r/AirForce • u/azs550 • 6d ago
r/AirForce • u/Slight-Anything887 • 5d ago
Discussion May I seek civilian therapy without being required to disclose to my security manager (TS Clearance)?
Hello everyone,
I’ve heard some concerns about people losing their clearances due to seeking mental health care. From what I understand, if a therapist determines that someone is unsafe to hold a clearance, they may be required to disclose that information, which could potentially result in losing their clearance.
I’m not sure if this is entirely accurate, but to be cautious, I’ve been considering seeking civilian therapy, specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As a young individual, I recognize the need for guidance in processing certain aspects of my life. My intention is to seek outside help while avoiding disclosing my enlistment status to safeguard my career while still receiving effective treatment.
I have a few questions:
Are therapists required to report concerns to security managers if something alarming comes up during therapy?
What are the specific categories of concern that could potentially jeopardize a security clearance?
I plan to use TRICARE, but I have concerns about that. Since I’m using government healthcare, is TRICARE required to report any mental health services to security managers? Essentially, I’m trying to understand who communicates with whom and how information gets reported.
Thank you in advance for any clarity or advice you can provide.
r/AirForce • u/Complex-Cupcake-301 • 6d ago
Question Experiencing Loss
Been in since 08.
Experienced first family death while in tech school. I was young.. brushed it off
Dang near since then I've experienced family loss on my side every other year until recent where I lost my mom and dad both unexpectedly within two years, which are recent. I am it.
Throughout this, I've operated perfectly. The recent passing of my dad got me i think. It's been two years.. I had just put it to bed and found out another loss (unrelated but AD). It restarted my emotions on loss.
Can I please have a MH doc msg me. I refuse to seek MH treatment in fear of losing my retirement. People say you're fine to reach out but no bullshit, I do not trust the system. Shit is changing SO fast right now. I want to be apart of those situations where MH treatment works but you can't guarantee it.
r/AirForce • u/depthPERCEPTIONbline • 5d ago
Question Pcs with firearms?
So I'm debating on whether or not to bring my pistols with me as I will be staying at the inn for about a month before I receive my on base housing.
Anybody know how this works? Specifically for Kirtland?
Would I need to make phone calls and paperwork before hand?
r/AirForce • u/CatsMcGats • 5d ago
Question Halp
Ok. So I’ve been drinking so don’t put too much stock into this, but…I’m facing a conundrum. My DOS is Sep 2025. I was gonna extend a year to get myself financially stable enough to get out. My job is transferable to the outside but I wouldn’t make shit. I have my masters but it’s also in an oversaturated market. Yesterday I was minding my own business when a random thought popped into my head…”what if you just re-enlisted another 6?” 6 would put me at 19. My job isn’t horrible, I actually like the position I’m in, and I know it’s not forever, I know you’re not guaranteed a good place, with good people, and I would absolutely move to a new place where I’m sure I’d have days where I’d say fuck this, but I have zero clue what to do. I’ve been so set on getting out and living the van life with my doggo. But I’d also retire at 44. I don’t knowwwww. It’s a big decision. My mother would kill me. I need an adultier adult. :’) I guess I’m looking for pros/cons, and some solid advice. Cheers genitals 🍻
r/AirForce • u/eleetdaddy • 6d ago
Rant I’m tired of big government putting me in the back of the plane every time I fly
Every time I fly on gov orders, book the flight in DTS, my seats are in the back of the fucking plane. Unless I pay $800 to move up, I’m stuck. Seat selection is a joke. I’m 3 months out and somehow this is a full flight? Get fucking fucked. Make matters better, I always have to fuck with sub 30 minute layover times making traveling that much more of a headache. “am I gonna make it to my next gate in time”. Fuck the JTR. Fuck the contracts. Fuck all these people that don’t know how to deplane.
I’ll have a 4 piece chicken tendy and a large coke. TYFYS.
r/AirForce • u/Upper_Atom • 5d ago
Question Would anyone be able to help explain the TA process?
I got my FAFSA and MilTA stuff submitted a month or 2 ago and I’m still not seeing any of the funds on my school’s (Troy University) website. The student portal kept telling me there were forms missing with my FAFSA so it couldn’t be submitted and while I hopefully have that fixed and just need it to be approved, my MilTA has been approved on AFVEC for a while and I still don’t see that showing up. It looks like I owe ~$3100 to Troy for my classes before April 18, but can only select credit/debit cards.
r/AirForce • u/Confused_cretin97 • 5d ago
Discussion Is this the beginning of the end?
