SubscribeAir Force Enlistment Requirements
Are you thinking about enlisting in the United States Air Force? Before you visit a military recruiter, you may wish to verify that you meet the basic enlistment requirements to avoid a disappointing outcome.
Before you enlist, you should read the Know Before You Go Guide to Enlistment from Military.com
Here’s an overview of the current requirements:
- Age requirement. Currently, the Air Force will allow you to enlist in the active duty force if you are between the ages of 17-27. If you are 17, you must have written parental consent. If you hope to enlist in the Air Force reserve, you may be up to 34 years old. If you have prior military service, you may be eligible for a waiver of this requirement.
- Exam requirement. You must take and pass the Armed Forces Qualifying Test. Each service has different standards for passing the exam.
- Medical Eligibility. You must be able to pass a military physical and be medically qualified for worldwide service. You also must meet Air Force height and weight standards.
- Drug History. You will be asked to answer the following questions in writing before you enlist:
- Have you ever used or experimented with marijuana?
- Have you ever experimented with, used or possessed any illegal drug or narcotic?
- Have you ever been a supplier or distributor of or a trafficker in marijuana, or other illegal drugs or narcotics?
- Have you ever been treated or undergone rehabilitation for drug or alcohol abuse?
- Have you consumed hemp seed oil or any products containing hemp seed oil in the last 45 days?
Marijuana use alone is not necessarily disqualifying, depending upon the number of uses. You will be required to take a drug test before enlisting. - Moral History. Convictions for any of the following offenses will make you ineligible for military service:
- Aggravated assault
- Bribery
- Burglary
- Carnal knowledge of, or indecent acts with, a child under 16
- Draft evasion
- Extortion
- Kidnapping, abduction
- Manslaughter or Murder
- Perjury
- Rape
- Robbery
Exceptions may be made in some cases where the crime was not committed as an adult. Convictions for other crimes require a waiver. - Education. Generally speaking, you must be a high school graduate to enlist in the Air Force. Unlike other services, the Air Force usually accepts only individuals with a high school diploma or adult education diploma. They do accept an extremely small number of individuals with a GED or equivalent. Those individuals must have exceptionally high scores on the AFQT.
- Dependents. You may not have more than two dependents (including your spouse). Single parents are not eligible for enlistment. If you are married to a military member and have children, you are only eligible to enlist if you obtain a special waiver.
- Financial Qualifications. If you have any dependents, are 23 years of age or older, or have a bad credit history, you must successfully complete a financial qualifications check. Basically, the military looks at your debts and financial responsibilities and compares it to your future military income. If you won’t be able to meet your obligations on a military salary, you’re ineligible to enlist.
- Residency. You must be a permanent resident of the United States to enlist in the Air Force. You’ll be asked to prove this by providing either a green card or a permanent resident visa and proof that you’ve established a permanent home in the country. If you’re hoping to become a military officer, you must be a U.S. citizen.
January 30th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
is it true that if u have a flat foot u can’t join?
November 18th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Do the Air Force have a tatoo policy and if so what is it.
November 20th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
if i filled bankruptcy can i join the air force reserve?
December 9th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I had 2 hip surgerys, one wheni was 12 and the other when i was 17. I am planing on joining the air force after college. Could i still join the air force wth my medical background?
December 16th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
What are the height and weight requirements?
December 20th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
My daughter is 20 years old (high school graduate) with a nine months old baby girl. She wants to join the Air Force. As parents, could we obtain custody of our grandchild while she join the Air Force? If so, how long would the legal custody have to last before she could regain custody of her child?
December 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Is it true if you have flat feet you cant join?
Does the Air Force have a tatoo policy and if so what is it
January 12th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Is it true that in 1982 a female enlistee was required to have 2 years of a junior college in addition to a high school diplomma?
January 13th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
hi im only 12 but am wondering if you r adhd can you sign up in the air force. And who ever ansewrs do you know ramen schoolcraft he designs equipment for yall
January 14th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
my ex just went to enlist and they told him that because he has a baby and is single he can not join. The baby lives with me and i am the one with full custody of him. So is that true?
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:49 am
Hey all, not sure if anyone’s checking the site but I can update a few of the questions…:
1) There is a tattoo policy, however most tattoos are not an issue as long as they are not in specific places (above the neckline, on the hands/feet). Of course there are exceptions, which I urge you to talk to a local recruiter about if you have any specific questions for them.
2) You cannot join ANY branch of the service with flat feet (with the possible exception of Coast Guard) but again it’s a case-by-case basis. At MEPS (military entrance processing) you are given a military physical by a doctor who will tell you of any and all abnormalities. Some won’t be disqualifying, others will.
…unfortunately I am unaware of the answers to the other posed questions, as I have only just gone through MEPS myself, so I’m only limited to what my recruiter tells me and what I know from first-hand experience.
Good Luck on getting answers for the questions, and hopefully someone found this comment useful.
February 5th, 2009 at 1:03 am
im 24 years old and comitted misdemeanor aggravated assualt when i turned 19. Am I eligible for enlisting?
February 6th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
what are the requirements i need for my grades in high school
February 9th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Do you have to be able to swim to be in the air force?
February 10th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Regarding the 20 year girl who has a daughter and wants to join the AF. All that needs to be done is that a Power of Attorney be gotten for the rights to provide care giving to the child until the 20 year old completes her training and gets her first assignment. If her first assignment is overseas, then the Power of Attorney will need to be extended. If her assignmemt is in the States, then I don’t see why she couldn’t then bring the child to her first assignment location and raise her child.
Regarding the person with the swimming question, they never asked me if I could swim or not. But, there is a confidence course in basic training in which I had to climb across a long rope that was over a pond. If you don’t fall, you’ll be ok. If you do fall, you should be ok since there are a lot of people there to help you if you fall. With all that said, you should go ahead and learn how to swim.
February 13th, 2009 at 3:16 am
hi my name is jose and i am a permanent resident and i hold a green card. i am not a US citizen but i want to enlist, I want to know if there would be any problem if i want to join the health care in the air force. i mean for like a RN thing and stuff. i am going to school now but as soon as i am done i plan to enlist. please i want to know how this works since i cannot aplly for citizenship for at least 4 years to came.
February 13th, 2009 at 3:17 am
hi i am a permanent resident and i hold a green card. i am not a US citizen but i want to enlist, I want to know if there would be any problem if i want to join the health care in the air force. i mean for like a RN thing and stuff. i am going to school now but as soon as i am done i plan to enlist. please i want to know how this works since i cannot aplly for citizenship for at least 4 years to came.
February 19th, 2009 at 12:28 am
i am an american asian who is living in the philippines and just graduated from college and i wanted to enter the usmilitary{air force}as what my latefather have wanted, can i enlist even im still here in the philippines?
February 19th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
If the above list of questions is an example of what the services have to pick from today, we are all in trouble in the future.
February 20th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Emilio, I am a Resident myself. You can enlist being a permanent resident. All you have to provide to your recruiter is your green card.
