The Air Force tape test is back! However, it might look a little different than before. Waist-to-height ratio is the new measuring stick, not body mass index. This article will tell you everything you need to know about the Air Force Tape Test. SKIP TO Body Composition Tape Test Requirements Tape Test Roles and Responsibilities …
A huge frustration when moving overseas or being deployed is not being able to shop your trusted brands and being unsure if they will ship to your new location. We’ve rounded up over 120 brands and stores that ship to APO/FPO addresses, and over 30 that don’t to help clear some things up! SKIP TO: …
Here’s our comprehensive list of can’t-miss things to do while stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base, the home of the 366th Fighter Wing, starting with the immediate area and including our favorite long weekend trips to surrounding states. While you might be able to say Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho is in the …
The 2A5X1 Airlift Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Specialist career field is one of the most challenging and rewarding fields in the Air Force. It requires highly skilled technicians to maintain and repair some of the most advanced aircraft in the world, including the C-130 Hercules, the C-17 Globemaster III, and the C-40. In this article, …
Active duty service members have wanted to influence where they get stationed since the beginning of the modern United States Military. In the United States Air Force, we have a “dream sheet” or a list of preferred military bases that is taken into consideration when the Air Force Personnel Center gives out assignments. It is …
Physical fitness is a critical component of military life, and it is essential to the success of their mission. The United States Air Force has physical fitness standards that all Airmen must meet to ensure they are prepared for any situation they may face. The Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) measures an individual’s physical …
Being stationed overseas as a military service members can be a unique and rewarding experience, but it’s not without its challenges. On one hand, it offers the opportunity to serve your country, see the world, and expand your horizons. On the other hand, it can bring homesickness, culture shock, and professional difficulties. Some military members …
The United States Air Force Basic Instructor Course is where active duty Air Force personnel, Air National Guard, civilians, and even other branches of the military go to get trained on basic fundamentals of instruction, instructional development, and counseling. You can think of it as a basic training for becoming an AETC instructor with your …
Active service members can experience a family emergency at any time. The American Red Cross can help military members get home to be with their families in need in a very short amount of time. Continue reading to learn how to take emergency leave in a stressful time. SKIP TO: What is Emergency Leave? Who …
After my years of experience as a crew chief under the 2A3X3 Air Force specialty code, I am going to give you the truth of what it’s like to be a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician. SKIP TO Job Description Prerequisites Technical Training School Average Day Culture Professionalism Career Progression Special Qualifications to Earn Deployments/TDYs Civilian …