r/AirForceRecruits

I don't think this guy was air force, but should be applied all the same. I had to go back to MEPS today to get some minor medical procedure looked at in-person by the MEPS DR to get the all-clear (that's what the waiver people wanted, their doctor to make sure it was fully healed) and I was in the waiting area to see the Dr

They bring out the people who are shipping out that day from getting weighed-in, and I just hear one of the guys in line going "came in just at the right weight where RFK is happy, the brain worms are mad" and before anybody had time to say anything, THREE navy petty officers were in his face screaming at him and I'm like 99% sure he got DEP discharged and sent home since he was in the parking lot waiting when I was leaving. MEPS is not where you share your political opinion on either end, regardless anybody's stance on the aisle.

TLDR: Nobody wants to hear your politics while you're waiting to get your balls fondled by a barely qualified medical professional. Thanks for coming to my ted talk.

Pretty much at my wits end, been in the process since basically february this year and im still not even in the DEP, my recruiter had me scrambling around for all different kind of documents without fully telling me upfront everything i needed, and he has poor communication even now after submitting waivers, thinking about just giving air force up and continuing my process with another branch, im trying to get my life started.

Hey everyone, I just went through MEPS for a 2-day screening. I was NOT swearing in. Just testing, physical, and drug test.

• The physical examiner brought up my bloodwork from a civilian clinic from about a month ago. My hemoglobin A1c was just a tiny bit high, suggesting possible pre-diabetic. I had been eating Chipotle bowls double everything like 5 days a week that month, so I think it was diet-related.
• He also mentioned my BMI was slightly low (I'm 5'3", 116 lbs, BMI 20.6).
• The medical interviewer (different person) also brought up my BMI.
• Neither of them mentioned my Lexapro prescription or my hemorrhoid at all.
I was fully prepared to explain both. The Lexapro was prescribed by a telehealth doctor (YourDoctorsOnline) back in December 2025 for situational nervousness in interviews/professional settings. I stopped in January because it didn't work. Never formally diagnosed by a psychiatrist or in person primary care physician.

I thought MEPS uses MHS GENESIS and would see the prescription, but it never came up.

Questions:

1. Does MEPS actually pull telehealth prescriptions from MHS GENESIS, or do those slip through?
2. If they didn't flag it, does that mean it's not on my record, or just not in the system they checked?
3. For anyone who's been through this — if MEPS doesn't catch it, does it still come up later for a TS clearance?
4. Should I bring it up proactively, or just leave it since they didn't ask?

Not trying to hide anything — just trying to understand how the system actually works. Thank you!

Hi everyone!
I’m trying to choose an Air Force AFSC and would appreciate advice from people who have completed tech school or have experience training recruits.
My main priorities are:
Shortest technical training: I want to graduate and become operational as quickly as possible.
Highest likelihood of graduating: I want to choose an AFSC with a strong graduation rate and a lower risk of failing or being reclassified.
Easier academic requirements: I would prefer a job that does not involve especially difficult exams, extensive memorization, complicated technical material, or demanding practical assessments.
Best training location: Are there particular tech schools or bases where students consistently have positive experiences and high graduation success rates?
I’m particularly interested in these AFSCs:
Medical Materiel
Human Resources (Personnel)
Pharmacy
Administration
Logistics Plans
My questions:
Which of these AFSCs is generally the easiest to pass, based on the actual academic and practical requirements?
Which AFSC has the shortest total training time, including any required prerequisites?
Which tech school or training base has the strongest graduation success rate? Are there significant differences between training locations?
What kinds of tests do students take in each AFSC (written exams, memorization tests, hands-on assessments, fitness requirements, or other evaluations)?
Which AFSC would you recommend for someone whose main goal is to graduate quickly while minimizing the risk of failing?
If you failed an exam or practical assessment, how many retests would you typically get before being washed back or reclassified?
Are there any hidden difficulties, extra requirements, or common reasons students fail that a recruiter might not mention?
I’m looking for firsthand experiences and factual information, rather than just opinions about which job sounds easiest. If you graduated from one of these schools or worked as an instructor, I’d especially appreciate your insight.
Thank you!

This is the list i would be looking at :
Medical Materiel — 24 days — Fort Sam Houston
Human Resources — 26 days — Keesler AFB
Religious Affairs — 26 days — Keesler AFB
Diet Therapy — 33 days — Fort Sam Houston
Pest Management — 33 days — Sheppard AFB
Materiel Management — 33 days — Lackland AFB
Health Services Management — 36 days — Fort Sam Houston
Mental Health Service — 66 days — Fort Sam Houston
Bioenvironmental Engineering — 68 days — Wright-Patterson AFB
Pharmacy — 110 days — Fort Sam Houston
ADMINISTRATION- 41 Days
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - 28-40 days

Just graduated USAF BMT. Not that hard.

Is anybody else experiencing issues with the aim high recently? I tried logging in and I’m unable to.

I just got a parking ticket, do I have to report it to him? I really don’t want to as my enlistment has finally settled down in DEP after many problem and I really don’t want to F it up again.

