Huge congratulations on your outstanding achievements in the military! 👏 It's truly inspiring to see your hard work and dedication paying off. However, I do have a question that's been bugging me - what's the logic behind imposing an age limit for serving in the military? 🤔 If someone is physically and mentally fit, I don't see why they shouldn't be able to continue contributing their valuable skills and experience, especially at a time when the military is facing a significant shortage of recruits. 📉 It just seems like a waste of talent and expertise! 🤷♂
@69BigLou6 күн бұрын
So im active duty Navy enlisted with almost 18 years. Im really considering going reserves or WAANG but only after i hit the 20 active duty in case i dont get selected ill still get my active duty pension. But...ill be 41 when i retire from the Navy. Do they take Navy enlisted time into consideration? Looking for something different and will not consider Navy reserves. I have a BA in Management and that leads me to my second question; is this a type of degree the AFR or WAANG are looking for in future officers? And i only want part time/reserve so i can focus on my civilian career. Great video!
@g_regj49688 күн бұрын
Hello 👋🏾! I swore in three weeks ago and head to basic training here shortly. I’m 39💪🏾. Hopefully my story is similar to yours…
@CoopsGameShelf11 күн бұрын
I'll be 39 in October and thinking about joining either reserves or enlisted because I haven't been able to find a job since I was 36... I'm about to get a pilot's license but if there's no option to be a pilot i may not be interested.
@breeelliott862627 күн бұрын
33 and talking to recruiters. Thanks for your vid!
@reginaldallenii568129 күн бұрын
I'm getting ready to join and my recruiter is heavily pushing Enlisting and then submitting a packet.. Is that my only option or am I getting funneled?
@mardikermardiker8514Ай бұрын
I joint to AF when I was 39 as an officer.
@kingstonsdad1098Ай бұрын
In the process now of joining at age 41! I think it will enhance the life of my kids and me tremendously! Thanks for the vid
@g_regj49688 күн бұрын
Hello 👋🏾! I swore in three weeks ago and head to basic training here shortly. I’ll be 39💪🏾. Hopefully my story is similar to yours…
@thesocialteamediaАй бұрын
I’m getting myself to enlist currently 40 my birthday is fast approaching ❤
@masterguevara83Ай бұрын
Soon I will be 41 and I though that I am too old… by will give it a shot
@Neza1234Ай бұрын
Im 27 with a 6month old and I’m planning on joining. lol
@Latricestroman612Ай бұрын
Ok so I been thinking about it I need a batter life a change I'm 32 years old
@pierrehenry34832 ай бұрын
What was your degree and gpa if you don’t mind. Would love the insight?
@JumpinFatJack2 ай бұрын
Hey Erik , I was wondering ( even though its been 4 years ) if I could discuss your time in the air force briefly ? This would mean a lot to me before I embark on this journey !
@erikminamihata2 ай бұрын
Oh yeah for sure. I really need to get back into it haha. But so far so good. Rounding out my first term. Has it's ups and downs for sure but overall it's been a great experience. Where you at in the process? Keep me updated!
@JumpinFatJack2 ай бұрын
Wow this is awesome ! I didnt expect to hear back from you. Right now im about to hit MEPS soon on the 3rd of june . Wondering if you had any advice for anyone that is 25 (like me) that hasnt proceeded onward to college going into the military? Background info. : Ive been studying rigorously to relearn alot of lost knowledge from grade school. Kinda in a , " what the hell have you been doing with your life ." - quarter-life crisis . Ever since i got dumped last year, (first heartbreak) ive been kinda down on myself. It's been a humble-sobering experience that i wish i had felt in highschool . Questions: 1. how has the airforce treated you ? 2. Did the airforce help with any social soft-skills? 3. Im going air-national guard . Would this be the best bang for my buck? 4. I know you joined at 39 , but did you have a degree before you joined? 5. At 25 without a degree ; would you say that im late to the party joining the airforce? I want to go to college after . 6. Do you know anyone that is active AND going to college? How does that balance look like? 7. How do you deal with chain of command what would be the best approached attitude to develop before joining? Statements: 1. Doing research , i like what the airforce offers , but it seems competitive nonetheless. 2. The airforce seems like they definitely have the best quality of life. 3. I like your Japanese tattoo artwork- the colors compliment eachother well. 4. I dont expect any in depth answers ! I get that you're busy and we don't know eachother well .
@Eljefe59482 ай бұрын
So for the Air Force They told me 2 letters of recommendation not 5. And what advice would you give to someone who doesnt know anybody. Volunteering or community service ? does it matter the caliber of personalities? donthey have to be military related?
