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Raised in Saluda, North Carolina Sarah Angier shares her story of having to change directions from trying to commission as an Air Force Officer to joining the enlisted side of service. Trials and triumphs from her time as a Junior Enlisted Airmen and inspiring stories that keep her motivated to retire from the Air Force. She covers the following topics: Going through the Air Force Nursing Program Awkward MEPS experiences Her time on Honor Guard Maintaining a mil to mil relationship Struggles of being a leader in BMT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

Raised in Saluda, North Carolina Sarah Angier shares her story of having to change directions from trying to commission as an Air Force Officer to joining the enlisted side of service. Trials and triumphs from her time as a Junior Enlisted Airmen and inspiring stories that keep her motivated to retire from the Air Force. She covers the following topics: Going through the Air Force Nursing Program Awkward MEPS experiences Her time on Honor Guard Maintaining a mil to mil relationship Struggles of being a leader in BMT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

Veteran Michael Sullivan shares his coming from a small town in Illinois. He has a few stops on his journey to the Air Force, including a stint at Disney's Animal Kingdom. His interview also details his life after his time in the military and he gives solid advice on transitioning out of the service. He covers the below topics and more: His time in BMT Education before joining and during his time in service Working for Disney World in Orlando, FL Military to Military Marriage Cross Branch Marriage Deciding to leave the service Humanitarian work Overseas vs. Stateside assignments --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

Veteran Michael Sullivan shares his coming from a small town in Illinois. He has a few stops on his journey to the Air Force, including a stint at Disney's Animal Kingdom. His interview also details his life after his time in the military and he gives solid advice on transitioning out of the service. He covers the below topics and more: His time in BMT Education before joining and during his time in service Working for Disney World in Orlando, FL Military to Military Marriage Cross Branch Marriage Deciding to leave the service Humanitarian work Overseas vs. Stateside assignments --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

Petty Officer Third Class Alexandra Lee Mejia details her journey from a small in New York to US Navy Sailor. She covers the below topics and more: Small Town Life Witnessing Divorces in the Military Working in a Joint Service Environment Navy Life on Shore Duty LGBT Struggles Interesting Stories From Her Journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

Petty Officer Third Class Alexandra Lee Mejia details her journey from a small in New York to US Navy Sailor. She covers the below topics and more: Small Town Life Witnessing Divorces in the Military Working in a Joint Service Environment Navy Life on Shore Duty LGBT Struggles Interesting Stories From Her Journey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

Chaplain Captain Brett Campbell details his journey starting with the US Navy and transitioning to the US Air Force to become the only Buddhist Chaplain serving. He covers the below topics and more: Differences between military and civilian chaplains Deciding which service to join Various military schooling and training(COT and Chaplain School) His personal program he developed while serving His motivation for continued service Advice for people seeking to become a chaplain --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

Chaplain Captain Brett Campbell details his journey starting with the US Navy and transitioning to the US Air Force to become the only Buddhist Chaplain serving. He covers the below topics and more: Differences between military and civilian chaplains Deciding which service to join Various military schooling and training(COT and Chaplain School) His personal program he developed while serving His motivation for continued service Advice for people seeking to become a chaplain --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

MSgt [Master Sergeant] John P. McIntosh details his journey through a 19yr. career as an Airmen in the US Air Force. He covers the below topics and more: Advice from his recruiter His reason for cross training(Security Forces to Chaplain Assistant) Experience as a Chaplain Assistant Challenges of having 100% confidentiality Different cultures of various bases around the world Changes he's seen since joining the Air Force --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

MSgt [Master Sergeant] John P. McIntosh details his journey through a 19yr. career as an Airmen in the US Air Force. He covers the below topics and more: Advice from his recruiter His reason for cross training(Security Forces to Chaplain Assistant) Experience as a Chaplain Assistant Challenges of having 100% confidentiality Different cultures of various bases around the world Changes he's seen since joining the Air Force --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

A1C [Airmen First Class] Carain Dadivas details her journey from Las Vegas civilian to a first term Airmen in the US Air Force. She covers the below topics and more: Dealing with helpful and passive recruiters Military Entry Processing Family support in joining Working as a chowrunner in BMT Trading orders in Tech School Being on casual status while waiting to do your job Working a shift schedule Difference between male and female BMT flights Growing into a different person --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

A1C [Airmen First Class] Carain Dadivas details her journey from Las Vegas civilian to a first term Airmen in the US Air Force. She covers the below topics and more: Dealing with helpful and passive recruiters Military Entry Processing Family support in joining Working as a chowrunner in BMT Trading orders in Tech School Being on casual status while waiting to do your job Working a shift schedule Difference between male and female BMT flights Growing into a different person --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

PO2 [Petty Officer Second Class] Michael De Leon details his journey from California civilian to a first term Sailor in the US Navy. He covers the below topics and more: Picking his job in the Navy Entering with a record of speeding/parking tickets Sustaining a relationship/marriage entering and during service Pipelining from A-school to special training Working a crew shift schedule Benefits of staying vs. benefits of getting out the military Color Guard Duties Working a shore duty in Denver, CO Life in the Navy when you are not on ship duty --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

PO2 [Petty Officer Second Class] Michael De Leon details his journey from California civilian to a first term Sailor in the US Navy. He covers the below topics and more: Picking his job in the Navy Entering with a record of speeding/parking tickets Sustaining a relationship/marriage entering and during service Pipelining from A-school to special training Working a crew shift schedule Benefits of staying vs. benefits of getting out the military Color Guard Duties Working a shore duty in Denver, CO Life in the Navy when you are not on ship duty --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

(S)Sgt [Staff Sergeant Select] Stephan Bess details his journey from a North Carolina civilian to a first term Airmen in the US Air Force. He covers the below topics and more: His families thoughts on his joining. MEPS experiences BMT(7.5 week cycle) in "Disneyland" aka The Newer Dorms Tech School in San Angelo, TX Goodfellow Air Force Base Working at Buckley AFB in Denver, CO Work life balance --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support

(S)Sgt [Staff Sergeant Select] Stephan Bess details his journey from a North Carolina civilian to a first term Airmen in the US Air Force. He covers the below topics and more: His families thoughts on his joining. MEPS experiences BMT(7.5 week cycle) in "Disneyland" aka The Newer Dorms Tech School in San Angelo, TX Goodfellow Air Force Base Working at Buckley AFB in Denver, CO Work life balance --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/appreciatedimages/support