To join the U.S. Air Force in 2025, here are the general steps:
- Apply through an Air Force recruiter either in person at a local recruitment office, by phone, or online.
- Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test which assesses your aptitude in areas like arithmetic, work knowledge, reading comprehension, and math.
- Undergo a physical and mental screening at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to ensure you meet the Air Force's physical and moral standards.
- Once accepted, you will enter the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) where you prepare for Basic Military Training by improving your physical conditioning.
- Report for Basic Military Training (BMT) on your scheduled date.
Requirements for enlisting include being between 17 and 42 years old, having U.S. citizenship, holding a high school diploma or GED, and meeting physical and moral standards. The ASVAB minimum score varies based on your education background. To become an officer, you must have a four-year college degree, pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), be physically fit, of high moral character, and go through an officer selection board. This is a broad overview; contacting a recruiter or visiting the official Air Force recruiting website will provide detailed guidance and current openings for enlistment or officer training programs.
