8 Lies Recruiters tell you!

4 vs 6 year contracts
Let's talk about common lies about 4 year contracts vs 6 year contracts.
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Airman Vision is run by Kyle Gott. Kyle is an Air Force Veteran who served 6 years and honorably separated as an E-5 Staff Sergeant. He started making videos on this channel to document his journey joining the United States Air Force back in 2013 and continues to help set future Airmen up for success.

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[carterhowlett]

It's 2 am I'm not going to the military.i sould go to bed

[iHots]

The thing I loved with my recruiter is he kept it real and genuine and didnt Force you into anything. When I talked with the marines, I felt like I was getting forced into it

[grizz]

Yeah, but when you're making twice as much as a civilian you have to pay for housing, food, health insurance etc. So in reality, you're not making much more.

[mikel]

Thought I would add, doing 6 years allows me to actually finish a bachelors degree while 4 wouldn't have. And now I can use my GI bill on a Masters Degree.

[VSpeed]

I signed a 4 year contract myself and then left active duty April 15, 2017 and now im a full time student in Texas. It has been amazing. Zero dollar's for school is the most amazing feeling, And im collecting a housing allowance/food allowance :)

[RudeAwakening]

If education is their main goal, I agree that 4 year contract is the way to go but remain in the Active Reserves the next 2 years and then Inactive Reserves the last 2 years. That way, you only go one weekend a month and two weeks a year; giving you some extra money while you're in school.

[aimsical]

My husband has a great recruiter now. I'm so glad I found your channel though. You've answered so many of my questions that I haven't gotten to ask the recruiter yet! Air Force is sounding more and more good for our family.

[dennissvitak]

All you need to know about recruiting, is to get a GUARANTEED job, when you sign the dotted line. In Basic, they told me my guaranteed job was no longer available, and I called their bluff. Amazingly, my job opened back up. Stick to your guns. GET A GUARANTEED JOB.

[chucklupico]

I absolutely love this. As a retired (24yr.) Capt. with 14 yrs. of stripes, 11 yrs. overseas, 2.5 in RVN. Came in with an IBM Wiring Operator's License (1966) and left with an MBA in Info Systems (worked on everything from punched cards to fiber optics). This young man speaks the ABSOLUTE truth.

[styxfan]

Recruiters are basically the sales team for the Air Force. Its all about making the quota. Good video Kyle.

[deeslifestyleloves]

Salary as a civilian vs a military is similar. The military needs to be competitive to keep their personnel. If you know you'll make more money as a civilian the less likely for someone to join. Your military benefits package needs to be factored into your salary because believe it or not it is very significant.

[daddydouglas]

I can't believe recruiters lie. Especially with information at our fingertips.

[werdna]

I've been in the airforce almost 4 years and all this information is accurate. However, one thing to consider when joining for college is that you receive 4500 dollars of TA(tuition assistance) each year to go toward the price of your college classes. Any classes in excess of the 4500 will have to be paid for out of pocket, or with your GI bill. You have 100% access to your GI bill after you do half of your enlistment (please double check the ''access'' thing on the internet, cause I'm only 90% sure). In my case, i signed for 6 years and will have my college almost completely paid for by TA around the time I get out. Then I have my GI bill at my disposal for a masters degree. Just some food for thought in case kyle didn't already address this in another video (Great Videos by the way, I wish I had this guidance before I joined.)

[yitztv]

I scored a 70 on the asvab just sworn in last week. Thanks for the tips! Now just waiting on a job. Air Force bound 🙌🏼

[JanoyCresva]

"Make sure you tie your boots right! I'll make a video about it. On the military bunks, its better to sleep on your back. I'll make a video about that. After you get out and you want to start making youtube videos...i'll make a video about that too"

[karymes]

I’m 16 and very interested in the Air Force. I’m so lucky that so many people like you make these informative videos so ik whats true and what isn’t. Thank you for the insight.

[kassandrarodriguez]

I'm thinking about joining the Air Force and this video was really informative. Thank you! (:

[DC]

Just in case anyone is wondering (because I was) if you sign a 6-year contract with a guaranteed AFSC like Spec Ops/ATC and then wash out, you're keeping that 6-year contract regardless of your reassigned AFSC.

[cecilleflowerfarm]

My husband never lies when he was a recruiter because it was someone kids life on the line and now our son is in the Airforce and his recruiter was great!

[megustale]

gotta say it's awesome to see Kyle being so real like this instead of just speaking the blue. half way through my own contract. respect brother, your videos are awesome