Living on vs off base// Moving out of the dorms

[@Howto354]

"you turn the knob to go in" 😂

[@TheTechSpaceUS]

LOL

[@logankennedy85]

I really appreciate this video! About to start this journey with a wife and 3 year old son, and you’re answered a lot of the questions I have. Hope you’re well!

[@landorodrigo2245]

You are such an inspiration to young people who are joining the military. Thank you for doing what you do. Your gonna make a great husband someday to some lucky lady, holdout for the right one you are awesome.

[@JJGL13]

That's one heck of a view! Smart move on moving off base, I know guys that spent 4 years on there bases and never left, actually have a family member who was in Japan and never left base, always good to involve yourself in the life of the city that you're living in, especially knowing that you'll probably never go back again

[@halvey8518]

Meps is really kicking my ass rn, I can't pass my hearing test. I have one shot left. Wish me luck

[@JamalSRHS]

Good luck bro, be patient and focus. Let us know how it goes.

[@halvey8518]

Maul Hey bro I passed! Signed a contract that's leaving in February! Thanks for the support man

[@michaelc1154]

congrats its going to go by quick !! What did you sign up as ?? I leave December 13th !

[@JamalSRHS]

Congrats guys, I leave on the 6th so tomorrow. Lol

[@olliosisyt1503]

Mike Coppola hey me too

[@lanarose7106]

I'm so nervous about BMT.. just recently subscribed to your channel, you have the best videos portraying personal experience with the military. I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@southernreptile9661]

don't be worried or nervous about bmt

[@olsaintlit7180]

I'll be leaving for BMT in about 5 months, I'm kinda nervous but I'm just kinda bummed out that I'll be far from home for awhile since we have tech school right after. Also, do you get a weekend vacation after BMT right before Tech school?

[@southernreptile9661]

+Ol Saint Lit don't be nervous just do as your MTI says and I doubt it. right after your final day of airmans week at bmt you go straight to tech school

[@lanarose7106]

Ol Saint Lit , I'm actually from San Antonio, TX. You'll like it here!! I'm "shipping out" Nov. 29th, so I'll be bummed to miss out on the holidays.

[@lanarose7106]

Tim Munson . How long have you been in the military? Just curious..I don't have fam in the military, I guess that's why I'm super nervous.- Not being able to ask for guidance. ..

[@hey_misterrager]

You can also get out the dorms early with a hardship request. For example if you were a fully functioning adult with a fully furnished house/apt before the military and now that you are in the dorms you have to put all your belongings in storage and pay out of pocket for it. You can file paperwork to get out the dorms early. Usually they let you out the dorms but it is not 100% guaranteed

[@Wsportys]

I've been thinking intently about my living situation this week for AF, then this video pops into my feed! 🤯 I sometimes wonder if there's an invisible force putting bits of education in my path when I think a thing lol It's so weird. Like thinking of a person you haven't seen in 2 years bc you miss them, then their suddenly at the coffee shop you randomly decide to stop at the next day b/c you were thirsty with a sugar craving lol I've been following your page for about a year, I guess your random videos I've never watched before are finding themselves in the right place and time; in a very unique way lol Thank you. Keep it coming! Love and Peace man!

[@sebcal7076]

That mountain view is gorgeous.

[@bruntang3240]

As of 8/8/18, the BAH rule hasnt changed at Eglin AFB, you still get your BAH and whatever you have over is yours. Single airman e-4 and below BAH is $1170/mo. I contacted base housing about moving in on base with a roommate and they said that if you decided to room with someone in on base housing, you split the cost of the BAH for a SrA with dependents, which at Eglin is $1425/mo. Our on base housing is a civilian company not the Air Force, like CE for example. I am about to move out of the dorms and I have been exploring all of my options when it comes to that. Wanted to clarify that you and the Airman you live with on base, do NOT split the rates you get for BAH you split the cost of BAH of an E-4 with dependents which is about $250 more. so it was about $725/mo to live in on base housing with a Roommate.

[@mickfunny4185]

6:00 to 6:10 Wild Blue does Mr. Rogers (Google Fred Rogers, little ones)

[@Kevin_f-x7v]

Super jealous you moved out. I still got 2 years left in the dorms. I miss just having my own place and decent plumbing.