Don’t forget that a High School (or GED) diploma is needed. If you went to High School in another country, you will have to provide your transcript, as well as any documentation for any surgeries if you’ve had any. I was told that if you have some college, it helps the High School verification process.
You should talk to your local recruiter because there are other requirements, such as a credit check and a background check.
Good luck.
February 24th, 2009 at 2:41 am
hello,my name is opeece i am a 21yr old married,mother of two.am i eligible to join?
March 3rd, 2009 at 4:03 pm
I am 17 years old, and I have asthma. I was wondering if that would be a factor in wether or not I would be able to enlist in the United States Air Force.
Also, as a part of the military, I’m sure that they look at your schooling grades, what kinds of grades would they be looking for?
March 10th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I was told by a recruiter today, that if I sign a contract tomorrow it would be four to six months before I would even leave to basic training, and at least two months before I would even know what job I would get!~ Does this sound normal to anyone else. Is this just an extreme case with my particular recruiter or is this how long it takes everywhere in the country? I really wanted to join and leave when this quarter of college gets out and not have to sit around for months on end not knowing if I should have signed up for another quarter of college or not.
March 11th, 2009 at 1:19 am
You can’t join the Air Force with asthma, period. If it was in the past and you are symptom-free today, you may possibly be able to get a waiver from another service IF you go take a very expensive medical test to prove your lungs are well. I went through this about three years ago.
April 5th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
When I was 18 I enlisted in the Air Force and compleated my MEPS testing, but the day I was to leave for basic traning I got scared and decided not to go. I am now 27 and would like to enlist do you know if my previous experience would keep me from being able to enlist?
April 26th, 2009 at 8:00 am
if you caught a felony when you was 17 can you still join the U.S. Air Force
April 26th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
****Bryan
Not sure where you’re from,but it’s the same here in WI. My recruiter said he was going to see if he can move me up on the list since I’m not working and can leave right away with not problems or obligations. But we’ll see how that works out.
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:11 pm
i want to join the airforce is it true you have to have collage credits? i hope not i am 22 years old.
May 13th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Hi,
I’m 27 years old and thinking about enlisting. I’ve had knee surgery when I was 16 yrs old. Does this disqualify me?
Also, does child support count as a dependent?
Thnks
May 18th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Hello,
I am currently a freshman in high school but have been thinking about joining the Air Force since I was younger. I was wondering what are some of the physical and educational requirements. I want to know what courses I will eventually have to take and what fitness I should be in by the time I graduate. (I am female by the way)
And also do you have to have perfect eyesight to join? If not, what are the limitations?
Thank you -
May 19th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
I have been contemplating on joining the Air Force fresh out of college for a long time because I want to become a new officer. Back in December 2007, I was told by a recruiter that you are disqualified for enlistment if you are taking any medications used to treat depression. The recruiter, however told me that I am allowed to enlist if I have weened myself off the medication healthily and remain off with no more symptoms of depression for a year. I hope to ween myself off under my doctor’s advice successfully this time by the time I graduate from college. The only thing I want to avoid is fraudalent enlistment. I want to do honest enlestment.
May 28th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
As a former USAF member, I would like to clarify a few points based on my own personal experience.
1. Flat feet…at MEPS or your commissioning physical, upon determination that you have flat feet, you will be asked if they have ever bothered you. If you say no, you are not disqualified.
2. Asthma…no branch of the military will accept you with Asthma, however; you can have asthma as a youth classified as childhood asthma which is not disqualifying.
I attended MEPS when I was considering enlisting in the Marines and had two AF pre-commissioning physicals. The thing to remember is to be honest and disclose any relevant info…from there they will work with you. By the way, I had no waivers.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm
I have recieved 2 ACL reconstruction surgeries as a high school student. I would not join the Air Force until I graduate college. Would I still be able to join?
June 9th, 2009 at 8:34 am
i have able to join!!
June 9th, 2009 at 8:38 am
When I was 18 I enlisted in the Air Force and compleated my MEPS testing, but the day I was to leave for basic traning I got scared and decided not to go. I am now 24 and would like to enlist do you know if my previous experience would keep me from being able to enlist?
June 11th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I like all forces but air force all in one in future i want………………..
but……………………..
June 15th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
If I have Chrons disease, can I still join?
June 17th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Brittany, as lone as you are free of medications and your doctor writes you a letter giving you a free bill of health you should be find. i went through this 25 yrs ago with a different illness. I got in, but the air force still had their medical staff clear me as well. good luck
June 17th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Ben, so did I. refer to item 38 on this list.
June 22nd, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I have lost my legs and arms in a freak bear attack. Do I have a future for becoming a Fighter Pilot?
June 26th, 2009 at 12:04 am
I want to leave right away for basic for the air force. How can I be able to leave within at least a month of having gone through MEPs?
June 30th, 2009 at 12:50 am
My son is 22 and thinking about enlisting. He will have graduated from 4 years of college was going to go for his Masters in Criminal Justice, but with the economy the way it is now he is thinking about Officers Training School instead. How many years is he committed to before he can exit?
June 30th, 2009 at 12:51 am
My son is 22 and thinking about enlisting. He will have graduated from 4 years of college was going to go for his Masters in Criminal Justice, but with the economy the way it is now he is thinking about Officers Training School instead. How many years is he committed to enlistment before he can exit?
June 30th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I am trying to join the Air Force as an officer, but I have some collection accounts on my credit and my rating is horrible. I have a masters and student loans too. I signed up for debt payment plan last year and they are doing nothing. I have another counseling session with a non-profit to help me get things in order. Can this bar me from getting in?
July 9th, 2009 at 5:04 am
killar, as long as what you make from the military is enough to cover your debt then they will let you in. and if you have a bachelor’s degree for officer.
LC,
that is good considering that the economy is not stable but as a mother or father remember that an officer wanting to progress in his career can and will deploy overseas. Normally its 5-6 years of the first enlistment because of the amount of schooling that they have to go through.
July 17th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
@G
I’m not sure if the Air Force has this program, but it may be possible for you to ask your recruiter to have you on stand by. From what I understand, if someone who is scheduled to go to BMT drops out, you can take his place. The down side is that you don’t know when and if that’ll happen and you’ll have to take his MOS.
@LC
Your son will be contracted for the next 4-6 years, not including the 12-18 months it takes to get pass the application process for OTS. By the time he’s finishes his package for OTS the economy may be good enough for him to get a job. Make sure he doesn’t mind being in the military, it isn’t a typical job.
July 19th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
Do 17 year-olds need written parental consent from one or both parents?
August 1st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Hey everyone,
Im going to be a freshman this year and i want to join the air force but was told that i couldnt because of my eyesight. I was just wondering what the limitations are and if i am elligible. Thank you and dont forget God loves you and so do I!!!
August 2nd, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Is it true that if u have ever done acid or shrooms that u cant join the air force and be a pilot?
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:14 am
Can I join the army with only my green card application letter? I am getting married in 3 weeks to a US citizen and I will apply for the green card right away but I am 27 and in six months I will be 28. I need to join asap. Can I do it with just the proof of application?
