Does AIR FORCE ONE really have an ESCAPE POD?
Q. If you saw Harrison Ford's air force one, you'd have noticed that in the movie AFO had an escape capsule similar to the one used for manned rockets. President Clinton saw the movie and insisted afterwards that AFO had no Escape Pod. Now here's my problem. Considering how many drills and war games focus around getting the President out of danger, securing the nuclear football and getting the senior staff to safety in the case of a suprise attack, I find it difficult (if not impossible) to believe AFO has no Escape Pod. I would consider it poor planning by the government in fact to not have a way of getting the President off of a jumbo jet in the event of a surface-to-air assault or jet fighters attacking from a rogue nation. … [cont.]
Asked by STEROID JESUS - Fri Sep 7 17:13:42 2007 - - 16 Answers - 3 Comments
A. VC-25A is a Highly Modified Boeing 747. The decsion to change to a 747 from the Older 707 of previous Adminastrations was made by the United States Air Force, the White House only Advised. The Air Force had decided that due to that age and high levels of required maintance on the 707's that a new aircraft was Requied both as a Presidental Transport and the Airbourne Emergency Command Post. The Boeing 747 was choosen due to it's Size, Long Range, Safety Record, Ease of Maintance, the number of Fields it could use, and Flight Record. Both Aircraft were Assembled at the Boeing Plant in Renton Washington, then flown to the Boeing Modifaction Center in Wichita KS for the required Mods. Both VC-25A's and the E-4's know as "Nightwatch" has since… [cont.]
Answered by Wolf of the Black Moon - Sat Sep 8 04:26:07 2007
Q. If you saw Harrison Ford's air force one, you'd have noticed that in the movie AFO had an escape capsule similar to the one used for manned rockets. President Clinton saw the movie and insisted afterwards that AFO had no Escape Pod. Now here's my problem. Considering how many drills and war games focus around getting the President out of danger, securing the nuclear football and getting the senior staff to safety in the case of a suprise attack, I find it difficult (if not impossible) to believe AFO has no Escape Pod. I would consider it poor planning by the government in fact to not have a way of getting the President off of a jumbo jet in the event of a surface-to-air assault or jet fighters attacking from a rogue nation. … [cont.]
Asked by STEROID JESUS - Fri Sep 7 17:13:42 2007 - - 16 Answers - 3 Comments
A. VC-25A is a Highly Modified Boeing 747. The decsion to change to a 747 from the Older 707 of previous Adminastrations was made by the United States Air Force, the White House only Advised. The Air Force had decided that due to that age and high levels of required maintance on the 707's that a new aircraft was Requied both as a Presidental Transport and the Airbourne Emergency Command Post. The Boeing 747 was choosen due to it's Size, Long Range, Safety Record, Ease of Maintance, the number of Fields it could use, and Flight Record. Both Aircraft were Assembled at the Boeing Plant in Renton Washington, then flown to the Boeing Modifaction Center in Wichita KS for the required Mods. Both VC-25A's and the E-4's know as "Nightwatch" has since… [cont.]
Answered by Wolf of the Black Moon - Sat Sep 8 04:26:07 2007
What kind of Air Force recruiter should I speak to?
Q. I'm planning on joining the Air Force after college as a nurse. I would like to speak with a recruiter about scholarships opportunities, life as a nurse in the Air Force, etc. On the website, I found out there's an enlisted and officer recruiting center about 20 minutes away but the closest health professions center is in Pennsylvania (I live in New Jersey). Is it worth it to go to PA or should I just go a regular center close to home?
Asked by Skylar. - Wed Aug 12 13:49:42 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. After you graduate Nursing School, you would contact a "Health Professions" recruiter. These types of recruiters know the special credentialing requirements of health care professionals. Regular recruiters will refer you. Later after the Air Force recruits you, you will be making when you start about $3,000 a month, but it will go up as long as you stay.
