Life in the Air Force | Stationed in Japan

[@SupahNerd]

Was raised in Misawa for 14 years due to my dad's 2 tours there 20 years ago. Absolutely love Japan. I'm currently in the process of enlisting in the AF. My hope and dream is to be stationed at the base where I grew up.

[@technicalactivity]

prepare to be disappointed Lol!!

[@rs5360]

Stationed there 84-91. Loved every minute of it.

[@dominicklynem8270]

Thank you for keeping it real! Keep these videos up and go out and do more show us more!

[@adammarcelino7936]

My favorite youtuber atm! thanks for all the videos you made about PA and the air force.

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Aye it’s all love! I appreciate it!

[@jixhydra]

Thank you very much about increasing the chances of trading stations. Information about that doesn't come that often.

[@user-zl9qc9cc4u]

Great video. I lived in Misawa, Japan in the 90s. Your home looks much better than the one we lived in. You do a great job giving a perspective of active duty life living overseas.

[@renz00000]

very funny seeing people at my base and my nco's in the background during the gym montage. Great vid!!!

[@qcouple4930]

Thank you very much for this, learned so much during your video. Every second of information you share really helps, doesn't matter how long the video is. I had no idea you can trade locations. Thank you again and please continue to make videos. You're helping so many ppl.

[@jerryhowe790]

I was stationed at Misawa AB from January 1986 to January 1988. I loved it there and wanted to extend but the needs of the Air Force came first. I am sure the base and local area have changed and I would love to see a video of what the base is like now.

[@benjaminbonifacio5268]

I’m a college graduate in communications/marketing + a minor in Japanese and went a different industry after graduation, specifically supply chain management. A dream role of mine is to become a brand director for a major company and I’m considering the military and its perks and core mission to help me get to my future vision. I am considering Air Force for its fit and values, and your content and words were helpful. Really interested in the PA role. What general advice could you share to someone who is deciding military vs civilian route to achieving my future vision? Thank you bro.

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

The military is a perfect stepping stone/career. Use your degree and try to come in as an officer. PA is great but 90% of officer jobs are the same… they manage the unit. I wouldn’t get to wrapped up about the job, do your time, secure your benefits, save your money that way you never are trapped and can get out whenever you please.

[@bondgabebond4907]

Most fun I had was in the USAF. I spent 4 years at Yokota AB in the 1980s. There is nothing quite like the military and the opportunities it offers. I spent all my overseas time in the Pacific: Philippines, Japan and S. Korea. The orient is a great place to visit. Never made it to Europe. During that time, the Vietnam war finally ended, I saw the refugees and POWs come through Clark AB, Philippines. I try to encourage young kids to join, even for a 4 year tour. You serve your country and you get to do things you might not otherwise do.

[@lataishajohnson2117]

My friend who married into the air force is in Japan with y'all. She looks like she having so much fun there

[@YC72]

Wow! I was stationed there 32 years ago. A walking tour would be awesome. I see the dorms look the same. Your apartment though! It’s nice!

[@MasonHargrove1]

Da goat! I'm trying to get stationed out there.

[@granddeception4290]

Valid point about being stationed in Europe. I was stationed in England 00-06 and traveled all over Europe as well as TDY to Qatar.

[@dominicklynem8270]

You should start streaming and do irls out there

[@Squekysandal]

Plug for the 4C mental health position! I’m waiting to ship out and I’ve gone through a couple adjustments just waiting in DEP!

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Mental health is a great field

[@howardburakof4364]

I was stationed at Tachikawa AFB,Japan from 1957 to 1959 it was a great duty station for a 18 tear old.

[@MerrillSmallwood]

Great video. AF Vet here from the Cold War. I was stationed at 2 bases in West Germany at the time. After my first base I had orders to Misawa but wound up going to Ramstein HQ on a special duty assignment. Ramstein was great but I have always wondered what I missed at Misawa.There are about 15 of us in a group chat that were stationed together at Ramsein HQ. 40 years after the fact. Your making brothers forever. Best of luck!

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

It’s awesome that yall are still connected! Appreciate the comment, and thanks for your service!

[@tictackpainting9983]

If you look at the patch (right shoulder of the uniform) you will see it’s a Wild Weasel patch and also shows that’s part of the 35th Fighter Wing. I worked with the F4 Wild Weasels back in the early 80s. So with that I’m assuming he is a maintenance troop which is part of the fighter wing. That doesn’t explain the facial hair however which is very much surprising to me as well. Typically if a shaving waiver is issued you will see hair on the entire face which you do see here as well. I will also say that the standards seem to have been way more relaxed since I retired in 1998. So I like it? NOPE but it’s not my call.