[@steveo288]

When I arrived at the base back in the early 70's, luckily I was already Sergeant. The guy showed me around the dorm. I decided then I was not staying there. Went back into town and got a hotel room for a few days. Found a room for rent, later a downstairs apartment and never lived on base for the last 1 and 1/2 years of my time.

[@arreikc3315]

This video helped me alot Blu! Thanks for the update on you and for the information on living Off/On base.

[@Kiahlaflame]

I miss seeing that Maryland flag But nice new space!

[@Sherlineera]

I'm glad things are working out for you.😊

[@arichsnit]

Nice to see you. Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

[@TMcWilliamsTV843]

Dope! Congrats on the move

[@brianbayer9926]

Already snow in Alaska

[@AdventuresWithMeegan]

Congrats man! I'm finally in the air force! :D About to be my second week of tech school

[@Kevtheone_j]

Megan Roque congrats

[@alex6306]

How was tech school.? Please answer back going to ship in a couple of months

[@Jayjarosz14]

hey man I'm heading to Alaska Elmendorf in February

[@k_vozzy]

Awesome.Congrats !

[@thedream1015]

Great house WildBlue.

[@darkdancerman]

that view is dope af

[@garyjr3961]

I didn't know you had to twist a door knob to get in. Good to know

[@olsaintlit7180]

Hey +WildBlueYonder , could you do a video explaining vacation days and planning?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Already have :p

[@emrebugday7563]

man can u please make a video on how to graduate online from university at AF while working as a Security Force. About their shifts, work times, free times etc. Also, I really want to be a cyber operations operator or ISR but those jobs requires top secret security clearance as far as i know. I am really interested at computers and programming in general. I had some small projects that i ve done before regarding programming but i heard getting top secret clearance is really hard so thats why im planning to join security forces if i fail to get those 2 jobs... When in SecForce am i going to have free time to study? + Free time to hang out or am i supposed to sacrifice my entire social life? If u can answer those that would be awesomr and really helpful for my future and if u can interview with a SecForce member that would be loooot moooree coolleer man. Thank you for your service to our country and thank you so much for helping people like me with ur videos. I really enjoy watching ur videos they are both educational and fun to watch.

[@christeennone8361]

Great information.

[@TheLego22]

great info and video!

[@tanzanable]

I love your channel! You do such a great job teaching us all about the USAF and life in Alaska! I want to move to Anchorage next year and would like to know what would be the rent for a house like this? What does it typically cost for a place? If I rented a home like yours then I could split the rent with 2 or 3 others and make it affordable. I heard that Anchorage is expensive. Is it really?

[@critterbaumstein4228]

I was wondering why you were gone a while!!! Lol

[@thestephenelder1996]

How many hours do you work? @wildblueyonder

[@COFEEL]

Dude your stationed in Alaska! Holy, shit .

[@godrick211]

Hi WildBlueYonder, thank you for continuing to post such awesome videos. I've look into the 2018 BAH revision you mentioned and have come upon opposing answers. Are you certain of this revision?

[@kojiyoshioka301]

Travis Moore have you found any updates on this?

[@rosealbumustaf1921]

Hey Matt, big fan here, love your vids...I'm having a hard time deciding whether I should join army or marine corps jrotc, what do you recommend? thanks in advance

[@christucker8132]

Rose Robert Go with the best branch that is easier to transfer into the civilian world(job wise) once you get out

[@darkdancerman]

aka... air force lmao

[@zachone172]

If you're talking about high school jrotc then it really doesn't matter at all. If you're talking about college rotc, then just go with whatever branch you want to join. I met a guy at meps who was in the marines and was joining the army because they treated him badly in the marines. I also don't hear many good stories from the marines, but everyones experience is different.

[@SimplyElizabeth907]

where are you? what happened. I miss you!!

[@JCK119]

WildBlueYonder, Are you planning on buying your own home soon? Also I ship out for aerospace propulsion on march 28th. Let me know if you have any tips, advice or anything to watch out for.

[@chriszerafin5483]

Jared Kim that's my birthday ! Haha good luck in bmt

[@JCK119]

Change of plans. I got out of DEP and now doing paperwork for the Navy.

