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cazkey
Retired AF here and I can confirm 100% true!
Leaveittojebus
ParagonFY
"You know, you guys could have the nice stuff too, if you ever bothered to fill out the paperwork" - AF guys
theoccasionallurker
JJDidNOTTieBuckle
As a Marine, “we at better than you, and we know it”.
JeriSanchez
Yah know when my room mates make fun of me for wearing a bath robe. All I can hear is the complaining of someone without a bath robe.
KyanderBlurkin
you made your choice, live with it.
falselashesandfakenails
Former Air Force...can confirm.
ebenezeersplooge
Never Again Volunteer Yourself
yanceylebeef
There’s a reason I signed on the blue line and not the green one.
SarcasmIsTheWeakestFormOfWit
Sucks to suck bruh
DidIJustJoinTheDarkSideOfTheInternet
Tacune
Just your average "Freestyle Friday".
fbutt09
And later that evening....
TheGhostofElizabethShue
Why is this a thing. I feel like if you go back far enough it'll just be a Top Gun extra with a lot to answer for.
yzmotoxer807
And everything to prove
Anonawesome
I think he's RSAF.
lenomdeplume
*ROKAF?
Anonawesome
Republic of Singapore Air Force. Looks like their uniform.
dprh
It is! This is from the base I'm stationed at. Mountain Home AFB. We have a unit here for training RSAF pilots and ground crews.
Anonawesome
Oh no shit? Haha small world. I'm stationed there too but currently overseas.
ADeadlyFerret
My AF unit deployed with an army unit to an R+R base. The army unit was given the choice to stay in dorms but chose tents. We didn't.
ADeadlyFerret
Also most service members I meet express remorse that they didn't chose the Air Force. Including marines. Just one big pissing contest.
VInTheSkyWithElephants
And yet I can barely get my email to load correctly on a base that is mainly intel...
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Sounds like WPAFB.
mobiusm1
Chair force.
TheBeastRabban
Swivel Chair Patrol
phelan74
A former AF friend said “hey, we send our officers to war”
modus0
Hmm, Navy does that too...
GeekusPrimus
...while sitting on a big boat and ordering around the enlisted men.
HoboOnFire
This is something I give the AF a ton of credit for. In the corps (and I'm sure the army too) everybody loves a leader who puts their 1/2
HoboOnFire
ass on the line with their people. In the AF they go get shot at while the junior guys stay someplace safe. 2/2
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
I've served numerous combat lines with a multitude of USAF enlisted aircrews. I'll put them up against our AF officers any day.
Doctorgivemethenews
AF builds their base housing, recreation, shopping & comfort areas, then go, oh yeah, we need somewhere to land planes
imgurisgo
1st, is the area able to have a nice golf course?
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Patrick AFB, in the 80s, needed to extend the runway, but decided not to as it would cut into the golf course.
bigblindguy
There's HUNDREDS of runways man, how many really nice gold courses you got? :D
bigblindguy
*golf
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Usually, we have one world-class golf course at each base, a few have two or more!
AeternalDreamer
Coming from a military family, this had me laughing.
HestheheroGothamdeservesbutnottheoneitneedsrightnow
Death by power point!!!!!
BioMindVirus
What about the space force though?
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
It's still happening, although at this point it most likely will be a sub-service of the USAF instead of an entirely separate service.
diareetusmachine
And coast guard isn't on there b c they aren't even getting paid right now lol
BoatswainsMate
Yeah. Sucks.
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Coastguard is DHS, not DoD.
warjacob
Coast Guard still isn’t getting paid though
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
They will get back paid with all benefits.
warjacob
It hurts because it’s true
TheProfessionalOne
Air Force: when you want to serve your country but have delicate sensibilities.
leroy666
or an IQ over 80.
Mizopoad
Didn't you read? He said if you "want to serve your country". No one with an IQ over 80 falls for that trap.
TheProfessionalOne
I was joking and I hope you are too.
Evanrudeplz
No shame here. The Air Force has been good to me and my family. I don't envy the poor suckers in the other branches.
MrBadandugly
Comms is always down
Thundersmacks
I understand you want to get on Facebook, but the power has been out for 8 hours, Sir.
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
This one time at KKMC the Dining Facility's freezers went out and had to eat steak & lobster for a week. We were able to get hardship pay.
bigblindguy
I am the only guy that doesn't claim all the stuff "Im entitled to"? I'm not judging but I just let it ride, life is short. PS I'm broke :)
FuzzieLumpkins
are*
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
"Are" would imply Comm's SYSTEM is down. "Is", implies the Comms as a unit is down. The Comm unit usually is down.
FuzzieLumpkins
unless you are operating on a platform with multiple comms capabilities (UHF, VHF, HF, ICE, CINCGARS, HAVEQUICK, J-VOICE).
