Air Force Benefits

The Air Force offers great educational benefits. They offer job training in competitive career fields. Once a person enlists in the military they are given a specific job and the training that goes with it. The Air Force offers jobs in many fields. There are jobs in medical, engineering, logistics, mechanical and electronic fields. These are all challenging jobs that they train you to do. Through an airman's career they will be offered advanced training in their jobs as well. Not only do they get the training in a job, but they get the experience of doing that job on a daily basis.

The Air Force also offers the Community College of the Air Force. This is an educational benefit where an Airman on active duty can obtain a college degree. This benefit, along with the GI Bill, tuition and testing, can provide the military member with an education while still in uniform and funds to obtain that degree after they are done serving.

The Air Force does offer other benefits besides educational. The opportunity to travel is often associated with the Air Force. There are bases all over the United States and the world. When a person enlists in the military they are given the opportunity to see the world on someone else's expense. They can have the opportunity to live and work abroad.

Each service member personnel are given 30 days paid vacation a year. They can use this as they want. If they use their time to travel, there are discounted flights and hotels available. Those that are on active duty can take advantage of these deals. In Europe there are resorts, AFRC, Armed Forces Recreational Centers, which offer discounted travel accommodations. At Disney World in Orlando, FL there is also a resort that is available for military, retirees and qualified personal that work for the military.

The Air Force offers competitive pay. As a person works through the ranks they will be offered the opportunity for advancement and pay raises, along with yearly pay increases. There are also re-enlistment incentives and other incentives available. Also available are allowances for housing and food that Airman may qualify. The military takes care of its Airmen and provides them with what they need, or the means to attain them.

Retirement is another benefit. After 20 years of service on active duty, a military member can submit for retirement. They are then entitled to retirement pay and benefits. They can pursue another career or return to school, all while being retired. If a young person enlists when they are 18 they could retire from the Air Force at 38. This is a benefit that many Air Force personnel look forward to.

Insurance is available to all military members. This covers health and life insurance. The military offers some of the best medical care available. Airmen can be treated at any military base in the world. The Air Force offers medical coverage for the active duty member and their dependent family members. This covers vision as well. Dental is covered fully for active duty personal and for a small fee there is an available plan for dependents. Health insurance is also available for retirees. While this coverage is subject to change it is very competitive and most retirees opt to use it.

Life insurance is available to all members as well. Because of the job requirements, traditional life insurance does not always cover any member of the armed forces. The Air man has its own life insurance of up to $400,000 for a nominal fee.

These are only a few of the many Air Force benefits that are offered to those on active duty. The benefits for those who choice to serve are varied and wide spread. They are there to be taken advantage of. Many are continued to be available to veterans and retirees.

This article is based on publicly-accessible information and has not been reviewed or approved by any military branch.