Hey everyone. If you’re interested in joining the Air Force, I created a “Joining the Air Force” Starter pack playlist. Hopefully this helps you in your decision making. kzbin.info/aero/PLXuUcq2bb7w1FpnrFV4FC0pn57wq9uCVc
@allaboutthebrowns20163 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@fijisfinest59483 жыл бұрын
I'm in Dep right now my physical was hella good and my asvab score was a 80. Just waiting to sign a job hopefully I dont wait like 6 months. Do you think I'll ship earlier than everyone due to my score being higher and my physical from meps being very good??
@kadenkaiden49583 жыл бұрын
Instablaster
@iamjodisamuel30446 ай бұрын
38 yo female, immigrant, and mom… just got sworn into DEP. I’m excited to finally be on the journey. Been a goal of mine since college.
@sk8erboy702 ай бұрын
Did you apply to OTS to be an officer?
@icetray27273 жыл бұрын
Make sure you work out during DEP and do a lot of mock PT tests
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. Listen to the man. 💪🏽
@pimpc88043 жыл бұрын
Yeah we ran, yesterday. I got about half a mile at a slow pace, before I was exhausted. That’s what I’ll be focusing on.
@rileyclayton33442 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing PT test 1x a week
@bigdee8189 Жыл бұрын
@@pimpc8804 - half mile???? 😂😂. I wish Air Force Basic was much harder! I wish Air Force Basic was as challenging as Marine Recruit training!! It's too easy! I know ...I went through it in 1985! There was still those that quit!! SMH
@214bands88 ай бұрын
@@bigdee8189he’s just stating that he’s bad at running, not talking about basic training 💀
@MKE_Mike2 жыл бұрын
I was Air Force DEP for 7 months. One time we went to a park with our recruiter and drank beer (underage). That was it. That was all we did while on DEP. Then again this was '86-'87.
@bigdee8189 Жыл бұрын
I wish Air Force had a "poolee" program whereas you get screamed and yelled at by actual MTI's, BEFORE Basic!! Let's make Air Force BMT tougher!!
@brandonreyes24178 ай бұрын
cool guy
@moosemafia3 жыл бұрын
I have to give up my alligator wrestling job? Dang 😂 Heading to MEPS soon to confirm my PICAT scores. Excited to be moving forward in the process! AF KZbinrs like yourself, Kyle Gott, Brittany Lewis, and Elora Jean have been big inspirations and super informative during this time. Thank you for everything you do!
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
😂😂. Lol. Glad I could help. Good luck with the process. 💪🏽💪🏽
@alwaquehs3 жыл бұрын
I just realized something your like that High School Counselor that everyone wanted.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Lol. I guess I just realized that too. 😂😂😂
@extraaa67103 жыл бұрын
30 lbs down!! love your videos for inspo and info!!
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Ayeeee. Let’s goooo. Keep crushing it. You got this. 💪🏽💪🏽
@tanikawhitsett81203 күн бұрын
What did you do to get there? How did you lose the weight?
@jeffreyr.gonzalez8493 жыл бұрын
Wow. I love your videos. Wish I found you 9 months ago. My wife's recruiter didn't do a damn thing. He was useless to her. It took her 3 months to fill out her application. I had to ask my friend and ex fellow airman to help us out. He didn't even tell us about the aim high app. No dep meetings for pt practices or anything. I was a marine as a teen so I know what to expect from a recruiter. This guy doesn't do anything. I even asked him if he knew any information on PCsing and how to obtain our ID cards and he said he didn't know. What a useless piece of you know what. He doesn't deserve to be an airman specially a recruiter. He is there to help and give information. How does someone like that make it? Thank you for being so helpful keep it up.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Ahh man. I’m sorry this happened. If y’all have any questions, just lemme know. I can try my best to help. 🤙🏽
@jeffreyr.gonzalez8493 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thank you for reaching out. About the raps program. What is the process? Does she have to do raps with the same recruiter or can she call someone else? What does she need to do and how far from her graduation date can she set up?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
She can do RAP with any recruiter but most recruiters will want to know how she can benefit them. So that’s why most people do it with the recruiter who put them in. She can start reaching out to find a recruiter to do RAP with as soon as she makes it to tech school. Then start submitting the paperwork maybe 1-3 months out.
@jeffreyr.gonzalez8493 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy yes you are right. The thing with her situation is that her recruiter is from a town an hour away the only reason why she got sent to him.is because the recruiter in our town was sent away for some reason and they never replaced him. They just gave the area to this guy even though he is an hour away. And we have other recruiting offices near by. Don't know why they would do that. But even her recruiter told her that she needs to wait till she is close to her graduation that makes no sense. Because I would think that everything should be set up for when that time comes. And she would be a great asset for him because if he is taking care of 2 offices at once she could be in 1 so that he doesn't have to drive an hour. But the funny thing is that he only shows up once a week if that to that the location near our town. It's very frustrating.
