US Air Force - Loadmaster Life

[yota486]

I assume you were on a 130? Were you in the C-5 at all? I leave in a month with this job reserved, and I like all the planes I could be on, but the 130 seems like it would be an uncomfortable ride..small and loud. How did you like spending your time on it?

[thebronze]

LM is one of the best Enlisted jobs in the AF!

[duffmanduffman45]

@thebronze --- Roger that my friend. Can't beat it! I wouldn't have wanted to do anything else. It was worth every minute and I can't help but miss it from time to time.

[proclub77]

How is the job itself? Im very interested to do this job but i dont kno what it takes. And how was Sere skool cuz thats honestly the only thing im worried about.

[NickJC515]

The video that started it all. Got me hooked the first time I saw it. Watch it the night before I left for basic, the day I graduated basic loadmaster school at Lackland. Then today, the day I passed my check ride and became a fully qualified C-17 Globemaster III Loadmaster!!!!!.

[duffmanduffman45]

@NickJC515 ---- Thanks brother! That means a lot to me. Much appreciated.... good luck, have fun and keep them chains tight. God bless.

[jmartin1087]

I love the video.

I was going to join the Army to be a mechanic, but after looking at this it seem very interesting and fun.

What do you have to do to get this job in the AF? Any one here can tell me, thanks

God Bless you guys who serve.

[chdly37]

Palm tree island @ 1:30 . Just flew over that a few days ago! Looks pretty cool at night.

[MrToxicheyna7]

Song Name please?!?!

[toasty4realz]

I submitted my cross training package a month ago to be a loadmaster and hoping that I actually get it. This was the job that I wanted to get back in 06, but my recruiter told me that i should go into open general and got a medical job, which I hate medical. I am going to be so excited if my package gets approved. This has been my dream job since i was in high school.

[airic554]

Wow, so cool. Trying to get this job

[SPLmonster93]

Excellent video man. I ship out May 15th for basic. I'll be a loadmaster as well! I can't wait.

[MrToxicheyna7]

this is what i plan on doing! and btw name of this excellent song?! i love it!!

[duffmanduffman45]

Thanks to all who've commented on this video ..... makes me feel great to hear all the positive responses. I'm now trying to bust into the civilian world with a small business. Please check it out at --> urban pond and garden supplies .com (one word) <-- products are added all the time and could I ship all over the country ..... plus I could use a little veteran friendly patronage.

Thanks folks and I hope you continue to enjoy the video. !!!!

[maddyK17]

Thanks for serving and God bless!!! Go Air Force!

[VictoryAHK]

You forgot to show loadmasters whining all day and not doing anything because Aerial Porters do all the loading/unloading.

[Jay333]

@VictoryAHK Damn straight, PORT DAWG!!!

[1335wgh]

i just got loadmaster. leave for bmt soon. what is the best plane to get assigned to???

[igotnothintosay]

@1335wgh C-5 for sure. Make that money.

[chastity2221]

Thanks for what you do.

[akaufman5117]

I leave for basic in 6 days and I booked loadmaster!!! Can't wait!!! I watch this video to get me pumped about what I'm about to experience!!

[BoopeyBoo]

im enlisting... i wonder if i could do loadmaster

[NickJC515]

Just graduated BLM at Lackland AFB yesterday. This video is what actually made me decide to be a A2. I got assigned C-17's out of Charleston AFB with the 437TH Airlift wing.

[duffmanduffman45]

@NickJC515

That's awesome man, congrats!

[turbomech77]

Supposed to be signing my Hard copy next week for 1A231 (loadmaster.) Excited. Ready to get to travel the world. Also heard that flight crew have the best parties ;).

P.S. I love this song What is the name of it?

[StarsMarsRadio]

What is this song?

[TrickyBMA]

Sir, this is a no park zone, please leave.

Loadmaster FTW!

[ixelerate]

do you usually carry a sidearm ? and are those planes soviet relics off the runway?

[1337onelove]

Do need to be us citizen to become loadmaster? Bcoz im Permanent resident.