August 28th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
so does your GPA in college matter at all? cause lets just say I didnt do so hott last year. does that matter what so ever?
August 30th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
My son pled guilty to a felony. He was caught with a be be gun at 17. He didn’t shoot anyone, but his friend shot a man with his own bebe gun as a joke. Both of them were put on probation for 2 years. He was guilty by association. My son is 19 now and wants to join the army. Will they still allow him to go?
August 31st, 2009 at 10:23 am
hello i am a 19 year old male with 2 disqualifying factors. weight and a dependent. i have been consistantly losing weight so that is not the problem. my problem is i have a 6 month old boy with my former fiance and we have a custody agreement outside of court. if i give up custody of my child to join would it have to be permanent or could it be temporary while i was in basic training. i pay child support but not through the courts. i need help on this matter simply because i do not want to give up custody forever just simply make sure my child is taken care of while i am unable to support him. he does not live with me currently and will not but i do have visitation with him. please help!
September 8th, 2009 at 8:15 am
My son was in a 4-wheeler accident when he was in the 9th grade; he had his spleen removed. He has never had complications after the surgery. He is now 20 and very healthy. Will this disqualify him for the military?
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
how long does a custody papers have to b in effect before a person can join
September 27th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
My uncle who was and i believe still is in the Air Force said that you will have to have a certain score on your ACT. Is this true and if so what is it?
October 1st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
umm if your kind of color blind only a little could you be in the air force?
October 5th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
okay, i’ll answer a few of these questions…
you only need permission from one parent to join
i know there are jobs you cannot do if you have done LSD, been hyponitized, or have chonic headaches, or have ever had a seizure because you could lapse into an episode, i’m sure pilot is one of them
i think you will need a greencard before you go…
College GPA doesnt matter w/ joining, but you could come in w/ more rank if you have college credit
not sure about the felony as a minor. army is more leinant than the air force. def not able to join w/ a felony as an adult but you’ll have to speak to a recruitor
your son could probably join w/out a spleen especially since he hasnt had any problems
for all those w/ custody questions, you only have to give up custody while you are in basic and tech school training, but i dont know how long they have to be in effect.
no certain score on the ACT for enlisted. there are requirements for the SAT for commissioning programs. you only have to meet the requirements for your job on the ASVAP, which is like the ACTs
there are plenty of jobs in the air force that you can do if your colorblind, but you are disqualified from some
October 13th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Hi. I am a freshman in the Early College Highschool program.
I am thinking about going into the Air Force. But , I’v heard that if you are flat footed , you can’t join any branch… Is this true? And if so , if I can show that I have what it takes I have a good IQ and athletic virtues.. will they let me join? Because , Joining the Air Force is in my family..
October 21st, 2009 at 1:43 am
i have a ged but i scored very high on my tests, can i still join the airforce
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I have sternum excavatum. That means I have a dent in my chest. The doctor only tells me that I won’t be a professional athlete and I won’t be running any marathons. I did fine in High school PE classes. Could I still enlist in AF?
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:21 am
I had major head trauma when i was 15. Im 18 now and have no know residual effects from it. Am I eligible to enlist?
November 5th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Heyy,
I am a current Sophomore in high school, and I’ve wanted to join the Air Force ever since middle school. I am not the best student in the world, and I was wondering what kind of grades I have to have prior to joining.
I also have glasses. Will this affect me being able to enlist?
November 9th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
I am 22yrs old I was born in El Salvador i came to United States when i was 8yrs old, 14 yrs ago.I am a single parent of one child with the support of my mother.Right now i am working as a medical assistant with a work permit,right now there is no law for me to become a resident of the United States.I am in perfect health, no crimal record, have a GED, Some college credits, good credit.This country has given a lot ,i would be honor to serve this country.Can anybody help me or give a answer. please Thank you.
November 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I am allergic to bee stings and i wanted to know if i could still enlist.
November 10th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I’m 25 years old and would like to join the Air Force Reserve. Good physical shape with high ASVAB score, but with a DUI on my record…still unsure if I can join the Air Force.
November 12th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
can you join the airforce with a DUI and suspended license?
November 19th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I have a mild hearing loss. Can I still enlist?
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:52 pm
when are the air force open bhartis in november an december.
tell me pease.
November 28th, 2009 at 4:45 am
I have a 4 year degree in electrical/computer engineering, and scored a 99 on my azvab but the only thing holding me back is my weight, I am 5’9″ and weigh 212 lbs, my percent of body fat is 25 percent. I was asked to leave and not come back till I can get down to weight. Is there anything else I can do? I thought basic and MIT would take care of my weight but If what I was told is correct then no matter how smart I am I can’t get in. right?
November 28th, 2009 at 4:46 am
Might I also add a completely clean record, only a speeding ticket back when I was 17, I am currently 24 years old.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:41 pm
My husband is retired from Nay, he retired an E-6 PO1, I’m 30 years old, and have a GED, with very good scores on ASVAB, My son is in Navy as well, can I join? Or do I have to do reserves? Navy says I can join up to the age of 34. I have one child ln my home he’s 13.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:42 pm
My step-son is in Navy!!
December 6th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
What are the eye-sight requirements?
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:54 pm
@Ben: I am almost 100% certain you can not join any branch with Chron’s Disease.
Let me answer a couple of general questions regarding enlistment (speak to an officer acessions recruiter for officer requirements as they are different):
1) GPA is not required to be at a certain level. Same with ACT/SAT. ASVAB scores are what is used for aptitude into career fields. For officer candidates this will be different; you will have to meet with an officer recruiter to determine if you meet the qualifications for OTS and your career field.
2) Health Issues: Some health issues may be waiverable, some may not be. You will have to gather all your medical records for the issue and the Air Force will make a determination. Asthma is one commonly known to bar entry but as one poster mentioned if you make a very very good case you may be let in. Since medical issues are a case-by-case basis there is no way to answer it in this forum.
3) Non-US Citizen Enlistment: Certain non-citizens can apply. I believe, however, they may not re-enlist until they become a US citzen. See your recruiter for more information.
4) For those convicted of crimes it is difficult to join the Air Force. A “moral waiver” is generally issued when the applicant can prove past behavior is not indicative of future performance — which is tough. More waivers are accepted during high need, which in these economic times is not much. I would suggest Army enlistment for these applicants.
December 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Any questions about the Air Force you can contact me at email address aephyx at gimail.af.mil
December 28th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Is asvab score of 53 good enough to join the air force?
January 1st, 2010 at 12:41 am
can i join the air force if my husband is on probation for child support he still holds financial responsibility
January 1st, 2010 at 1:54 pm
I am an Air Force Recruiter in Fresno, CA. Everyone is unique and should consult their local Air Force Recruiter for answers to your specific circumstances or go to AIRFORCE.COM for a pre-screening with a “Live Chat” Recruiter.