FuzzieLumpkins
i could go on-and-on. Also, most missions consider comms as mission-essential equipment. Meaning they are almost always up to launch.
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Comm unit's Equipment, facilities, and personnel are very high on a strike list. As a Commander, we routinely train to run operations 2/
LionFromTheNorth
Can confirm, my father earned his NATO Balkans medal staying in a 4* hotel in southern Italy!
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
4 stars? That's it? During Allied Force, it was 5 star or nothing!
LionFromTheNorth
We're British, RAF doesn't have the same budget as USAF ;)
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
As a 30yr USAF EWO (ret) I've worked closely with the RAF on numerous occasions. You guys made me truly understand Oliver Twist.
LetumComplexo
Fun fact about the air force. All the millions of extra dollars they spend on comfort is saved in maintenance because happy pilots both
LetumComplexo
make fewer mistakes and tend to be less hard on their equipment. Same thing with bored vs entertained pilots.
APilotAndHisDog
Happy AF pilot here, can confirm
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
As an AF EWO (ret), I'd be glad to help you with some of the bigger words they use on this site.
Collistro101
In the UK it’s about stars navy navigate by them army sleep under them and Air Force choose hotels by them !
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
The RAF isn't taught how to use Travelocity? How tragic.
trashyTrashpanda
Diablito69
The only punks downvoting this are airforce people, or coasties cuz they got left out lol.
Anonawesome
Air force here, coasties are actually fucking badass.![]()
pyr666
"coasties" are the ones running in to save you when god himself wants to dead. don't be dissin'
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Is it true that the US Navy has to put training wheel on the ships before it gives them to the Coasties?
ellicott
Maybe, but the CG doesn't wear blindfolds when driving *cough* USS McCain, USS Fitzgerald *cough*
trashyTrashpanda
Yes, and we keep the submarines to ourselves
bananahammick
Air Force also drops food and supplies to all AOR locations... sooo thank them for testing hire on asvap
FuzzieLumpkins
also its 'higher' not 'hire'....and is 'ASVAB' not 'ASVAP'. I hope you now thoroughly feel like a dipshit
bananahammick
Lol fat finger and yes higher. Didn’t read through it after. I guess that makes the point untrue
FuzzieLumpkins
you dont say "AOR locations"...we just say "AOR's".
bananahammick
I served eight years, I’m apart of “we”
FuzzieLumpkins
you're not currently serving and passing information that makes you sound ignorant. So ill use 'you'. Sorry not sorry.
bananahammick
That sounds dumb in itself..
FuzzieLumpkins
what sounds dumb is you 'fat fingering' three times in one post, and then saying "I'm apart" instead of "I'm a part". Seriously. read a book
bananahammick
And you’re the shit head that sucked the e-7’s dick while the rest of us did our job.
FuzzieLumpkins
Wrong. Don't be upset because you sound uneducated on the subject.
bananahammick
Lol that means I’m right
FuzzieLumpkins
no, just uneducated lmao
wadenelson1
All the other service members are just mad they were too stupid to realize the AF is the best job in town.
marvelousmalady
Only reason I went navy instead of air force was because the AF recruiter was never there. Would have if I could
RyuAzuku
Best benefits
push2thefelt
Literally the exact same benefits...
AgamemnonsMemes
The other branches like to talk shit, might even be right, but i for sure will tell anyone interested if you can get airforce, get airforce
AggressiveChickenSandwich1
Yeah, if you're lucky enough to catch em in their recruiting offices! XD
AgamemnonsMemes
They arw always there so long as the6 arent at breakfast, brunch, lunch, smoke break, drink break, afternoon snack break or naps
AggressiveChickenSandwich1
The Air Force recruiter in my town was never in their office- they upgraded to the far end office which is bigger. Still MIA!
foxfire1112
"huurr duuur you are too stupid for the AF!!" but for real join the AF if you have a chance
sullw214
Marine here, our C-5 broke down on the way to Guam, and the AF put us in a 4 star hotel on the beach because they didn't want us on base.
CharliePapaBravo
I think that's because the cleaning crews have a lot of pull. They don't want to spend all that time cleaning the lick marks off the windows
Surrenderyourkoolaid
Hahaha, that's solid
NotRapefortheWilling
So funny
floppypancakes4u
Active AF Here, and I believe it. Back in tech school, we had one dorm for marines at Keesler. They were always trying to fuck our 1/2
floppypancakes4u
female airman, but *most* of the females knew better. The ones that didn't, regularly participated in marine gang bangs. Good times I hear.
djmcsquared
Keesler sucked so much. I had one of the longest tech schools there for radar. 8 months there was worse than the 6 in Kandahar.
