JOINING THE MILITARY AS A PARENT

[@user-gt1bt3ve6c]

I’m in tears I really am struggling with whether to enlist or not I’m having a lot of worries about leaving my 2 kids behind and I just want to say I’m so sorry for what your going through and I pray you can one day have full custody of your son once again 💕 your a great mommy god bless you and your baby boy

[@hoewell8070]

You can talk to me; I joined as a single parent. I was medically discharged but have been considering reenlisting.

[@lorainebryanermel2368]

If you pick the right job, you can really do well as a mom. There are office jobs that don't deploy often that would be great as a single parent. As a mom I like the safety of always a paycheck and health insurance. I take my kids to the er and never worry about a bill.

[@TatianaMorales-ip3jo]

Im trying to join I’m a mother of two and would be leaving them with my husband but just the thought of being away makes me want to cry but I know this is the best for them I really don’t want them to struggle like my husband and I have I need motivation and only a mother could help me

[@E_soch_repairz]

Amber!! Love your channel! Thank u for this video/ blog.. definitely inspiring. 35, single dad.. I want to go active,.. but my daughter is 4 and she cries that she doesn’t want to Goto her mom’s house sometimes when I have to drop her off almost daily. Unfortunately, not all parents are caring or worry about their kids. She’ll ask me not to leave when I drop her off.. but it’s impossible to figure it out with a heavy narcissist. My mom is elderly although somewhat still strong. Reserves seem like the way to go, but really?.. I was told to atleast get a foot in even as a reserve.. I’ve been bumping into some airmen randomly.. I see signs of air force stickers on some cars more than ever. Seems like God is sending a sign.

[@mlidie]

God bless you! Strong mom. Strong woman. Thank you for being open and honest. Got me motivated for AF reserves. 39 years old and recruiter working with me. Got a great job and they will allow me to enlist before 40th bday and keep the job. We have 2 little kids. Just praying I keep my family safe and taken care of while I go to BMT and TS. I’ll be keeping up with your stories! Thank you

[@moriahsagepatterson2502]

Great to know you’re joining at 39!! I’m 38 & will be sending in all my information to my recruiter again in Feb (per his request). Super nervous about going in at this age but I’m sure it’ll be more than worth it.

[@sarahcastillo5138]

Single mom here with a two year old. I’m heavily debating on whether to join or not. I’m so sorry you’re going through this and I cannot imagine what it must be like not being able to see or even talk to your baby. You’re so strong momma. The future you’re creating for your son and for yourself will be so worth it in the end. God bless you.

[@FarzanasLaw]

THIS VIDEO IS JUST ANOTHER LEVEL OF PERFECTION!

[@AmberKuunani]

Farzana's Law 🤍🤍🤍

[@michelleperez3100]

This was so helpful thanking for keeping us single moms motivated and im sorry that your away from your son as a mom i can imagine how difficult that is everyday so I send lots of love and strength your way.

[@AmberKuunani]

Oh absolutely! This is why I make these videos ! ❤️❤️

[@dubthedon2363]

Amen! This was awesome and I wish you all the best. Doing this for my son as well and you are true motivation going into this. Your son will be very proud!!

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you so much. Your son will be very proud of you as well!

[@BachClarinet]

Loved the video. The calling to serve the country which you mentioned... Those of us who know, know. I'm happy that you made it and I appreciate your wisdom. It will help me when I begin my journey. Divorced looking into Army Nat'l Guard. Pray for me! God's will be done.

[@haydeemarmorales]

Thank you for this video! I ship to AF bmt on August 15th. Not gonna lie, my emotions are getting intense. Im scared, Im nervous, Im anxious, and some days I cry, but I know that if I don’t do it now, I would live with regrets. And anyways, Im doing this for him and also for myself, because he is gonna grow, he is gonna leave, he is gonna make his own family and, what am I gonna do? What do I have for myself? So, yeah! I know its gonna be the most hardest thing ever, but I am trying to think about the results and not the process. Thank you for this 🙏❤️

[@cintiavillanueva89]

hi! how was your experience with bmt and being away from your baby?? 😭

[@kaylahodgin105]

Love this video and pray you get what you deserve. I’m currently going through this decision to join the Air Force reserves, but my family thinks it’s risky to join with all that’s going on in the world, but that’s all I want in life and it’s so heavy on my heart to join, but with a small toddler it makes it tough

[@elizabethwilliams5803]

Thank you, I have an 8 month old and my reasons are the same as yours, I'm doing this for my child and myself

[@3Dani.]