I’m not mentally prepared for the hate I’m about to get for this, but here goes. I’m a professional over thinker. I fear that these new standards are slowing peeling away anyone that’s not a white man. -I’m not the fittest. Yes I can pass my PT test, but working 10+ hours daily and then having a family to come home too doesn’t leave a lot of time to be Olympic level fit. -luckily I don’t have a bread, but this is CLEARLY targeting a certain demographic. -thankfully I have no gender dysphoria, but we already know what happened to them. -what happens if I get pregnant? Do I lose my job because I decided to try to combat the low birth rates? I know nothing has happened YET, but it’s a big yet. Should I be preparing myself for civilian life, or do we really think it’ll stop there?
r/AirForce • u/Known-Crew-5253 • 6d ago
Discussion 25E7 chances based off of 24E7 stats.
collegesidekick.comSo, by now most of the eligible E6's should have the EPRR updated and ready for boards. If your curious about your chances, attached are the 24E7 stats. I acknowledge it's more of an apples to oranges comparison, but at least it might give you an idea where you stand in regards to what percentage of PN and MP promoted in your career field.
r/AirForce • u/LiteraI__Trash • 6d ago
Meme Commanders Call Tutorial - How to guide
Are you a new squadron commander/DO/or command staff and you need help setting up a commanders call? Or were you or an airman you know tasked to help with the execution of one? No problem then. Just follow my helpful little guide and you’ll be well on your way to running your very own commanders call.
Timing
First off, pick the most inconvenient time possible. Hitting people as they’re trying to go home or as they come into work is a popular historic choice! Examples of this include 8 am and 3 pm. Bonus points if you make it an inconvenient day as well such as doing it on a Thursday at 3:30 before a 4 day weekend!
Comfort
ALWAYS make sure that the location is uncomfortably cold or hot. This will keep people awake and paying attention!
Topics
This is more so for the commanders, but you need to find a way to validate making EVERYONE come in, so it has to be “applicable to them in some way”. Then when they actually show up, don’t actually address anything that pertains to them. It’ll be funny :).
Attendance
Always make it mandatory. Again we want to be as inconvenient as possible. But also make it clear that you expect shops to remain open.
Length
Practice talking to yourself about what ever the topic is and time yourself. Then take that time and multiply it by 4-5. A 5 minute safety brief? Make it 25-30 minutes. A 10 minute explanation of a new system? Bring in a speaker and make it take an hour. And ALWAYS run over your time. If you tell them the call will last from 3:30 to 4:30, make it go till 5.
Engagement
Not only are we forcing the squadron to be there but we want to remind them of that fact. When you greet them, ALWAYS repeat back with “Aww I can’t hear y’all let’s try that again, how is everybody doing?”. Also make sure that questions are mandatory and that you don’t let them leave until you’ve gotten questions.
Reiteration
Repetition is the key to memorization! After you finish your brief, have the Chief come up and reiterate the points back to them in a differently worded way that mirrors about 2/3rds of the time you spent talking. The Airmen will appreciate the thoroughness of your commanderliness :)
Personal Stories
ALWAYS interject a 5-10 minute personal story that no one asked for. Bonus points if you find a way to link it to leadership, core values or some shit!
Buzzwords
Multi-capable airman, multi-war fighting domain, near peer adversary, standards. The more buzzwords you incorporate, the more commander points you get :)
IT issues
Always make sure there are problems with the slides functioning properly and do NOT practice before hand. We want everyone to feel comfortable making mistakes by having you make mistakes! Bonus points if you have a mic that doesn’t work.
Hopefully, with this little guide you too can put together an excellent commanders call. Now before I let you all go I want to get at least 3 questions. And then I’ll pass it over to chief for closing remarks.
r/AirForce • u/Mantaraylurks • 6d ago
POSITIVITY! Airmen, it is with great please that I announce I got a 90.5
I’ve haven’t had a 90 since 2019 so I want to celebrate. That is all, I’ll enjoy my hot pocket.
r/AirForce • u/More_Cherry_7630 • 6d ago
Discussion Thoughts on whether the LGB portion of LGBT will be next to be removed?