Bobinatortron
7 Months at Keesler, here! RF Transmissions. Currently Wireless Comm and CommSec Specialist. I loved Keesler!
spetcnaz
My brother in law started as a MP in the Army. Immediate regret according to him. Re enlisted with AF after his contract ended with the Army
spetcnaz
loves his job. He is the loadmaster on C130 I believe.
cheatcommando
Was in a joint command for a while. They do seem to take care of each other a little bit better
youcantproveit
After 9 years USAF, I can honestly say I only ever met 2 good leaders enlisted side. It was cut throat, undercutting and high school drama
FuzzieLumpkins
Speaking as a Navy MPRA Flight Officer.....not even close, bud lol
RavagedByTheSavage
RCAF AVN Tech here. Fuckyeah. Lol
AmActuallyACat
Why is there such a discrepancy between branches?
GonzoGuilty
Because we care about each other and show it in weird ways
AmActuallyACat
I mean, why does the air Force have better resources than the other branches?
reddawn94
When I was 18 I wanted to be tuff and join the infantry. 6 years later, I wish I would have joined the air force.
kingkongkeom
exactly what I was thinking
im2drunk4this
Prior Soldiers and Marines are our best recruiters lol
atomiccheesegod
Former Army infantrymen, I tell people to go airforce. The Army is a joke and clown college.
jokerlives
I never understood the culture of bragging about how shitty you have it. I have all my limbs, no ptsd. I'm glad I joined the air force
jmeyers1983
I used to manage all Air Force recruiters in the Bay Area. We’d always have parents from other branches bring their kids into our offices
damiandarko
oh my god this gave me flashbacks of when my dad would bring me to his air force office as a child. most boring shit on the planet for a kid
jmeyers1983
Seems reasonable. I fly, but when I’m at the office I’m writing memorandums or reports.
BreakfastFoodsAreBestFoods
Marine recruiter. I never tell a kid dont do Airforce. For the specific reason i know the quality of life is drastically better.
GuW69
Unless you get sent to Minot...
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Why not Minot!
GuW69
Because it is fucking cold there? (I'm from northen Sweden BTW, I got relatives in GF thanks to the AFB)
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
2// 1)"At what base should we place this guy?". 2) "Hey I know, why not Minot!"
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Why Not Minot, is a running joke about the assignments office chucking people out there. Few people who serve on Minot ever enjoy it.
GuW69
Didn't know that, I served my time in the Swedish airforce at our northernmost base, so I hate cold places
12GaPoopRockets
You’re absolutely right...so long as all you’re looking for is benefits/checking the “I served box” and quality of living.
muffledicecreams
YEAH MARINES
commentsectiontrafficcop
"We all fuck with each other, but if you fuck with us we'll fuck you up."
MinnesotaMathew
6 years in the army, absolutely accurate.
MickScandalous
Army here and I do reccomend the AF. But yea fuck those guys
cardsox
Sorry man i know our shittiest buildings on base would be yalls nicest
youcantproveit
Kunsan 08. USAF condemned a dorm because of HVAC issues, and the Army unit immediately took it over and occupied it. You speak truth.
CHiLL562
AF was getting hazard pay on a joint base I was at because it wasnt up to standard or some shit. Fuckers.
ASingh12345
Isn't Airforce hard to get tho?
RampantWolf
Asvab above 45 and no dui's don't have to be smart
rockstedi
Since everyone wants to go USAF they have a much bigger pool to choose from, so they are a bit more choosy. But i wouldn't say hard.
FuzzieLumpkins
no
sammbalam
You have to get a much higher score on your entrance exams.
marvelousmalady
When I joined AF and Navy had the same score requirement. It was just a 50/100
TheActualMalloryArcher
Not really. It's a 50 to get in.
ohwhocaresanyway
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/minimum-required-asvab-scores-and-education-level-3332646
ohwhocaresanyway
ASVAB req. AF 36, Navy 35, Army 31 and Marines 32 if applicant has diploma. With GED it is a 50 for all except AF which req a 65.
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
As a USAF officer (ret)of 30 years, I've witnessed long durations where the USAF will turn away GED applicants. We can be picky.
metroid2
Well the minimums for the asvab are higher (military s.a.t.). Easy enough to get a good score on for someone with high enough int for colleg
fissionchris
Higher ASVAB test scores, prefer college grads and good credit scores over the other branches.
TheActualMalloryArcher
Asvab score of 50, no college preference though the credit score is bang on
Surrenderyourkoolaid
9yr Marine vet. I recommend the AF to family or friends interested in joining.
greenf1sh
Sounds like if diabetes hadn't stopped me my air force plans growing up would've been a good choice.
banz111
The "chair force", I've heard it called.
faloi
Ex-Army. That’s my advice to everyone as well.
Idabeard
My biological father is retired USMC and my stepdad did 4 and out. Both told me to go AF. Always been grateful for that shared advice.