@odclampstv51683 жыл бұрын
I swore in yesterday, just waiting for a job now..hopefully it’ll be soon!
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Ayeee. Congrats on the big move. 💪🏽
@strumminandwrenchin916211 ай бұрын
JODY! You should do on about the reserves’ version of DEP, the DT&F
@pep5903 ай бұрын
Yes, that is a whole different animal. Reservists are much more prepared.
@Grimzleyy3 жыл бұрын
I watched that video and didn’t even realize it was you in kyles video 😂
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
😂😂. So many people see that video and are like “wait a minute”. Lol. I think that’s....that’s why I just cleared it up.
@pep5903 ай бұрын
Great idea about those DEP calls. I joined in September of my senior your in 1982 and didn't leave for BMT till June. Never once heard from my recruiter the entire time and in fact, I was getting a little worried and called a couple of times in March and then in May to make sure everything was on schedule and never did get to actually talk to my recruiter. Another one on the phone asked me a couple of questions and then said all is fine. There were no T shirts in existence nor was there PT gear in BMT. Just run in fatigues and combat boots everyday. That sucked so bad. I do remember hearing a couple of stories how, since months and months went by with no contact with your recruiter, that recruiters found out that their troops never showed up at MEPS, when they were to ship out, others had moved away with no forwarding info and other had completely changed their minds and waited for the recruiter to find then to say they were not going. 😂😂😂 Hope you don't mind me sharing some of the stories of yester year. Thanks!
@thirdeyesupersayian35153 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in dep for the Air National Guard, enlisted April 27th. One guy in my job field, Services, took 7 months to get dates for bmt. He had a hip injury though, so it might not be that long for most...hopefully! Can't wait to go 😁
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Going to basic for guard can vary as far as how quickly you leave. It all depends on the training seats available for tech school. Sometimes guard doesn’t have training seats available and you’ll go to basic, but come back home and wait for a tech school seat. So you just have to be patient. I would recommend you talk with the recruiter and see if you get your education benefits now, or after training. If you get them now, maybe you start classes in the meantime. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
@thirdeyesupersayian35153 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy Yes sir. "Hurry up and wait" is the motto of the military lol. I have to wait until after bmt to get tuition assistance unfortunately.
@raybrunken9707 Жыл бұрын
Do you guys call it Student Flight too or is that just my unit? It’s the same thing as DEP but just a different name.
@Jodywithawhy Жыл бұрын
The guard calls it student flight. It’s similar to a dep, but different.
@pixxieniicky2 жыл бұрын
this helped calm my nerves since my DEP date is coming up in less than a week. thanks! :)
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Good luck on your process. 🙌🏽
@mariahsjourney3563 жыл бұрын
Nice video!! Im loving all of this content from the Airforce KZbinrs. Currently waiting for my MEPS date to verify my PiCAT score of 72. Im super excited! 😅
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
72!! That’s a great score. Good job. Good luck on the process and thanks for supporting. 🙌🏽
@_lluna__2 ай бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy
@JustCarloss5 ай бұрын
Went to MEPS May 2nd and I’ll be shipping out in 3 weeks 👌🏼
@MRSDALLASBABY3 жыл бұрын
I love this video .I did have brother join with me.so when we both get in shape we are going together.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Ayeeeee. Y’all got this. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽. Good luck with the weight loss.
@dewit10553 жыл бұрын
Didn't even know that the dep calls could consist of activities like you listed. Pretty awesome. Plan on going to the office in October.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Well covid has made everything weird, so I don’t know if recruiters are doing much right now. But hopefully by October, they’re all back to normal
@dewit10553 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy yeah, covid screwed everything over. Sounds great with things going back to normal in October.
@surreptitiousdivision35973 жыл бұрын
The music was super cool, great vid, very informative!
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. That means a lot. 🙌🏽
@Flumely3 жыл бұрын
You seem like a good recruiter. My potential recruiter told me she’d call me, then canceled 2 minutes before the appointment. She then told me she’d call me the next day (she didn’t), and I haven’t heard from her since. Needless to say, she’s left a bad impression and I wouldn’t trust her with something like the enlistment process.
@youraveragejoe23 жыл бұрын
Any update on the process?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
I missed this. Sounds terrible, did you ever get that figured?
@Flumely3 жыл бұрын
@@youraveragejoe2 I ended up calling the actual AF recruitment center about 3 weeks later. I ended up speaking with the same recruiter over the phone and we scheduled a time to meet in person, which was a week later. She apologized for her flakiness and blamed it on the plethora of applications she was receiving/handling. Anyway, we had 2 more meetings after the initial one and, overall, she seems overwhelmed with the amount of applications she has. I think this may be impacting her attitude, and it’s for this reason that I’ve decided to find another recruiter. At this time, I’ve taken the PiCAT and was able to score a 92. My next step is verifying my score and getting my physical at MEPS. I’m meeting with a new recruiter this week and hopefully I can get a date scheduled for MEPS this month.