WEIGHT AND PHYSICAL FITNESS: Your weight is fixable! Work out and eat right until you are about 10lbs below your max weight limit. The Recruiter only wants to ensure your success in Basic Military Training (BMT). Physical Fitness is a HOT TOPIC for the Air Force right now. They want smart and physically fit individuals. You MUST be able to run in a certain allotted time for your gender and age or you will be sent permanently HOME that next Monday. Nobody wants that… Prepare your body and mind for 1.5 mile runs 6 days per week!
TATTOO: This is another HOT TOPIC with the Air Force. Racist, gang related, large (over 1/4 of body part), and sexual tattoos will not be tolerated. Please do not get tattoos on your right hand or forearm because it is the one you will salute the American flag with. Don’t get one that can be seen in uniform to include Physical Training uniform or your Blues. They will check your body at the Military Entrance Processing (MEPS) and at Basic Military Training (BMT). Your recruiter is not permitted to view your tattoos, but you must disclose verbally what they are.
PARENTAL CONSENT: You will need permission from both parents to join, unless one parent can sign an affidavit stating that the other parent is nowhere to be found.
DEPENDENCY: Single individuals who wish to Enlist as Active Duty with a child must sign custody to someone else and cannot obtain custody of that child until the end of their first enlistment. So, if that individual signs on for a 4 year contract, they cannot obtain custody until that 4 years is up.
EDUCATION/ASVAB: Graduate and score well on your ASVAB test, High School students. The Air Force is not concerned about your GPA. The ASVAB determines what your have the aptitude/potential to learn a skill. The higher your scores, the more job opportunities will be opened to you. I suggest a good 8 hour rest, a candy bar, and an energy drink before your take that ASVAB. HIGH SCORE=MORE OPPORTUNITIES
Again, everyone is unique and should consult their local Air Force Recruiter for answers to your specific circumstances or go to AIRFORCE.COM for a pre-screening with a “Live Chat” Recruiter.
January 9th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
I am 35 years old, I have a bachellor degree in accounting and economics I would like and hope to enlist in the Air Force RESERVE, but the requierment to enlisted may be up to 34 years old, If you have prior military service. You may be eligible for a waiver of this requirement. I may be elegible for a waiver of similar requirement? now that I am 35 years old. thanks
January 10th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
I’m 12 but I wanna know what the sight requirement for it is Air Force is. It’s been asked a few times but know ones answered it i don’t think.
January 11th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
I have a GED and I want to enlist in the air force. How high of a score should I score to be considered exceptional for the less than 1% of enlistees? Think a 90 would suffice?
January 12th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
i thought in recent years due to lack of people enlisting that the ages were moved up, im thirty and in college and working and was wanting to enlist this year is it too late, and why is the age difference for enlistment so different for each branch
January 17th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
im 54 yrs old have a ba in business would like to enlist in the air force i was in nthe usmc when i waqs 17 is there anby chance i can get in the airforce if i can pass the test and the physical
January 21st, 2010 at 11:41 am
My grandson would like to enlist, he has a 15 month old son, but does not have custody, he does not want to disown him…would he be able to enlist in the Air Force or any other branch of the military? Thank you!
January 24th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
I lost my right eye during a ping pong tournment @ my local YMCA . I was wondering if that would disqualify me from joining the blue angels or flying a F-16 bcuz that is one of my childhood dreams.
January 24th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Hello this is Buzz Lightyear of Flight Command center 40981. I have recieved a letter notifying me of the many great career opportunities which await me in the Air Force! Where is the closest recruiter located from Timmy”s bedroom and how can he be reached?
January 26th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
what are the height weight and eyesight requirements?
January 29th, 2010 at 4:01 am
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February 19th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I graduated high school from an “accredited” home school and received a high school diploma. I tried to join the Air Force through one of the local recruiters but it took them 7 months to tell me that I might have to get 15 college credits in order to join bc that is georgia’s requirements for home schooled enlistees… is this true or should i go visit a different recruiter?? email me back at jfulbright86@yahoo.com as soon as possible. thanks!!
March 4th, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Im about to join active duty and i was asked all my questions. but if im on paroxetine will they say anything about it? i told them i am…
March 7th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
If i have a kid, and a feince can i still join the air force?
March 7th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
If anyone has any information about my qustion:
If i have kid, and are engaged can i still join the airforce.
Please email me at: craiglovesamber25@hotmail.com
Thank you.
March 12th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
can i do air force basic training in between my junior and senior year in high school?
March 18th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
hi im only 11 but i want to join so bad. is it true that they brainwash you?
and is it true that we actually have to FIGHT in the war?
March 19th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
I’m 13 years old and I’ve wanted to join the air force my hole life.but my grades arnt good enough to be a pilot. Be could I join any thing realated to the air force like a engenier or somthing just wondering.
Gabe danford
March 25th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I’m 20 years old and married and expecting a child. I have always wanted to join the air force. But when i was 16 i was caught with marijuana at school, it wasnt mine i was holding for somebody else. I got suspended and i got put on provation am i still eligible to join the airforce?
March 26th, 2010 at 6:37 am
im 24 foreign born non us citizen. my military fiance and i will be married next year. will that make me eligible for enlistment since my would be wife is a us citizen? if not. how long will it take for me to have a green card status? pls email me for answers. thanks. bluhazed@yahoo.com
March 30th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
i have a high skool diploma and i am in college but the college doesnt o by credits it goes by hours and i have 139 hours can i still enlist in the airforce? please i would like your reply thank u
March 31st, 2010 at 1:32 am
Ok, I am soon to get a GED 21 years old just got charged for a dwi, on probation for one year just got my first month out of the way, also I think I may have a problem with my thyroids because I can’t gain weight to save my life but I can sure lose it, I’m 5’11″ 155-160lbs only child, with no job and no bills anymore. Any way I can possibly get into the air force? And if not can you tell me why I can not..
April 1st, 2010 at 12:23 am
Jon (#40),
Sorry, with no arms or legs we can’t accept you in the USAF. You might be able to join the Navy or Coast Guard, but you’d have to change your name to Bob.
April 1st, 2010 at 7:18 pm
My husband is considering the airforce and he was born without a sternum. Do you know if he is eligable to join?
April 5th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
I am 16 years old, and I am married. I would love to join and continue my schooling in the Airforce. Is there any possible way I can get in?
April 9th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
You should all go to AIRFORCE.COM
April 20th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
When do boot camps begin?
April 21st, 2010 at 1:43 am
My boyfriend is 33 and a Medical Assistant. a) can he join the Reserves due to being over 27 and then later join the regulars and go on active duty? b) if he has the MA certification, would he be eligible for an age waiver?
April 21st, 2010 at 7:14 am
If any of you Guys get in we are all screwed!
April 21st, 2010 at 7:28 am
to all above posters please dont enlist just go into the nearest closet and stop breathing.
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
i’m 32 and a single mom of three, i lost a foot to diabetis when i was twelve years old, can i join the airforce?
April 23rd, 2010 at 9:11 am
@110 Please hold all enlistment attachment till the end…of your life. okay? Thanks!
