#RealTalk (AF Career Insights)

w/Technical Sergeant Elijah Rawls
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Welcome to the #RealTalk Series, your inside look at Air Force careers! Each episode features in-depth interviews with Airmen, uncovering their skills, daily responsibilities, and the unique opportunities the U.S. Air Force offers. Whether you’re exploring career options, curious about military life, or seeking inspiration, this series delivers real stories and actionable insights. We currently highlight the Air Force Nurse Corps, showcasing the vital role nurses play in service and leadership. Future episodes will explore other specialties, giving you a complete view of the diverse paths ava

Episodes

  1. 01/08/2025

    (EP5) Capt Julius Brown: The FREEway To CRNA 🫡🇺🇸 The Air Force Paved The Way!

    (SHOW NOTES) Guest: Capt Julius Brown (CRNA) 60th Medical Group Travis AFB, CA NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓ email us direct: 348rcs.e_flt.californianevadaoa@us.af.mil 00:00 Opening 00:33 Intro 00:43 Where are you from? Hometown leading into AF 01:50 Maintenance Background 02:50 Recruiting Background 03:10 Retraining, Loadmaster and Deployments 03:50 Pilot selection 04:10 Nurse Education Commissioning Program (NECP) 05:55 Nurse Transition Program (NTP) Nurse Residency Program (NRP) 06:45 ICU Fellowship 10:30 Anesthesia Interest 11:00 CRNA/DNP Fellowship, Health Professions Education Review Board (HPERB) 12:20 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) 12:55 CRNA Location & Assignments 13:30 Clinical Rotations 15:45 NECP Tips & Tricks for Enlisted Airmen 18:15 Critical Care Nurse, Deployment Experience 19:45 HPERB/DNP Fellowships Tips & Tricks 21:00 CRNA & Anesthesiologist Population in the AF 21:45 What Does the Future Hold? 22:10 Benefits of CRNA in the AF vs Civilian Sector 24:15 Advice for the New Undergrad Nurse 25:30 Dual Roles, Nurse and Leader 26:45 Mock R Program 27:50 Closing Courtesy of: TSgt Rawls, Recruiter 348th Recruiting Squadron E Flight (Officer Accessions) Fairfield, CA

    28 min

  2. 09/27/2024

    (EP4) Lt Feras Alayoub: A Deep Dive On Officer Training School

    (SHOW NOTES) Guest: Lt Feras Alayoub (Developmental Engineer) Recent OTS Grad ​⁠ Questions for the Guest❓ email: feras.alayoub.1@us.af.mil NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓ email us direct: 348rcs.e_flt.californianevadaoa@us.af.mil All others please apply via Airforce.com 00:00 Opening 00:20 Lt. Alayoub's background & Developmental Engineer 02:15 Where are you going to work for the Air Force? 02:40 Road to joining the USAF 03:45 60 days prior to OTS & the AF fitness test 06:15 Getting to OTS, driving vs. flying 09:10 Mod 1 & arrival 12:25 Funny moments 13:23 Mod 2 15:30 Mod 3 17:55 Mod 4 19:18 Mod 5 21:40 Living conditions along the way 24:15 All about PT 27:00 PT alternatives 28:00 All things food 31:50 Details & additional duties 33:10 Drill & ceremony 35:00 Graduation & freedom 36:00 Recruiter's Assistance Program 39:20 Closing remarks

    41 min
  3. (EP3) Lt Col Michelle Pierson: Critical Care, Aeromedical Evac & Combat Deployments!

    07/06/2024

    (EP3) Lt Col Michelle Pierson: Critical Care, Aeromedical Evac & Combat Deployments!

    (SHOW NOTES) Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/BzE6FgDHSUE Guest: Lt Col Michelle Pierson (Critical Care Nurse/Chief Nurse) 9th Medical Group, Beale AFB, CA ​⁠ Questions for the Guest❓ email: michelle.d.pierson2.mil@health.mil NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓ email us direct: 372rcghpeflt-sacramento@us.af.mil All others please apply via Airforce.com 00:00 Opening 00:16 Where are you from? background leading up to military service, why AF? 01:30 How did you join? Recruiter, ROTC, prior Enlisted, walk us through that process 02:30 Officer Training School vs Condensed Officer Training 03:00 Medical Service Credit 03:35 What’s your specialty? What do you do, what’s your day to day look like, how does it compare to civilian counterparts 06:30 Assignments? Where have you been where are you going 09:30 Travel opportunities? Let’s talk TDY opportunities you’ve had for training, fellowships, humanitarian, deployments 11:30 Benefits? There’s a ton of benefits we tend to overlook as military members, in your time of serving which has been the most beneficial for you. 13:10 Education? HPERB & fellowship opportunities 17:15 Military vs civilian? 18:40 Why Air Force? 20:10 Closing & Credits

    21 min
  4. (EP 2) Lt Keyla Pritchett: NICU to Pediatrics…In A Roundabout Way!

    06/07/2024

    (EP 2) Lt Keyla Pritchett: NICU to Pediatrics…In A Roundabout Way!