@youraveragejoe23 жыл бұрын
@@Flumely you got this
@Flumely3 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy Long story short, I ended up reaching out again about 3 weeks later. We’ve had 3 meetings thus far and she seems very overwhelmed with the influx of applications she’s received. She hasn’t been very dependable to work with, so I’ve decided to go ahead and move forward with another recruiter.
@njobekaadele5709Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the video Its really of great help
@keeganrobinson36803 жыл бұрын
DEP Calls for me are one on one with the recruiter for half an hour. Don’t know anyone else in DEP with me. Wish we could go to Dave & Busters Lol. COVID sucks.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
😕. Indeed. COVID does suck.
@jamesadkinsiii79253 жыл бұрын
Yep, me too. But I love my recruiter so I actually look forward to the meetings haha we always talk for an hour and a half to 2 hours. 15-30 minutes about where I’m at in the process and then an hour or more is spent just taking about random things like him hunting with his 5 year old son or riding side by sides in the mountains lol
@pattananprasit83313 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. I’m currently in DEP and my first UTA is this coming weekend. But I’m the reservist, wondering if the process will be the same with Active Duty?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
It’s a bit different. You’re actually already in the reserve so you will be receiving pay for your UTA attendance. So you’re going to work when you attend, but people in Active Duty are just participating.
@pattananprasit83313 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy Understood. Thank you very much. :)
@tldnr3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
No problem. 💪🏽🤙🏽
@insylem4 ай бұрын
When I joined we didn't have phone apps. My recruiter got us Pizza a few times. Once we went to go see the Thunderbirds perform.
@mercedeslacy16263 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering if you could do a video on intramural sports? I have a lot of applicants that do not understand the how serious the Air Force can be about sports. Not sure if this is something that’s worth making a video on but just a suggestion.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Ayeeee. That’s a dope idea. I’m on it bro. Give me some time tho. These things take awhile. Lol
@winds10103 жыл бұрын
Can I turn down a job if it isn't the one I want? Also I'm 17, how would I get paid? I don't really trust any family members with my money so how would that work? Thanks man! This channel helps so much.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately if you turn down a job you don’t want, that you listed while at MEPS, you’ll most likely be DEP discharged. You don’t have to take any jobs you didn’t list though. As far as being paid, you need to get a checking account. You’ll do a direct deposit form with your recruiter and when you get to basic, all of your money will be directly deposited into your checking account.
@winds10103 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy wow.. you're always on point with the replies... thank you man.
@alisamanc69613 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for every information you gave us Sir. I finally passed the meps now I’m waiting to be shipped out.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. 🙌🏽🙌🏽. Good luck on the journey.
@alisamanc69613 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy Thank you Sir 🙏
@d.78193 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and content.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. 💪🏽
@WynterNoelle17 Жыл бұрын
I’m losing 130 pounds and hired a personal trainer to help me on a 12 month contract so I can enlist as a chaplain assistant in the ANG. I want to serve God and my country.
@supremekyler3 жыл бұрын
I ship out October 19th and I’m going to my first dep meeting tomorrow
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Ayeee. Let’s go. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@ezerd97 Жыл бұрын
Yo whats that last song you had in rhe background. Its 🔥🔥🔥
@faithfit57233 жыл бұрын
What is the average time in DEP? I know it greatly varies based on your job and other factors, but it seems to be the case that most trainees do not usually ship out to basic for several months. Is anyone in DEP right now, that has been in it for over 3 months and still waiting for a date?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
It depends on area too. If you’re in a busy area, you’ll have longer wait times. Also on job flexibility. All that being said, when I recruited in Iowa the normal wait time was 2-4 months. Now because of COVID, a normal wait time would be 4-8 months.
@silaschapman7867 Жыл бұрын
My DEP is only going to be a little over a month. My ship date is August 8th!
@Kyronjsmith Жыл бұрын
@@silaschapman7867goodluck
@acekhmer Жыл бұрын
@@silaschapman7867what job did you get?
@arinheyward7970 Жыл бұрын
Can do 30-40 push-ups in a minute and 40-45 sit-ups a minute the running should be good🤟🏾
@alexdrumonde91333 жыл бұрын
I have looked into firefighting in the Air Force, would having prior experience in the career field help me towards getting that contract? I currently have just over two years of firefighting job experience. Thank you, love the videos!
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Having a fire 1 or 2 certification will help greatly. But 2 years experience won’t help much without the certifications. If you have the certs, you can ask for a competency booking, which means you are more qualified than others, and the Air Force can hook you up.
