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<blockquote data-quote="68gtscode" data-source="post: 8240204" data-attributes="member: 71404"><p>Oh, I'm not sure how I missed that- sorry! Regardless, the same generally applies, except obviously you haven't been working as a civilian for the USAF! </p><p></p><p>Regarding the additional information you just provided- you're not going to be able to apply until you earn your degree. You'll need to finish your last 7 courses first. You could enlist right now, but that's a choice you're going to need to make. If you want to be an officer, I would recommend getting your degree now, not enlist first. </p><p></p><p>As for the benefits- they are pretty good. You don't really get paid housing, I'll explain. Your salary is made up of a few different types of "pay." Your basic pay depends on your rank, and time in service. It is taxed. You will also get a "housing allowance" which also depends on your rank, time in service, and where your duty assignment is. Obviously this is going to be a lot more if you're stationed in an expensive area. This is not taxed. You will not receive this pay if you live on base, so most of the time you can do better living off base in a cheaper place, and pocketing the extra money, which is agian tax free. You also get a small substinance allowance (around $100 per month?) that is also not taxed. I believe all of these numbers are available on line, so you should be able to get a better idea of what you can expect. There are also quite a few things that are relaxed while you're on AD. For example, I was first stationed in FL, and established residency there. I then moved to AZ, but kept my FL residency so I didn't have to pay state taxes. All the while I had my cars registered in NM (where I'm originally from) so I didn't have to worry about emissions. This is all allowed, and no one questions it- even cops. </p><p></p><p>If you stay in for 20 years, you can retire and earn 50% of your base pay (housing, etc, is not included in this). You get more than 50% if you stay in longer than 20 years. I believe this maxes out at 75%. You also get good medical and dental coverage, and I feel a relatively high quality of life. Generally the work as an officer is interesting, and you professional development is better than any organization I have ever been exposed to. You will spend a lot of time in training, and your commanders will generally look out for you (make sure you are doing the right things to be promoted), etc. Job stability is generally high, and I would say it's pretty hard to get "fired" although it does happen. People that are dead weight tend to be forced out one way or another. Of course, some people slide through like most organizations. Right now, there's a good chance you'll receive an all expense paid vacation to the desert, so keep that in mind too. </p><p></p><p>Sorry agian for my confusion, hope my rant is useful!</p><p></p><p>Matt</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="68gtscode, post: 8240204, member: 71404"] Oh, I'm not sure how I missed that- sorry! Regardless, the same generally applies, except obviously you haven't been working as a civilian for the USAF! Regarding the additional information you just provided- you're not going to be able to apply until you earn your degree. You'll need to finish your last 7 courses first. You could enlist right now, but that's a choice you're going to need to make. If you want to be an officer, I would recommend getting your degree now, not enlist first. As for the benefits- they are pretty good. You don't really get paid housing, I'll explain. Your salary is made up of a few different types of "pay." Your basic pay depends on your rank, and time in service. It is taxed. You will also get a "housing allowance" which also depends on your rank, time in service, and where your duty assignment is. Obviously this is going to be a lot more if you're stationed in an expensive area. This is not taxed. You will not receive this pay if you live on base, so most of the time you can do better living off base in a cheaper place, and pocketing the extra money, which is agian tax free. You also get a small substinance allowance (around $100 per month?) that is also not taxed. I believe all of these numbers are available on line, so you should be able to get a better idea of what you can expect. There are also quite a few things that are relaxed while you're on AD. For example, I was first stationed in FL, and established residency there. I then moved to AZ, but kept my FL residency so I didn't have to pay state taxes. All the while I had my cars registered in NM (where I'm originally from) so I didn't have to worry about emissions. This is all allowed, and no one questions it- even cops. If you stay in for 20 years, you can retire and earn 50% of your base pay (housing, etc, is not included in this). You get more than 50% if you stay in longer than 20 years. I believe this maxes out at 75%. You also get good medical and dental coverage, and I feel a relatively high quality of life. Generally the work as an officer is interesting, and you professional development is better than any organization I have ever been exposed to. You will spend a lot of time in training, and your commanders will generally look out for you (make sure you are doing the right things to be promoted), etc. Job stability is generally high, and I would say it's pretty hard to get "fired" although it does happen. People that are dead weight tend to be forced out one way or another. Of course, some people slide through like most organizations. Right now, there's a good chance you'll receive an all expense paid vacation to the desert, so keep that in mind too. Sorry agian for my confusion, hope my rant is useful! Matt [/QUOTE]
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