Husband considering the Air Force..any advice?

KaAlexander11

Hello! I'm hoping to get any advice on becoming a military family..my husband has been considering joining the Air Force and I'm not so sure how I feel about it..I will be proud and stand by him 100% on whatever he decides to do, however I have my concerns..can anyone give me their input on military life? We also have a 2yr who ADORES her daddy which is a great concern on how she will be without him around for months at a time..any advice will be greatly appreciated before talking to a recruiter..thank you!!!!

iluvmytxrgr

Do you have any specific questions?

lovebug055

Well, I definetely have a bit of advice and tips for him, being as I am Military. I can say it has its ups and downs. Honestly, I feel like it is not for me PERSONALLY. I think reason being, I want to have a family, and I just am really skeptical about having children and then having to worry about being away from them for long periods. I just don't think I am ready for that.

 

On the other note, I feel like it is a really secure option. You KNOW you have a paycheck coming in, you get paid even when you take days off. Free health insurance, Life insurance, and many more perks.

 

I guess it is how you are on a personal level. Ask yourself: do you mind moving around a lot and moving your children around a lot? Better yet, are you prepared to do that? Mentallym etc.? If he picks a job that deploys a lot like being a cop, is he ready to possibly be gone every other 6 months?

 A lot of questions to ask yourself. Its either an I love it or I hate it.

Hope I helped      

jasminelorraine20

First, if joining the military is the decision your husband decides to take, you have to know that he may be deployed from time to time, you will PCS, you will get lonely and miss him at times and you have to be 100% on board with that. I've seen many marriages fail because the military wife is tired of H deploying all the time and can't take it anymore.

Second, if he does make that step, your family will be secure financially and you and your daughter will have all benefits. I think it's a good idea, with the way this economy works. I suggest he studies hard so he can qualify for a good job and to pick his job that he qualifies for instead of going in "open", which the recruiter will explain to you. I am active duty air force if you have any specific questions.

KaAlexander11

Thanks for the info..I guess some specifics is about his job..he has his associates degree so is that helpful on him choosing a job? And are there any jobs that don't travel or deploy as much? And if he were to choose a 4yr term how much moving around should we expect?

Also, I know there are a lot of benifits while being in the military, but what are some benefits when he's finished? I just want to be sure it will be worth it to us as a family in the end.. 

misspackman

I married Air Force, what questions do you have?

LindsayB523

I would like to point out that the AF has around 6 month deployments while Army has closer to a year to 18 month deployments. Also, from the little bit that I can understand if he already has training in a field or has schooling in a field, after he takes the asvab he can talk to his recruiter about securing a specific job. I think when he goes in to talk to the recruiter you should go and ask all your questions. It's their job to tell you everything you have questions about! I personally love the opportunity to move every 4-5 years and living in new places. Not to mention the healthcare, the general discounts, and great insurance rates from USAA.. The military isn't for everyone but some families it is great for!

iluvmytxrgr

LindsayB523:

I would like to point out that the AF has around 6 month deployments while Army has closer to a year to 18 month deployments. Also, from the little bit that I can understand if he already has training in a field or has schooling in a field, after he takes the asvab he can talk to his recruiter about securing a specific job. I think when he goes in to talk to the recruiter you should go and ask all your questions. It's their job to tell you everything you have questions about! I personally love the opportunity to move every 4-5 years and living in new places. Not to mention the healthcare, the general discounts, and great insurance rates from USAA.. The military isn't for everyone but some families it is great for!

The majority of Army units now have 9 month deployments.  There are a few that still have 12 month deployments, but it isn't common place any more.   

MrsOjoButtons

jasminelorraine20:

First, if joining the military is the decision your husband decides to take, you have to know that he may be deployed from time to time, you will PCS, you will get lonely and miss him at times and you have to be 100% on board with that. I've seen many marriages fail because the military wife is tired of H deploying all the time and can't take it anymore.

Second, if he does make that step, your family will be secure financially and you and your daughter will have all benefits. I think it's a good idea, with the way this economy works. I suggest he studies hard so he can qualify for a good job and to pick his job that he qualifies for instead of going in "open", which the recruiter will explain to you. I am active duty air force if you have any specific questions.

What's your AFSC? Have you deployed? What was it like? 

valerie gestone

Army - at Ft. Irwin - how do you know when husband getting deployed?