[@joshconner51]

Great video bro!!!

[@allfouradrenaline]

BAH is changing in 2018? I didn't know it actually went through. That's kind of dissapointing, some airman are going to lose lots of money.

[@mickfunny4185]

Wyatt F not to get too political but I read today the Congress may try some budget slight of hand in Match 2017 to increase funding for BAH and other DOD requirements, but that nothing is guaranteed yet. Probably Wild Blue is at the very bottom of their priorities, with all those F-35s to purchase.

[@jacobsprosty3641]

Hey Wild blue. I'm a senior in high school about to sign my contract with the airforce. My girlfriend of 5 years is a junior in high school and plans to go in to the airforce as well. How would our living situation work? Meaning after her tech school would she be able to move in with me (if I'm out of the dorms) after she graduates tech school? I've read and saw that the airforce does there best to station couples together. Just looking for more info on this matter, thank you!!

[@just_wright]

Jacob Sprosty you MUST be married to be stationed together

[@southernreptile9661]

Will Kita move to Alaska also or is she at another base

[@DaniWorld000]

quick question, what is a good family neighborhood to live up there?

[@OldWizard-tt5lt]

Are you sure about the BAH changes? I thought that bill didn't pass ?

[@chriszerafin5483]

Melissa Christina I am also curious about the BAH changes. Let me know when you find out

[@SuperY0shi64]

Chris Zerafin Did it pass? i cant find anything on it

[@timportlock3]

No doors on closet?

[@DukeVault]

nice video!

[@abbiebeast]

Question - how can you afford this on your $alary inn the AF?

[@tubbyshamwow9688]

i believe there's a basic housing allowance granted to at least active duty members (idk about reserves or ANG) it can workout that if u pay $800 for rent, u can get $1350 monthly from the air force as basic housing allowance, so it seems u can actually profit from moving out.

[@yourmilitarymoney]

Any update on USAFA?

[@CrishieX]

Question about looking at housing on-base. You said that after the 2 choices you have to accept the third on, can you say "hey you know what I'll stick with the first one" or you have to accept the one you are seeing right now?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Cristian Clement once you pass up a house, you can't go back!

[@joselimas4506]

Good Selection Bro I'm Glad For You,. Also your New Home Is Amazing in The View Out Your Window is Awesome

[@jackhalley5562]

WildBlueYonder Yo Wild, where you are you at with the uploads?

[@dynamungo]

Hey man, I’m an A1C stationed in Ramstein, Germany. Last week they gave me the option to move off base and I took it, I’m almost at my 1 year mark on station. 1 year left. I’m waiting for my housing brief or whatever. But I’m kind of hesitant and want to back out of it and stay in the dorms. What would you say? And do you know if since I signed those papers with my first sergeant is it too late for me to back out? No one knows that answer.

[@wyattblackstone1537]

Hey first of all thanks for the videos, second I just watched Kyle Gotts video for battlefield Arman bmt. would you have any more information other than they do more pt? thanks

[@KeatShadows]

If you live off base and let's say you only rent a room and bathroom,,,but you have no kitchen privileges , can you still go back to the base cafeteria and eat your meals?

[@thehandsomenerd6719]

Capricorn no once you move out the dorms and start getting BAS. That is your food money

[@KeatShadows]

PBS Shelton,,,,thank you for the information.

[@bruntang3240]

Technically you can, but you will have to pay for the DFAC. Which is still pretty cheap usually. But you will not be able to go there and eat for free.

[@damionharris2305]

Can you have visitors on base and if so how does that work?

[@dannyb8839]

Oh, and what is your AFS?

[@danixellis]

What outlet store did you buy your mattress at? I'm stationed up here and looking to buy one over the next few weeks.

[@babyg7796]

I’m an e-4 prior service, do I have to live in the dorms? I’m packing up an entire house and my fiancé is coming with me. I don’t care if it’s on-base or off-base I just don’t want to have to live in the dorms. Do you have to have a roommate if you live on base

[@petecerruto8311]

Isn't the 2018 BAH change only for those that join 1/1/18?

