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re: Anyone here in the Reserves?
Posted on 7/9/20 at 2:39 pm to OysterPoBoy
Posted on 7/9/20 at 2:39 pm to OysterPoBoy
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Are you an expert at calling meetings?
He’s already tabbed bro...
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Posted on 7/9/20 at 2:41 pm to LoneStar23
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Well thank you for your service?
Goddamn right you do!
ETA for real tho. What specialty?
This post was edited on 7/9/20 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 7/9/20 at 2:45 pm to brass2mouth
I’m a critical care nurse
Posted on 7/9/20 at 2:47 pm to LoneStar23
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Anyone here in the Reserves?
I thought about getting in shape and going into the Reserves but I got into the Preserves instead. Mainly strawberry and raspberry.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 2:48 pm to dbeck
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I got into the Preserves instead
I got a good pepper jelly at the house
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:38 pm to LoneStar23
Go into the Air Force Reserve CCAT Aeromed track.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:40 pm to LoneStar23
How old are you?
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:41 pm to WildManGoose
Mid 20s
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:41 pm to LoneStar23
Go ANG or USAFR, not urmy or marines (unless you're a glutton for punishment, like getting treated like poop and enjoy being around dumb people - many who don't realize they are dumb).
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:43 pm to LoneStar23
I'm in the reserves. Don't recommend as an O unless you have a govt gig or a job that really understands. It's a huge time commitment.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:45 pm to TheOcean
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It's a huge time commitment.
Huge time commitment outside of your drill weekends and 2 weeks a year? Are you medical?
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:46 pm to LoneStar23
No. Yes, everyone I know spends significantly more time than drill weekends/two weeks a year. Most drill weekends are 3-4 days and then you typically do an additional week on top of the regular two weeks.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:49 pm to LoneStar23
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I’m a critical care nurse
Depending on what you want to do, the AF has flight nurses for active duty and I believe guard and reserve but not 100%.
I would see what the manning looks like for the specific job you want to go in to. Active duty has many perks that guard/reserves don’t, but they may not have any slots available.
You could also look in to the active guard/reserve spots. You’re in the guard/reserve but basically “active” all the time.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:52 pm to TheOcean
The one weekend/month and 2 weeks a year is a fallacy for most O positions. Be prepared for at least 5 days a month and a 60-90 activation every other year. Depending on your employer this could be problematic but you are protected under USERRA regardless.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:53 pm to brass2mouth
The Air Force Reserves has Flight Nurse program, Aeromeds. I've flown hundreds of them. Also, the CCAT team basically is an airborne ICU in the back of a plane. I flew some really messed up guys with CCAT team in Afghanistan.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:54 pm to LoneStar23
Just realize the reserves are the governments way of maintaining a capability the military needs in a pinch on the cheap. That means when the shite hits the fan like if another war starts, or another global pandemic hits, or who knows what else you will become a full time military critical care nurse very quickly.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:58 pm to LoneStar23
If you’re not doing combat arms go Air Force.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 4:01 pm to LoneStar23
First, what specialty? I did 11 years AD, and now have 5 years in reserves. It’s easier to transition to AD if you really enjoy it versus being stuck in a AD commitment. If you have a degree don’t go enlisted. Be prepared to deploy regardless of specialty. Your civilian job by law will have to accommodate. Also, look at the guard too.
Overall, it still can be a significant time commitment, meaning keeping up with 2 jobs can be a chore. But, I still enjoy it and you won’t have better camaraderie than with your unit.
Overall, it still can be a significant time commitment, meaning keeping up with 2 jobs can be a chore. But, I still enjoy it and you won’t have better camaraderie than with your unit.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 4:04 pm to LoneStar23
quote:Yes. Army Reserve Medical. And you are in a good position no matter which of the three reserve components you choose.
Are you medical?
Posted on 7/9/20 at 4:07 pm to LoneStar23
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Considering all branches
If you like seamen, join the Navy
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