NotLuckyDucky
As a Navy vet I also recommend the AF to anyone thinking of joining the military
trashyTrashpanda
Same same
NamelessFacelessAverageJoe
You’re not the only one.
Surrenderyourkoolaid
I love the Corps, but the AF has so many more opportunities, duty station locations, and if you want to get out your skills are marketable.
QueenofQueensVillains
But doesnt it require all to be pilots or at least train 2 successfully fly a plane? R there jobs like mechanics who don't know how 2 fly
ReallyBadMemory
Only officers are allowed to fly planes, though they did just start a program for enlisted to start flying drones a couple years ago.
axiomatik
That’s like saying you can only work for Delta if you are a pilot. There’s a massive organization that supports and maintains operations.
MattMcC980
Unless you are security forces
jmeyers1983
You think a security forces member can’t get a job? You must be joking. The PD’s salivate over 3P vets.
ObiSeanFlurNobi
Me too. The ones who ended up in the af have always thanked me for it.
Bhan0069
I wanna join teh AIR FORCE
PersonalDildo
Man your challenger must be getting old
Leithreas
Just for quality of life? If you have a specific MOS in mind it may trump that though, yeah?
Surrenderyourkoolaid
AF as a whole has excellent training, excellent quality of life, and excellent duty stations. Compared to the Marine Corps.
Leithreas
Interesting. I've heard some training horror stories from an Army buddy, but he's reserves so I wasn't sure if that was why.
IPoopOnCompanyTime
Generally it's an easier enlistment. On the mind and body.
CorporateDrone
MOS means a lot! I only had 2 options for duty stations. I chose Hawaii.
fbutt09
Genuine question: Why? Is it more safer? Glamorous? Better remuneration?
ahintaclue
Most things are just better. That's it.
Whydoeseveryonebelieveme
Better food, better bases/amenities, job skills more likely to carry over to civilian life, slower promotion rates though, generally.
nunyabidnesstwats
The marines are actually saying "in the event you lose your crayons a window will suffice"
spookyu
Had to explain to one of my Marines the other day that the microwave wasn't in Metric time even though we're in Japan.
PersonalDildo
Idk if I’d go to AF for the office position, army for quick promotion, or marines cause I’ve eaten many crayons. Navy is just bleh
trashyTrashpanda
You’re just jealous because we hate ourselves and deal with gay stuff (navy vet)
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Alpha38
This is a communications lesson not a field survival lesson.
boomtractor
More like: sometimes in battle, your comms may begin functioning well, don't let it throw ya, they'll fail again before you need them
boomtractor
, requiring new crypto
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Did you know that if a Marine can eat a full 128 pack and pronounce each color correctly, it's an automatic promotion to 2Lt...
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Marine Lt Cols step up to oil paints with names like "Cadmium Yellow" and "Cerulean Blue". They consider this "cultured" for society.
PostSentience
Good thing that flake white isn’t too common anymore. Otherwise they’d have even more brain damage.
Ketheres
You know how the military tends to skimp on money usage on some stuff and buy cheap stuff in excess? Yeah, they have enough of that stuff to
Ketheres
feed the entire country with it for the next few decades.
NoUseYourName9000
Or yellow cake
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
boomtractor
Can confirm, was the final FEX prior to commissioning.
bart47472002
That’s how my brother passed OCS
JJDidNOTTieBuckle
We eat what we can, when we can :)
Mikeiller
Have you see what they put in MRE's? Sometimes you're better off with the crayons
JJDidNOTTieBuckle
I’ve eaten my fair share...
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Nothing in an eternity of suffering in hell could prepare you for the "omelet with ham" MRE.
AgamemnonsMemes
I always say. If it can't stop me from eating it, i'm allowed to eat it.
lordlunge
That's not a bad rule to live by. Works for my dog and seems happy
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
If no one comes back in time to stop me, how bad of a decision could it really be?
mrcaptainamerica
If life give you lemons, eat the shit out of them.
UglyHorribleGrouchyOldMan
Not that I'd agree with your statement, but you're thinking of "ass" not "lemons".
Haidere1988
Should get better...i hear Jodie is better at eating your girl.
trashyTrashpanda
TheNightPirate92
More like "your rifle works and you have ammo. Heres some shit from Vietnam. Make the grass grow."
CorporateDrone
Well put
Morg729
Green tastes the best
dragon6172
*fuscia
minedontstink
Red best.
LosPer
So Marines have a reputation for being brave and dumb?
ObiSeanFlurNobi
Pretty much. It's a long running joke that we eat tasty, tasty crayons.
ClockworkArchangel13
Mostly, I think they spread the rumor themselves so that their enemies, and maybe their allies, will underestimate them. Every marine 1/2
ClockworkArchangel13
2/2 I've ever known was smart as hell, and tricky too. Stupid people don't survive long in the military, especially the marines.