Military girls

HisSunshine1220

any of you ladies know any specifics about the airforce?

A07102005M

Looks like we're the only 2 late-nighter knotties! However, I have an advantage with the 10 hour time difference hehe.. So really, you're the champ Sorry, I know nothing about the airforce though. Is a family member thinking of enlisting?

HisSunshine1220

lol i am just an insomniac! i am so jealous you live there... thats so cool! one of my best friends FIs is thinking about signing up, and i was just curious about the enlisting process. He is going in as an officer, and i know the airforce is pretty selective.  

A07102005M

Oh ok, well here are 2 links:Requirements: http://military.plainfacts.net/enlistment/air-force-enlistment-requirements/Officer info: http://www.airforce.com/opportunities/officer/I really enjoy living here, but I enjoy Ca just as much. And so wherever I am, I always miss the other! Its so hard deciding where to settle down in the long run If you or any of the other girls are interested though, we love company from Ca! We can make pretty good private tour guides

Kasi80

No clue about the airforce.  Lacey was in the airforce though so you should email her.  She should have some knowledge. 

HisSunshine1220

thanks ash! i am going to check out those websites. Is living over there completely different from here? A visit would be awesome! When we finally make it over there, i will definitely hold you to that! thanks kas... i forgot about that.

A07102005M

No prob, I hope it was helpful! Its definitely a different lifestyle here, but there are quite a few similarities between the two countries. And I think they kinda admire us in some areas of life. At grocery stores, they have a special "American stand" where you can buy like mayonnaise, mustard, brownie mix, jell-o, and other products that aren't readily available. Some people tend to dress very American, and you'll even hear natives use well known English phrases in their Finnish conversation. I can't help but giggle every time.. hehe

HisSunshine1220

thats so crazy! do you know the language, or is english spoken often enough? what is your home like? sorry... lol i am so jealous!

A07102005M

Lol.. about 80% of the population speaks English so thankfully I don't have much trouble in communicating. In schools, they actually require students to learn English since its the common language of the world; so the ones who don't speak much, or any at all, are often really young or elderly. I've studied Swedish and Finnish, which are the 2 national languages, but I have a hard time with the pronounciation and remembering all the words! I can generally understand it though and I'm continuing to practice, sooo maybe someday :)I live in a 1 bedroom condo in downtown Helsinki, which is the country's capital. The city is located in the far South, right off the Baltic sea, so I'm less than 2 blocks from the water. And being that its the city, I'm in walking distance of pretty much everything.I actually have some pictures of my home, and the city, that I can share if you girls are interested. But only if you all consider visiting after!

HisSunshine1220

oh wow... thats really cool. I bet everyone speaking english made moving there much easier. Thats cool that you are continuing to learn though. i would love to see pictures!

Kasi80

Yes show pics!!!  Why did you move there?  Tell us the story!