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Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/zQuwN8ACsgs

Guest: Lt Keyla Pritchett (Pediatric Nurse) 9th Medical Support Squadron ​⁠ Questions for the Guest❓ email: keyla.m.pritchett.mil@health.mil NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓ email us direct: 348rcs.e_flt.californianevadaoa@us.af.mil All others please apply via Airforce.com

00:00 Opening 00:15 Intro: Where are you from? background leading up to military service, why AF? 01:45 How did you join? Recruiter, ROTC, prior Enlisted, walk us through that process 08:05 What’s your specialty? What do you do, what’s your day to day look like, how does it compare to civilian counterparts? 09:35 Assignments? Where have you been & where are you going? 11:05 Prior experience? Any previous experience inside the specialty or outside of the specialty post licensure? 12:05 OTS Experience 19:05 Travel opportunities? Let’s talk TDY opportunities you’ve had for training, fellowships, humanitarian or deployments 20:15 Benefits? There’s a ton of benefits we tend to overlook as military members, in your time of serving which has been the most beneficial for you? 23:12 Education? HPERB & fellowship opportunities; which have you seen and/or experienced? 24:23 Military vs civilian? With endless opportunities & pay available throughout the nation for fully qualified and new grads alike, why Air Force? 26:38 Closing & Credits

The 348th Air Force Recruiting Squadron presents: The #RealTalk Series, a dedicated medium for driving genuine career field knowledge to the public.

The goal of each episode published is to provide in-depth interviews from the career field to the public.

Each interview should provide a deeper understanding of the capabilities each Airmen brings to the table as well as the future opportunities presented for those looking forward to serving.

The series is currently showcasing the Air Force Nurse Corps with potential to grow to encompass a variety of Air Force specialties.

Courtesy of: 348th Recruiting Squadron E Flight (Officer Accessions) Fairfield, CA