- Careers
- Joining the Air Force
Enlisted
Officer
Direct Commission Officer
Interactive Feature
Technical Training
Tech Training
- Benefits
Education
Pay
Additional Benefits
Enlisted Education
Explore these opportunities if you have or will have a high school diploma or GED:
Learn More About Education
- Life in the Air Force
- Videos and More
You’ll never be at a loss for things to do while in the Air Force. Wherever you go on any base, you’ll find social activities and recreational programs geared to the interests of everyone in your family:
- Enlisted and officer clubs feature a full calendar of social events for members, spouses and guests.
- Bases sponsor youth activities, including teen functions, and they generally have youth centers where children can spend time in a safe environment.
- Most Air Force bases have golf courses, arts and crafts facilities, bowling alleys, tennis courts and swimming pools — which you can use for free or cheaper than similar facilities off base.\
As for vacation and travel, all Airmen receive 30 days of vacation with pay (compared to civilian jobs that typically offer only two weeks), during which they can take advantage of available space on Air Force aircraft. We offer access to many international destinations as well as almost any state in the U.S. If your destination is near a military facility, you can enjoy hotel-quality lodging on base for as little as $6.00 a night.
Of course, if you’re stationed abroad, you’ll have the freedom to spend your free time and weekends exploring your local area.