May 3rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
You will not be disqualified for having flat feet. However, when you get to basic training if you have any problems due to flat feet, i.e. shin splints and or other attributes that may disrupt running or walking, if you mention it you may receive a medical discharge.
May 3rd, 2010 at 6:16 pm
QM2, Airforce reserves is different than active duty. reserves is 34 for age limit. and yes you can transfer over into active duty once in. it’s possible, but he’d have to go to an active duty recruiter. Reserves are different, they go by points. So, often when a reservist tries to switch active duty they lose rank because they lack the time in grade and experience.
May 6th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Hi i want to join air force but I can’t read good. i was told that no one in the air forces can read good either, so i think i can still get in. let me know, please, thanks
May 19th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
I have hyperthyroidism, will I be able to enlist?
May 25th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
I’m 46 years old, Navy Vet (4 years), Bachelor’s degree and am in perfect physical condition. Now that I’m an empty-nest’er’ I would love to get back into duty. Any exceptions to any rule that would get one my age back in?
May 27th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I am in the beginning process of applying to the AF as an officer in nursing- and a question relates to whether you have been treated for any pyschologic problems. Does “treated” refer to counseling or evaluation and does drug therapy constitute “being treated”
While in nursing school, I was prescribed celexa for a year, xanax as prn, but only two refills given
I have been off of celexa for 4 months and no longer take xanax.
June 7th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
hello… i am looking to enlist but i have credit card debt.. and about 6 months of missed payments. BUT I made an agreement with bank of america and now my interest is only 6 percent and i only have to pay 165 a month. this would obviously not be a problem for the 40% rule (over 40% of expected pay going to debt) but i was wondering if i would still be dq’ed for the high debt and missed payments..
would my best bet be to wait for better credit, because they are going to see the missed payements either way..
btw, nothing turned over to collections
let me know, thanks
June 14th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
hi im a sophmore in high school when im a junior where would i go to start enlistment in the air force.. please help!!! email me thanks..
June 24th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
My daughter is a Home School Student and will be given a parent issued diploma, is that a problem for enlisting after her graduation. She is evaluated by the state each year.
June 27th, 2010 at 3:29 am
I’m 20 years old I have always wanted to join the air force. But when i was 14 i was caught with marijuana at school, it wasnt mine i was holding for somebody else. I got suspended and i got put on probation am i still eligible to join the airforce?
July 1st, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I am curious, will the Air Force cover previous medical bills if you enlist? And or student loans prior to enlistment?
Thanks!
July 8th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Hi I’m a Specialist in the army with over years of service. I’m planning on joining the air force when I get out in jan. But I may be chaptered out for my weight. My question is if I continue to lose the weight with the type of chpater for weight will the air force still accept me? Thanks
July 15th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
i lost my legs to a canoe accident and i color blind. Also i suffer from hirsutism(excessive hair growth) Can i still enlist cos its a childhood dream.
July 30th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Hello
Im 35 Years old and I have associate degree in Networking, can I join to Air Force
August 1st, 2010 at 7:43 pm
hi i am a senior at high school and have always wanted to be in the air force. i wanted to be in some kind of security job because i was wanted to be a police officer in my home town. i went through anorexia a long time ago but is much better now, will that affect me getting in? and i have a tattoo of my fathers initials who just past away a year ago, i got it in memory of him, its on my right forarm will that also affect me getting in? and also i have a slight back problem, my spine curves but it doesnt hurt or anything what about that?
August 4th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
My daugther is interested in the Air Force. She has had some issues with running away (twice) and some minor marijuana use, no trouble with the law. Due to the running away I have her in a residential facility where she is attending high school and getting therapy for her issues over our divorce. Does this sound like she is disqualified from enlistment?
August 18th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I just took the ASVAB and i scored a 53 and i knw u have to score a 50 to get into the air force just was wondering what does it mean if i scored a 53?
thanks for any help
August 29th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Important. I have really bad vision, ever since i was 5. I am not color blind. I reach all other Physical aspects to joining a branch and this is my only flaw. Please Let me know if there is any possibility i wont be able to join thank you God Bless
September 3rd, 2010 at 9:31 am
My grandson is currently a senior in high school. He is considering entering the U.S. Air Force. At 18 months of age he had a Wilmes tumor on 1 of his kidneys. The Kidney was removed as it was encapsulated by the tumor. Will this prevent his eligibility to enlist? Thank You.
September 4th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
i was on trial for a misdemeanor assualt 4 a few months after turning 18,but i am going through a diversion process and the charge will be dropped at the end of the diversion term am i still eligble for enlistment in the airforece? i am 18 and currently attending a National Gaurd Youth Challenge program to recover my credits and receive my diploma in December. It is a qausi military based school. Is there a possibilty for a promotion after completion of BMT as a result of completing the National Guard Youth Challenge program?
September 6th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I am 26 years old married with 3 kids, will i be disqualified because of my dependents.
September 7th, 2010 at 12:16 am
I am 34 years old with two dependents. I have college credits and working on my bachelor’s degree. Would I qualify for the Air Force?
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September 19th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
If you currently enlisted in the air force, what is the maximum age requirement to become and office by attending college (Age limit)
September 25th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
height and weight-im 4’10 to 4’11 and weigh 146 and working on losing more weight.was is the weight requirement for around that height? and if i join with the goal of being a social worker of some sort and get out after my minimum required years, will the AF give me a job relating to that after i get out? please respond if you no any info about those 2 items.thank you
October 14th, 2010 at 12:18 am
I was told that if I wanted to join the AirForce, I would need to be off my physician prescribed antidepressant for at least 6 months prior to enlistment. I am interested in OTS as am a college grad – master level. Please advise.
October 14th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
my 20year old daughter is being told that she can not join the AF since she guaduated from a home school the school is credited in the state of Georgia, can she enlist, she has a high school diploma.
October 20th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
If i have a misdeminor for possesion of marijuana 2yrs ago and i was dissmissed because it was not mine but it still shows in my record. Would i have trouble joining the air force?
October 22nd, 2010 at 5:51 pm
I fail in the physical exam the color exam. I want to know what kind of MOS don’t need the color exam in the Air Force.
November 15th, 2010 at 4:02 am
Is it true if you have flat feet you cant join?
Does the Air Force have a tatoo policy and if so what is it
November 23rd, 2010 at 1:12 am
Raman – My husband was in the Navy and has flat feet and just left MEPS because he is trying to get back in. Since he has no problems from his flat feet it’s not an issue. I’m not to sure about the tattoo policy, but my husband had three and he had to write down what they are, where they are, and what they mean.. he did not have any problems with them.
November 29th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I joined the Army and was discharged when i failed to complete the PT test. I’m in the process of joining again but i want to know if i could join the Air Force instead.
December 2nd, 2010 at 2:58 am
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December 7th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
do they do polygraph test on you at anytime of enlisting?
