What to EXPECT on an Air Force Deployment

Military deployments can be scary, especially when you don't know what to do when deployed. If you're getting deployed or already deployed, and need help with what to expect for your deployment, this video is perfect for all military members especially Air Force members going on deployment.
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[@Lmaxwell32]

RIP to the lost ones on deployment. Prayers to the families.

[@OQualheim]

🙏

[@Logan_Basiliere]

i signed up for the airforce, i’m waiting for my medical to be approved by meps and i’ll be going to swear-in in a few weeks fingers crossed

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. I’m wishing you good luck. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dsokeinan6085]

Same waiting for adhd waiver hopefully all works out

[@malachicruz8432]

Damn we all in the same boat. What are you guys going for?

[@jessybaca6108]

Same im waiting for meps as well, im going for cyber security or avionics

[@Logan_Basiliere]

@@malachicruz8432 i want to do anything in the space missle and weapons catagory really, i was told by my recruiter that the af is looking for mechanical and electrical jobs the most right now so will see. what about you?

[@austinchase2003]

I’m currently about 1.5 years into my first contract with the Air Force. Currently on my first deployment. While I’m already here, this video definitely helped me out a ton!!

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m glad it could help. Good luck with the rest of your deployment. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@urugly5118]

I am at 1.5 years too. When did u graduate? Sept 15th?

[@austinchase2003]

@@urugly5118 BMT grad was Aug. 18th 2022. Tech School was Jan. 6th 2023.

[@urugly5118]

@@austinchase2003 that doesn’t make sense

[@austinchase2003]

@@urugly5118 why doesn’t that make sense? I went through BMT from late June to mid August of 2022. Was in Tech school from mid August of 2022, to early January of 2023.

[@lifeofacoolkid12]

I needed this video for my own sanity ! Thank you 🌱

[@Kristjannm]

The video I’ve been waiting, for leaving soon!!! Thanks for the post ! And happy new year 🎆

[@TianaJ83]

I just left my sons graduation in San Antonio Texas this past week. He is now onto the tech school portion of things. I just love your videos they are so informative, and fun! Now that he can have his phone more than they did in BMT, I am sending him your videos. Blessings to you and thank you for all you do!

[@JacobAndJamal]

A modern deployment for Air Force is essentially being locked in, on an Air Force base that’s located in another country. Outside base travel may or may not be allowed depending on world events. Unless you’re in a special warfare AFSC , you will NOT experience anything like Restrepo or Hurt Locker . Imagine an Air Force deployment more like military Office Space… Now Army/Navy/Marines ? That’s a whole different movie . 🤔

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

I gotta give you credit, that was a SMOOTH Ad Segway 🤣🤣👍

[@tee.lashawn]

swore in not too long ago, just waiting for bmt 🥳. your videos helped sooo much!! ❤️

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. Big congrats and good luck on your journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@AARONxSANCHEZ]

Been a long 6 months to join , but I finally swore in at meps , just waiting on a ship date! I got ASM as my job.

[@jeylahall2127]

Hey Jody! I recently got booked for a job for Aerospace Physiology and I ship out for BMT December 5th! Thank you for your videos because they definitely made my process of joining wayyy easier. Wish me luck!

[@Jodywithawhy]

Big congrats and good luck on the rest of your process. Also thanks for supporting. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@zer0_ceil]

I went to my recruiter on Guam 🇬🇺 and I’m slowly dropping my weight & keep refreshing my asvab skills

[@christiansantillanes]

Been talkin to my recruiter and I got meps in a week or 2 lets go

[@justauser3553]

Thank you Sir, your videos made me see the amazing benefits of Joining the Air Force from Italy, and guided me in the whole process from Meeting a recruiter until now. Just got TDY in a 4 Star-Hotel and with a business class flight at 22, and that's when I told myself: "Damn this was the best decision of my life"

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. That’s awesome to hear, and I’m glad I could help you through your journey. I appreciate updates like these. Feels good to see y’all out there winning. 🙌🏽

[@justauser3553]

​@@JodywithawhyYou're welcome. Continue with what you are doing Sir; you are helping so many people change their lives through your videos.

[@weegee9k656]

Thank you for influencing my decision to join and thank you for continuing to provide more info and advice for my career. I joined in January

[@Jodywithawhy]

I appreciate you supporting and it’s always awesome to see you all comment months ago, and then see y’all join. 🙌🏽

[@pandiem]

Personally I deployed 3 months after i got to my first station, without getting my 5 level or SrA, but that was because I was part of an ACS and they mass deploy together.