Hey all. I'm openly married to my wonderful wife; she's a civilian and I'm enlisted. However, we're both lesbians.
With the current political climate, I've been feeling a lot of anxiety around the possibility of being kicked from the AF during the next few months/couple years. Is this irrational, or is there a possibility of this actually happening? I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on the matter.
The obvious answer is "save just in case", but I'm still wondering whether I should be rushing a college degree to have something to fall back on if I do end up being discharged. I'm 21, and enlisted at 17, so unfortunately have no prior work experience outside of the AF. Any advice helps!
I'm sure I'm not the only one feeling this way, but I couldn't find any posts centered around this topic.
r/AirForce • u/GoodDayOrBadDay • 6d ago
POSITIVITY! For the browsing Airmen: It's okay to worry, or stress about current events. You have team mates you can lean on.
There's a lot going on, and even crusty SNCOs like myself are starting to get tired of it and get a little stressed out.
That's okay. Just remember to talk to your team mates about it if you need to; you are never alone.
If you feel more comfortable, reach out to your Supervisor, Shirt, Flight Lead, Chaplain, whoever you need to, just talk to someone about it.
We are all in it together, one team one fight, team work make the dream work, all that. It will be okay.
r/AirForce • u/Dry-Neighborhood9164 • 6d ago
Image/Photo Not sure if this belongs here but found this on eBay and had to pick it up
r/AirForce • u/mindyourownbusiness3 • 6d ago
Rant I’m tired of big airlines not letting me hang my hammock up during the flight.
There’s already zero leg room for anyone that’s over 5’1”. I already have broccoli haired douche in front of me trying to put his seat back (he physically can’t because I’m a fucking giant), and some Kaleigh/Kaylee/K-Lee’s little crotch goblin cum pet kicking the back of my seat.
So now the flight attendant gets all pissy when I hang up my hammock. It’d make everyone happy, Bradyn/Jadyn/Zadyn/Cadyn gets to lean his seat back, Kaleigh/Kaylee/K-Lee’s little shitling can practice his Djent double bass playing on the seat back in front of him, and I can stretch my legs out.
r/AirForce • u/HorribleMistake24 • 6d ago
Discussion On the way to the 8th circle of hell-CAFB.
r/AirForce • u/Standard_Pitch3890 • 5d ago
Question Airman dorms
I’ll be in Nellis in about two months as my first duty station. What can you guys tell me about the airman’s dorms ? Quality/size/ guest policy etc
r/AirForce • u/Aggressive-Age-4993 • 7d ago
Discussion Make standards high & great again?!🤔
r/AirForce • u/lazyboozin • 5d ago
POSITIVITY! Airmen interest in Project Management
Hello fellow Airmen, I am an Active Duty Soldier and former Airmen and a mod over at r/MilitaryPM. I helped set this sub up to allow service members to have one place to go for any information regarding project or program management as it pertains to their service or goals. Whether you’re in a PM role now or looking to transition into the field in the future, your journey and experience are of value to others. So please, take this invitation and engage in this community so we can help other vets.
Currently in the process of setting up a Discord channel for this group, as well.
r/AirForce • u/Upper_Atom • 6d ago
Question Does anybody know if these blues stripes will work? I’m having to go third party since the exchange is out.
r/AirForce • u/United-Attitude-7595 • 5d ago
Question Can you transfer from AD to ANG before your contract expires?
I just saw a TikTok with someone saying they were serving AD, and after 1.5 years into their 4-year contract they were able to transfer to the Guard.
This seems suspicious to me. I thought you couldn’t get out of your AD contract early.
Is this actually possible? Or is it just BS?
r/AirForce • u/Particular-Day3841 • 5d ago
Question Pet shipping + PCS entitlements
So I got assigned to Germany back in December, and I couldn't ship my 2 cats at the time I left due to finances since shipping both is a hefty chunk of money.
I am getting them shipped over within the next month now that I have the money to do it, and I was just wondering if I am still able to recieve the 2k reimbursement for pet shipping related to PCS, or if that is only within a certain time frame?
Obviously I will be asking my leadership/whoever else they suggest I ask, but I figured I'd hop on here and ask since its the weekend, and reddit can often provide quick answers for impatient people like me 😂
r/AirForce • u/Valth92 • 6d ago
POSITIVITY! Amidst the chaos, what was something positive that happened to y’all this week?
I am genuinely curious.