Ways to Serve
Air Force Active Duty |
Air National Guard |
Air Force Reserve |
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What's the mission? |
You’ll strengthen the defense of our nation by contributing to unrivaled airpower. |
You’ll serve your country and state while living in your hometown. |
You’ll serve your country while living in the state of your choice. |
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What's the time commitment? |
Full time with 4- or 6-year options to start |
Part time or full time (if you have prior service), working one weekend each month. |
Part time or full time (if you have prior service) |
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Can I be deployed? |
Members of active-duty service deploy when called upon. Likelihood of deployment varies depending on career. |
Deployment is based on need/circumstance, with a greater focus on stateside missions than federal ones. |
Deployment is based on need/circumstance, with a greater focus on federal missions than local ones. |
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Where can I go? |
Explore the world with opportunities to be both stateside and abroad. |
Serve close to home or in the state of your choosing. |
Serve close to home or in the state of your choosing, with opportunities abroad. |
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What are some tangible benefits? |
Housing allowance, no-cost health insurance, tuition assistance, continuing education opportunities and retirement benefits |
Similar benefits to active duty with low-cost healthcare and additional state-specific benefits like tax breaks and tuition assistance. |
Similar benefits to active duty with low-cost healthcare and additional state-specific benefits like tax breaks and tuition assistance. |
A CAREER IN THE AIR FORCE WILL TAKE YOU PLACES