@erikminamihata2 ай бұрын
I definitely went overboard with the letters haha. I couldn't give you a 100% definite answer since I wasn't selected but I would think a combination of both would cover some good ground.
@Eljefe59482 ай бұрын
@@erikminamihata Do they tell you why you didn't get selected?
@bfe20233 ай бұрын
Hi Sir. Thanks for your video. Your story is very inspirational. I am planning to enlist this year (I will be 41 next month) and I have a bachelor's degree. Would I still be eligible to progress to an officer level through OTS after enlisted? I'm considering this path as I still don't have US Citizenship but would be a citizen with 42.
@erikminamihata2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks! I would definitely get in touch with some recruiters to see where you stand. I'm not 100% on how that would work out. Please keep me updated though!
@julievelasquez64653 ай бұрын
Oh see are u get older 38 now hope u be careful usa army military
@juanalejandromartinezlinar97993 ай бұрын
hello, great video, and thanks, thanks a lot for doing these kinds of videos, I have some concerns, I am 39 years old, and I want to enter the US Air Force, but I have only permanent residence, I am not a citizen, and I would like a job that needs Top clearance, but for that, I must first enter with a job that allows non-citizens, but the minimum contract is 4 years, my question is, if by the end of my first contract I would be 43 years old, could I choose to change jobs even though the job limit is 42 years old?
@MrMountainDavis3 ай бұрын
31 now and need a direction for myself and my family and this video is what I was looking for and thank you for posting about your experience with basic! I've been debating on either Army or Air Force and I believe I might go to the Air Force.
@fearbeingaverage3 ай бұрын
His video is a bit dated but I’m definitely getting back in.. prior service in school.. going that officer route
@zobekguerrero13664 ай бұрын
Thank you for the useful video. How did the process go? Also, does the letter of recommendation have to be specific to what program I am applying for?
@micosstar4 ай бұрын
came from youtube recommend; 19 year old here currently on process to dual track to space force with air force bmt currently in place during space transitioning to become its own branch
@micosstar4 ай бұрын
12:16 thanks for this advice
@micosstar4 ай бұрын
14:25 also for the kp adbice too; thanks for that
@itsallberrygood4 ай бұрын
Im 37 ive been thinking about joining.
@KentPaul4 ай бұрын
I wasn’t expecting the ending 😢
@KentPaul4 ай бұрын
What do you mean by pass? Is it a specific overall grade? Or is it sections that you need to get a minimum score on?
@Matthew-ob8cs4 ай бұрын
Why aren't you a PJ?
@Matthew-ob8cs4 ай бұрын
You could be a PJ with the way you run!
@pickintexas5 ай бұрын
Are you full time Guard or part time? Thanks!
@CounseledRope975 ай бұрын
So what is currently basic training like in the sta guard ? Is a PT regime a prerequisite during basic training ?
@Havanafly5 ай бұрын
I am a pilot already in the civilian, but the recruiter told me I only qualify for certain jobs due to me not being a citizen. Will I be able to get a job as a pilot once I have my citizenship, if there's an opening of course?
@Itsme-mx5tl5 ай бұрын
This is cool, but who would want to serve under this administration? He just got 3 Americans killed, don't forget if you do have a service related injury they won't help you after you get out.
@gilbertavalos68356 ай бұрын
I'm 35, wanting to join the CG. I already took the ASVAB and got a good score. Now I'm waiting to schedule my physical. Kinda nervous since I have an issue with my right shoulder and right hip flexor. I'm keeping a positive attitude and just hoping I'll just need a waiver. We'll see. Thank you for the videos man, it kinda makes me feel a little better hearing someone else's experience in my age range.
@CrawlingPanther6 ай бұрын
Cool video Erik. I'm currently getting a dragon back piece from Jiro. Your magazine article is on the wall every time I visit. Cheers.
@erikminamihata6 ай бұрын
Oh legit!! Nice! You did great. Jiro is definitely the best in the business. Hope to check out your piece soon! Would love to see it
@CrawlingPanther6 ай бұрын
@@erikminamihata he posted on the Onizuka page an in progress a few weeks ago. I think maybe one more session will do it
@erikminamihata5 ай бұрын
Awesome bro! Just saw it! Looks sick! @@CrawlingPanther
@CrawlingPanther5 ай бұрын
@@erikminamihata thanks Erik! Jiro really did an amazing job with it
@seangeeh7 ай бұрын
How you doing now man? Are you still in? Are you still trying to commission?