[@Alex05713]

Great content,did you put Japanese the No 1 on your dream sheet?

[@Dunezz]

Coffee keeps us alive out here

[@tictackpainting9983]

As a side note to my first comment. I was stationed at Minot during a special duty assignment and will say that it was one of the most rewarding assignments I ever had in 22 years. Is it cold you ask? HELL YES IT GETS COLD!!! But every place has its downside.

[@dantejohns8077]

I’m about to go to basic for Security Forces and hopefully I get Japan on my list. What would you say is the most important things to learn right away going into a foreign country

[@allanxxxxxxxx]

Hi Will what does the PA badge mean and what job do you do ( its my first time on your channel )

[@ScrappyyDooo]

loved the video, i'm working on joining active duty and I wanted to ask. Where you get stationed is where you are for your whole contract ? or do they have you move around after awhile ?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Most contracts will be 3 years now, so if you don’t extend your contract and get out after… you most likely will only be stationed at one base. There are short tours you could get that are 1 year long straight out of tech school though, so after the tour you would get Base of Preference (BOP) and get sent to another base.

[@ScrappyyDooo]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_ ahh ok thank you for the response !

[@gustavotejada607]

you have an amazing apartment ! blessings for you

[@ronaldvanengen1887]

Eating on Base saves u money ❤😊

[@LifewithBruno13]

I am actually in the process in joining the Air Force and would love to know the steps and path it took to become a PA in the Air Force. I don't have my Masters degree in PA.

[@kitkat2350]

How does bah work if dependents live overseas ? Would I qualify for bah or no ? I have a foreign husband and stepson with marriage certificate and birth certificates.

[@gpd4705]

What if you get stationed out of the country, do you have to buy a new car in that country?

[@LukeniV]

Same question

[@rxconstellation]

Milspouse here! My understanding is that you can usually have one car shipped over. Japan has the steering wheels on the opposite side though, so many folks buy a beater car on base. My family wants a Japanese car to bring back with us so we will likely be buying a older car (25 year DOT rule) that can come back to the US with us when we're done

[@gpd4705]

@@rxconstellation thanks for the response that clears it up a bit

[@tailwind12]

cool dude. so when are mustaches and goat-t's allowed in the miltary/AF?

[@NotSpyware]

A medical profile or a religious waiver approved from command.

[@tailwind12]

@@NotSpyware ok, if you say so. i am a veteran also--most were for dermatology issues. who knows. goes against the principles of the US military. i was in the 90s. my dad retired in the lates 70s from 1957. he said thee were like 2 black guys that had the skin disease and got a wavier in his 25ys. today a female army Seargent got a wavier for her hand tribal tattoo's from guam. let's be direct and honest: IF you are not a minority your proper waiver will be mostly likely denied.

[@NotSpyware]

@@tailwind12 I am not advocating for/against, only answering on what current DAF regulation permits. Thank you for your service.

[@movizdar8818]

Do you know any Log Planners at your base?

[@matiasrevoredo5503]

Hi I have a question. What do you do in the Air Force ?

[@curiouspeople6441]

That much food would cost me over $14 in Vegas

[@LukeniV]

Am telling you bro! Same in Cali.

[@Jake-be9ji]

Can you join the guard or reserves and choose to be stationed in Europe? I’m currently living in Los Angeles as a civilian but want to join the af active duty but am worried I won’t get stationed in Europe

[@alejandrogutierrez5195]

Out of my knowledge IK that you have to go to the unit where you live at so i’m not sure how that would work but just talk to a recruiter they can help you out

[@americancanuck9790]

Guard is by state and reserves is federal like active duty. In the Guard you pick your duty station and you can also pick your job if its open and you qualify for it. There are also AGR (Active Guard Reserve) positions in the guard that are like active duty.

[@rxconstellation]

Talk with an experienced AF veteran about which jobs are available in Europe (NOT A RECRUITER). Not all jobs are available at all bases. Conversely, if a job is available at ALL bases (like Security Forces) you also might be less likely to get assigned there. You'll be sent wherever the need is greatest, and folks with follow-on from Korea are more likely to get those slots.

[@jkrollin3967]

Can you live off base at Misawa if your married ? Or in Japan at all? Could you also buy a property in Japan if your stationed there??

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

You can live off base here at Misawa. I’m not too sure about the requirements of buying property out here.

