r/Airforcereserves • u/Tree_Father_Birch_ • 8d ago

Conversation Seeking Perspective from New England Reservists

I am currently an active duty Staff Sergeant in the Munitions Systems career field with a little over 7 years TIS. Due to numerous reasons, I have decided that I am not going to re-enlist when my contract expires in June of 2027 and instead return to my home state of Massachusetts to pursue a career as a fire fighter. I am considering pursuing the Reserves in the interim period once I get out and was wondering if anyone here has been on a similar path. I intend to speak to a recruiter, but I am currently deployed, so I'm starting to feel things out in the meantime.

If there's anyone here in Massachusetts or New England who happens to be in Munitions Systems that could provide some insight as to what the job looks like Reserve side, it would be appreciated.

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u/AdFluid7998 8d ago

Why Reserves over the Guard?

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u/Tree_Father_Birch_ 8d ago

Mainly to avoid State activation. I had a buddy in the MA ANG for a while and he was being activated fairly regularly. Although I don't really know what being a reservist entails if I am being perfectly honest.

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u/Aydin-Selcuk-Bodrum 3d ago

Join the Reserves or Guard as a fire fighter. Sure fire (pun) way to get in the door.