[@raulsanchez1481]

Im close to enlisting in the reserve as a maintainer. 🤞

[@PlaidDad]

Retired CE (HVAC tech) here. I was fortunate and somehow only went on 2 deployments in my 20 year career. I deployed from Hill AFB (best assignment I had) back in 2000 and went to Eskan Village in Saudi Arabia. They had the best chow hall I ever had. We landed at around 11 pm and it was about 95 degrees still. That heat just punches you in the face as soon as you step off the plane. During that time, we had to take a course with EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) and be trained on looking over our vehicles with any tampering or wires exposed from any potential homemade bombs when we took any vehicles off base. I recall seeing an article posted when a car bomb was planted and it killed a couple of British soldiers and they (Saudi’s) apologized saying it was intended for Americans. A holes. Then, a few more weeks pass and I experienced my 1st threat con (threat condition) Delta when the U.S.S Cole ship was attacked. We had to carry our gas masks everywhere as a just in case type thing but just stayed in our work shops for the most part. Overall, it was a good experience and miss getting my haircut there because they even gave you a neck / shoulder massage after your haircut. It was awesome.

[@Kay_0302]

Hey Jody! I've been strongly considering joining the Airforce, and I've recently found your channel. I'm trying to do as much research as possible in order to come to an informed final decision, and your videos help a lot, including thos one, which helps clear up concerns about deployment. Question, do you know anything about the Waiver Process for ADHD, and how would I, someone who has ADHD, obtain one?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Hey I’m glad I could help. I’ve made this video which explains how to go about getting medical waivers. I hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-um6aumsx4hqcsi=pPG7Djx3dRsHLqgZ

[@bellajade777]

Hey Jody. I’m trying to switch over my process from Navy to Space Force (AF 2nd option now that I know about SF 😂) however, the recruiters for SF haven’t gotten to me and the Live chat advisor for Air Force told me contact my recruiters to proceed MEPS for Moral & Physical and contact them over at AF afterwards. Anyway you can assist me on completing my process with Space Force preferably, please? I scored an 85 on my ASVAB ! Please let me know how you may assist. Thank you so much for your great content, information and your services. 💯🔥🙏🏽

[@jimh4727]

I'm waiting the call as a reservist to deploy, but I doubt I'll ever deploy as a 4A0

[@jacksonharris3360]

I ship dec 12th for af basic in excited to. Finally do something

[@WingsandwanderlustwithMyles]

That’s my ship date too. We will prolly see each other!

[@aceaceaceaceace]

Which branch is the most fun tho? I do enjoy physical labor and learning new skills so working hard was always fun for me!

[@loganlee9986]

I am 1 month into my first duty station and leave for deployment in April thanks for the video

[@loganlee9986]

I think my experience will be a little different being fire though

[@Jodywithawhy]

Good luck on your deployment. Take advantage of all the opportunities to learn. 🤙🏽

[@355EMS]

I am currently deployed as an E-2. If they need you they will send you!

[@savagejordan781]

Oh

[@Xxstephenx1x]

I have wasted my life, and at 33, I seriously would like to join the Air Force. both my parent's met in the air force i really admire vets. I think I saw that you can serve till 42, so I have been really thinking about seeing a recruiter and seeing what my life could be. My health is a worry, tho I don't want to get my hopes up.

[@alexcarino3274]

I’m 34 and highly considering joining do what ever it takes to make it happen

[@davidwells5888]

You're basically me bro. i'm 34 in the same boat wasted my life away

[@alexcarino3274]

@@davidwells5888 what’s holding you back from joining?

[@davidwells5888]

@@alexcarino3274 im planning on joining my biggest problem rn is i got bad plantar fasciitis in my foot and its difficult to run. I have no idea if i'd be able to make it through bootcamp. Waiting for it to heal which takes forever

[@user-kv2ix7cn4d]

I’m 32 and I’m currently waiting for my job match and ship out date. You can do this! ❤️

[@noracamacho21]

My daughter got her medical waiver, graduated BMT and done with phase 1 in tech school. When she was supposedly going to her phase 2 she learned her orders were on hold due to medical clearance. She’s going overseas after tech school and rap. What takes medical clearance longer to get done? Is there anything else she needs to be doing at the moment?