Answered by rockyzeckoski - Thu Aug 13 22:29:59 2009
Q. I'm planning on joining the Air Force after college as a nurse. I would like to speak with a recruiter about scholarships opportunities, life as a nurse in the Air Force, etc. On the website, I found out there's an enlisted and officer recruiting center about 20 minutes away but the closest health professions center is in Pennsylvania (I live in New Jersey). Is it worth it to go to PA or should I just go a regular center close to home?
Asked by Skylar. - Wed Aug 12 13:49:42 2009 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. After you graduate Nursing School, you would contact a "Health Professions" recruiter. These types of recruiters know the special credentialing requirements of health care professionals. Regular recruiters will refer you. Later after the Air Force recruits you, you will be making when you start about $3,000 a month, but it will go up as long as you stay.
Answered by rockyzeckoski - Thu Aug 13 22:29:59 2009
What jobs in the air force would get me started in a robotics career?
Q. I plan to move toward programming and robotics for my career, and I'm now planning to join the Air Force to help with my education. I'm just wondering which Air Force specialties would allow me to focus on these fields.
Asked by Gray - Thu Nov 1 16:49:31 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Admin. Let me explain. If you take a desk job, Mon - Fri, 8 - 5, you can get all your college electives out of the way at the Ed Center on base. In four year, you punch and go to college on the GI Bill. You could ask a recruiter if they have jobs in robotics, but I'm betting they contract out for the type of work you're looking for.
Answered by Richard F - Thu Nov 1 16:54:22 2007
Q. I plan to move toward programming and robotics for my career, and I'm now planning to join the Air Force to help with my education. I'm just wondering which Air Force specialties would allow me to focus on these fields.
Asked by Gray - Thu Nov 1 16:49:31 2007 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Admin. Let me explain. If you take a desk job, Mon - Fri, 8 - 5, you can get all your college electives out of the way at the Ed Center on base. In four year, you punch and go to college on the GI Bill. You could ask a recruiter if they have jobs in robotics, but I'm betting they contract out for the type of work you're looking for.
Answered by Richard F - Thu Nov 1 16:54:22 2007
What air force jobs are good for people trying to finish their college degree?
Q. I've read that some jobs have longer hours than others and etc. Which air force jobs leave you a good amount of time to study for school?
Asked by jo - Fri Sep 11 17:05:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Admin. They are usually your typical "9-5" jobs with weekends off. That can change quickly if the mission changes, deployments, or change of your commander/NCO. The Air Force is very good about working with you and your class schedule. I have seen people get night shifts so they could get classes only offered during the day. However, the military is always mission-driven and you need to be prepared for that. Please do yourself a favor and pick a job in the Air Force that you want to do. Just don't pick a job (AFSC) because it might have shorter hours because that can change in a heartbeat!
Answered by RLO - Tue Sep 15 02:04:54 2009
Q. I've read that some jobs have longer hours than others and etc. Which air force jobs leave you a good amount of time to study for school?
Asked by jo - Fri Sep 11 17:05:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Admin. They are usually your typical "9-5" jobs with weekends off. That can change quickly if the mission changes, deployments, or change of your commander/NCO. The Air Force is very good about working with you and your class schedule. I have seen people get night shifts so they could get classes only offered during the day. However, the military is always mission-driven and you need to be prepared for that. Please do yourself a favor and pick a job in the Air Force that you want to do. Just don't pick a job (AFSC) because it might have shorter hours because that can change in a heartbeat!
Answered by RLO - Tue Sep 15 02:04:54 2009
How can I get into the Air Force and pick my job after getting honorable discharge from the Marines?
Q. I am an Infantrymen in the Marines, but also have done Security Forces my first 2 years and want to get into the Air Force and possibly pick my job. And would I be able to keep my paygrade of E4? I keep hearing that the Air Force isnt accepting any prior service members.
Asked by Jon - Thu Apr 24 00:25:20 2008 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments
A. What you hear about the air force not accepting prior service is true.I was in his office and a marine called asking if he could join and he had to tell him no,their only accepting the best right now.I would suggest a asvab of 80 or greater.