Glad I found this video. In a similar situation, except I just joined the Army. Can’t wait to watch the other videos on your channel.

[@AmberKuunani]

Danielle Muita I’m glad you found relevance in this video! My goal is to be able to help others in my own trials 🤍 I pray your situation gets better in time!

[@keyerrasaulette6758]

Really needed this! Proud of you mama 🎉

[@AmberKuunani]

Thank you! It’s definitely not easy, I’m glad I went through it but I’m now out of the service and reaping the benefits post military

[@landost.claire401]

You’re amazing. Wow. This is encouraging to my enlistment journey.

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m so glad this helped!

[@brialexis6102]

Did you go lando? 👀

[@capriceharris2430]

Wow this video is very inspiring and I can feel that you been through a lot your strong girl keep going

[@ninac7631]

I hope you get your custody battle Staight !!! I have a chance to join the Marines as an officer but the process will take probably nine months and I would have to leave my two kids (1 and 3 months)with my mother-in-law. My husband also wants to do it and he is the main one that wants me to join with him but I don’t want to leave my kids for that long! He gets out the army in December and joins in January! 😩😭

[@E_soch_repairz]

So glad I came across this video and ur channel.. I needed to hear this. Definitely had to subscribe

[@mifaelasvoice8376]

I am going through something similar and I’m definitely exploring joining .....Thank you so much for answering the custody question for me .❤❤❤🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@AmberKuunani]

It is definitely a tough decision and I am so glad this video helped you!

[@DelReallyHim]

U gave me so much more confidence in joining while being a single parent

[@AmberKuunani]

It's hard, but honestly we can choose our hard and joining has really helped me have stability and being that single parent, that's something that is a priority to me.

[@user-tn6ur4ls7t]

I was a single mom when I joined the guard. Ended up being in tradoc 18 months instead of 18 weeks. I was married but separated and wish I handle court matters prior because things flipped once I was coming back and 3 years later I still don’t even have 50%. I want to go back but do things right this time to prevent repeat issues. I’ve been thinking about going back since I got out. I love my life but i loved my life even more when I was in. There’s a lot of rules but I felt so much more secure. As a civilian, I feel like im just surviving. It’s really hard

[@AmberKuunani]

I’m now mil to mil and will be finishing my contract this year. It’s been tough as mil to mil as well. I don’t think I could stay in the military as mil to mil or a single parent. It’s very hard to find supportive leadership as well as a supportive community

[@abigailhicks2579]

Im married and have two kids and I'm in the mix of going active duty and I'm I'm between active and reserve and I don't know what's best for our family my husband loves his job

[@DaijaBoo]

I don’t have kids but this is what i will do when i leave my dogs 😭😭

[@AmberKuunani]

Daija Boo dogs are kids too

[@juliehernandez80]

Awww - you’re still a mom. I’m a single mom - teen son - his father is in his life. I’m thinking about joining as well and currently I am taking care of my brother’s dogs (rescues) because he is currently deployed. They are like kids! 😆 So 3 kids is tough but we’re all still alive.

[@jacewherry3779]

I LOVE THAT VERSE OMG

[@robertdeffenbaugh9004]

My Sister is Air Force and she had a Baby in Japan last year.

[@virgo_angel5338]

she came...and she conquered..

[@ZhaneSteele_]

I have a one year old and would like to join the Air Force. I met with a recruiter last year. I’m more worried about daycare and deployment. Do my child come with me overseas? Is daycare always offered ? I also need to get a car as well. Do I need transportation while living on base?

[@keepupwbri]

My baby is also one wondering the same !