[@GhostSpeedShop]

Great tips! Don't forget your shower shoes!

[@les4376]

Hey Jody! Is it as easy for reservists to take deployments overseas?

[@coolbreeze7132]

Do you go back to the same dorm room from your stationed base when done with your deployment

[@baldilocksofficial]

Hey Jody I have a question about Basic. I stay in Houston Tx and my recruiter told me that we will be taking a bus to BMT. Does this mean I can bring regular size toiletries instead of travel size?

[@Jodywithawhy]

You can, but I’d still recommend the travel size too just in case.

[@nashalitorres9069]

What you think is best active duty or reserve? I can’t decide.

[@wjjwTheDemigod]

I wish there was more about the air national guard.

[@mukhtarkudaibergen3326]

I wanted to ask; Is it possible to join the Air Force and retake the ASVAB, if you failed the ASVAB at another branch and didn't qualify for that branch. How much scores do you need in order to get an IT Job in the Air Force?

[@masonolinger7870]

Jody, been watching your videos for a while now, and really like the content. I want to apply for the HPSP program for physicians, I’m about to finish my degree in Biomedical science and I am applying to medical school in June. I reached out to the Oklahoma healthcare recruiting office and they sent me an officer pre qualification form. I filled out the form and sent it back. It’s been 2 weeks but they haven’t got me in touch with a recruiter or even responded. I think I’m a good fit for officer candidacy, I have multiple leadership experiences throughout work and college, good grades, and I stay on top of my health and fitness. If you have any advice I’d really appreciate it. Do you think I should start reaching out to other branches? Hope you see this comment. My name is Mason Olinger

[@Jodywithawhy]

Hey, You’re reaching out during holiday season. Recruiters typically become less available during the holidays, so I wouldn’t freak out too much. Just stay persistent and patient with them. Good luck on your process and I hope this helps.

[@masonolinger7870]

@@Jodywithawhy thank you for the response, I’ll be patient then!

[@Bigbigenergy]

Are you allowed to leave base? Are you allowed to travel?

[@Kimr3llo]

I went to MEPS a week and a half ago. I scored an 85 for my AFQT score. All I’m waiting on is my consultation with an eye doctor in a 2 weeks, then hopefully I’ll be an approved applicant. Prayers up!🙏🏾

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m wishing you good luck. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@negralinda4797]

How did you study for that help me please. I’m getting ready to get into the Air Force.

[@nathanpaul4007]

Hi Jody, I’m currently a junior in high school and I plan on joining the Air National Guard right out of high school. However, I plan on doing Air Force ROTC in college simultaneously. Is that allowed or can I only do one or the other? I am currently in Air Force JROTC and your videos have been super helpful. Also, thank you for your service to our nation!

[@gaiusaugustusgermanicus471]

Not Jody, but current AFROTC cadet here. Yes, you can be a ANG member and also be in AFROTC. Do note however, when you contract with AFROTC, you have to drop your ANG contract. Shouldn’t be a problem, just make sure to let leadership on both sides know and they’ll help you out

[@nathanpaul4007]

⁠Thank you sir!

[@BrendonCarr]

Not to rain on your college plans, but the world has changed and college has become a scam. Unless college is free, it ain't worth it. Don't start your life with an $80,000 millstone around your neck. My advice to any young person thinking about the military is to take the plunge and enlist. During your first enlistment, if you don't finish a bachelor's degree during your off-duty time, you are probably doing it wrong. If you finish your degree on active duty, using AP credits from high school, service schools and the Community College of the Air Force, those CLEP exams Jody referenced, and classes you can take in your off-duty time, then you can apply to Officer Training School and that commission. If you don't, well, then you show up to college as, say, a seasoned, more serious college junior - with the GI Bill behind you. Source: Am Cold War Navy veteran, got BA on active duty at the Ed Center Jody describes, got out and went to law school. Have child on active duty in the Air Force now (SSgt with five years). I bought my home when I was 33; she's 23 and just bought her first home.

[@tiffanyjackson1214]

Hi Jody, is it easier to cross train into an intelligence or cyber intelligence job after you are enlisted? I’m just starting the process of enlisting and have been told that the only jobs available right now are mechanical and electrical. I’m fine with picking jobs from those aptitudes but eventually I know I really want to get work experience in intelligence for my future career plans if I decide not to do a full 20 in the Air Force.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I did it myself and it was pretty easy to get into Intel. However they had a need for it when I was eligible to cross train. For you it will depend on availability of intel jobs or cyber when your cross train eligible. There’s no telling how that will look 3-5 years from now. I hope that helps.