Answered by stephen - Thu Apr 24 00:45:30 2008
Q. I am an Infantrymen in the Marines, but also have done Security Forces my first 2 years and want to get into the Air Force and possibly pick my job. And would I be able to keep my paygrade of E4? I keep hearing that the Air Force isnt accepting any prior service members.
Asked by Jon - Thu Apr 24 00:25:20 2008 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments
A. What you hear about the air force not accepting prior service is true.I was in his office and a marine called asking if he could join and he had to tell him no,their only accepting the best right now.I would suggest a asvab of 80 or greater.
Answered by stephen - Thu Apr 24 00:45:30 2008
Should i join the air force to be a pilot or not?
Q. I'm wondering if i should join the air force to be a pilot, and i wish to be a cargo pilot and have a commercail air line licnese. Or should I learn how to be a pilot in flight school and spend $15,000 to have a commercial pilots license. What way am i more likely to get hired as a ups pilot or fedex?
Asked by = ) - Sun Jan 20 10:10:29 2008 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Having goals is great, but at this point you're just wishing. You'll have to work HARD to make it happen, and you'll need some luck too, whether you go for civilian or military training and experience. Aviation is not like medical school, where if you graduate you are pretty much guaranteed a pretty decent career. IF you are smart enough and talented enough to be selected for Air Force training, and IF you are smart enough and talented enough to graduate near the top of your class, only then you MIGHT have the opportunity to choose to go into large transport type aircraft, and this will only happen IF they have any openings for that at the time. Certainly the military is the best way to get heavy jet time prior to going to the airlines… [cont.]
Answered by Ben Dere Dun Dat - Sun Jan 20 11:54:50 2008
Q. I'm wondering if i should join the air force to be a pilot, and i wish to be a cargo pilot and have a commercail air line licnese. Or should I learn how to be a pilot in flight school and spend $15,000 to have a commercial pilots license. What way am i more likely to get hired as a ups pilot or fedex?
Asked by = ) - Sun Jan 20 10:10:29 2008 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Having goals is great, but at this point you're just wishing. You'll have to work HARD to make it happen, and you'll need some luck too, whether you go for civilian or military training and experience. Aviation is not like medical school, where if you graduate you are pretty much guaranteed a pretty decent career. IF you are smart enough and talented enough to be selected for Air Force training, and IF you are smart enough and talented enough to graduate near the top of your class, only then you MIGHT have the opportunity to choose to go into large transport type aircraft, and this will only happen IF they have any openings for that at the time. Certainly the military is the best way to get heavy jet time prior to going to the airlines… [cont.]
Answered by Ben Dere Dun Dat - Sun Jan 20 11:54:50 2008
Is it possible to join the air force, graduate from junior college in 2 years then graduate from a university?
Q. I am planning on joining the air force. Would it be possible to graduate from a community college in two years, then graduate from a university in two years while being in the air force?
Asked by Michael A - Fri Oct 19 14:34:03 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you join the AF talk to your recruiter. I know several universities have partnerships with the military to help recruits earn degrees while training and such. It would be hard to be in the AF as anything other than a reservist and finish in four years.
Answered by Bella - Fri Oct 19 14:43:53 2007
Q. I am planning on joining the air force. Would it be possible to graduate from a community college in two years, then graduate from a university in two years while being in the air force?
Asked by Michael A - Fri Oct 19 14:34:03 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you join the AF talk to your recruiter. I know several universities have partnerships with the military to help recruits earn degrees while training and such. It would be hard to be in the AF as anything other than a reservist and finish in four years.
Answered by Bella - Fri Oct 19 14:43:53 2007
which air force has a plain black star on their planes?
Q. i have seen a plane with a plain black star on the side of it. I don't know what kind of plane it is, but it is a small jet (possibly a trainer) and it has a 't tail' at the back. any ideas on the air force or the plane?? any links to pictures of possible planes would be appreciated. thanks its not a mig. and its not anything UK/US. it kinda looks like a a6 intruder but smaller and with a t tail at the back.