December 8th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
i have fine motor skills in my left arm i can do basic everyday things but i have problems with fine small items i cant pick them up
December 8th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Hello everyone my name is angel I have been in the US from 1990 I am now 23 years old my dream is to serve my country here in the US Air Force I when I turned 18 I applied for a resident card and failed to receive one now I am alone in some ugly country that I’ve never been in I want to know if someone could help me get out of this hostel place
December 12th, 2010 at 12:38 am
ok so i am 11 and ant to join so what are the inportat thing that we really need to know
December 29th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
when your done with basic training..do they ship you straight out to iran or afganastan..what happens after your done with training..because i want to go to the air force but i dont wanna go straight to iran after
January 5th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
pleasee!! I am manuel and I am 20 years old an I want to get a bachelor degree in engineering and also I want to serve to the airforce but I am permanet RESIDENT since 3 months ago so I need 5 years or I think that I have to be deploy for at least 1 year to apply a CITIZEN CHIP..so Which one is the best for me ACTIVE DUTY or RESERVE??? there is a war in my head..I mean in the reserve they pay a part of my education but I don’t know if is very hard to be deploy but, you have more time to study. on the other hand in active duty there is more possibilities that you can be deploy but, you work 8 hours and I don’t know if I’ll have time to study…..so big it’s a big deal. and I want to make a good decision.Let me know if you know something…elmarciano007@hotmail.com
January 19th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
If a person has treatable herpes can he/she still enlist in the Air Force?
January 24th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
I turn 17 on October 17th and am going to be a junior then. I know I can enlist at 17 with parental consent but can I enlist in the Air Force as a Junior in High School
January 25th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
I have asthma. I have been told by recruitors that i can join and some says i cant. I am working with my doctor for 2 years and only had 1 attack. I am 17. If i go for another couple years, not have an attack, and pass the docs PFT Test. can I still Enlist in the Air Force?
January 31st, 2011 at 4:00 am
I enlisted in the army did not finish BCT, I am able to rejoin but I was thinking of going air force, can I do that?
February 6th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
I’m going into the airforce and retaking the asvab. I know what job i would like to have but what jobs are currently in demand for the airforce.
contact me at Dragonfly2d16@yahoo.com if you know, thank you
February 9th, 2011 at 3:27 am
I did 10 years in the AF and am thinking of joining again. I have gone to college and completed my BS. What is my age limit?
February 10th, 2011 at 11:41 am
My son has spoken with a recruiter about joining the airforce. He told & showed the recruiter a tattoo on his outer calf – the recruiter told him that it should be no problem as long as it is less than 25% of exposed area. The recruiter’s commanding officer asked for a photo w/ tape measure showing the tattoo – they came up with a max of 24% covered area – (The only thing that shows between the top of the sock to bottom of shorts is a 1″ fish tail)but are denying him enlistment. Would this be the case with any higher up or is it up to the individual officer?
February 10th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Mikey-The tattoo policy is as long as it does not cover 25% of the body part and is not offencive to any persons, gang related, or takes offence to our country or its military or its government. If it is more than 25% of the body part you may be required to recieve a waiver to join. You will have to talk to your recruiter for more information.
February 13th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
im about 12 and i want to plan out my future. i really want to join the air force but im supposed to be 6ft tall. so whats the wieght and hight requirments?
February 16th, 2011 at 12:36 am
Hey I am thinking of the air force I have a GED and I’m 20 no health problems no debt problems just want to know the chances of getting in with a GED right now? cosseychris@gmail.com
February 17th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
hello i was eaten by a great white shark. i have no head or legs. what are my chances of getting into the air force?
March 3rd, 2011 at 4:23 pm
I need help. I am 22 an have always dreamed of being in the air force but when i went to sign up i was disqualified because i have 2 kids…..is there ANY way around this bs law!!!
March 6th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
Hey.. I am 16 years old and I am an American (And Proud)….. I am perfectly fit… The only thing that im terrified of is the Eye vision test! When i was very young about 2 years of age, i performed a minor operation on my left eye, therefore my left eye is not really good, but however my right eye is good….. Will they accept me?? Please Help… and Btw im doing my IGCSE’s this year, and my AS next year is that enough??
March 7th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
it seems that every on has some kind of issue. i have always thought that most people were basically fit to be in the military – only a few unfits. i beleive now, that my thinking was/is backwards.
March 9th, 2011 at 6:17 am
Number 162 answer:
you will need to have a legal document giving a family member guardianship of your children
Number 160 answer:
you can join with a ged but you will have a higher percentage you will need to score on the asvab
Number 156 answer:
I think the age is 35
number 149 answer:
after completing basic training your next step is tech school your next step after tech school is your first duty station depending on your job you good get sent to iraq weeks or months after getting to your first duty station
March 15th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
I’m 33 years old and had 3.5 years of pre-med college and am thinking of joining the Airforce..Is it too late for me to enlist? If not, please send me applications to sign up @ 260-111 American Canyon Rd., American Canyon, Ca. 94503
March 16th, 2011 at 9:26 am
I recently did medical pre-screening with MEPS and found out that I was disqualified based on a metabolic disorder I was born with that limits what I can eat (IE I have to follow a diet that restricts me from foods that are high in protein)
Is there a way that I can still get in the Air Force? How can I get an enlistment waiver, and how does this process work?
March 21st, 2011 at 8:47 pm
i am 25 years old, have a wife and two kids, also filed bankruptcy this past november. am i eligable to join the
Air Force? or any brnach of the military for that reason?
March 24th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
My son is 21 years old. He is a responsible young man. 2 years ago his former girlfriend jumped in front of their are while he was trying to go to school. She was mad. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. He pleaded out against my advice. He has completed all of his community work, anger management classes and has paid all of his fines. He works full time and lives on his own. If the military is about change then why cant he enlist.
March 28th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Hi,
Im 13 years old and I have been interested in the USAF for years. (My uncle is an E-7) I’m wondering if there are height and weight requirements for the AF. The AF is in my family’s blood and I really want to follow my uncle’s footsteps. Also what are the time limits for rinning the 1.5 and the 2 mile? I looked it up online and i got like 5 different answers.
Thanks!
March 31st, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Hello, I’m 18 years old and I live in Mexico. I’m an american citizen and i want to know if i can join to the Airforce. I don’t have drugs history or anything weird.
Thanks!
April 1st, 2011 at 10:41 am
im 16 and want to join the airforce i have used canabis could that hurt my chamces on joining the usaf?
April 6th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
i feel really stupid but i have a pending possession of mary jane and paraphernalia misdemeanor charge im pretty sure i can escape with pbj but anyone know if that would disqualify me for the airforce??? i mean cmon now if i was in cali id be hit with a $50 fine an have a nice day ya no! but yea ive been clean for weeks an weeks! i hope this stupid mistake doesnt destroy my air force dreams! i no i can do great on the asvab!
April 10th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
i am 18 and my parents are evicting me, is that going to disable my ability to get into the military? i scored a 70 on the practice asvab and am going to get my high school diploma. also i sustained a torn meniscis in my knee, will that hurt my chances?
April 16th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
How many kids can you have in order to qualify to join the air force.