@wyattdillon92412 жыл бұрын
Any advice? Because I’m trying to get the same MOS..
@jdawg5543 Жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy what about national registry paramedic for medic spots?
@eternalblazefirez3 жыл бұрын
Been 5 months now lol. Everyone of my friends who swore in after me already got a ship date so I'm still waiting for mine hahaha
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
It’s all good. Your time is coming.
@jaluntaylor45963 жыл бұрын
For real just be patient to me a year to be able to swear in for the army and I got a great job now 68 Charlie (practical nursing specialist)
@emekaokafor33773 жыл бұрын
@@jaluntaylor4596 Bro did u have prior college lpn license to get the 68 Charlie job?
@jaluntaylor45963 жыл бұрын
@@emekaokafor3377 nope
@lthughesАй бұрын
Speaking of secret clearance, do you know what can get someone disqualified from a secret clearance?
@ant___3 жыл бұрын
What up Jody. So I’m still in deps awaiting a job. My recruiter told me there will be a new list soon and that those jobs will leave by October - December. Is there always a possibility of leaving sooner than that? Or will I expect to leave within that time frame? I just want to know your thoughts and what you’ve experience with situations like these. I’ve been in deps for 2 months now. I’m getting a little impatient lol. But I’m hanging on for sure.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You can ask to quick ship, but you lose any control. Quick ship basically means youre gonna take whatever comes available so you can leave ASAP. I would say calm down a bit, being in the dep for 2 months is normal. Most people wait anywhere from 2-12 months.
@mercedeslacy16263 жыл бұрын
Here’s a like. 👍🏾
@yankovic1004 ай бұрын
I was supposed to get an Air Force shirt? I’ve been in DEP for a month and never got one!
@MichaelSmith-np4xc3 жыл бұрын
I'm swearing in and taking my oath Tuesday. I've worked out to lose the weight to I have to remain that weight I like to do weights and can bulk up easy
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You might have to start enjoying cardio for the next couple of months. I know it sucks, but you don’t wanna gain weight. Unless of course you’re a stud, and have a lot of muscles. If that’s the case, I’d ask for a body fat measurement instead of weight. If your body fat is under 20% (that’s if you’re between the ages of 18-29), you can join. We only measure neck and waist. You can use this calculator, it’s the army’s calculator but it’ll give you the answers you need. www.calculator.net/army-body-fat-calculator.html
@pep5903 ай бұрын
Wow . No Airman's or Soldier's Creed when I started till 20 years later. Wonder why after decades and decades, these were come up with and added as another thing for new recruits to learn and get yelled at over? Learning all of the enlisted and Officers ranks was hard enough for me? 😂😂😂
@swiftzzy27742 ай бұрын
Man the weight might throw me off cause I change weight a lot but hopefully it’s going down not up
@tiffanyd.8660 Жыл бұрын
Question Jody. I'm processing as an officer, and I'm nearing the end. I got a traffic violation (failure to yield) during the process after my recruiter collected my driving background. I'm very nervous bc I don't know if I should tell him. No one said I had to report new information after it was collected during the process. What should I do? Will they find out?? 😬
@Jodywithawhy Жыл бұрын
I would definitely recommend you tell them. Pay it off and show proof of payment. It should be a pretty simple update for you without any drama.
@thomasmendez88503 жыл бұрын
Hey Jody! I've got a question. I have a chipped tooth since 4 years ago, it never caused me any trouble for chewing nor speaking clearly. Should I be able to get into DEP or be accepted into BMT at all?? Thanks!!
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Should be. As long as it doesn’t cause issues or pain, it probably won’t be an issue.
@strumminandwrenchin9162 Жыл бұрын
Jody! I'm somewhat in the "DEP" program for the Air Force Reserve but we call it the Development and Training Flight. Do you think its best I start working out now or wait until I do my first "drill" and learn the workout technique from there? I just enlisted last week and according to my recruiter and information from my prospective wing instructor, it can take up to 2 weeks to get my information registered in the wing. My preferred shipping date is between January and February of 2024. I say possibly between New Year's and MLK day.
@anthonye084 Жыл бұрын
Work out now so you're ready come January. I'm shipping out in January as well.