Asked by John B - Thu May 14 12:08:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. L 29 dolphin the Czechoslowak jet trainer during the 60ies there is plenty of them in the US, some being operated in quazi Russian air force marking, including various stars
Answered by mindworms - Thu May 14 16:12:43 2009
Q. i have seen a plane with a plain black star on the side of it. I don't know what kind of plane it is, but it is a small jet (possibly a trainer) and it has a 't tail' at the back. any ideas on the air force or the plane?? any links to pictures of possible planes would be appreciated. thanks its not a mig. and its not anything UK/US. it kinda looks like a a6 intruder but smaller and with a t tail at the back.
Asked by John B - Thu May 14 12:08:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. L 29 dolphin the Czechoslowak jet trainer during the 60ies there is plenty of them in the US, some being operated in quazi Russian air force marking, including various stars
Answered by mindworms - Thu May 14 16:12:43 2009
What exactly is the healthcare section of the air force?
Q. I am planning to go into nursing anyways and the Air Force would be a great source of financial aid. I was wondering if I go into the healthcare section of the Air Force if I still have basic training and boot camp etcetera and if it's a section I want to get into I very much like the idea of serving my country but I would like more details thanks for all your answers :) Well I just want to know if the basic training and everything is necessary for a nurse thats going to be working in an office I don't see why basic training would be necessary
Asked by Justin S - Wed Feb 13 04:06:56 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course you still have to undergo basic training. Although in the officer corp, it may be referred to as something else. It's not all about the physical part of it... it's also learning military bearing, history, and following orders. And, yes, as a nurse, you still have to know how to handle yourself as a military member and you have to know how to follow orders and give orders. You cannot go into the AF to train as a nurse... you must already have your nursing degree. There are chances for education and advancement if you decide to enlist and then take classes for your degree.
Answered by usafbrat64 - Wed Feb 13 04:56:52 2008
Q. I am planning to go into nursing anyways and the Air Force would be a great source of financial aid. I was wondering if I go into the healthcare section of the Air Force if I still have basic training and boot camp etcetera and if it's a section I want to get into I very much like the idea of serving my country but I would like more details thanks for all your answers :) Well I just want to know if the basic training and everything is necessary for a nurse thats going to be working in an office I don't see why basic training would be necessary
Asked by Justin S - Wed Feb 13 04:06:56 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course you still have to undergo basic training. Although in the officer corp, it may be referred to as something else. It's not all about the physical part of it... it's also learning military bearing, history, and following orders. And, yes, as a nurse, you still have to know how to handle yourself as a military member and you have to know how to follow orders and give orders. You cannot go into the AF to train as a nurse... you must already have your nursing degree. There are chances for education and advancement if you decide to enlist and then take classes for your degree.
Answered by usafbrat64 - Wed Feb 13 04:56:52 2008
How much consideration does the Air Force give to request for places to be Stationed?
Q. Can anyone tell me if you enlist as an E-3 ( having a bachelors degree in the Air Force) Once you are done with tech school I know you can request your three top choices of bases. I understand you will go where you are need regardless of preference, but does rank give you more pull or priority to you requests to where you would like to be stationed? Basically anything anyone can tell me about the base selection process would very helpful.
Asked by Ryan - Mon Oct 26 15:19:38 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The AF will look at where there is a need for your rank in your career field. Now.. if there is an opening at one of the bases you requested, then you've got a pretty good chance. If not, oh well. They also look at class rankings. They try to reward those who excelled by sending them where they would like to go or at least to that region if possible. All that said... you're right... it's the needs of the AF that come first!
Answered by usafbrat64 - Mon Oct 26 15:31:48 2009
Q. Can anyone tell me if you enlist as an E-3 ( having a bachelors degree in the Air Force) Once you are done with tech school I know you can request your three top choices of bases. I understand you will go where you are need regardless of preference, but does rank give you more pull or priority to you requests to where you would like to be stationed? Basically anything anyone can tell me about the base selection process would very helpful.
