In various conversations with friends and family, I've noticed several questions that keep coming up. Therefore I have decided to compile them in one location, along with the answers.
Q: What branch are you joining?
A: United States Air Force Reserve
Q: Will that be full time?
A: No, the Reserve primarily operate one weekend a month, with a 2 week tour sometime during the year. However, there is always that chance/oppertunity of more than that.
Q: Where will you be stationed?
A: Travis AFB in Fairfield CA. That is the closest base with a Reserve unit.
Q: Will you be living on base?
A: No. I will likely continue to live in Hollister. At least for the time being.
Q:Where is your training at?
A: Basic Military Training, Boot Camp, will be conducted at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antionio Texas.
Q: When do you leave for BMT?
A: 18 December, 2012.
Q: How long is BMT?
A: 8 1/2 weeks.
Q: When is graduation?
A: Graduation from BMT is the 3rd week of February. Graduation starts on Thur and runs through the weekend.
Q: Will you have internet?
A: No. Should you wish to contact me, it will have to be via snail mail. See my earlier post, Mail Call, for more details.
Q: What will your job be?
A: 2T2, Air Transportation.
Q: What happens after BMT?
A: I go on to Ft. Lee VA for Tech School. That is where I am taught the basics of my job.
Q: When will you finish Tech School?
A: The third week of April.
Q: Are you done after Tech School?
A: No, I then have 3 months on the job training at Travis, AFB.
Q: Do you plan on switching to Active Duty at a later date?
A: Maybe. That's something I shall have to wait and see what the future holds.
Q: What kind of Airplane will you be flying?
A: I won't. Most jobs in the Air Force are to support those who fly instead of actually flying.
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