@pimpc88043 жыл бұрын
30 days out... aaayyee. Here I come KAFB. No more polar bear wrestling for me.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Aye. One time for PimpC. 💪🏽💪🏽🙌🏽
@noahwilliams52072 жыл бұрын
Kyle Gott and Airman Vision brought me here
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
That’s my guy. 🤙🏽
@noahwilliams52072 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy Shoutout to y’all. I go to MEPS this week. Without y’all, I don’t even think I would’ve made this decision to better my life. I can’t express the appreciation I have for y’all! God Bless you and your family🙏🏾
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
Good luck at MEPS. Let us know when you make it through so we can congratulate you. 🙌🏽
@noahwilliams52072 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy I appreciate that, man! More motivation to succeed🙌🏾
@GerbsInDaBuilding2 жыл бұрын
Dude started playing I got a feeling lmaoo
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂. Classic bro. Lol
@johnathanmccoy21763 жыл бұрын
I am going to MEPS next week, and i was just wondering, do you find out your ship date to BMT right after MEPS, or does it take a little while to get it?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
It really depends. It’s case by case, but most likely, 9 times outta 10 it takes about 2 or 3 months before you know. I hope this helps. 💪🏽
@skylasilva55863 жыл бұрын
Is it for certain that you go into DEP after MEPS? Or is there a possibility that you can go straight to BMT from MEPS?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
There’s like a .001% chance you’ll go directly to BMT. Basically what will have to happen is you go to MEPS on a Tuesday (I’m saying Tuesday because that’s the day people ship to basic training). And on that Tuesday someone who was supposed to ship, couldn’t for any reason. At that point, there may be an option for a volunteer to fill in, but most likely it would never happen. The reason being, that volunteer would have to everything ready to go, and also be willing to take the job of the person who couldn’t leave. There’s just too many moving pieces for a scenario like this to be successful. I hope this helps.
@keonacouture882910 ай бұрын
Why are jobs so hard to fill in the USAF? I keep seeing people having to wait in DEP for 6+ months because they can’t get their job.
@ladyinwaitingflores6 ай бұрын
I’ve been told that it’s always good to ask what jobs are harder to fill.
@zacherycole1 Жыл бұрын
Hey Jody, prior Air Force here.. my son is going to MEPS. My guest is, how much flexibility is there in DEP? We have a few summer vacation planned. Is this in the recruiters hands?
@Jodywithawhy Жыл бұрын
Just let the recruiter know your vacation dates, and they should be fine. Good luck to your son at MEPS. 🙌🏽
@TheWar-wolf Жыл бұрын
I’m in Special forces development but passed everything except my run and I’m being pushed back to my normal recruiter. I’m not interested in any of the normal jobs I have to choose from. Can I drop from the dep? Are there any consequences for dropping?
@victorsalas92756 ай бұрын
When you are in deps are you still allowed to work at your current job, and then be deployed to BMT?
@arizanonato7692 жыл бұрын
Are these jobs easy to score? -pavement and construction equip -hvac/r -operation management -ground transpo -fleet management and analysis -pest management -material management -eoectrical system -traffic management Thank you would really appreciate your insight
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
Ground trans and pest mgmt are pretty regular. The other ones are not as common but they still come around.
@briabree76836 ай бұрын
My dep experience is nothing like this. My recruiter doesn't meet with me at all
@RelatablewithMaylee3 жыл бұрын
For the PT test, when you do sit ups, is someone allowed to kneel on your feet because for me it’s hard to keep your feet down
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
I believe they’re only let you use the bar now, because if covid. When things were regular, yes this was an option, but now not so much. 🤷🏽♂️. Hopefully we get back to normal soon.
@toxicboii10193 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for 9 months now still no date it gets really frustrating feels like I’m wasting my life… 🤷🏾♂️
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
How many jobs do you have listed?? That could be a big reason why
@toxicboii10193 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy 10 Jobs, #1 being Most wanted to 10 being least Wanted 1. Material Management 2. Aircrew Flight Equipment 3. Traffic Management 4. Vehicle Maintenance 5. Vehicle Management 6. Medical 7. Health Service Management 8. Dental Assistant 9. Diet Therapy 10. Services And can u be in DEP past 1 year ?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Not past one year. You’d have to be DEP discharged. I’m surprised your recruiter can’t get you Security Forces. Everything else on the list will be hard to book, but security forces should have a chance. I would recommend you talk with the recruiter and ask are there any other jobs he/she would recommend, that you could potentially book. Keep me posted. 💪🏽💪🏽
@toxicboii10193 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy I actually took Security Forces off my list awhile back but last question if my recruiter can’t find me a job will i get discharged ?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Most likely. The rule is 12 months in the DEP. With your job list, it’s gonna be hard to book. Definitely not trying to crush your hopes, just trying to paint a realistic picture. I hope this helps.
@Amanda-pk9hi2 жыл бұрын
From what I understood, tattoos make the process a little more complicated right? Are you allowed to get tattoos after BMT?
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
Yes. You can get tattoos after basic while in tech school.