Feeling discouraged, I really want to do security forces because I wanna have a future in federal law-enforcement, but my recruiter said that my one time cocaine use is disqualifying. I’m 28 years old now it was a one time thing when I was 17. I’m disclosing it to be honest and start off my military career with integrity, but it seems as though I can’t even begin it does any other recruiter happen to know, is there an exception to policy I’m set on security forces. Any advice much appreciated please.

Hey everyone! I could really use some advice because I’m going through a difficult time in my life, and I’m trying to figure out the best path forward.
I’ve wanted to join the Air Force for a long time, mainly because of the quality of life, and I genuinely thought it would be the best fit for me. My ASVAB IS 60. The problem is that, as a Green Card holder, my job options are pretty limited. Even among the jobs I qualify for and actually like, my recruiter has told me that the chances of getting a slot are relatively low, around 5–15%, with the highest being roughly 20%.
I’ve already started the enlistment process, but lately, I’ve been having second thoughts.

Here’s some background about my situation: I’m currently going through a divorce, I don’t have family or a support system here in the U.S., and I’m in a difficult financial situation. I left my country, my career, and pretty much everything I had behind to come here because my husband promised that he would take care of me and that I would never have to worry about anything. Unfortunately, the relationship turned out to be emotionally damaging, and now I’m trying to rebuild my life from scratch.
At this point, I really need a way to become independent, get some stability, and start moving forward with my life. I don’t want to remain stuck in my current situation indefinitely while waiting for a job opportunity that may or may not happen.
I’ve set December as my personal deadline. If there’s no progress with the Air Force by then, I’m seriously considering switching to either the Navy or the Coast Guard.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have served in any of these branches, especially women and people who enlisted as Green Card holders.
Given my specific circumstances, which branch would you recommend, and why?
Here are the things I’m trying to compare:
Quality of life: Which branch offers better living conditions, work-life balance, and overall treatment of its members?
Job opportunities for Green Card holders: Which branch gives me a better chance of securing a decent job that I can also use to build a civilian career later?
Financial stability: Which would be the best option for someone starting over financially and trying to become independent?
Travel and lifestyle: I’d love to travel and experience new places, but I also want a reasonable quality of life.
Safety and opportunities for women: I’d appreciate honest perspectives on the work environment, deployment risks, and career advancement.
Long-term benefits: Which branch would put me in the best position for education, retirement, and civilian employment after serving?
One important clarification: I don’t currently have any known medical issues that require a waiver, and my medical processing has been going well.

My main concerns are job availability, timing, and choosing the right branch for my future.
I know every branch has its pros and cons, and that a lot depends on your job and duty station. I’m not expecting military life to solve all my problems, but I see it as an opportunity to build a stable future and become self-sufficient.

I’d genuinely appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or things you wish you’d known before enlisting. Thank you!

I was watching a video about a guy talking about disqualifications. He mentioned that 1) if you have any legal offenses, even if they were while you were a minor, you should tell your recruiter. In my freshman year, I was caught with weed and got a MIP but I thought I didn’t need to say anything. 2) Astigmatisms can disqualify you. I had no idea, and I do have that. 3) Also my freshman year I fell in my drive way and hurt my knee. It did not break but I did need a knee brace and I didn’t think about any of this until after I had left the recruiters office. Am I going to be disqualified??? If I bring these things up with my recruiter do I still have a chance at getting them waived and it being okay? It is too late to text my recruiter and it’s the weekend so I’m kind of just overthinking all of this right now and would love some quick answers on if I can still join :)

Recruiter said I could submit for reconsideration if I was medically stable.

I’ve reached out but still no answer.
I tried with a different recruiter but said that I already had a file with my old recruiter and said she couldn’t
Couldn’t help. Or was she not interested in helping someone that was already DQ…
Is there a recruiter that could at least look into my situation and see if this is true for reconsideration?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have an $8000 signing bonus for aircraft armament systems for signing a 6 year contract, how will it be distributed

Is there comraderie, are they competitive and full of high school drama or chill and mature

Hi guys is anyone Aim high app not working well?

I’m not able to login since morning

It says access code error

What does that mean?

I'm a college freshman who may want to enlist or commission through the Guard or HPSP down the line. I'm thinking about seeing my campus counseling center for general stress/low mood. I don’t plan on going on to more than 1-2 sessions, and I have no mental health history at all. I just wanted to make sure it won’t come up later.

Does campus counseling get reported to the military on its own, or only if I disclose it on the MEPS forms? And will it need a waiver? Is there anything I should ask my counselor up front about confidentiality?

im considering Air Force/navy specifically but im open to the other branches as well.

How close would you say the practice was to the real thing? I just took a practice test that my recruiter sent to me as the first step in my journey. I got an 83 overall but I don’t wanna get excited in case the real thing isn’t as accurate or is way harder lol

Sidenote: I did well in math, science, literally everything else except for electronics and auto shop

if there are any air force recruiters or people who may know information about this new fiscal year i would love to hear about it! what is the reason for the fiscal year for recruiters? does this mean more jobs? if so what jobs are being needed as of currently? more tech school seats? can we expect recruitment to be slower or faster? please lmk!! 🙏