@sweatygamergainz8707 ай бұрын
I’m in DEP right now. Scheduled to ship on feb. Just turned 40. Deep in me is very excited for the journey but recently my wife has been having second thoughts. We have 2 kids. She’ll support me with whatever I do, but I can’t help think twice if all of this is worth being away from months at a time missing a lot of important events. If I was single and no dependents, this would have been a much much easier decision. I could use some input from other older peeps that might be on the same boat 😅
@hannibalthe1st5657 ай бұрын
Im 33. I want to join so bad! In the air national guard what do u do in a typical day? Are u planning on doing 20 years then?
@hannibalthe1st5657 ай бұрын
And what job u choose?
@hannibalthe1st5657 ай бұрын
Your channel is a big helpt to me! Im 33.5 years old. Wanna join but cant decide full or part time. Does part time seem enough for you? Are u going to do 20 years or how long?
@hannibalthe1st5657 ай бұрын
Im 33.5 years old. Havent done anything in my life and want the military experience so bad! Cant decide army or air force, active or reserves
@hannibalthe1st5657 ай бұрын
What is your civilian job? You've been in the reserves the whole time? No active duty?
@scottfeider10327 ай бұрын
I’m dropping off all my credentials to the recruiter tomorrow. Recommendations on getting a high score in the ASVAB?
@Changingworld237 ай бұрын
And I am also filling out the AFCEP application online
@Changingworld237 ай бұрын
I am in the process of joining the Air Force as an officer, right now I have sent in my AFRC application package and the Cyber Direct Commission
@erikminamihata7 ай бұрын
Hey awesome! Cyber is legit! I was thinking of going into that AFSC next. Keep me updated on your progress. Would love to hear about it.
@Changingworld237 ай бұрын
@@erikminamihatathanks you so much, I am having issues with attaching file in Esss format
@Changingworld237 ай бұрын
They want the file in merged into a single pdf and then binded into pdf binder
@sweatygamergainz8707 ай бұрын
On the process bro. Gonna enlist active at 40
@erikminamihata7 ай бұрын
Legit!!! Tell your recruiter you saw this video! haha Keep me updated on your progress. Which Job are you looking at?
@sweatygamergainz8707 ай бұрын
@@erikminamihata i was at meps yesterday hoping for IT but got denied clearance. They offered me AECF as a backup. I have til monday to decide.
@joshsanchezxD9 ай бұрын
How about joining AFROTC as an older person?
@tamasb89269 ай бұрын
Im a full 40 yrold, and im trying to join the air force as i text. Ive done the make money thing already. Just not fulfilling anymore. Passing the health exam part is my only concern. #WellShallSee 🙆🏾♂️
@Munhraaa9 ай бұрын
Kinda late to watch your videos but really helpfull . Me (38) and my wife (34) are preparing ourselves to join in 2024. It`s really cool to have information from someone around the same age.
@luigireyes13469 ай бұрын
This video is 1 yr old and I wanted to ask you question on here because it's the most recent so I apologize if you answered this question already. I'm 38 yrs old and I also want to join the air force. I was wondering if it's true I should lost 20lbs because they said I'm overweight for my height. I'm 5'8 and weight 200. I'm sure it's because I would after keep up with the teenagers. Hopefully I can lose weight as much as I can. I also wanted to know, do you know what do I have to score on the ASVAB test for certain careers? Sorry, hope you answer these questions. Thank you in advance. You are a huge inspiration.
@dblythe59583 ай бұрын
I'm 36, I called today and talked to a recruiter. He told me to lose 20lbs. He said for my height.. I should weigh about 187lbs tops. He told me.. since I have a ged I need to score a minimum of 50. But I think I need to score a minimum of 75.. have you been studying?
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Huge congratulations on your outstanding achievements in the military! 👏 It's truly inspiring to see your hard work and dedication paying off. However, I do have a question that's been bugging me - what's the logic behind imposing an age limit for serving in the military? 🤔 If someone is physically and mentally fit, I don't see why they shouldn't be able to continue contributing their valuable skills and experience, especially at a time when the military is facing a significant shortage of recruits. 📉 It just seems like a waste of talent and expertise! 🤷♂
So im active duty Navy enlisted with almost 18 years. Im really considering going reserves or WAANG but only after i hit the 20 active duty in case i dont get selected ill still get my active duty pension. But...ill be 41 when i retire from the Navy. Do they take Navy enlisted time into consideration? Looking for something different and will not consider Navy reserves. I have a BA in Management and that leads me to my second question; is this a type of degree the AFR or WAANG are looking for in future officers? And i only want part time/reserve so i can focus on my civilian career. Great video!