@joseduenas52113 жыл бұрын
Is it normal to have already be sworn in and have a signed contract that i signed at meps but have no job yet ? I gave my recruiter my ten top jobs and he is just waiting for open spots for any of those jobs i gave him
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
That is how it happens for everyone. The contract at MEPS is just a contract stating you completed MEPS, you listed jobs and now you’re in the Delayed Entry Program waiting on a job. You’ll sign another contract once your recruiters leadership gets you a job. That one will have your job on it and how many years you’ll be joining. Also, cover the bonus details if your jobs comes with one.
@joseduenas52113 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhycool Thanks !
@desiraepluviose51233 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem as well, how long is your recruiter allowed to make you wait ?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You’re allowed 12 months in the DEP. The Air Force has limited jobs right now, so everybody’s waiting a lot longer than usual. COVID-19 made everyone in the Air Force realize how good they have it, so not many people got out last year. Because no one left, the Air Force didn’t need to fill their jobs. Because they didn’t need to fill, they don’t have to recruit that hard this year. So jobs are limited. I’d recommend take what you can get.
@desiraepluviose51233 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thank you for that explanation I definitely will !
@sorexlozen89683 жыл бұрын
I haven’t been able to go to any DEP meetings... I’ve had a really rough time getting there as I’m leaving to go visit family out of state before I ship out 😭 any help?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Ask your recruiter to zoom the dep call for you. That way you don’t miss anything. Be safe on your travels too. 💪🏽
@Allan-og7wv3 жыл бұрын
Hi jody. Good afternoon 😃 Just a quick question, can i enlist in the airforce if im working in a nursing home? Our residents and employees are vaccinated and no covid positive. Also can i work in a nursing home while waiting for bmt?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I don’t see why not. As long as you don’t have covid, I don’t see why that would disqualify you. But if there’s some protocol that’s come stating otherwise, I’m not familiar. So maybe your recruiter would know better.
@allaboutthebrowns20163 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on air traffic controller
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
I honestly don’t know much about the career field. But here’s a link which will help you understand the career better. Lemme know if it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6DcfXalrbSGitE
@ushiookazaki37283 жыл бұрын
Ay good luck to you king on that job I hear its incredibly rough
@teejr19513 жыл бұрын
🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@kengoudyjr87302 жыл бұрын
what advice would you give an older person like me at 38 who's considering AIr Force Reserve?
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
The younger airmen will expect you to have it all together. They’ll be looking at you to help the flight out and keep them together. So just be prepared to mentor some of younger guys.
@kengoudyjr87302 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy Thank you. I admit I'm out of shape but willing to work on it. That maybe my only negative I have a Masters degree too
@strongblackliquor2 жыл бұрын
@@kengoudyjr8730 hey how's the process going for you? Did you join?
@kengoudyjr87302 жыл бұрын
@@strongblackliquor I didn't I have chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure
@strongblackliquor2 жыл бұрын
@@kengoudyjr8730 sorry to hear that. I hope you're doing well.
@gabrielguzman60182 жыл бұрын
Not sure I'm debating to join active or air national guard?
@halvierimarcial53614 ай бұрын
Do y’all know if I can pass meps with toenail fungus? It’s not severe it just looks ugly
@Demetriana3 жыл бұрын
Okay so, what if i move out of state to see family/friends for a couple months while in DEP and meps has me down for Aug 2022? can i just send them my weight until they give me an official date for basic training? or would i have to transfer everything to that state
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You would most likely have to have your recruiter find a recruiter for you in the city you’re moving to. Then you’d just check in with that recruiter until it’s time for you to ship.
@K.H19143 жыл бұрын
I have a question for the DEP calls. I know that this video is pretty old. So I just passed my vision consult and will finish up my MEPS pretty soon. For the DEP calls though, I work a 8-5 monday-Friday no exceptions. Can the DEP calls happen on the weekends? Or would I need to get a formal letter by my recruiter to take get the time off for the DEP call?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
The dep calls won’t happen on the weekend. What I used to do for people in your situation was ask them to come in after they got off one day. That way I can see you and make sure nothing has changed since you swore in. Just ask your recruiter is there any way you can come in after 5 to have your once a month meeting.
@K.H19143 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thank you for the info!! That really helps!! Love your channel btw, I appreciate all of the information you give
@tyfenix69553 жыл бұрын
Marry the night before ship out 🤣
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂. Stop it. Lol
@Personalinterest104 Жыл бұрын
Once you go to Meps are you allowed to lose weight? Like say I was 200 pounds and my goal was 180 but I already went to Meps, can I lose 20 pounds before I go to bmt?
@anthonye084 Жыл бұрын
You have to be at a certain weight or bmi before meps. I'm 5'9" and had to be 186lbs max. I was 191lbs at meps so I failed that part of the physical. I had to lose the weight and weigh back in two weeks later. My official weight was 181lbs
@Angela-lh3de2 жыл бұрын
I’m from Northern California do you know what’s the average time of being in DEP?