    (SHOW NOTES) Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/zQuwN8ACsgs Guest: Lt Keyla Pritchett (Pediatric Nurse) 9th Medical Support Squadron ​⁠ Questions for the Guest❓ email: keyla.m.pritchett.mil@health.mil NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓ email us direct: 348rcs.e_flt.californianevadaoa@us.af.mil All others please apply via Airforce.com 00:00 Opening 00:15 Intro: Where are you from? background leading up to military service, why AF? 01:45 How did you join? Recruiter, ROTC, prior Enlisted, walk us through that process 08:05 What’s your specialty? What do you do, what’s your day to day look like, how does it compare to civilian counterparts? 09:35 Assignments? Where have you been & where are you going? 11:05 Prior experience? Any previous experience inside the specialty or outside of the specialty post licensure? 12:05 OTS Experience 19:05 Travel opportunities? Let’s talk TDY opportunities you’ve had for training, fellowships, humanitarian or deployments 20:15 Benefits? There’s a ton of benefits we tend to overlook as military members, in your time of serving which has been the most beneficial for you? 23:12 Education? HPERB & fellowship opportunities; which have you seen and/or experienced? 24:23 Military vs civilian? With endless opportunities & pay available throughout the nation for fully qualified and new grads alike, why Air Force? 26:38 Closing & Credits

    28 min
  5. (EP 1) Lt Col Danielle Merritt: KU Grad to Congressional Fellowship on Capitol Hill!

    05/15/2024

    (EP 1) Lt Col Danielle Merritt: KU Grad to Congressional Fellowship on Capitol Hill!

    (SHOW NOTES) Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/k7ziYU03YJA Guest: Lt Col Danielle Merritt, Commander 9th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, Beale AFB Questions for the Commander❓ email: danielle.n.merritt.mil@health.mil Norcal & Reno, are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓ Email Us: 348rcs.e_flt.californianevadaoa@us.af.mil 00:00 Opening 00:10 Intros 00:47 Beale AFB 01:32 Where are you from? background leading up to military service, why AF? 02:32 How did you join? Recruiter, ROTC, prior Enlisted, walk us through that process 03:50 What’s your specialty? What do you do, what’s your day to day look like, how does it compare to civilian counterparts 06:41 Prior experience? Any previous experience inside the specialty or outside of the specialty post licensure 07:55 Recruiting Experience 09:50 Assignments? Where have you been where are you going 14:28 Travel opportunities? Let’s talk TDY opportunities you’ve had for training, fellowships, humanitarian, deployments 18:35 Deployments 19:52 Benefits? There’s a ton of benefits we tend to overlook as military members, in your time of serving which has been the most beneficial for you. 22:25 Education? HPERB & fellowship opportunities; which have you seen and/or experienced 25:45 Military vs civilian? With endless opportunities & pay available throughout the nation for fully qualified and new grads alike why Air Force 27:26 Closing & Credits The 348th Air Force Recruiting Squadron presents: The #RealTalk Series, a dedicated medium for driving genuine career field knowledge to the public. The goal of each episode published is to provide in-depth interviews from the career field to the public. Each interview should provide a deeper understanding of the capabilities each Airmen brings to the table as well as the future opportunities presented for those looking forward to serving. The series is currently showcasing the Air Force Nurse Corps with potential to grow to encompass a variety of Air Force specialties. Courtesy of: 348th Recruiting Squadron E Flight (Officer Accessions) Fairfield, CA

    29 min
  6. (INTRO) The Air Force Nurse Corps

    05/14/2024

    (INTRO) The Air Force Nurse Corps

    The #RealTalk Series is a dedicated medium to drive career field knowledge to the public. The goal of each episode is to provide in-depth interviews from the career field for the public. Each interview should provide a deeper understanding of the capabilities each Airmen brings to the table as well as the future opportunities presented for those looking to serve. The series currently highlights the Air Force Nurse Corps with potential to grow & encompass a variety of Air Force specialties. Courtesy of: TSgt Elijah Rawls Health Professions Recruiter Nurse Corps Northern CA & Western Nevada Region Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH3suxoQ1QlryKH4lgkxeuQ Courtesy of: 348th Recruiting Squadron, E Flight (Officer Accessions) Fairfield, CA Email Us Direct: 348rcs.e_flt.californianevadaoa@us.af.mil

    4 min
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Welcome to the #RealTalk Series, your inside look at Air Force careers! Each episode features in-depth interviews with Airmen, uncovering their skills, daily responsibilities, and the unique opportunities the U.S. Air Force offers. Whether you’re exploring career options, curious about military life, or seeking inspiration, this series delivers real stories and actionable insights. We currently highlight the Air Force Nurse Corps, showcasing the vital role nurses play in service and leadership. Future episodes will explore other specialties, giving you a complete view of the diverse paths ava

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  • Creator
    w/Technical Sergeant Elijah Rawls
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © w/Technical Sergeant Elijah Rawls
  • Show Website
    #RealTalk (AF Career Insights)