[ThoseCrazyLocals]

I was starting to think there was no C-5 love till the end, y'all have a way cooler job than we do on 5's.

[igotnothintosay]

@ThoseCrazyLocals Not true. I've flown on both. Don't take the 5 for granted.

[twodollarasassin]

nice vid, joining the army air dispatch (Ausie Counterpart), can't wait.

[GlobeMasterLover]

Do you know the title of this song? :)

[bigbigblue111]

@GlobeMasterLover its the theme from Boondocks Saints.

[dirthauler8]

i miss my time in, on the old 141's 14th mas at norton

[militaryhorn]

I recognized me in the video, in the back of the deuce and a half. I think I know who did this video and good job. I saw that someone is leaving in April to go to Lackland. I will see you there since I teach at the Loadmaster basic school, but I am leaving in mid June so I might miss you. Depends on if you get wash backed in basic training. Good luck.

[TheGnomelandSecurity]

lmao! boring much

[duffmanduffman45]

@TheGnomelandSecurity

My suggestion would be not to watch it again than. Also...... shoot what did I forget ....... oh, just remembered...... you're slightly slow in the brain and my dog just called you a douche. I didn't even now he could talk but your post must have inspired him. So thanks I guess. You're stupidity taught my dog a word. It was douche...... yup your definitely a douche.

How old (more likely young) are you? Don't be afraid to answer.

[TheGnomelandSecurity]

@duffmanduffman45 It was a sarcastic comment^^ i understand its hard to project on youtube but bare with me :) and why would i watch this whole video if i didn't aspire to become a loadmastah!

[duffmanduffman45]

@TheGnomelandSecurity ........ alright then, fair enough. I get a lot of emails regarding this vid from ridiculous hippies that are not always kind... and usually make no sense.

Anywho, best of luck in finding the job you want. If that happens to be a load, even better.

Take care,

[kurttaguba17]

sir,

this video made me choose loadmaster instead of security force.. thanks fir your contribution sir..

[popacap21]

Leaving 2 August for BMT.. Then tech for loadmaster cant wait till im done!

[shanewehunt]

i just got my call. i leave april 5 for basic training. then off to tech school to become a loadmaster. i got a 94 on my asvab but this is the job ive always wanted... i am so excited to go

[duffmanduffman45]

@shanewehunt

Schools tough but when it's over you'll have yourself a pretty sweet gig. Thanks for your service and enjoy the ride!

[FunnyFunTimes]

@duffmanduffman45 How tough is it? Like with school work type stuff?

[Mezgoza]

Did you get a guarantee on that job?I heard thats rare. I think I'm going to shoot for the exact same thing. Did you do anything special? have any tips? Thanks!

[spartonomega11]

Thanks for this video! So inspirational! Cant wait to join the USAF!!

[duffmanduffman45]

@spartonomega11

Thanks man, I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Have fun and thanks for you service brother.

[windstorm1924]

What is the name of this song?

[LoSeRLuCk1]

Just finished MEPS on 26th. I've been hopin' like hell that I get the Loadmaster job

[jamiehyne]

The first 25 seconds of this video were some of the most motivating in my life

[duffmanduffman45]

@jamiehyne : I just noticed this comment. Thank man... that honestly means a lot to me. Glad you enjoyed the video. 

[TheBossForReal]

Love the music choice!

[0mgwaffles]

1:30 where is that?

[Inspireftw]

@0mgwaffles That's in Dubai

[skadooshcovers]

are you allowed to chose your job in the airforce?

[ohio45662]

@skadooshcovers you can choose the jobs u want but there is no guarantee that you will get that job, if there is no spot open in the job u want they offer u different jobs that do have spots open

[skadooshcovers]

@ohio45662 so should i have a bunch of fall backs if i cant get what i want?

[ohio45662]

@skadooshcovers they tell you to put down at least 3, i picked 5 and somehow got my #1 choice my recruiter couldnt believe it. if i were you i would put at least 5 that u want that way you wont get stuck with something you hate

[skadooshcovers]

@ohio45662 oh ok cool thanks man you cleared up a lot for me

[ktsuchida3]

1:01 is amazing footage

[erwinsoa]

loadmaster on a combat chopper is the best!!!