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know what Northern California dep wait times look like, but currently most people are waiting 4-8 months.
@Henoskiii2 жыл бұрын
Jody. Do we start getting paid during DEP???
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
Not until you go to basic training.
@ChocolateBabe_3 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m having some ovarian issues and have to get a ultra sound next week do I tall my recruiter now or later if they don’t find any thing?? I’ve also been taking some drugs for the pain. Do they drug test in the DEP? This is all new as I was fine at MEPS
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Whoa 😳. You might wanna reach out to your recruiter. That’s definitely something that should be discussed.
@ChocolateBabe_3 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy 😩 I don’t want to be kicked out. I have a DEP meeting tomorrow and have not said anything. Do they drug test? What happens if I have to get a waiver for health purposes. I’m just afraid of being kicked out. So I apologize if this seems out of your knowledge
@ChocolateBabe_3 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy and I got a new recruiter. So I’m not sure how he will be as my journey has been very long and rough
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
They don’t drug test while in the DEP but they will once you go to basic. You don’t want to force this. Let’s say you really have a major issue. You get to basic and it effects your performance to the point you can’t graduate. Then they find out you knew about this. They can get you for fraudulent enlistment. You don’t want them problems. So the best bet is to tell your recruiter and let them handle. Yes you could potentially be disqualified, but I think that’s the best way to go about this.
@ChocolateBabe_3 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thank you for your advice. I really appreciate it.
@velanvinny Жыл бұрын
OMG those gif’s and memes 😂💀
@SagetheRomantic3 жыл бұрын
I have to delay my Air Force process because I was involved in a car accident recently. I’m very upset about it!
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Oh nooo. 😲. I hope you’re ok. The Air Force will just make you wait because they wanna make sure you don’t have any lingering issues while in basic. Just try and be patient. It’ll all work out. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@SagetheRomantic3 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy I hope so! Thank you! 🙏🏾
@Kebinnugget3 жыл бұрын
Are jobs fully booked for most recruiters for the rest of the year? When do recruiters usually receive a brand new list of jobs for their applicants?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
These COVID times are weird. And are making the job process and selection even weirder. There’s recruiters receiving jobs weekly, and there’s recruiters who aren’t getting jobs at all. It really all depends on the location, and types of jobs the applicants are interested in. I really wish I could give you a blanket answer, but it’s not that easy. I hope this helps.
@Kebinnugget3 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thank you for replying, it does help!
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Lol. They let you list your job preferences. They book you what they have available based off of your preference list.
@jamesnieto42203 жыл бұрын
Question: is it important to add every previous job I worked? I didnt add some because I didnt know the supervisors or I wasnt there long enough so i felt like it wasnt important
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
This is probably terrible advice, but when I joined, I left out certain employers for the same reason. I couldn’t remember the names and I had only worked there for like 2 weeks. List what you can, and if you don’t remember names, give them a call and try and get names. If they’re out of business, that’s when things get real tricky, but just try your best.
@jamesnieto42203 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy ok thanks. I dont know if i can update my application now but I'll ask my recruiter.
@jamesrichardson74683 жыл бұрын
what would happen if someone goes to meps without a drivers license?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You could go. You would need some form of picture ID, however you wouldn’t qualify for the jobs that required a drivers license until you got one.
@aRonmagbojos962 жыл бұрын
Goodday sir i'm currently on DEP and about to shipout by august, i just wanna ask what if my girlfriend got pregnant before i ship out to basic training, am i gonna disqualified in the airforce?
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
You’d need a dependency waiver if she got pregnant. It’s pretty easy to do, but your recruiter won’t be happy.
@aRonmagbojos962 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy so it means airforce are not gonna disqualify me sir? what do you mean sir that my recruiter wont be happy for that? Either it takes a while to complete that waiver or it will delay my shipment date ?
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
It’s just that it takes a bit of extra work to do a waiver, so they wont be too happy. But you shouldn’t have a problem getting the waiver, just may have to hear your recruiter stress the importance of staying qualified while in the DEP.
@ushiookazaki37283 жыл бұрын
Is there a minimum time I should expect to wait to ship out it's only been 2 months so far but I'm getting antsy
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
1-6 months would be normal.
@felixmarcelmircuenca61513 жыл бұрын
How do you get your jobs at the end of each month?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand. The Air Force sends out jobs to every recruiters leadership, then the leadership looks at everyone who went to MEPS job listings. They’ll match people to jobs based off of what was listed and what’s available. If you’re booked a job, your recruiter will be notified, and then they’ll notify you. Does that answer your question??
@felixmarcelmircuenca61513 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy Yes thank you
@cynthiahernandez31063 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy what about if you get into the quick ship list? Will they still book you a job or would you be waiting for random job any day?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You can still book as normal. But at any time you could be given a quick ship job, and have to ASAP.