[@devynthelegend]

anyone know what happened to lafayette life or something like that? he was also on youtube but i think he deleted it or something. i miss his intro of January 28th by j cole

[@devynthelegend]

Barry Obama yeah i think he deleted his channel sadly

[@dillon34dj]

Just wondering even if you don't use your PCS did you get any help or benefit paying for this house? And will the BAH changes affect you at all living off base , probably not but just wondering

[@rogerfehk1087]

+WildBlueYonder can you list your source for BAH changing in 2018?

[@josephpullium913]

how long do you have to stay in dorms before you could get a house on base?

[@damionnelson1053]

Hello +WildBlueYonder you probably mentioned this but I didn't pay attention, the way you were on base and had free meals a day, will it be the same with a house on base instead of dorm on base?

[@caseyb6236]

If you don’t mind what is your job in the Air Force?

[@dittykong9517]

what were you going to say? 14:50

[@tibitamales7044]

Hey WBY! I like your videos a lot and I want to be an officer in the Air Force when I grow a little older. I had a question though: What is your job in the Air Force if you wouldn't mind sharing?

[@seeollieplay8723]

Ever done TDY? Maybe for a future video?

[@karizmasvlogs6223]

When you said you can move out when you get married , is that still possible when you leave BMT like right after BMT ? And do you move out to another place on base or are you able to be off base ?

[@sisi_2222]

Does all of this same stuff apply if you move into an apartment instead of a house?

[@allfouradrenaline]

Kat Mac Yes. BAH is the same regardless. If you live off base you get a set amount and you make the decisions with the allowance you're given.

[@thereviewer2892]

Sir I'm finance in the Air Force and as of right it has not came down that u will have to report ur BAH in 2018. If you have any info please link it to me to verify

[@mc-130h]

How long have you been in? Will everyone move out when they turn e-4?

[@autumnhayes1673]

Do a video on how much math is involved in the Airforce.

[@dreaajanaeee]

If I joined now as a single parent how would my living situation work once I finished basic training?

[@lindsaydeaton3082]

Did you find out details on this?

[@dreaajanaeee]

Lindsay Deaton No, sorry !

[@kingomerta7687]

i know im young but this question have been on my mind for a while so im 15 i planning on going to the air force once i graduate. if you get pregnant while you're in the air force and say you're a single mom are you allowed to take your child with you if/when you get deployed?

[@camprindisguise956]

What would you recommend doing with sign on bonuses? I was told save or invest them but not given specifics on those options. I know not to blow it on a car or other stuff.

[@fdfkjow]

save it and put in cd/saving account

[@montrelhicks7344]

what happened to your pilots license?

[@darkdancerman]

Wait, so in 2018 they will only give what you are spending. Is that still limited to $1000?

[@WildBlueYonder]

darkdancerman it depends on where you're stationed. BAH can fluctuate based on your station and rank

[@kendrickspencer7552]

you mention you have ADD. Did you get diagnose in the Air Force or before? Nice place tho!

[@WildBlueYonder]

Kendrick Spencer I don't actually have ADHD. It's just a joke I use for my spazz out moments

[@kendrickspencer7552]

WildBlueYonder lol oh ok cool. I was just curious because I know a few people who couldn't get in because of that. like your videos tho and keep posting up. Im in the processing of joining the Air Force.

[@oreowasted]

“Ha ADD” 😆

[@johnathanpolanco8453]

Is their ever a snow day in the military? Fpr example one day it snowed so bad last year here in Michigan my boss called us and said we dont have to come in??

[@WildBlueYonder]

Johnathan Polanco usually we come in regardless of weather. It's a 24/7 job 😊

[@johnathanpolanco8453]

+WildBlueYonder lol damn

[@racrox2989]

What about pets on base?

[@jordanjones527]

Hey, Im headed to elemdorf in the next 2 weeks, any advice, this is my first duty station. Im from jersey and im not sure if the clothes/gear i have is good for the climate

[@hyfrovoxojuice]

Jordan Jones my friend actually loves it we both recently got in a few months ago and he's in elmendorf he said the scenery is beautiful but the weather just sucks from time to time lol

[@ArsonWithWater]

Jordan Jones it's cold as fuck up here but other then that it's good

[@zombiekiller2247]

so from a money stand point is it better to live off base or on in 2018?

