step01 Select your preferred service component
Based on your qualifications and goals, choose which component you want to join.
Complete our online application on our website.
If you meet our requirements, you’ll be put in touch with your local recruitment office for guidance and further steps.
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We’re now offering enlistment bonuses all the way up to $40,000 across a wide range of careers.
Air Force Active Duty
Air Force Active Duty is filled with opportunities for those who want to join the world’s greatest air force and become an Airman of integrity and respect.
Explore over 200 career fields, ranging from flight and aviation to science and technology.
From the moment you put on a uniform, you’ll not only be paid but you’ll also receive low-cost health insurance, tuition assistance, food and housing allowances, 30 days of paid vacation a year, and a generous retirement plan.
Air National Guard
The Air National Guard is a unique military branch where you can serve part time or full time in the state and role of your choice.
Explore over 200 career fields and pick the one that best suits your interests and skills.
The day you join the Air National Guard is the day you start receiving benefits like tuition assistance, low-cost health insurance and a retirement plan. Plus you’ll receive state-specific benefits depending on the state you serve in.
Air Force Reserve
In the Air Force Reserve, you take control of how you live your civilian life. Whether that means pursuing a degree or advancing in a different career, the choice is yours.
Explore over 200 career fields ranging from flight and aviation to science and technology.
Similar to Active Duty, the Air Force Reserve provides a wide range of benefits including low-cost health insurance, student loan repayment, a retirement plan and more.