Asked by Ryan - Mon Oct 26 15:19:38 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The AF will look at where there is a need for your rank in your career field. Now.. if there is an opening at one of the bases you requested, then you've got a pretty good chance. If not, oh well. They also look at class rankings. They try to reward those who excelled by sending them where they would like to go or at least to that region if possible. All that said... you're right... it's the needs of the AF that come first!
Answered by usafbrat64 - Mon Oct 26 15:31:48 2009
How many countries can you visit on an Air Force cargo plane?
Q. The Air Force website says you get 30 days vacation per year. And that you can travel for a nomial fee on a space-available-basis on Air Force planes? What are the list of these countries? Is Australia one of them?
Asked by Aviator - Wed Oct 21 01:47:48 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I was the guy in back on cargo aircraft for 5 1/2 yrs before driving a desk for the Air Force. I have been to way too many places to name here and not all of them had a base. Places with a base are the easiest to get to. There are places like Yakota, Japan and Ramstein, Germany. There are also places where we have a presence but no actual base like Sidney, Australia and Alice Springs, Australia. The catch with Space-A travel is that you are on a SPace Available basis. If there is no room on the plane, you are not going. This means that you could end up spending a good chuck of your leave sitting in the pax terminal waiting for a plane. If you want to do Space-A, you need to be flexible in your planning and have funds available to… [cont.]
Answered by sgt_mjc - Thu Oct 22 07:33:31 2009
Q. The Air Force website says you get 30 days vacation per year. And that you can travel for a nomial fee on a space-available-basis on Air Force planes? What are the list of these countries? Is Australia one of them?
Asked by Aviator - Wed Oct 21 01:47:48 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I was the guy in back on cargo aircraft for 5 1/2 yrs before driving a desk for the Air Force. I have been to way too many places to name here and not all of them had a base. Places with a base are the easiest to get to. There are places like Yakota, Japan and Ramstein, Germany. There are also places where we have a presence but no actual base like Sidney, Australia and Alice Springs, Australia. The catch with Space-A travel is that you are on a SPace Available basis. If there is no room on the plane, you are not going. This means that you could end up spending a good chuck of your leave sitting in the pax terminal waiting for a plane. If you want to do Space-A, you need to be flexible in your planning and have funds available to… [cont.]
Answered by sgt_mjc - Thu Oct 22 07:33:31 2009
What types of jobs are there in the Air Force for someone with a computer backround?
Q. I have an associates degree from ITT Tech for computer networking, which I would like to continue. I also am planning on serving active duty, if that makes a difference. Any information regarding the Air Force life in general is highly appreciated ex: general life, can I bring a significant other on base if we are not married, how many years does one serve for a term of active duty in the Air Force, how long is tech school etc. To all the service men and women I respect and greatly appreciate your service, and thanks for any information about the service.
Asked by bc - Tue Nov 17 14:48:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Recruiter or airforce.COM
Answered by Alyx - Tue Nov 17 15:01:09 2009
Q. I have an associates degree from ITT Tech for computer networking, which I would like to continue. I also am planning on serving active duty, if that makes a difference. Any information regarding the Air Force life in general is highly appreciated ex: general life, can I bring a significant other on base if we are not married, how many years does one serve for a term of active duty in the Air Force, how long is tech school etc. To all the service men and women I respect and greatly appreciate your service, and thanks for any information about the service.
Asked by bc - Tue Nov 17 14:48:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Recruiter or airforce.COM
Answered by Alyx - Tue Nov 17 15:01:09 2009
What is the procedure in becoming a lawyer for the Air Force?
Q. Well I am 17 and I have always wanted to be a lawyer in the Air Force, and I am planning on going through the Air Force ROTC program and becoming an officer...However, I am wondering is there a way to go directly from the ROTC program into the Air Force JAG corp? Thank You for any answers you all might provide.