[@arreikc3315]

alvl5pikachu I'm wondering the same thing alittle as well

[@WildBlueYonder]

alvl5pikachu it'll still be better to live off base IMO. Just live in a more expensive place

[@zombiekiller2247]

WildBlueYonder my recruiter said that the bah change in 2018 is just speculation?

[@Mr.11_Oracle]

hey what is your rank now?

[@NaviYT]

Do you need a high GPA to apply for the airforce academy?

[@TeamOverTheEdge]

16Byte GPA doesn't begin to describe what you need.. you're gonna need good act or sat scores, ECs and u need a very strong GPA a Congress thing and a few other things

[@purplestnurple]

I'm there right now. Focus on everything with GPA. I had about a 3.0 getting in.

[@TeamOverTheEdge]

CubingBattles 3.0 transfer?

[@NaviYT]

Tom English I have all of that, just not the strongest gpa.

[@TeamOverTheEdge]

16Byte oh good

[@davidryan6499]

So Matt is your first name?

[@jamesv6867]

Are your roommates also in the Air Force

[@JuanPablo-ww5cp]

Another nice video! What rank will you end up as after 4 years, if you enter as an E-3 with college credits?

[@fdfkjow]

depends on the promotion cycle within those fours years and the afsc you choice to do, that has a underman/overman for e-4/e-5/e-6 at that time

[@JuanPablo-ww5cp]

Thanks for the info :)

[@wolfiekiester5388]

I have a question do pilots ever wear ABUs if not do they even have them

[@WildBlueYonder]

wolfie kiester yes they have and wear ABUs. But usually they're wearing flight suits

[@wolfiekiester5388]

WildBlueYonder cool thank you

[@kayvargas8131]

Will scsrs be an issue at meps? I have some faint ones on my upper scars

[@Kevtheone_j]

Karen Vargas scars are not a problem unless they are new

[@dylanbellomy288]

wildblue where u at?

[@masimbafraser2820]

How do you change jobs in the Air Force ?

[@Kevtheone_j]

Masimba Fraser after 2.5 years you can cross train

[@shiijayy7737]

Do you get to move in with your partner if you're engaged is it the same as being married? Or do you have to stay on base because you're not married yet?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Shii Jay you have to stay on base until you're actually married

[@shiijayy7737]

WildBlueYonder I actually have a few questions the only reason why is because my boyfriend is in the Air Force well he's at BMT right now but this is all new to me. I don't know all that goes into this. I've came across your videos and it gives me some information but I have a few more questions.

[@Majic_strikes]

Are you off base I don't remember that area

[@Chelesmundo]

how long did it take you to get BTZ? Did you leave BMT as 1AC?

[@WildBlueYonder]

I didn't get BTZ, but yes I graduated BMT as an A1C

[@Chelesmundo]

whats the difference between BTZ and SrA?

[@hyfrovoxojuice]

Christian Alvarez a1c is a rank btz is something that's awarded to you that allows you to put on senior Airmen earlier

[@fdfkjow]

more money, more responsibility, less time in service to wait to become a ssgt (e-5)

[@michaelc1154]

Hi, I Have a question and maybe you can make this into a video! Did you sign a 6-year contract or a 4-year contract? What are the benefit's of signing a 6-year contract is it worth it ?! Also, do you plan on staying long term with the air force or not!

[@Kevtheone_j]

Mike Coppola it's best to sign a 4 year contract. lots of benefits such as cross training for another job at 2.5 years and promotion

[@PAPIOSO908]

Kyle gott did a video on that

[@IvanOfficial01]

I used to live in Anchorage, just by observation I think I know where you live lmfao.

[@willvolz1935]

congratulations getting out of the dorms

[@jc.eh.123]

so they'll take whatever money you save?

[@fdfkjow]

when you live on post, yes off post, no

[@BettyWhite256]

What state are you in in this video

[@PAPIOSO908]

Alaska

[@iangooden2874]

Where are you stationed?

[@connorpeay1153]

ian gooden he's stationed in Joint base Elmendorf Richardson

[@dravenamspacher2779]

Hey I have your dorm room that you moved out of