[350z350zify]

@erwinsoa you dont get to ride with your cargo though. 

[erwinsoa]

@350z350zify

cougar chopper dutch airforce.

we fly with personal and sometimes small cargo like ammunition most of the time medic ore personal.

[350z350zify]

@erwinsoa ohh, that would be fun then(:

[erwinsoa]

@350z350zify

not always hehe but most of the time i enjoy the view and having a chat about porn and music and soccer with the pilots heheheh^^

[tizit88]

how can this job help me in the civilian sector plz help?

[sheracad]

Read every day, get up before the others...

get your college degree

[scalways]

C-130 Loadmaster !!!!!!

[Hunterguild]

nice video.....i love the song.... whats the title of this song.. can i have a copy or where cna i get a copy of it....

[fastray72]

5amuel5Hin, 62nd TAS, LRAFB, 1974 to 1977

[spartonomega11]

very nice video im 14 and hope to fly the c 17 someday and see the sights

[fastray72]

Nice video

62nd TAS, LRAFB

Man, I miss it.

[5amuel5Hin]

@fastray72 how long sir???

[bigbuggaman]

would you recommend this AFSC?

[stalker1647]

Best job I ever had in my 28 years. Loved it. Traveled the world, did a lot of good stuff, did a lot of fun stuff. Worked hard as hell sometimes, make no mistake, and I've done the "rifle, ruck and paddy mud" gig, as well as the "Staff Officer at the Pentagon" gig and a whole lot in-between. But Herk Loadmaster was, IMHO, the best.

[whitefatheadman]

nice video, im shipping jan 12th, loadmaster

[CubeMods]

@whitefatheadman good luck

[bplzizcool]

Im enlisting when i turn 18 and being a loadmaster looks awsome I cant wait

[unrealfmx888]

shipping out jan 19, loadmaster is my job, looking forward to it more than anything

[concoon43]

i leave june 15th. doin c-5's at dove AFB

[IdolHans]

Loadsmashers life is a "loadswallowers" life! ....Loadmasters do it in the rear with straps and chains....I've heard so many loadmaster jokes that I bust out laughing everytime I think of them.

[AGA3ACO]

hi there

good jop

im load master too

cabian secuir

[rbeyers206]

Nice work

[pigkiller7171]

what's the song?

[crackerjack777]

blood of cu chulainn

[taylorellwood]

Husband is deployed again to Balad, hes a loadmaster as well and he comes home in 16 days. I was missing him and found this video. Made me miss him and cry but it made me proud to be his wife. Thank you.

[xcrunnr007]

im taking my asvab in october..what do i realy have to do good on to be a loadmaster?

[duffmanduffman45]

You'll do just fine. 70 something I think from what I remember. This was years ago brother. Might have changed since.

[Necrolemus]

mostly math, score like a 45 youll be fine. all those days off, easy job, my number 2 choice wen i signed.

[stjimmyausundeinz]

i got an 80 in general and it suited me fine. if you get the contract start studying aircraft weight and balance and things of that nature. the math isnt really that bad. the hardest stuff youll do is a little algebra

[SomethingDivine]

A general score of 57 or higher will land you the loadmaster job, besides having to pass MEPS physical and a flight physical as well.

[spartacus1287]

and making it through a year of training......

[SomethingDivine]

No point in worrying about training if you don't have the specifications to swear in under the title of loadmaster. What I said is what he needs to LAND the job, then he'll go off to training in Texas, Arkanasas, Washington State and Florida. Fun times.

[crackerjack777]

@xcrunnr007 It is a 64 on the general part of the asvab.

