Serve your country with the respect, prestige and privileges of an officer in the United States Air Force.

When you Cross Into The Blue as a Healthcare professional in the Air Force, you'll discover more than just a great career. As a member of this elite group, you'll have the opportunity to practice medicine the way you were trained to – without all the hassles of HMO's, tons of paperwork and poor hours. Which allows you to focus more on patient care.

You'll also discover the Air Force features some of the most advanced technologies and medical facilities that rival the world's best hospitals. Combine that with a great education, training and the satisfaction of knowing you're making a difference in your profession and to your country.

When you Cross Into the Blue, you realize that everyone counts – that each and every member of the Air Force is in the position to make an impact. The Air Force will work to help you discover where you fit in and how you'll leave your mark. If you are in Pharmacy School looking for a career as an officer – we have a variety of exciting and rewarding pharmacy career paths. But it's up to you to take advantage of them.

When it comes to filling drug orders, there is no room for error. Air Force personnel depend on their Pharmacist to ensure that they are receiving exactly what the doctor ordered. In this specialty, you will be responsible for administering the pharmacy department. As part of your job, you will act as a consultant on drugs to the medical staff and act as supervisor for procuring, storing, manufacturing, distributing, controlling and evaluating drugs. You will also train health personnel in pharmacy matters and perform a variety of research activities.

Salary
As an Air Force officer, your pay is commensurate with rank, time-in-service and yearly cost-of-living increases. In addition to your basic military pay, you are eligible for housing and food allowances that are tax-free. Pharmacists may be eligible for special pay rates and generous sign on bonuses.

Vacation
30 days of vacation with pay each year.

Retirement
You will be able to retire with as little as 20 years of service with the Air Force. And guess what – the Air Force requires no payroll deductions for its retirement plan. That is one of the earliest retirements around.

Insurance
The Air Force offers excellent benefits and competitive insurance rates. You'll receive comprehensive medical and dental care. In addition, you'll receive full pay and allowances for any sick days you may need to take. Plus we offer low-cost life insurance up to $250,000 for only $20 a month. Family members may receive medical care at military or civilian facilities through various options for little or no cost.

Housing Allowance
Living expenses, including utilities and maintenance, are covered for Air Force members who choose to live in on-base housing/apartments. A monthly tax-free housing allowance is provided for off-base residents based on rank and geographic location to help pay for those extra living expenses.

Food Allowance
Officers receive a flat monthly food allowance, and can also save by shopping at the tax-free, on-base department and grocery stores.

Travel
Free travel on available Air Force aircraft and reduced rates on travel, shopping, entertainment and more.

For contact  information on Pharmacist careers with the Air Force, please click on the link provided below. You must be a US citizen and a graduate of (or currently enrolled in) an accredited School Of Pharmacy.