[@jkrollin3967]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_ Thank you soo much for the reply :D Right now I'm in the midst of trying to clear all the hurdles to join the USAF and the job I've been shooting for is PA and one of the top bases I'd love to go to is in fact Misawa. Your videos have been a wealth of info for me.

[@Armandotradess]

what do you do for work though

[@Jake-be9ji]

Do you regret enlisting with a degree? I’m 31 with a degree and both my parents were officers and I’m worried I won’t make enough money as enlisted but ots is so competitive. I could get my masters and do rotc but I am getting older and don’t have the time. Any recommendations or insight?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

I would submit a package, you never know. I don’t regret enlisting, but definitely would have preferred the officer side.

[@officialrivv]

Hello, sir. I am trying to enlist with Space Force. However, an opportunity came across my table. I was offered a mailman position in the Florida Keys. I don't know which one to pick... Hmmm....

[@user-ie1tu3me7w]

Go to any other branch then space force

[@officialrivv]

@@user-ie1tu3me7w Do you know something my recruiter doesn't know?

[@theoakroy4337]

Is it true that if you got low asvab score but more than 31 they will still not accept you?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Never heard of that happening

[@theoakroy4337]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_ sir do you know if aerospace propulsion specialist is only for US citizens?

[@nomissedopportunities3408]

I just found your KZbin channel. I looked quickly through your videos and watched about four today. I saw your wife in a few of the videos, but there’s really no explanation on your story or how you came to be as far as your journey. Will you be putting out a video that talks about your journey where you started where you met your wife getting orders and what your future plans are also the name of your KZbin channel wealthy warrior, I heard you talk some about investing but is that something you just started once you got in.

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

I’ll be sure to make a video answering these for you!

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi Does the Air Force pay for your food in Japan?

[@ItsJustPreVR]

That comfy boy segment before the house tour. i feel that.

[@theoakroy4337]

Im going to take the asvab on 30th and hoping to pass and then MEPS on 31st. What score did you get in the asvab sir?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

I got a 72, I really just remembered all the math formulas and it worked out

[@creatorsincaptivity]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_any study tips ?

[@savery1979]

I am headed to Misawa on the 27th as a contractor. Never been to Japan. I dont know anything about that area or where im even gonna stay. Scouring youtube for info. Kinda freaking out TBH

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

It’s a nice base. It’s country side so the surrounding area is small, but we are about 20 mins from a big city. It snows a bunch during winter and I believe that’s the biggest con.

[@ClipzzGaming]

When you get stationed at a base, is that different from being deployed??

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Yes, when you get stationed somewhere it’s going to be for ~3 years, when you get deployed it’s typically only 6 months.

[@ClipzzGaming]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_ Oh okay is it possible to go to different bases within the 3 years (not meaning deployment)

[@spiritualcleansing4203]

Larry June!

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Numbers

[@Jake-be9ji]

Also, was Japan on your “dream sheet” what else was on your dream sheet?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Japan was on my dream sheet but I ended up getting Dover and swapping bases with a friend. I met a few guard members stationed/tdy’d at my base but I am not too sure how that process works.

[@Jake-be9ji]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_ thank you. I will offer whoever gets Europe money to trade.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

Are the regs different over there or is this fake?

[@hirameberhardt8643]

My father was stationed in Japan from 1948-55 as the occupation force, and during that time, his unit went to Korea during the war. We left in 55 and 3kwas station in Fort Leonard Wood.

[@EdGonzalez-c1q]

I spent 6 years in the Army....except for medical waiver and some folks in the Navy I was not aware the Air Force allowed folks to have a "beard / goat tee"...? hmmm...maybe things have changed. BTW, I agree Europe is the better overseas duty stations. Take Care....!

[@mynamerell7392]

i just hope i get stationed in the states

[@ryancrouch9918]

Do you have a chance of being stationed in Japan for a 4/6 year contract?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

100% but I will say a small selection of jobs don’t.

[@Wixzp]

Do you have any tips for a 16 year old who wants to join

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Just focus on school, once you’re a senior you can think about enlisting or going to college, joining ROTC and becoming an officer.

