Recommended Resources

These are the official sites referenced throughout this course, grouped by where you are in the journey. Bookmark the ones that apply to you. When in doubt, an official .mil or .gov site is the source to trust.

Joining and Basic Training

• Air Force Recruiting
• USMEPCOM (MEPS Locations and Process)
• Air Force Basic Military Training
• 37th Training Wing (BMT host wing)
• Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland)

Official Air Force Websites

• Air Force Official Website
• Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)
• e-Publishing (regulations and forms)
• Air University

Pay and Finance

• DFAS Military Pay
• Military Pay (DoD)
• Defense Travel Management Office (BAH and per diem)
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Air Force Aid Society (emergency financial help)

Benefits and Records

• MyAirForceBenefits
• milConnect (records, ID cards, beneficiaries)
• TRICARE (health care)
• VA Benefits
• Military OneSource

Education

• Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
• VA Education Benefits (GI Bill)
• Air University

Guard and Reserve

• Air Force Reserve
• Air National Guard
• ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve)

Family Support

• Military OneSource
• Air Force Aid Society
• American Red Cross (Military Families)

Separation and Transition

• DoD SkillBridge (civilian job training before separation)
• USAJOBS (federal employment)
• Department of Labor VETS (veteran employment)