I wrote in an earlier post about becoming an airforce fireman.My issue is because i live in california the state does not recognize the airforce academy and i wouls have to take it again. I have talked to a lot of people a couple of captins, my family etc. my older brother is a f-15 piolt in the airforce and he talked to a recruiter buddy of his and he suggested that i join the reserve and become a fireman. After my basic training and the airforce academy i could go to one of the academys near me. any suggestions opinions experiences etc. would really be appreciated thanks.
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DLoomis07, I do commend you for thinking about serving even in the reserves. It is a good way for you to get the training and help your country while possibly staying close to your home area.
I would suggest that you check out what reserve unit is near to where you want to be. It may be an Air Force Reserve unit or it may be the Air National Guard. Big difference when it comes time to sign the papers.
Reserve units are still under the direct control of the DoD, while National Guard units answer to the Governer of each state, but there is some sort of an arrangement where they can go on active duty and be deployed over seas.
I know some one who recently retired from the firefighting unit at the near by ANG base. He has deployed over seas, but not very often. If fact, a lot less often than the fighter wing stationed at the base.
Good luck and stay safe."Your spill is our thrill."
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Originally posted by mdcookDLoomis07, I do commend you for thinking about serving even in the reserves.
I would suggest that you check out what reserve unit is near to where you want to be. It may be an Air Force Reserve unit or it may be the Air National Guard. Big difference when it comes time to sign the papers.
Reserve units are still under the direct control of the DoD, while National Guard units answer to the Governer of each state, but there is some sort of an arrangement where they can go on active duty and be deployed over seas.
Anymore, the Guard is pretty much a Federal entity...and Federal needs and missions trump the State's.
I know some one who recently retired from the firefighting unit at the near by ANG base. He has deployed over seas, but not very often. If fact, a lot less often than the fighter wing stationed at the base.
Good luck and stay safe.
ARFF units within the ANG are organized within the Civil Engineering Squadrons of their respective Fighter, Tactical Airlift, Rescue, Refueling, etc Wings.
Just because the ARFF guys don't deploy as much as the Operations Group, the Fighter Squadrons, Maintenance Squadron, Security Forces Squadron, etc, doesn't mean they aren't part of the same organization.My opinions might coincide with someone of importance's POV... I wouldn't know, since I never bothered to ask. My policy is: "Don't ask, don't care."
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Commend - (verb) to praise
Now the1141man, what part of that definition do you not understand? Where in the post that I made to I ever disrespect any one for choosing to go reserve or guard?
If you actually took the time to understand my answer to DLoomis07 and not just rip it apart, you would have noticed I was glad to see that person was at least thinking about serving our country.
I am quite aware how many Guard and reserve units are being deployed. Even where I live there have been units and people sent overseas, so I am not ignorant as to how much our "citizen soldiers" are contributing.
As far as the arrangement between the DoD and the States for control of the Guard units, that's politics as far as I am concerned.
As far as your "LOL", since my source retired as a Chief Master Sergeant, I would think he would know what he is talking about. I asked him the last time the fighters were deployed why he didn't have to go also and he told me that the base where they were going had it's own ARFF unit and didn't need them.
So the1141man, check your attitude at the door.
DLoomis07, I still wish you the best and despite others comments, I do hope that you choose to serve in what ever capacity."Your spill is our thrill."
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md--on second thought, you're right.
I worked a couple years for a retired Navy Captain who flew CSAR helos in Nam, I guess now I'm qualified to hand out advice and information on Naval Aviation and CSAR.Cool.
I hope my point is equally obvious as my sarcasm.Last edited by the1141man; 11-25-2006, 10:31 AM.My opinions might coincide with someone of importance's POV... I wouldn't know, since I never bothered to ask. My policy is: "Don't ask, don't care."
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Originally posted by DLoomis07I wrote in an earlier post about becoming an airforce fireman.My issue is because i live in california the state does not recognize the airforce academy and i wouls have to take it again. I have talked to a lot of people a couple of captins, my family etc. my older brother is a f-15 piolt in the airforce and he talked to a recruiter buddy of his and he suggested that i join the reserve and become a fireman. After my basic training and the airforce academy i could go to one of the academys near me. any suggestions opinions experiences etc. would really be appreciated thanks.
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