Asked by supernuc13 - Fri Jul 27 19:48:07 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In order to become a lawyer in the Air Force you must have graduated from a North Central recognized School of Law. You must also have passed a Bar Exam in any one of the 50 states of the Union. Then you can join the Air Force and become a military lawyer. To do all of this you must (1) graduate high school; (2) receive a four year undergraduate degree from a North Central Association recognized college or university; (3) graduate from a School of Law; (4)pass the Bar Exam; and (5)meet the minimum moral and physical requirements to join the US Air Force. So, at least 7 to 8 more years before you achieve your dream. Do you have the "stuff" to make it?
Answered by johny0802 - Fri Aug 3 01:54:18 2007
Q. Well I am 17 and I have always wanted to be a lawyer in the Air Force, and I am planning on going through the Air Force ROTC program and becoming an officer...However, I am wondering is there a way to go directly from the ROTC program into the Air Force JAG corp? Thank You for any answers you all might provide.
Asked by supernuc13 - Fri Jul 27 19:48:07 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. In order to become a lawyer in the Air Force you must have graduated from a North Central recognized School of Law. You must also have passed a Bar Exam in any one of the 50 states of the Union. Then you can join the Air Force and become a military lawyer. To do all of this you must (1) graduate high school; (2) receive a four year undergraduate degree from a North Central Association recognized college or university; (3) graduate from a School of Law; (4)pass the Bar Exam; and (5)meet the minimum moral and physical requirements to join the US Air Force. So, at least 7 to 8 more years before you achieve your dream. Do you have the "stuff" to make it?
Answered by johny0802 - Fri Aug 3 01:54:18 2007
How does promotion in the air force actually work?
Q. I hear in the Air force you get promoted to e-2 after 6 months and e-3 after 10. Please clarify. Does that mean i'll be promoted to e-3 10 months after my e-2 promotion or 10 months into the service altogether? Would i get e-3 in 10 months from my initial enlistment or 16 months at the average promotion rate?
Asked by thief's theme - Wed Jul 1 19:02:52 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Assuming a 4 year enlistment, you go to basic training and from your first day in basic, for 6 months, you are an Airman Basic (E-1). At your 6 month mark, you sew on Airman (E-2) and hold it for 10 months. Once you have 10 months as an E-2, you sew on Airman First Class (E-3). You hold A1C for either 22 months (if you make Senior Airman Below the Zone) or 28 months (if you make normal Senior Airman promotion), or 36 months in the service. With a 6 year enlistment, you go through basic as an Airman Basic, graduate and go to tech school. You are an Airman Basic for 6 months still, unless... your tech school is less then 20 weeks. One of the perks to the 6 year enlistment is faster promotion to E-6. The standard is 20 weeks… [cont.]
Answered by DavidF - Fri Jul 3 15:41:45 2009
Q. I hear in the Air force you get promoted to e-2 after 6 months and e-3 after 10. Please clarify. Does that mean i'll be promoted to e-3 10 months after my e-2 promotion or 10 months into the service altogether? Would i get e-3 in 10 months from my initial enlistment or 16 months at the average promotion rate?
Asked by thief's theme - Wed Jul 1 19:02:52 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Assuming a 4 year enlistment, you go to basic training and from your first day in basic, for 6 months, you are an Airman Basic (E-1). At your 6 month mark, you sew on Airman (E-2) and hold it for 10 months. Once you have 10 months as an E-2, you sew on Airman First Class (E-3). You hold A1C for either 22 months (if you make Senior Airman Below the Zone) or 28 months (if you make normal Senior Airman promotion), or 36 months in the service. With a 6 year enlistment, you go through basic as an Airman Basic, graduate and go to tech school. You are an Airman Basic for 6 months still, unless... your tech school is less then 20 weeks. One of the perks to the 6 year enlistment is faster promotion to E-6. The standard is 20 weeks… [cont.]
Answered by DavidF - Fri Jul 3 15:41:45 2009
How is the United States Air Force Academy place among the other four Military Academies?
Q. If possible, can you rank the 5 military Academies in order? I just got accepted to the Air Force Prep School and am wondering what types of people that graduate from the Prep School doesn't get accepted the the Air Force Academy.