[@ancientburner]

Agreed Focus on School and Prepare for the ASVAB if you are going to Enlist after high school. Study Hard: Make school a priority. Practice ASVAB Tests: Take practice tests to find out which subjects you need to improve on (Use Khan Academy, Grammar Hero (KZbin), or ASVAB practice books) Score High: The higher your ASVAB score, the more job options you'll have in the military. Consider the Space Force: If you're good at STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and interested in space, the Space Force could be a great option for you. Get Physically Active: Start exercising now if you are not already. This way, when you're 17 or 18 and ready to join, you won't have to rush to get in shape for Basic Military Training (BMT). Watch KZbin videos about BMT at Lackland, Texas to see what to expect. For Funsies: Begin learning the Air Force rank insignias. - You can also look at Airman's Manual (AFH 1-1) This manual covers essential topics such as military customs and courtesies, dress and appearance standards, basic first aid, and operational procedures. Familiarizing yourself with this manual can give you a solid foundation. -The Enlisted Force Structure (AFI 36-2618) known as the "Blue Book," this document outlines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations for enlisted members. Understanding this structure will help you grasp the hierarchy and your place within it. Hope this helps and best of luck on your journey! The college ROTC/Officer route is a GREAT option as well.

[@Neonmaticc]

When active duty, do you need your passport to go to other countries? Like you said you went to Thailand for vacation, did you need a passport for that?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Yes I needed a passport for Thailand because it was just me taking leave. If you get orders to a location you won’t need a passport, and if for some reason you do… the military will pay and provide you with one (ONLY IF ITS FOR ORDERS).

[@ste4mzmylastname701]

You should start playing games 24/7

[@idk3060]

Can you wear uniform off base in Japan?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Where I’m stationed yes, can’t speak for other bases

[@idk3060]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_ is there a radius or anywhere

[@steindj]

You can have a dang goatee in the Air Force wth lol

[@stevemcc2162]

I came here with similar questions. Shaving profiles are a thing, but I'm not sure how he received one. It's usually for very sensitive skin 😏

[@steindj]

@@stevemcc2162 right a no shaving chit due to having sensitive skin but he’s clearly shaving some areas I don’t think he naturally grows a goatee. That’s crazy lol well it is the AF who knows

[@RoyHoy]

Do they teach you Japanese?

[@587shadow]

I’m trying to understand how we spend 8 trillion dollars a year and police and military don’t have better pay checks

[@robadams4807]

This guy never took the OPSEC course lol

[@lifeinthe5-069]

Do some research before getting your heart set on a specific base 😀

[@Bobby-r3c]

I had a dream of today's upgraded f-22 raptor/f-35 lightning ii/b-21 radar will become stolen

[@mc1847]

How about shaving

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

What’s that?

[@danielsueros8166]

Europe is overrated I like how modern and technologically advanced Japan and South Korea is

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

I guess the grass is always greener on the other side lol

[@jenhon9858]

Paid vacation 🎉

[@kbanggga]

NUMBERS

[@bryanwilliams3933]

Can u have a dog ?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

If you’re coming in to the military enlisted.. no, you’ll be living in the dorms. But if you’re married or hit E4 then yes, because you won’t be living in the dorms.

[@TheJrj430]

Did you forget a razor? Unreal. This must be fake.

[@Scott-d2i]

I agree. What's up with beard? I think it's part of the more gentle military. You know, you can't yell at them, you have to say please for them to do anything and then they only do it if they want to!

[@braydenharris7319]

Called a shaving waiver idiots

[@theutterkingdom6113]

Shaving profile, not everybody’s skin reacts well to clean shaving, myself included. The force is telling me the sarcasm is strong in this one

[@adrianchavez961]

You ever heard of shaving profiles? Just say your mad boss

[@stevem6856]

A well-trimmed beard looks more professional than a bumped up bleeding face and neck. If your skin reacts badly they'll give you a shaving waver

[@shaqhightower3614]

wtf is that on your face? Military doesn’t have to shave anymore?

[@mypace5799]

Senior Airman, military changed since I was in Air Force. Back then you couldn’t grow any facial hair if anything maybe just a mustache but not a beard or anything more than a 5’ o clock shadow! 🫡

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

Now there are medical, and religious waivers that allow members to grow facial hair.

[@StrongestNerd]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_ You have a medical waiver, I assume?

[@TheWealthyWarrior_]

@@StrongestNerd I do, I’ve had it since BMT. You can also get one for Religious reasons as well

[@musicplusink]

@@TheWealthyWarrior_I don’t know your reasons nor do I care but way too many people get a profile that are bs. I’m all for those have legit reasons but I’m not ok with those that abuse it

[@cavoff]

Why are you on others' soil?

[@Brian-nn1tf]

weirdo

[@cavoff]

@@Brian-nn1tf invader

[@dominicklynem8270]

You should start streaming and do irls out there