Security Forces in the Air Force: What's it like? | Elora Jean

Hey everyone! I'm starting a series on my channel where I find people with other jobs who can hopefully shed some light and share some information about their AFSC (Air Force specialty code). Thank you to my friend Brandon, who is a Security Forces Airman! He's a part of the military police on Grand Forks Air Force Base, and he was nice enough to share some of his experience. If you have any questions, leave them below and I'll work with him to answer!

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[UltamateSacrifice]

Everyone in the comments complaining about standing around and scanning ID's but I'm down to stand around looking at nothing whilst getting paid, just my two cents.

[BradyuNunez]

Yo small world! I went to high school with Brandon & played soccer with him hahah. Great vid guys

[amazinglats]

ive been pepper sprayed and everything you say is true. it's like you're touching a hot stove with your eyes, and it the pain doesn't stop at all for 30+ minutes.

[coffeecups]

I'm thinking of going the security forces route when I join the air force! I really REALLY want to work with K-9's. I have three passions... Military, true crime, and german shepherds. Thanks for this vid!

[the_rush_to_nothing]

Five years in Security Forces.. My advice; If you have the chance, avoid it.

[richbrake]

We had to go through the gas chamber several times without a gas mask, but luckily we were never peppered sprayed when I was in Air Force Security Forces.

[JacobAndJamal]

Unless you’re a dog handler, Raven, or some “special” unit, I don’t know too many happy people in SecFo. Look at retrainees out vs in

[linalondon]

Do you know any dental assistants? If so, is it possible to make a question and answer video with them? I’m extremely interested in that afsc

[pointh]

I wish I had been in security forces but I landed fire protection and I love it. I always wanted to go law enforcement to sort of follow in my dad’s footsteps since he was a cop.

[olinfulk]

I was in USAF Security Police from 1982 to 1988. I'm proud of what I did, and I considered it a good job. I worked with good people doing a thankless job. It makes me sick to think that Security Forces today is comprised of the drop shots and quitters from other career fields. Instead of whining, make the best of the situation and be the best Defender you can. Take some pride in your job, because when it comes down to it and push comes to shove, YOU are going to be the one standing between the Godless commie hordes while all those families on base are being evacuated. That means something. You should have learned in the academy that in Vietnam, AP's laid down their lives defending their bases from Viet Cong sappers and NVA regulars. Since then Defenders have laid down their lives fighting for their brothers in different places in the Middle East. 12 during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Security Forces has a history to be proud of. Don't badmouth it like it's just a "fall down the well - not fit to do anything else" kind of job. My ASVAB scores qualified me for any job in the Air Force.
I CHOSE to be a Security Specialist. Have some pride in what you do. You're making yourself and everyone else in the career field look bad.
if you hate it that badly GET OUT. you'd probably be better suited for the Army anyways...

[jonathonlang]

Ironic, I’m here researching my options just Incase I can’t get a SERE contract.

[donwat]

Elora, let me first thank you both for your service. I'm a retired Air Force MSgt. and we hear that a lot, people thanking us for our service. Some say it because they are required to by their employer. But I really do mean it especially and the times we live. My a very first assignment was at Duluth IAP(INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT), Mn. I was 18 and never really travel to far from South Carolina . So I had to ask my parents where the heck it was. Lol I spent years in Base Supply and was cross trained into Radar, Early Warning. I spent my last 10 years flying on a EC-130E ABCCC . There is a YOUTUBE video of us doing our job on" ABCCC CLIP ". It was a BATTLESTAFF. Before JSTARS came along. JSTARS and AWACS each took parts if our jobs and then they disbanded our squadron. Sorry about take up your time with me. When Brandon talked about SERES, I had to go through all that to fly. I'm glad I did it but would never want to do it again. Are either of you planning to make the AF a career? I hope so. My granddaughter and a grandson are talking about joining. My grandson is in JROTC He graduates this year. Thank you again.

[demonik]

you look like Amanda Bynes sister in this video! That's why I find you so funny! LMFAO

[zram]

I’m a BDG for security forces 🤪, security forces is fun asf, it’s what you make of it also

[angelramirez]

If your planning to be in security forces really think about it because your just standing all day and checking Id’s

[diomontemanning]

Holidays always have the gate more exposed, be a lot more relaxed and chill.

[YETl]

From experience in the Air gaurd, I have full time opportunity, an opportunity to try for Ravens( 12 active ravens at my base) and an opportunity to help the community pretty dope

[flamesd]

where'd yall get the baseball light

[NNxtorious]

I’m a MA in the Navy I’m stationed in Guam. Unbelievable yall even have the chance to work 8 hour shifts LMAO can’t relate

[jgators]

I wish I would have stayed in I would have retired 2 years ago. You kids stay in a enjoy life