Asked by Simon D - Tue Apr 14 01:04:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, to qualify my answer: I am a graduate of USAFA and worked at USNA shortly after commissioning (I cross-commissioned to the Navy because I could not fly). I also applied and lived near West Point and Kings Point growing up so I saw them both close up repeatedly. I have never been to the Coast Guard Academy and was not interested in attending. I would rate the academies as such: 1. USAFA better well-rounded education. All courses are 3-credits, you do not get additional credit hours for classes with labs so you have to complete a heavier course load to graduate. They also have a wider variety of majors than the others. The athletic facilities are far superior than the other academies and Colorado has some great scenery. … [cont.]
Answered by FRC - Fri Apr 17 02:30:13 2009
Q. If possible, can you rank the 5 military Academies in order? I just got accepted to the Air Force Prep School and am wondering what types of people that graduate from the Prep School doesn't get accepted the the Air Force Academy.
Asked by Simon D - Tue Apr 14 01:04:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, to qualify my answer: I am a graduate of USAFA and worked at USNA shortly after commissioning (I cross-commissioned to the Navy because I could not fly). I also applied and lived near West Point and Kings Point growing up so I saw them both close up repeatedly. I have never been to the Coast Guard Academy and was not interested in attending. I would rate the academies as such: 1. USAFA better well-rounded education. All courses are 3-credits, you do not get additional credit hours for classes with labs so you have to complete a heavier course load to graduate. They also have a wider variety of majors than the others. The athletic facilities are far superior than the other academies and Colorado has some great scenery. … [cont.]
Answered by FRC - Fri Apr 17 02:30:13 2009
How much do people in the air force make?
Q. I am planning to go in the military after high school. The only problem is that I dont know if I'll get paid enough in the air force. How much would I get paid if I go right after high school? And if I work for another branch will I get paid more?
Asked by JoeyJordison12929043 - Fri Oct 27 18:35:34 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not much. Spent 12 years in the USAF and the monthly pay isn't good. Until you reach a higher rank. Usually E4 and up make a fair paycheck. However, if you get in now they do have a college plan where you get money to go to school after services. All branchs pay the same.
Answered by Texan - Fri Oct 27 18:45:13 2006
Q. I am planning to go in the military after high school. The only problem is that I dont know if I'll get paid enough in the air force. How much would I get paid if I go right after high school? And if I work for another branch will I get paid more?
Asked by JoeyJordison12929043 - Fri Oct 27 18:35:34 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not much. Spent 12 years in the USAF and the monthly pay isn't good. Until you reach a higher rank. Usually E4 and up make a fair paycheck. However, if you get in now they do have a college plan where you get money to go to school after services. All branchs pay the same.
Answered by Texan - Fri Oct 27 18:45:13 2006
Does the Air Force have medevac helicopter pilots and the such?
Q. I would really love to be in the Air Force and fly helicopters for them, but I would rather save lives than take them away. So does the Air Force have rescue or Medevac Helicopter Pilot openings? If so, what are the requirements? (Especially eyesight). Thanks, guys.
Asked by Joshua S - Thu Jul 31 00:58:55 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Multimission - SpecOps helicopter training at the SOW-T (Kirtland) encompasses that.. The 58 SOW operates the MC-130 Combat Talon I/II and Combat Shadow, HC-130 Hercules, MH-53 Pave Low IV, HH-60G Pave Hawk and CV-22 Osprey aircraft. It also trained crews in special operations aircraft, including helicopters and modified C-130 Hercules aircraft. It performed pararescue training and search and rescue missions as well. Additionally, the wing trained for missile site support and airlift for distinguished visitors. NOT so coincidentally, the ParaRescue (PJ) school is located at Kirtland AFB as well. If you think that you would not have to be involved in the full spectrum of SpecOps, SURPRISE! SpecOps Helos carry door gunners and sometimes… [cont.]
Answered by Chesty Puller Lives - Thu Jul 31 01:35:04 2008
Q. I would really love to be in the Air Force and fly helicopters for them, but I would rather save lives than take them away. So does the Air Force have rescue or Medevac Helicopter Pilot openings? If so, what are the requirements? (Especially eyesight). Thanks, guys.