[@tiffanyjackson1214]

@@Jodywithawhy Yes very helpful, thank you!

[@SunnyandCitrine]

Can i bring a crockpot to my deployment?

[@nathanielwarren9406]

I deployed as an A1C and have only been in since Feb 2022 😂

[@fourthking]

During my 20 years in the Air Force, I have deployed 8 times. Some of the better times during my 20 years even being in the war zone.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I salute you. 🫡

[@frev9460]

Those cheesecakes at the deployed DFACs ‘slapped’ as the kids say 😎

[@Jodywithawhy]

Mannnn. I got one or two like everyday. lol.

[@BexMilze]

@jodywithawhy couldn't find any information, when you have a mortgage, and are going to BMT, is there anything to help you with that expense?

[@Jodywithawhy]

The service members civil relief act can have your interest rates lowered to 6% if they’re not already under that. Besides that, I don’t think there’s too much other assistance, unless you’re married or have dependents. In that case you’d receive a housing allowance.

[@BexMilze]

@@Jodywithawhysingle homeowner, and soon going for BMT, while I will be gone, I wonder if there any assistance to help with my mortgage?

[@dsokeinan6085]

Hey so because of genesis at meps I was flagged for adhd never took meds never had iep or 504 plan .should I be good I’m waiting for the doctors to look over everything

[@Jodywithawhy]

I honestly don’t know. I do know they’re going to require you to gather all of your medical records so they can comb through them. Then based off of those, they’ll determine if you’re qualified. I recommend you have your doctor write a letter of why they don’t think you have ADHD or any symptoms, and you have no learning disabilities.

[@leonec51]

Hi, I’m want to join the AF , and my high school diploma is from Cuba , i already translate The diploma to English, so is going to work when i present that to my recruiter ? Thanks in advance, you are big inspiration to me for join to the AF

[@Jodywithawhy]

If you had the documents validated from a company on naces.org, they will work. If not head over to that website and find someone to validate them for you. It usually costs anywhere from $75-125.

[@user-qy1wb9my5o]

What are the odds on me being able to become a loadmaster. I did a lot of research on it and that seems like my dream job! That’s something I would be willing to wait for if I knew it was guaranteed! Should I list all aircrew jobs for my best chances? I scored a 67 a practice asvab at a recruiters office without studying at all.

[@user-kv2ix7cn4d]

Loadmasters are highly sought after jobs. They rarely come available. The Air Force doesn’t let you ‘pick’ a job. You create a job list of 8-10 jobs you would accept and you are assigned a job based on what comes available that’s on your list. You can choose to deny a job that you don’t feel you want BUT they will give you a hard time about it and you can only stay in the delayed entry program (they put everyone in the Air Force in DEP) for so long before you ‘expire’. So every month a job list rolls out and it’s sorta in your recruiter to fight for you to get the best job they can secure you that’s on your list. I’d highly suggest talking to your local recruiter to get a better idea of how this process works. But basically if you list aircrew jobs, you’re more likely to get a contract option for one of those jobs. But really, there’s no bad job in the Air Force

[@rodolfomorenoiii135]

I unfortunately quit coast guard bootcamp couldn't hack it at 35, told my recruiter I had history of anxiety, but he told me to deny it so it won't delay my process from joining was out there and was struggling. I got a dd-214 form got a uncharacterized discharge like a neutral discharge. The staff employees from coast guard told me along other 14 recruits that quit bootcamp that it will not affect our employment opportunities in the future, but do you know how true that is? If I want to apply to a government job in the future will I get turned down or not?

[@Kk_1100]

L

[@rodolfomorenoiii135]

@@Kk_1100 What do you mean by L. Does that mean lower? Or what?