Hello 👋🏾! I swore in three weeks ago and head to basic training here shortly. I’m 39💪🏾. Hopefully my story is similar to yours…
I'll be 39 in October and thinking about joining either reserves or enlisted because I haven't been able to find a job since I was 36... I'm about to get a pilot's license but if there's no option to be a pilot i may not be interested.
33 and talking to recruiters. Thanks for your vid!
I'm getting ready to join and my recruiter is heavily pushing Enlisting and then submitting a packet.. Is that my only option or am I getting funneled?
I joint to AF when I was 39 as an officer.
In the process now of joining at age 41! I think it will enhance the life of my kids and me tremendously! Thanks for the vid
Hello 👋🏾! I swore in three weeks ago and head to basic training here shortly. I’ll be 39💪🏾. Hopefully my story is similar to yours…
I’m getting myself to enlist currently 40 my birthday is fast approaching ❤
Soon I will be 41 and I though that I am too old… by will give it a shot
Im 27 with a 6month old and I’m planning on joining. lol
Ok so I been thinking about it I need a batter life a change I'm 32 years old
What was your degree and gpa if you don’t mind. Would love the insight?
Hey Erik , I was wondering ( even though its been 4 years ) if I could discuss your time in the air force briefly ? This would mean a lot to me before I embark on this journey !
Oh yeah for sure. I really need to get back into it haha. But so far so good. Rounding out my first term. Has it's ups and downs for sure but overall it's been a great experience. Where you at in the process? Keep me updated!
Wow this is awesome ! I didnt expect to hear back from you. Right now im about to hit MEPS soon on the 3rd of june . Wondering if you had any advice for anyone that is 25 (like me) that hasnt proceeded onward to college going into the military? Background info. : Ive been studying rigorously to relearn alot of lost knowledge from grade school. Kinda in a , " what the hell have you been doing with your life ." - quarter-life crisis . Ever since i got dumped last year, (first heartbreak) ive been kinda down on myself. It's been a humble-sobering experience that i wish i had felt in highschool . Questions: 1. how has the airforce treated you ? 2. Did the airforce help with any social soft-skills? 3. Im going air-national guard . Would this be the best bang for my buck? 4. I know you joined at 39 , but did you have a degree before you joined? 5. At 25 without a degree ; would you say that im late to the party joining the airforce? I want to go to college after . 6. Do you know anyone that is active AND going to college? How does that balance look like? 7. How do you deal with chain of command what would be the best approached attitude to develop before joining? Statements: 1. Doing research , i like what the airforce offers , but it seems competitive nonetheless. 2. The airforce seems like they definitely have the best quality of life. 3. I like your Japanese tattoo artwork- the colors compliment eachother well. 4. I dont expect any in depth answers ! I get that you're busy and we don't know eachother well .
So for the Air Force They told me 2 letters of recommendation not 5. And what advice would you give to someone who doesnt know anybody. Volunteering or community service ? does it matter the caliber of personalities? donthey have to be military related?
I definitely went overboard with the letters haha. I couldn't give you a 100% definite answer since I wasn't selected but I would think a combination of both would cover some good ground.
@@erikminamihata Do they tell you why you didn't get selected?
Hi Sir. Thanks for your video. Your story is very inspirational. I am planning to enlist this year (I will be 41 next month) and I have a bachelor's degree. Would I still be eligible to progress to an officer level through OTS after enlisted? I'm considering this path as I still don't have US Citizenship but would be a citizen with 42.
Hey thanks! I would definitely get in touch with some recruiters to see where you stand. I'm not 100% on how that would work out. Please keep me updated though!
Oh see are u get older 38 now hope u be careful usa army military
hello, great video, and thanks, thanks a lot for doing these kinds of videos, I have some concerns, I am 39 years old, and I want to enter the US Air Force, but I have only permanent residence, I am not a citizen, and I would like a job that needs Top clearance, but for that, I must first enter with a job that allows non-citizens, but the minimum contract is 4 years, my question is, if by the end of my first contract I would be 43 years old, could I choose to change jobs even though the job limit is 42 years old?
31 now and need a direction for myself and my family and this video is what I was looking for and thank you for posting about your experience with basic! I've been debating on either Army or Air Force and I believe I might go to the Air Force.
His video is a bit dated but I’m definitely getting back in.. prior service in school.. going that officer route
Thank you for the useful video. How did the process go? Also, does the letter of recommendation have to be specific to what program I am applying for?
came from youtube recommend; 19 year old here currently on process to dual track to space force with air force bmt currently in place during space transitioning to become its own branch
12:16 thanks for this advice
14:25 also for the kp adbice too; thanks for that
Im 37 ive been thinking about joining.
