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How long is basic training?

eight and a half weeks 

How long will I be away from home?

The length of the school depends on the career field.

How many times do I have to complete this training?

Just once! 

What is basic training like? Is basic training hard?

Basic training is not that difficult, and like anything else, what you put into it is what you get out of it. The Connecticut Air National Guard has a Student Flight Program that prepares all new enlistees prior to leaving for Basic Training. The training will give you the knowledge and the tools to be a success at Basic Training.

What is technical training school?

Commonly referred to as Tech School, it is a school designed to train you on the career field you have chosen. 

What rank will I enlist as?

When enlisted for 6 years and depending on the career field, you have the opportunity to enlist as an Airman First Class with 2 stripes. 

Where is basic training?

Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. 

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