April 17th, 2011 at 4:27 am
166. The age limits for active duty are 17-28. The reserves are 17 to 34
168. Yes you can still qualify as long as you have nothing serious on your credit report and it can be verified that you are taking care of your financial obligations.
169. If you have any charge with a weapon you cannot join the Air Force. Any kind of assault, what so ever.
April 28th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
Question: I am 22 years old and very healthy….. I was told that i have depression but when i went into the doctors that wasnt what i was their for. I know that i have a slight case of a.d.d and wanted them to adress it well i filled out some paper and they told me that my score was high based on the questions ex. Do you have lack of sleep? simple questions that would relate to anyone.. well they then said i had depression gave me medication which i never took and i have yet to have a problem other then that i am fine. I know they have waivers for this type of situation but what would be my chance in being able to enlist into the airforce?
May 17th, 2011 at 11:29 am
I have a child contemplating enlistment. The concern is that she had been diagnosed with Anxiety issues and on medication in the past. Would something along this line cause her to be rejected as a recruit? Thank You
May 18th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
do you have to have a valid drivers license to qualify for enlistment?
May 24th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Flat feet question:
YESS you can join any branch w/ flat feet they are not disqualifying ONLY:
1) you had pain in your feet/ ankles in the past
2)MEPS dr say they may give you a problem
Mainly besides these you should be good but I recommemend stay away from the Army and Marines they take people flat footed just on case-by-case basis thoe. So it depends with them the MEPS dr thinks about if u can road march w/ 40lb+ for least 5miles (in basic training) if he questions he may require u to go to a consult to get a waiver
The Air FOrce and Navy consider it differently but also look at will it stop him/her from doing their job in the long run.
P.S. I went threw MEPS w/ the Army with flat feet an MEPS dr wanted me to go to a consult they denied the waiver and I went to a civilian podiatrist(foot dr) an got approval but Army still denied me.
May 24th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
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May 28th, 2011 at 10:40 am
I’ve been in the Army for 11 years, and some of these requirements are crazy. Yes you can be flat footed, they just don’t want you to know that you can file disability with the VA when you get out if you have issues while you are active. I say go Army, you get promoted faster. I can say we have became more relaxed over the years, nothing like ol school Army
May 28th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
I had a kid with a guy a few months ago, he wants to enlist at 17 but said he can’t if I put his name on the birth certificate, is this true?
June 5th, 2011 at 7:22 am
I need orientation to join in officer school.
June 5th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
I am 13 and ADHD, ADD,and have anger issues. i love to be in plains and love swimming. would they still let me fly a plain. please answer
June 6th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
wat if i was takin celexa can i ever get to the millitary
June 16th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
im 20 and want to get into the air force asap. Last week my doctor told me that i had ptsd from when i was raped. and gave me celexa. i went to the recruiters and they said it would be a problem. that it will take a full year till i can get in. i was wondering if i just stop my treatment and join then continue it after i pass basic and tech school. can i just play it off like it never happened? or do they do a background
June 22nd, 2011 at 1:28 am
Wow, for those questions about how long it takes for the school and jobs, that is normal for all branches. Secondly some of these questions cannot possibly be serious. Basically if you have to question your eligibility chances are you either need a waiver, need to adjust your current situation or just consider yourself ineligible. When in doubt ASK YOUR RECRUITER and if you have a problem write your congressman.
June 22nd, 2011 at 10:51 am
Hi
I smoke weed daily and drink like a fish and have 2 penises will that affect me entering the AirForce next year?
June 24th, 2011 at 9:34 am
this is a bit late for the answer… i was in the Air Force and yes i have flat feet. flat as they come. At the Meps center i heard them say he will make it if he wants to… so there is a waiver that can be had to enter the services with flat feet. Just ask the Recruiter about it.
July 10th, 2011 at 1:34 am
I am 16 about to be a junior in high school and wanted to know if there is a certain height requirement to be a still ariel photographer? Please let me know what you can thank you for your help(:
July 11th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
hi i am a 20 year old mail looking to join the airforce when i was 17 i was sent to a treatment facility by my parents for smoking marijuana i have since stopped and do not do any drugs will this be a disqualifier for me?
July 14th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Hello,
i want a recruter to talk to my son of joining the military but he recently got a tattoo cross his chest with the name of the gang. Does he still qualifies. Never been in trouble has no fenolies.
July 15th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Hi,
My name is Robert, I am 17 years old. I was born with an immune deficiency but recently went through a bone marrow transplant that fully cured the disease. I was just wondering if anyone knew if I could enlist now that I am Free of the disease. I’ve got some more questions if someone could get back to me. Thanks
July 24th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Hey,
My Name is Jonathan and i need to know if i can still get in the Army, I hurt my ACL back in 09 when i was in high school. Can i sill get in?
August 9th, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Hi, my name is Kent Branford Anderson and I’d like to join the Air Force. I am in excellent physical condition. I work out seven days a week. I am 5’11″ and 165 lbs. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a minor in Finance from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. I am fluent in seven languages; English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, and Arabic. I own and operate my own successful business with my two brothers and my sister. My only problem is that I am 62 years old. I know that my age will not affect my abilities. I am an extremely hard worker. I am in better shape than most 20 year olds. I am ready to serve. Please contact me at kentbanderson49@yahoo.com
August 12th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
I have three toes but only one leg. I can hop extremely fast. Probably do the mile in under 20 minutes if I crawl using my mouth/teeth for momentum. Can I join?
August 15th, 2011 at 10:35 pm
I have a history of injuries from being overly active in sports through high school. I am now about to graduate from college and plan to enlist. Im wondering if these injuries could stop me from medically qualifying.
I tore a ligament in my left wrist. I received surgery as a senior, however it did not fix it. My wrist pops strange if you push on it and two small scars from surgery, but it does stop me from being able to do anything.
I also had a stress fracture in my back in its grade which was healed.
August 15th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
What is the current wait between submitting an application and going to basic training for both enlisting and OTS?
August 16th, 2011 at 12:58 am
So I’m a rated commercial helicopter pilot and I have around 600 hrs. What would happen if I were to enlist? Would I have guarenteed acceptance into flight school?
August 18th, 2011 at 5:17 am
payment office
August 21st, 2011 at 5:06 pm
I tried to join in the air force, but when the checked my credit they say it’s not good enough. i dont have anything in my name but a cellphone bill and that’s 1500. it was 1700. i try to pay it when i can. i thawt i would be able to join and pay it off wit my military salary. . i really want to join the air air force. What do i do? if i join while in college, will that help?
August 24th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
I wanted to know if your married to an illegal alien does that stop you from being able to enlist?
August 27th, 2011 at 2:28 am
I’m trying to join the air force. I have 12 college credits and i obtained my GED from Youth Challenge Academy(Fort Gordon) I was told that because I recieved my GED that was supported by the US military that I would be ommited from having to obtain 15 college credits. I just want to know if there was any truth to that statement
August 28th, 2011 at 3:39 pm
If I am married with a child at 18, and I want to go into the Air Force, what happens?
