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Mr. Howard..Quick Question if you don't mind. There is a rumor going around that the Air Force doesn't accept prior service members coming from the Army? Is this true? If so, are there any exceptions to this rule? I ETS June 2010, out of the Army. My job in the Army is a Operating Room Tech (medical). I would love to just switch over if it were up to me. Have you heard of anyone trying to switch from Army to Air Force and were successful? Is the Air Force in need of medical personnel? Thank you so much for your time.
What you heard is true. The only exceptions to that rule that I know of are combat related postions like pararescue, combat control, and Tactical Air Control party.
The Air Force stopped taking all other prior service on active duty in 2000. You do have the option to go reserve, if you can get your 4 year degree and come in as an officer which is the only open door to prior service that I am currently aware of.
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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