Asked by Joshua S - Thu Jul 31 00:58:55 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Multimission - SpecOps helicopter training at the SOW-T (Kirtland) encompasses that.. The 58 SOW operates the MC-130 Combat Talon I/II and Combat Shadow, HC-130 Hercules, MH-53 Pave Low IV, HH-60G Pave Hawk and CV-22 Osprey aircraft. It also trained crews in special operations aircraft, including helicopters and modified C-130 Hercules aircraft. It performed pararescue training and search and rescue missions as well. Additionally, the wing trained for missile site support and airlift for distinguished visitors. NOT so coincidentally, the ParaRescue (PJ) school is located at Kirtland AFB as well. If you think that you would not have to be involved in the full spectrum of SpecOps, SURPRISE! SpecOps Helos carry door gunners and sometimes… [cont.]
Answered by Chesty Puller Lives - Thu Jul 31 01:35:04 2008
What country has the worlds smallest air force?
Q. Dont say any countries who dont even have a air force i mean countries that do. But really small ones.
Asked by Jack 56 - Sun Dec 21 23:56:56 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. New Zealand has a poxy little air force. No A4 fighters or Aermacchi trainers, as they've all been mothballed and have been up for sale for years with no buyer found. They have not been replaced, thanks to the previous Labour administrations. They do have a few transport planes and some helicopters, along with a few Orions, and not much else. It's probably not the smallest air force around, but it has very limited capability on the world scene.
Answered by trasosmontes - Mon Dec 22 00:11:59 2008
Q. Dont say any countries who dont even have a air force i mean countries that do. But really small ones.
Asked by Jack 56 - Sun Dec 21 23:56:56 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. New Zealand has a poxy little air force. No A4 fighters or Aermacchi trainers, as they've all been mothballed and have been up for sale for years with no buyer found. They have not been replaced, thanks to the previous Labour administrations. They do have a few transport planes and some helicopters, along with a few Orions, and not much else. It's probably not the smallest air force around, but it has very limited capability on the world scene.
Answered by trasosmontes - Mon Dec 22 00:11:59 2008
How will the Air Force cuts affect me trying to get into the USAF?
Q. I read that the Air Force has cut back on personnel in 2007. Will this affect me trying to get in? Will it be more competitive to get in? Or has things leveled out, so to speak?
Asked by Atheistic Heart - Wed Oct 7 22:37:21 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Regardless of "Bottom Line" personnel numbers for each of the uniformed services, thousands of people get out each year and thousands enlist. Unless your recruiter tells you "Sorry, we're full!" I would not worry about it.
Answered by Houd1n1 - Wed Oct 7 22:53:40 2009
Q. I read that the Air Force has cut back on personnel in 2007. Will this affect me trying to get in? Will it be more competitive to get in? Or has things leveled out, so to speak?
Asked by Atheistic Heart - Wed Oct 7 22:37:21 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Regardless of "Bottom Line" personnel numbers for each of the uniformed services, thousands of people get out each year and thousands enlist. Unless your recruiter tells you "Sorry, we're full!" I would not worry about it.
Answered by Houd1n1 - Wed Oct 7 22:53:40 2009
Is there any Air Force academy around the world that accepts foreign applicants?
Q. I was thinking that maybe there are European Union countries that allow other EU countries' citizens to apply for their Air Force academies. If you don't know, any ideas where to ask to?
Asked by flying Takis - Mon Jun 4 18:59:21 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'd check with someone at NATO
Answered by Baron_von_Party - Mon Jun 4 19:40:37 2007
Q. I was thinking that maybe there are European Union countries that allow other EU countries' citizens to apply for their Air Force academies. If you don't know, any ideas where to ask to?
Asked by flying Takis - Mon Jun 4 18:59:21 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'd check with someone at NATO
Answered by Baron_von_Party - Mon Jun 4 19:40:37 2007
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