AH18

I’m in the Reserves...been in for about 11 years.... deployed numerous times.... Guard and reserve are the same...just different pot of money... (in my opinion). Both are awesome! 1)...yes. deployments for reserves...seems like every two years, 120-day deployments with an opportunity to split that if you want. During time of war, Commander in chief is the president....and during peace, it’s your governor. (for Guard). The government is not going to allow assets like the F-16 or other airframe within the Guard sit on the sidelines during a time of war. 2) Yes....Tricare 3)It depends....every weekend and two weeks a year are what’s required. Staying current within your airframe is another set. There are many orders that can drop....TDY's, TACC, pickup another units etc. 4) None 5) Total Force Training....One Team One Fight!! we all train together. Same. 6) your question was loaded...but good on you for seeking out answers and figuring out what’s best for you and your family! Again, I am a reservist.....I love it! I've been all over the world and been treated very well. Its what you make of it. I have also worked with the Guard, they're phenomenal. Both have great opportunities and in my honest opinion...very similar. If you want to stay close to home...find that unit and apply. You will not be disappointed if you make the best of it. Good luck. If I seemed to miss some of your questions...let me know. More than happy to help.

Depending on how well you are doing at UPT, you'll work with your LNO and get a list of bases that are looking for pilots....and track accordingly. Theres really not much to it. Just get with your LNO. You can make a little dream sheet and they can help you get the plane you want. Good luck!

Wondering if anybody is able to give any recent up-to-date details on this place. Might be heading here in June-July timeframe. A few questions: 1. Base housing? ill have the wife and 4 yr old. 2. Schools? daughter will be going to kindergarten. 3. Things to do... Any advice/information will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the advice! Would you recommend the wife to bring her own vehicle or should we just stay with one? I have a full sized Chevy truck and will be getting a trailer. Thanks again! -AH

There is no washer and dryer*

Any and all who have recently stayed in base housing at any of the locations for UPT able to help me out? I’m wondering what’s all included and what I should bring. It’ll be the wife and kid. I called all three locations and they informed me that there are is washer or dryer and not furnished....I’ve read that some stated they were? Is it hit or miss? Many help and advice is greatly appreciated! -AH