View Full Version : A.F. and single parenting
Anonymous
12-03-1998, 02:23 PM
I have heard that single mothers are not allowed to enlist in the Air Force unless they give up custody of their child. I would like to know if this is true and if so, the reasoning behind it.
jcamp87856@aol.com
Anonymous
12-03-1998, 03:10 PM
: I have heard that single mothers are not allowed to enlist in the Air Force
: unless they give up custody of their child. I would like to know if this
: is true and if so, the reasoning behind it. They told you correctly. I am a single mother and they the USAF recruiter and all the others told me that i couldn't join unless i gave up my custody to someone else. They did say that i could give custody to my aunt and get it back later on. The reason for this is that they basically want to make sure that the child will be taken care of while you are in training. Talk with your recruiter, they can give you more information on this. Good luck to you.
Tami
TPotirala@aol.com
Anonymous
12-04-1998, 08:50 AM
Yes, in order to enlist in the AF as a single parent you must give up custody of your child. Now, that only means while you are going through basic training and tech school. The reasoning behind this is that the AF is very family oriented and want to make sure that your child is well taken care of. Once you complete your training and arrive at your first duty station you can then take care of your child. Giving up custody only means getting a Power of Attorney for someone to have full care of your child.
:
: I have heard that single mothers are not allowed to enlist in the Air Force
: unless they give up custody of their child. I would like to know if this
: is true and if so, the reasoning behind it.