Age: Individuals without prior military service must be between the ages of 17 and 40. If you're 17, you must be a high school senior and get parental consent from both biological parents. Individuals with prior service must be able to serve 20 years for retirement before age 60.

Physical: Individuals must pass an enlistment physical and meet the height and weight standards per Air Force Instruction. 

Education and Aptitude: Individuals must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. High school seniors require a letter of intent to graduate. Individuals must pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam. 

Citizenship: Individuals must be a United States citizen in order to obtain a security clearance.

Law Violations: Individuals with a felony conviction will be disqualified. Misdemeanor offenses and traffic violations will be reviewed.

Military Training: Individuals without prior military service must complete Basic Military Training and formal technical training school for the Air Force. All individuals must report for one weekend a month and 15 annual training days a year at minimum.

ASVAB PREPARATION GUIDES:

•  Study Guide
•   Preparation Information

ASVAB TEST PREPARATION WEBSITES:

• ASVAB Practice Test
• Military.com ASVAB Practice

Patriotism and an opportunity to serve your community, nation and fellow Americans.

Camaraderie and family activities to include family days and holiday parties for adults and children.

• Pays 100% college tuition (Florida funded schools only) through Educational Dollars for Duty (EDD). 
• The EDD program also funds private schools (up to a Florida funded school Rates)
• Montgomery GI Bill
  
  
• Earn an Associate's Degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
  
  
• Earn credits toward a civilian degree.
  
  
• Free CLEP and DANTES exams
  
  
• Cash bonus for critical career fields. 
  
  
• Learn a career that you can use in the civilian world.
  
  
• Military privileges including base exchange, commissary, recreational equipment and resort facilities.
  
  
• Military discounts throughout the community.
  
  
• Space Available flights on military aircraft in continental Unites States, Hawaii, Alaska and US territories. 
  
  
• Free physical examinations and immunizations.
  
  
• $400,000 Service Members Group Life Insurance policy.
  
  
• Veteran's Administration Home Loan (after completion of first six year contract)
  
  
• Federal retirement at age 60 with 20 good years of active and reserve service.