[apdep21]

@crackerjack777 actually you only need a 54

[apdep21]

@crackerjack777 based on what my recruiter told me, you only need a 57 on that section

[crackerjack777]

@apdep21 It was 57, my mistake. I must have been thinking of something else heh

[SuperMagoo12]

@xcrunnr007 study on every thing. right now you need at least a 50 on the asvab to get into the air force

[JJROCKS07]

@xcrunnr007 make around an 80 good eyes and body and you'll be good on it just gotta wait for it to open up on the job list

[GraveKeeperDeath]

@xcrunnr007 Hey just as a word of wisdom. Buy a couple ASVAB study guide books from Barns and Nobles or Borders or where ever you buy your books in the area you live. Make sure you get the latest study guide because they change things sometimes o the test. Study the hell out of it and you should ace the test. I am a Cyber Transport Systems Technician and I love my job in the Air Force. The higher you score on the ASVAB the more freedom to get placed with a good job. Good luck

[IHRIBlackAce]

@xcrunnr007 yea I just took my asvab and got a 70. To be a loadmaster now you'll need a 57. Check online for asvab score jobs.

[gmtech001]

Life viewed thought a door of a cargo aircraft can be sublime.

[cortes1988]

I cannot wait to live the loadmaster life. It seems like a great life better then the one I am living now.

[loadtoad714]

Nice video bro, Charleston is treating me well. Ran into Jerome W. when I went back to altus for Airdrop. BL

[ice00burner]

I am currently a Crew Chief on the B-52 and I was thinking about becoming a Loadmaster... Any advise?

[153140]

iceburner, u say u want to switch jobs, could you give me info about bieng a crew chief and why u want to switch?

if you want to pm me, hit my SN, it is lockheedbeast. im on my brother acct. lol

[brizzlewcu]

badass song from a badass movie

[Nerheim55]

Im thinking about putting this down as my possible 2-3rd choice if i have the option to once i go to MEPS. Recruiter told me with my asvab score i could do anything but scientific measurement. Was wondering if you would say these 6 years of your life were worth it, or did you dred every minute of it?

[goable33]

Is being a Loadmaster like constantly being deployed? Do you really have a place you call home or are you constantly one the move?

[slard1]

If youre active duty and end up at little rock Balad Iraq is your home.

[taylorellwood]

not any more. Afghanistan is where everyone is headed. we are stationed at little rock btw.

[eerbaugh]

As long as you don't get 130's it's the best job in the AF!

[duffmanduffman45]

Thank you!

[grooveclubhouse]

5 stars bro!

[flightsimvince]

whats the song?

[jmcbrid0]

"Stained Glass" - James Clarke

[crackerjack777]

"blood of cu chulainn"  actually

[spartacus1287]

Holla Holla to the 180AS

[Aneon77]

I got hired by a c-17 squadron to be a load and I just passed my flight physical.

This video gave me great insight into what stands before me ;) Thanks so much for posting this video.

[spartacus1287]

17's are for fags

[Aneon77]

ur moms a fag

[ster0302]

This is such a great video - thanks for posting :)

[chadwick351]

great video:D

[catayweas]

y la antartica?

[jblakley8215]

damn, I should have known, I love that movie!

[jblakley8215]

come on brother, the c-5 guys wanna know where we can find this song!

[duffmanduffman45]

It's the theme song to the Boondock Saints movie.

[beanieJ]

HAHA, well if it isn't my old LIQ partner!

[duffmanduffman45]

Who's this?

[spartacus1287]

when did you grad LIQ? I was July 31 2007

[whapt19]

yeah when i get older im becoming a fighter pliot in the aiforce/ navy

[SFSARGE18]

if you want to become a fighter pilot join the navy, if you want to fly a helicopter join the marines. There is such a small chance of becoming a pilot in the U.S.A.F.

[spartacus1287]

yeah you pretty much have to join the guard or reserves to be a pilot...honestly kid you will probably end up serving fries at mcdonalds

[thijsie7]

Very nice Vid >>>...

I want 2 become a loadmaster 2 ,,,

In the netherlands @ a Cougar

[koffie901]

Heej dan kom ik je nog wel een keer tegen, k ga hierna eerst de KMSL doen(verplicht) en dan doe ik de opleiding voor loadmaster Chinook

[jblakley8215]

Awesome song, who is it?

[nusscyc26]

Great show lad. Memories are good for you.

Al