#RealTalk (AF Career Insights)

w/Technical Sergeant Elijah Rawls

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. (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
  2. (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

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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