Enlisting in the Air Force can be overwhelming.

Cut through the chaos. AF101 covers your entire Air Force journey — from first question to first assignment and beyond. Independent, comprehensive, and built for recruits and their families.

Am I making the biggest mistake of my life?Is the Air Force even worth it anymore?Am I joining for the right reasons or just running away?What if I’m not tough enough for this?Should I go Active Duty, Reserve, or Guard?How do I tell my parents I want to enlist?Will I regret not going to college instead?What if my family never supports this decision?Will my past drug use disqualify me?Can I still join with my tattoos?What if I score too low on the ASVAB?Is my recruiter lying to me?Will Genesis pull up every doctor visit I’ve ever had?What if I have ADHD and don’t even know if I need a waiver?What if I get permanently disqualified and there’s no waiver?What does my spouse do while I’m gone for months?What happens if I fail the MEPS physical?Can I actually pick my job or is that a lie?Is open aptitude a trap?What’s the difference between 4 and 6 year contracts?What if I sign for a job I end up hating?Will I get stuck in Security Forces if I go open?What if my recruiter pressures me to take a job I don’t want?Am I signing away my entire life with this contract?What if I change my mind after I swear in?Can I actually leave DEP without consequences?What if I gain weight and can’t ship?Should I get married before BMT for the extra money?What if I can’t pass the PT test?What if I wash out of basic training?Will the MTIs single me out?What if I cry or break down in front of everyone?How do I survive 8 weeks without talking to my family?What if I fail tech school and lose my job?Can I choose where I’m stationed or is it completely random?How much will I actually get paid after all the deductions?Will I be sent to a combat zone?How often will I be away from my kids?What happens to my marriage if I deploy for six months?Nobody explains the full process start to finish.What if I’m too old to enlist?Will my anxiety medication disqualify me?What if my spouse resents me for joining?Do I really have to share a room with strangers for months?What if I get stationed somewhere my family can’t follow?How do I pay my bills while I’m stuck in training?What happens if my kid gets sick and I’m deployed?Will I even have time to be a parent in the military?Is the retirement worth staying 20 years?What if I hate it but can’t quit?Why does everyone on Reddit say don’t join?What if I end up maintaining planes instead of flying them?Can my girlfriend visit me at tech school?Will my security clearance get denied?What if I can’t memorize everything for the EOC exam?Do I lose all my freedom the moment I sign?What happens to my apartment and car while I’m at BMT?Will I miss the birth of my child if I’m deployed?What if the Air Force isn’t what the recruiter promised?Who do I even trust for honest answers about all of this?