August 29th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
If I am in the middle east and i want to enlist to the U.S airforce. what do i have to do? i still didn’t finish high school. Please reply to my email.
September 12th, 2011 at 9:20 pm
I was woundering if you have a mild case of escolioses will that stop you from joing the Air Force.
September 13th, 2011 at 1:06 pm
If I am currently on drug probation could I enlist in basic training still. It’s only for paraphernalia ..
September 15th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
i have a mild case of essential tremors. Can i still join the air force?
September 19th, 2011 at 12:17 am
Hello my name is Tina, I was wondering if i wanted to join the military but have a child( not by my husband) what can I do? yet my husband is military can i still join? also what if my credit isn’t so good?
September 20th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
I’m just curious if any of you have read the requirements to join the AF? Like 99% of the questions asked here are answered above in the requirements.
September 21st, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Im 24 years old, in good shape and I have a BA in Global Development Studies with a high GPA from Queen’s University. I have training in first aid and CPR,135 civilian skydives and over an hour of freefall time. I worked for two years packing parachutes as well. I was the at the top of my class in High School, where I was a student instructor on the high-ropes course. I was thirteen when I first travelled abroad, and have been to over a dozen countries, including Nicaragua, Costa Rica, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Romania, Canada, England, France, Germany, Poland, Greece, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, and Czech Republic.
However, I grew up in a pretty rough neighborhood, and got into some trouble. Some fights, smoking weed and drinking, that sort of thing. I left that neighborhod on my own initiative and went to boarding school with a character-based curiculum, where I did well. I have never been arrested, charged or convicted of any crime.
I have worked my best to turn my life around and have always felt the military to be my calling. Would I be a candidate for a waiver?
September 25th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
my soon to be husband is enrolling into the air force. i just want to know if they will be checking my record too? even through i am not going into the air force. i have a record of stealing a year ago, and i don’t want that to effect him getting into the air force. please let me know what i can do if it does effect him. i don’t want my one record to effect what he want to do. thanks
October 1st, 2011 at 2:30 pm
i have autism adhd and i take meds wil they let me into air force?
October 11th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
If you are planning to join the coast guard when you are 18 but you used marijuana when you were 16, and it is on your medical record, can you still join the coast guard reserve?
October 27th, 2011 at 3:03 am
hi,
Pls be kind and confirm what is the max age for the women to get marriage?
Because my marriage about to get fix as well i had cleared AFCAT wriiten heading to face interview?
November 8th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
I’m curently a freshman in high school and I was wondering if you can join if you are color blind? (can you join if you are color blind in only 1-2 colors?)
November 8th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
i have one more question, if you ar an eagle acout can you gat a promotion when you join?
November 15th, 2011 at 3:00 am
What is the waiting time for recruitment?
November 17th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
is it possible for a freshman to do the training for the air force
November 18th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
Couple answers:
Color Blind….can join. You will be limited to certain jobs.
Eagle Scouts with proof of certificate can be advanced to E-2.
A spouse’s criminal record is not consider or looked into if your husband is joining.
November 18th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Youth Challege Academy can join without college credits….
If you’ve smoked MJ more than 15 times you are disqualified and must attain a drug waiver…any other drugs are permenently disqualifying….
You must have graduated from High School before you can go to Basic Training…..
All potiential applicant’s 18 and over must have their credit checked prior to processing, if you have bad credit, some waivers are entertained depending on how bad your credit is….
November 29th, 2011 at 12:21 am
If I’m 6″ 2′ what will my weight requirement be? Bexuse I’m big
November 29th, 2011 at 12:22 am
Fuck randy rogers he stole my wallet! I’m so pissed!!! Fml….. Need a stripper
November 29th, 2011 at 12:23 am
Kid above this post learn respect for the armed forces that are fighting for your freedome!
November 29th, 2011 at 12:27 am
I have one arm and turretts…. Can I still fly a plyne? If not ill sue…
November 30th, 2011 at 12:09 am
I am 13 years-old and i really want to join the United States Army. but how do i enlist myself ? at what age ?
December 1st, 2011 at 7:04 pm
I’m a 27 year old father of two and considering joining the Air Force,my oldest is 4 in which he stays with his mother and my youngest is two and she stays with my wife and I, will this disqualify me from joining?
December 5th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
Hi i’m 20 years old and was thinking about joining the air force. my only problem is i have alot of unpaid medical bills, and i was recently audited by the IRS, in which i owe over $4,000. my eyesight is not that great and i have flatfeet. Do any of these factors contribute to me being able to join the sirforce?
December 6th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
Could an ASVAB get waived if you have numerous college credits?
December 15th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Can I join the air force if I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) ?
December 27th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
My son has a dwai on his record. Can he enlist?
December 29th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
My friend was almost about to be in the airforce till the day came when he was about to swear they found out he got another tattoo .. and they sent him home .. is there still a chance he can still join ??
January 1st, 2012 at 8:10 pm
I am 17 and want to join the air force I have had surgery on my ankle twice and was wondering if I could enlist
January 4th, 2012 at 7:31 pm
is it true that you can’t be a pilot if you have tried LSD in your past?
January 11th, 2012 at 4:42 am
The air force wont let me join becuase i went to a charter school wich dosent seem right because we do college work there over high school i graduated with a high GPA i dont see what the problem is
January 16th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
I’m currently in college to become a respiratory therapist. I met a current air force enlisted who is obtaining her degree in the civillian world, but already a RT in the Air Force. She told me many great things about the program and said I should join after I obtain my license and degree.
However, I didn’t disclose my past to her. I went into the Marine Corps, got injured during the last week or so of basic, and was sent to a readiness platoon for the injured. There, they questioned my medical history, and my medical history was forwarded from my pediatrician. A long time ago, I had been prescribed Zoloft, briefly (less than a month), because I was having a lot of anxiety with high school, and they found that to be a fraudulent enlistment, and kicked me out.
Is it even possibly for me to consider a military career again? Would I even be accepted at a MEPS center with that in my history still?
January 16th, 2012 at 7:11 pm
My son, 25, wants to join the Air Force, talked to a recruiter and was told that if he has any tattoos, they are ok if they do not show, has one on his bi-cep, and was told if it shows wearing a short sleeve shirt, he can`t enlist. Also he was asked if he has ever had a DUI, he has, and was told he could not enlist..
Requirments sure have changed since I enlisted in 1969, they would take anyone back then. With the requirements they have now, I`m not sure how they can get anyone to enlist..Good luck to those who try.
January 19th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
hoes everywhere
January 21st, 2012 at 8:58 pm
“Military Must Agree to Murder Americans as Re-enlistment Rules.” Can you verify this report? It is spreading like wildfire on the internet! It of course, concerns me as it should any American if it is true. And would they tell us if it was? I am only a private citizen but think we have a right to know this for our sons and daughters are the ones enlisting.
February 3rd, 2012 at 3:37 pm
HI my name is maribel nd i was kinda wondering if your can enroll in the army if you are 17. And what kind of test do you have to take in order to get in.