What can family members do if their military service member is experiencing work-related stress and burnout?
What are the advantages of practicing martial arts or maintaining a fitness regimen while serving in the military or being deployed?
What are the favorable attitudes and characteristics that propel our guest's military service career to success?
In this episode, Joseph will discuss his triplet sister's reaction to his choice to join the military, why he selected the Airforce over the Navy despite his swimming ability, and what his plans are for his military career and personal life.
About the Guest:
Joseph Ramos is the first AMFP Airforce active-duty guest. He was born and raised in the Philippines, but he carried his ideals and love for his family with him wherever he went.
He knows how to stay fit by practicing Muay Thai. He enjoys experimenting with new things. He's traveled to a number of places and sampled a variety of foods. He has started checking things off his bucket list that he wants to try.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

Learn how to deal with stress and maintain your mental health during your military career.
Get a sneak peek at how to start a romantic relationship while on military service or deployment
Hear a heartfelt message from an Airforce serviceman to his family, friends, coworkers, and other military families.

Check out these episode highlights:

03:51 - What he does in the Airforce
05:11 - Why he joined the service
05:50 - Why he picked the Airforce over the Navy
08:07 - His first impression on military life
08:51 - His first days in the boot camp
09:52 - Hardest part in their boot camp training
11:37 - Who knew he was joining the service and their reactions
13:27 - Joseph's Before and After joining the military
15:02 - His overseas assignments vs deployment
15:33 - Why he wants to be assigned in Afghanistan
15:52 - Military dependents' take on war zone deployments
16:54 - Bidding of assignments in the military
20:31 - His love life status
21:00 - How they met
24:41 - How he takes care of his mental health
29:28 - What help do service members need
30:50 - Why leaders should be more understanding and voicing out concerns
32:02 - His message to his family, friends, co-airmen, and their families
34:56 - How his family was supportive during his struggles in Turkey

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DISCLAIMER:
The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and guests, and do not reflect the views, positions, and opinions of the U.S. Military, its Foreign Counterparts, and/or other entities they represent.

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