he’s a new recruiter so I figured it’s possible he might not know he’s only been doing it for less then 3 months.

[@morbidzombii]

Security forces is a field in the airforce that’s not popular so it might be false, but if you have Reddit the AirforceRecruit sub can answer this best. Misdemeanors can be expunged by 18 though depending on where you are id file a petition to have this sealed.

[@Segarra034]

Hi, i want to enlist in airforce branch but i dont want be vaccinated. Is it mandatory?

[@Gibson-hj5bt]

hey can I multitask more than one job in the Air Force

[@ImportantlyNothing]

If i have a history of 4 months of antidepressants, can I still join the Air Force? Edit: i have emailed and texted a recruiter but i havent heard anything for 3 weeks..

[@prod.gregupnext2958]

You should be able to bro go into a in person office , meet face to face thats what i did.

[@gianni_4]

I got my meps on Sept 23 …

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Good luck. You got this. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@the_usa_pilot9955]

Can I join the USAF as 42 yo?

[@Radio_180]

Max age is 42. You can get a waiver though. Talk to a recruiter.

[@JesusEFX]

How does being stationed work? Do you pick options where you go and they pick one of them or try to get you what you want but you get what you get

[@Copilot1204]

They usually pick several options from a list. And then they randomly pick one for you depending on if they need your MOS there.

[@CarlosDavila-l5o]

Do u still progress towards ranking up with in doing a DSD?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yep. I’ve made two ranks since going DSD.

[@juicyburger2726]

Jody ready to retire!!!!

[@muhfukinrudebwoy]

yo man i want to be a rapper but i feel like the air force is going to change me to where i lose my creative and free mind. I just feel like i would be limited. I dont know if i want to start now or give my rapping career a shot and then join. If anyone can give me advice pls help idk what to do 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Jodywithawhy]

I used to rap when I first joined. For the first 6 years, I was killing and even got offered a couple of record deals. Nothing big enough to commit to, but I had enough time to pursue it harder than I did before I joined (mainly because I was making more money). I eventually ended up having to move to a new location, and I didn’t feel like starting over building my presence in a new city, so I gave it up. I will say this, it’s tough balancing Air Force and music because at the end of the day, the Air Force is more important than your music career. So there will be opportunities you miss because of the Air Force. But you will also make more income to invest in your dream so there’s pros and cons.

[@HappyBlueLake-lh7iv]

Can i get a waver cause I don’t have a ged ?

[@Jodywithawhy]

You can join if you score a 65 on the ASVAB.

[@HappyBlueLake-lh7iv]

Bett thank you

[@ChronicAndIronic]

This is what the kids these days call “Unc Status”

[@Jodywithawhy]

Damn. I’m Unc now. 😩😩😂😂

[@jejudo3000]

2 more years and you can collect pension mate! 💸

[@scotthearts9634]

Get them dollars hot! 🤑🤑🤑🫡

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yessir. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@d.7819]

Dude what's up with the bump on your forehead? Go get that checked out and get It documented. Disability claim. For real. Go have it looked at and get it documented. ✌️.

[@Jodywithawhy]

Hit a pool wall while swimming. 😳.

[@Anansi2077]

@Jodywithawhy hi im 20 years old and was told i was denied from joining the airforce for ADHD a while back but able to reapply this coming November is their anything im able to do to have a better chance of being accepted? Ive wanted to join the Airforce every since i was little and being denied broke my heart.