@cynthiahernandez31063 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy oh okay, thank you!
@arizanonato7692 жыл бұрын
Do you get job list every month? Or do they give the job list every 3 months?
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the squadron. Every squadron does things differently
@arizanonato7692 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy for the one who are DEP? How often do the recruiters get job listing?
@jacobclark58463 жыл бұрын
My recruiter said that it was okay if I got another tattoo while I’m in dep and I did get one but last month will this mess anything up?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
As long as it isn’t still healing when you ship off, you should be fine. You just have to get it updated.
@jacobclark58463 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy yeah it’s all healed now. He said all he had to do was update my tattoo sheet on his computer and I’m good! I just wanted to have a second opinion I didn’t want to go to meps the day of shipping out and be turned down and possible lose the contract I really wanted
@jacobclark58463 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy I don’t have to go back to meps to get it updated do I?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
No. It can be updated with your recruiter in the office.
@jacobclark58463 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy sweet thank you for the information!
@eddiezapata26463 жыл бұрын
Can you hold out in dep to get the job you want, realistically?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
No. Well honestly it depends on the recruiter. Most recruiters don’t allow this because if they let one do it, then they gotta let everyone do it. That’s why the recruiters tell you when you go to MEPS and list jobs, you could be booked any one of those jobs. If you try and deny the job your recruiter gets you, that you listed because it’s not your number 1, most likely you’d be DEP discharged. I hope this helps.
@bra2394Ай бұрын
Do I have to pay all my past traffic fines
@JodywithawhyАй бұрын
Definitely. You can’t join with open fines.
@bra2394Ай бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thanks 🙏🏽 I’m in the DEP Il pay them tomorrow
@kiarab91722 жыл бұрын
I’m still in DEP and I just did skydiving :/
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
😂😂. Oh lawd. Lol
@G.Harley.Davidson2 жыл бұрын
Professional Alligator Wrestler! Haha
@Jodywithawhy2 жыл бұрын
Lol.
@atriajustinesomosot37793 жыл бұрын
Hi jody can I still work on my current job while on DEP?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Definitely. We actually encourage you to, that way you stay busy while waiting for a job and basic training date.
@atriajustinesomosot37793 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy can I join the air force active duty while my divorce is not final yet without needing my husband’s information (ss number, etc) for being my dependent?
@Charlotte-wp1gj Жыл бұрын
Damn, Air Force DEP is way different than Marine DEP…
@nezardayem61403 жыл бұрын
I am in hs how do I join the delayed entry program
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
You gotta get with a recruiter and start the process. Download the aim high app. When you do you can continue as a guest. There’s three dashes on the bottom right corner, click on that. There will be an option for find a recruiter. You click on that and input your zip code. It will find the recruiter you need to contact to start the process. Good luck.
@jadenrobinson57363 жыл бұрын
Will they drug test you while your waiting to be sent to basic I have a month and half till My date
@jadenrobinson57363 жыл бұрын
I already passed meps and I met w my recruiter to get my shirt will they drug test while you’re in the delayed entry program
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
They won’t while you’re in the DEP, but you will have a drug test when you arrive to basic training.
@fijisfinest59483 жыл бұрын
I'm in Dep right now my physical was hella good and my asvab score was a 80. Just waiting to sign a job hopefully I dont wait like 6 months. Do you think I'll ship earlier than everyone due to my score being higher and my physical from meps being very good??
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
From what I’m hearing, the more qualified applicants are shipping quicker. But you can tell your recruiter your date of availability. They can’t ship you before that. But ayeee, good job at MEPS. You killed it. 💪🏽💪🏽
@fijisfinest59483 жыл бұрын
@@Jodywithawhy thank you sir!!
@Trains05056 ай бұрын
whats the minimum time you can spend in the DEP
@caydenwrightt18 күн бұрын
I’ll be in dep for 11 days
@katerosa38483 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@flutelover19133 жыл бұрын
Hey Jody! Do you have an email address where we can send you questions?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Jodywithawhy21@gmail.com
@linx14093 жыл бұрын
For the packing on the dep app it says bring only 2 paris of clothes but then also says 4 pairs should I bring 2 or 4 . I just dont want to over pack if needed but also dont want to be stranded during covid.
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
Definitely want 3-4 pairs of clothes. Sorry for it saying 2. That was a mistake. 🤷🏽♂️. Lol.
@MaryJane-gx8wr3 жыл бұрын
So you don’t get paid in DEP?
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
No. Not for active duty. While in student flight for the guard you receive your pay when you attend drill weekend, and same for the reserve.
@chrisdiordior50663 жыл бұрын
Do they drug test you during the DEP or only the day of MEPS
@Jodywithawhy3 жыл бұрын
They drug test you when you first go to MEPS. And then again when you get to basic training.