I wasn’t expecting the ending 😢
What do you mean by pass? Is it a specific overall grade? Or is it sections that you need to get a minimum score on?
Why aren't you a PJ?
You could be a PJ with the way you run!
Are you full time Guard or part time? Thanks!
So what is currently basic training like in the sta guard ? Is a PT regime a prerequisite during basic training ?
I am a pilot already in the civilian, but the recruiter told me I only qualify for certain jobs due to me not being a citizen. Will I be able to get a job as a pilot once I have my citizenship, if there's an opening of course?
This is cool, but who would want to serve under this administration? He just got 3 Americans killed, don't forget if you do have a service related injury they won't help you after you get out.
I'm 35, wanting to join the CG. I already took the ASVAB and got a good score. Now I'm waiting to schedule my physical. Kinda nervous since I have an issue with my right shoulder and right hip flexor. I'm keeping a positive attitude and just hoping I'll just need a waiver. We'll see. Thank you for the videos man, it kinda makes me feel a little better hearing someone else's experience in my age range.
Cool video Erik. I'm currently getting a dragon back piece from Jiro. Your magazine article is on the wall every time I visit. Cheers.
Oh legit!! Nice! You did great. Jiro is definitely the best in the business. Hope to check out your piece soon! Would love to see it
@@erikminamihata he posted on the Onizuka page an in progress a few weeks ago. I think maybe one more session will do it
Awesome bro! Just saw it! Looks sick! @@CrawlingPanther
@@erikminamihata thanks Erik! Jiro really did an amazing job with it
How you doing now man? Are you still in? Are you still trying to commission?
I’m in DEP right now. Scheduled to ship on feb. Just turned 40. Deep in me is very excited for the journey but recently my wife has been having second thoughts. We have 2 kids. She’ll support me with whatever I do, but I can’t help think twice if all of this is worth being away from months at a time missing a lot of important events. If I was single and no dependents, this would have been a much much easier decision. I could use some input from other older peeps that might be on the same boat 😅
Im 33. I want to join so bad! In the air national guard what do u do in a typical day? Are u planning on doing 20 years then?
And what job u choose?
Your channel is a big helpt to me! Im 33.5 years old. Wanna join but cant decide full or part time. Does part time seem enough for you? Are u going to do 20 years or how long?
Im 33.5 years old. Havent done anything in my life and want the military experience so bad! Cant decide army or air force, active or reserves
What is your civilian job? You've been in the reserves the whole time? No active duty?
I’m dropping off all my credentials to the recruiter tomorrow. Recommendations on getting a high score in the ASVAB?
And I am also filling out the AFCEP application online
I am in the process of joining the Air Force as an officer, right now I have sent in my AFRC application package and the Cyber Direct Commission
Hey awesome! Cyber is legit! I was thinking of going into that AFSC next. Keep me updated on your progress. Would love to hear about it.
@@erikminamihatathanks you so much, I am having issues with attaching file in Esss format
They want the file in merged into a single pdf and then binded into pdf binder
On the process bro. Gonna enlist active at 40
Legit!!! Tell your recruiter you saw this video! haha Keep me updated on your progress. Which Job are you looking at?
@@erikminamihata i was at meps yesterday hoping for IT but got denied clearance. They offered me AECF as a backup. I have til monday to decide.
How about joining AFROTC as an older person?
Im a full 40 yrold, and im trying to join the air force as i text. Ive done the make money thing already. Just not fulfilling anymore. Passing the health exam part is my only concern. #WellShallSee 🙆🏾♂️
Kinda late to watch your videos but really helpfull . Me (38) and my wife (34) are preparing ourselves to join in 2024. It`s really cool to have information from someone around the same age.
This video is 1 yr old and I wanted to ask you question on here because it's the most recent so I apologize if you answered this question already. I'm 38 yrs old and I also want to join the air force. I was wondering if it's true I should lost 20lbs because they said I'm overweight for my height. I'm 5'8 and weight 200. I'm sure it's because I would after keep up with the teenagers. Hopefully I can lose weight as much as I can. I also wanted to know, do you know what do I have to score on the ASVAB test for certain careers? Sorry, hope you answer these questions. Thank you in advance. You are a huge inspiration.
I'm 36, I called today and talked to a recruiter. He told me to lose 20lbs. He said for my height.. I should weigh about 187lbs tops. He told me.. since I have a ged I need to score a minimum of 50. But I think I need to score a minimum of 75.. have you been studying?
My mom
I cant wait to lose more weight in basic