You also had to be in your room by 10 every night. People bang. They work their ass off. Air Force life is the shit, [–]thom3299 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (5 children). ITP Airmen have to wear their uniforms outside of the dorms and cannot be let off base. [–]SlyFox28 -5 points-4 points-3 points 7 years ago (3 children). P.s. How important is it? If the USAF wants to require you have a cell phone, they will issue you a cell phone. Obviously I didn't join the Air Force to get laid, but I am still curious as to how you guys manage a relationship or even a social life outside your work...if that is still possible in the military. These are the factors that will effect your performance reports and make you competitive for early promotion to E-4. I appreciate the fact that I get to do a number of different things that are outside of the realm of social work. I guess every failed relationship is denied that, so that the next one can feel special. Short answer is, your experiences will vary depending on the job and the base and how smart your leadership is. [–]Cacoon[S] 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (2 children). Don't be that guy. IN BMT: DO NOT GET PUT ON LAUNDRY DETAIL. He apparently only owned BDUs and Blues. The only accountability we had was during curfew times. But, you will do the same basic things everyone else does. I also met my wife in tech school, and we're to this day happily married. Get shit on constantly. "What's your cell phone number?" [–]sheepcat87 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). And everyone gets shit on. I have my fair share of shit days but all-in-all, I love my job. [–]daftdude0514N now, 1A8 prior 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (5 children). I work 12hr shifts, get my things done, go home and work out and/or game. We are still married and have a son together. We live in a culture of respect. Work your ass off and it likely won't be recognized or appreciated every time. Why I always have 60+ days of leave at all times. You wont know how to do shit.. all the stuff you learned in tech school will seem vaguely familiar to you in the real world, but it will still take months of being on the job before you can do shit yourself without making idiot mistakes. A lot of people like to hype it up like it's something important, but once you get into the real Air Force no one gives a shit if you were a rope. Hows the dating/social life in the Air Force? Airman/Airwoman training . [–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (0 children). Troll and spam posts/comments will be deleted. Be alert and learn basic med skills. Tech school is like college, except the tests are easier, and so is falling in "love". The RAF attracts people who want the most out of life, so there’s always something going on. You're a crew chief and you never worked more than 12 hours? That's what I said.....I already 3 months in that means I have to savor this before going become to my fascist regime of a unit. Something about the military makes you ten times more likely to fall deep in love. We have more telephone recalls than I could count, and they get their panties in a bunch when you don't answer your phone. Usually people say, "My flight chief.". The more i learn about the airforce the more motivated i am to join. Obviously I didn't join the Air Force to get laid, but I am still curious as to how you guys manage a relationship or even a social life outside your work...if that is still possible in the military. Day room torture time is going to happen. He was your Master Sgt.? Throughout her life, she’s risen to overcome numerous obstacles including the challenges of military deployments and going through a divorce after six years of marriage. Do your homework, pay attention in class and try not to spend all of your off time drinking and being stupid. Are their hit girls in the air force? Yeah my roommate from keesler "fell in love" with one of the guys from her brother flight. Excuse me im tired but what? [–]crapbag22 3 points4 points5 points 7 years ago (0 children). Tech school wasn't bad at all. The development and maintenance of our national defense structure require a steady flow of highly-qualified and motivated young men and women to perform the multitude of jobs required in the Air Force … By David Roza May 28, 2020 I find it funny several of you have mentioned love and relations with (im assuming) fellow airmen...errr airwomen. Welcome to college life-style. Clinical Social Worker. If your supervisor has to get in his blues and go talk to the CC because of something you did, you are going to have a bad time. Enjoy yourself but do remember you are there to graduate and get out. Tech school love happens a lot so be careful. I would appreciate any feedback:), [–]RespectmefuBadger 20 points21 points22 points 7 years ago (13 children). Our rooms also had minifridges. You're all new to the Air Force though, so no one is really qualified to be leading much of anything at that point. Our dorm had a TV/movie room, and a game room. Remember: All Airmen are on-duty and subject to the UCMJ every day, around the clock. THEY DO LISTEN OVER THE SPEAKER. As many as you can before you go. Also, pretty sure nothing you do at most tech schools is going to inspire anyone, let alone your NCO's. What is the lights out time during the week? We had a cat that was a red rope come to our shop, boy was it fun to give him shit. [–]RespectmefuBadger 13 points14 points15 points 7 years ago (4 children). Air Force Rebuilt Its Dormitories . Do your best to make honor in your classes. [–]Taimysho3I hate helpdesk 4 points5 points6 points 7 years ago (0 children). After that you're a free man to do whatever. Learn about great opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers and health care professionals. Seeing as I am probably stuck for 7-8 months waiting for my waiver, I'd might as well try get to know more about the Air Force as I can...and to also see if I should try to live out what remains of young life as much as I can before finally being shipped out... Hows the dating/social life in the Air Force. (self.AirForce), I have a pretty thorough understanding of bmt. Anywhere from great to shitty, your experience will differ. [–]Cacoon[S] -2 points-1 points0 points 7 years ago (2 children). The philosophy of Air Force training is to take the strengths and qualities you already possess and to build on … [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). If this is your first time away from home, you will be tempted to go apeshit crazy, but try to keep your head on. Basic is easy. [–]ValdensBadger -1 points0 points1 point 7 years ago (2 children). You'll see some of them do a decent job, and others get an inflated sense of self-worth because they were given the tiniest bit of authority. It's just like Soldier or Sailor. I was thinking airforce would be more of a solitary experience. Can't tell if you're serious or not, but... lol at being a tech school rope being a "great honor." [–]ValdensBadger 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (4 children). Can't really do that. They will catch you and you will regret it. Happy growin’ my dudes!!! Is this like... an achievement? Everyone is different but all-in-all, welcome to work. I got honor several times. You did have to present your dorm badge to get in though. Just don't fuckin wear your dog tags outside of your civilian clothes. FIND A NATO JOB!!! Encouraging or suggesting suicide, even in a joking way, will result in an instant and permanent ban. You get a supervisor and hopefully they dont suck. Boring, actually. Airman 1st Class Sarah Figueroa on Oct. 14 posted a photo of herself in uniform to Instagram and wrote that she was “a victim of sexual harassment in the Air Force” by a coworker. [–]dudemycatBMET/Airfield Systems 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (1 child), [–]cuntbag0315I don't know why I'm here 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Welcome to the United States Air Force. Becoming an Air Force recruiter can be the most challenging and gratifying job you will ever have. You learn so many acronyms that you get sick of them. [–]AllBadNamesGoneToo 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Turn off your phone when you sleep. If the base had stayed open I would have stayed and retired right there . In and of itself, it's not a bad thing. Airman/Airwoman training. I'm currently TDY working with NATO....NATO works worse hours than finance as they have unscheduled coffee breaks(lasting upwards of 20-30 min) and lunch is from 1000-1400.