"I joined the Air Force. I took to it immediately, when I arrived there."- Morgan Freeman
In Do You Have What It Takes, potential USAF airwomen, airmen and their families will learn crucial life lessons that the author learned in 32 amazing years of service in the US Air Force and 27 years of additional experiences of service to the United States in the FBI, DEA, and Border Patrol.
If you are a teenager or high school graduate that is considering a career path that offers a wide range of advancement opportunities and a US military commitment that rewards honor, valor, and integrity, you will learn exactly what the Air Force offers and the process USAF recruits must take through the recruiting process, basic training, boot camp and potential officer training programs.
In this straightforward and honest Air Force career guide, you will learn:
- Why being a United States military member is not the same as having a traditional job or corporate career - It goes beyond a paycheck and involves giving yourself to something bigger. This is not something you do for the money.
- Unique US Air Force opportunities for girls and in-depth discussion about how women can excel in service to their country through the USAF.
- Additional benefits and career advancement provided by the USAF through the Air Force Academy, Officer Training Program, Air Force ROTC, and standard college payment and benefits packages.
- What to expect in your first year in the USAF - boot camp and the new recruit experience.
- How to use the Air Force experience to find a purpose and grant you the self-confidence to help and lead with empathy and honor.
Do You Have What It Takes is an indispensable positive parenting guide that helps teenagers and their loving parents make informed decisions that can set high school grads on a rewarding and inspirational journey with the United States Air Force.
Industry Reviews
Ericka Kelly served 32 years in the United States Air Force, serving in multiple career fields and overseeing more than 70,000 Airmen in her time. Through this book, you will realize what path is right for you and, arguably more importantly, what path you should avoid. Because of her experience and knowledge, I was able to find the right path for me. And now, she offers the same knowledge for you in this book. If you are considering a career with the Air Force, read this book first. What you learn here will put you ahead in your journey to be
an Airman. - Paul Murchie, Army Infantryman (11B)