[@1andonlystar143]

Unfortunately for deployment your child will not come overseas . You will have to have either a caregiver provided or someone you wrote down to get her while you’re gone . Daycare is provided while you and your daughter are living on base but a little of the pay will come out of your check ( not a lot ) But yea daycare is always offered for regular daycare hours… if your job is night shift then you’ll unfortunately have to trust and find someone on base or near to watch your kid The car situation you can save up your money from Basic Military Training ( Bmt ) and get you a car as soon as you get to your first base

[@ashleycbla]

What’s the difference between a deployment vs just being station at your duty station overseas? There is a difference right because of the military brat name?

[@jayway8427]

@@1andonlystar143 so they will give housing to those with kids?

[@Cella.babyyyy]

@@ashleycbla deployment is usually when you have to report somewhere, where ur kid cannot come with Like my dad when he got deployed to Japan I believe my mom had to stay in the states with my brothers

[@ruthoneill]

Thank you so much for this video 🙌

[@chaleidaarce7189]

Hola!! Waaoo you are so brave so strong, no words... right now I just pass asvab & Meps and I'm was about to join but because I have a baby 2 years old (still breastfeed) I'm not sure if go Active or reserve.. Thanks for all your videos. I'm was thinking in join Security Forces, I bealive is 3 minths tech school right? Any advice? Gracias! Thank youuuuu☆ Blessings ♡

[@Rubirules]

I've always wanted to join because I just want the experience, my baby is 10 years old im a really young parent, but i was fournate enough to have my parents to help me out so we got to spend our time together my baby's really attached to me because im his only parent im scared if he might go into severe depression; he has a close relationship with his grandparents and uncles, did anyone go to the army with siimilar age kids? how did it go?

[@avazvlog5929]

Is the active duty can have 4 kids while in the Air Force?

[@Acr24608]

Ugh I have three small kids under 6. Please update us if you got your kiddo back!

[@alondralozano3583]

I need help please coming out of a abusive relationship

[@lyssa4613]

Do you have a video on you experience getting haemorrhoids and almost getting processed out?

[@AmberKuunani]

Yes take a look at my Air Force video playlist

[@ethanharding4470]

Thanks for sharing

[@jacewherry3779]

I have questions to have you ? Are you still active on this account ?

[@casandramoreno6693]

Single mom seeking more information about granting guardianship for my daughter (1) in order to able to enlist. How long does it take, I want to join as soon as possible.

[@Kb-kh6ev]

I know this is a little old not sure if you got your answers but I’m a single mom and I got a waiver for my son after ait I get him back you should talk to a recruiter

[@Cella.babyyyy]

I got a lawyer to put in the agreement to where if I go to basics and or deployed my parents (my sons grand parents) will care for him

[@marylee19941994]

What do you do for dual military family

[@AmberKuunani]

OOH good video idea! I have been mil-to-mil for a couple of years now, but im about to get out! I'll comment back to you when I upload!

[@cintiavillanueva89]

@@AmberKuunani im thinking about joining AF as a mom of two married to my husband who is prior military. but i’m very nervous sad about the thought of leaving my kids behind 😭 like could i actually do it 😢

[@mansajoka5390]

Will I be able to survive my ex wife put me on child support it’s not crazy but would I be dumb to join with that in place ? I do have 50 /50 currently

[@AmberKuunani]

Is your ex military? If not, you can put your child down as a dependent and give your child health care benefits and such. I’d highly recommend that.

[@avazvlog5929]

Is there a limit of kids you can have while you are active in the Air Force?

[@sososuductivegreen4387]

Up to 3

[@Boogie44]

@@sososuductivegreen4387 wow, really? I'm hoping to go into army, but so if I get pregnant with my 3rd child, will I have to leave? Or if you already have children and get pregnant with your 4th (or higher #) will you also have to leave?

[@MoMo-mn4yd]

I have 4 and am wondering the same thing. I'm married and my husband would be caring for the kids, would I be able to sign a waiver and still enlist?

[@dirtroadbaby.]

So your kid and your babymomma can’t live with you on base ?

[@AmberKuunani]

For my situation, my ex husband has sole custody of our child. I am now remarried and have another child and live on base !

[@cortayzlewis3794]

I want to join but got 3 kids

[@hannahfleener2360]

I have 4 and my recruiter says I can get in with someone waiver