[@Trackstarmeech]

I know you're air force but is there a way you can make a video about transfering from the air force to the space force? i wanted to know what the process may be like

[@Jodywithawhy]

They’ve actually slowed down on letting people transfer. I’m actually not too sure on the process, and don’t want to miseducate. Here’s what I’ve researched though. Application and Transfer Process To apply for IST, follow the application process below. A complete application requires: Transfer request letter IST Unit Commander Endorsement (signed by unit commander) Service Career Brief Army: Officer Record Brief (ORB) or Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) Last five signed performance reports Monthly counseling and military training/ academic reports can be submitted IST Candidate Data Form Submission Submit application using the MyVector. Please submit the FY24 IST Application as follows: Scan to combine: (1) Service Career Brief, (2), IST Commander Endorsement and (3) last five performance reports into a single PDF file. Name the single PDF file with the following naming convention. LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_IST_OFFICER (or ENLISTED) CURRENT SERVICE Submit your application for FY24 IST application window between 0800 EST on 26 June 2023 through 1700 EST on 11 July 2023.

[@golfery5119]

​@@JodywithawhyI can imagine, as someone who's army, that the space force is probably even more shocking than air force is

[@Mellotheegoat]

I sworn into the AirForce last week, currently waiting to be booked. Any advice? My recruiter told me that I listed some pretty dope Jobs.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I would say just start preparing for basic. Get yourself into shape, and start studying all the memory work on the aim high app. That’ll get you more than ready.

[@validaze6985]

where can i but the chairforce shirt loll?

[@Jodywithawhy]

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[@bodabodaguy3193]

Damn I thinking of joining for real, I really like fighter jets, is that a good enough reason to join?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I would say you need to like more than fighter jets. There’s a high possibility you’d never work on or be around fighter jets. If the only thing you liked about the Air Force was the jets, that could be a dissatisfying career not working with them.

[@hawaiianpunch-]

I am one waiver away from joining 🙌🏽

[@Jodywithawhy]

Ayeee. I’m wishing you good luck. 🙌🏽

[@gr0undbr3ak]

6:21 sensational.

[@Chinunit22]

Vacation fun of hotel room, beers, stakes, and lobster. Yes, i had been to Air Force bases durning deployment to Middle East, and i could confirm that meanwhile Marines and Army live like homeless durning deployment.

[@iDubzZ420]

Hey Jodi, if you are deploying as a reservist can you get full benefits if the deployment is more than 90days?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I don’t know what you mean by full benefits, but I do know you qualify for the VA home loan and other benefits after a 90 day deployment. And you also get the full time pay as if you were an active member.

[@iDubzZ420]

@@Jodywithawhy yes sir, that’s what I meant! Thank you!

[@Floowetic]

Anyone else ship Jan. 9th?

[@de_lontekk8019]

How you doing sir, I finished my asvab and scored a 82 last Monday. My recruiter hasn’t gotten back to me yet, what’s the next step for me ?

[@Jodywithawhy]

Congrats on the score. That’s a great score. I would say just be patient. It’s holiday season so the recruiters are moving slow motion now.

[@transparents0ul]

heyy i also need to do the asvab soon can i ask you some questions do u have ig? cause i ordered a book to learn for it but i’m wondering if i take it at the recruiter’s office as a practice or somewhere else

[@MattPSTR]

doesnt security forces see combat

[@rokrok27]

How do u make these vids

[@Jodywithawhy]

What do you mean, like the editing process or the information process?

[@mdnahidseo]

Hello sir Are you looking for a professional youtube thumbnail designer?

[@caseyvanommeren3659]

So will family (husband and child ) have to stay home

[@Jodywithawhy]

Yes. On deployments, the member will be the only one to go.

[@xboosting617]

@JodywithaWhy are you still recruiting ?

[@Jodywithawhy]

I’m not. I can still help answer any questions you have though, or get you in touch with a recruiter. Lemme know.

[@xboosting617]

@@JodywithawhyHow can i reach you ? I sent an email to your Gmail. A few days ago

[@kenneencail]

Im in the Army….deployments are somehow the best and worst times of my life.

[@Jodywithawhy]

I felt that. 🙌🏽

[@yeudylove2820]

is Jody still in the airforce??

[@Jodywithawhy]

I am. Still got 2 years before I can retire.

[@yeudylove2820]

@@Jodywithawhy Ho Jody thank you for reply by comment personally. Thanks to you I am looking for joining to the airforce. Thanks you for your hard work.

[@Jodywithawhy]

No problem at all. Good luck on your process and appreciate your support. 🤙🏽

[@pnwchris2000]

hey hey, let the Marines save up and spend it on a new toy like a car/truck/motorcycle. They go thru a lot for all of us, they deserve to let off some steam when they get home haha

[@thevet2009]

Airforce deployment...what a joke.