Rod Powers Education Air Force NCO Academy Expertise U.S. Military Introduction Was a retired Air Force First Sergeant with 22 years of active duty servicePublished several books in the "For Dummies" series, including "Basic Training For Dummies" and "Veterans Benefits For Dummies"A decorated military man, including the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak-leaf clusters Experience Rod Powers used his 22 years of enlisted service as a base of knowledge to produce 1,330 articles on many aspects of life in the U.S. military, including requirements for entry, different jobs and career paths within various military branches, basic training, military history, and several other related topics.He also authored several books, including "ASVAB for Dummies," "Barrons' Officer Candidate School Tests," "Veterans Benefits for Dummies," "ASVAB AFQT for Dummies," "Basic Training for Dummies," and "1,001 ASVAB Practice Questions for Dummies." Powers had been stationed or deployed to several bases around the world during his 22 years of service, before retiring as an E-8, First Sergeant. Education Rod Powers was a distinguished graduate of the Air Force NCO Academy, Senior NCO Academy, and the Air Force First Sergeant Academy. He had a degree in personnel administration from the Community College of the Air Force. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Rod Powers Military Jokes and Humor: Navy vs. Army Pros and Cons of Enlisting in the Coast Guard The Shellback Ceremony Article 5 of the United States Military Code of Conduct Coast Guard College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) Immigrants in the US Armed Forces What to Know About Navy Hospital Ships What to Know About Getting Married in the Military Army Enlisted Job Descriptions & Qualification Factors Navy Selective Reenlistment Bonus Program Aircraft Maintenance - Marine Corps FIELD 60/61/62 Living On Or Off Base For Single Military Locating Current Or Former Members Of The U.S. Military What Is an Entry-Level Separation? What Is an Operational Environment? What Is a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)? What Is the Army BEAR Program? What Is the Air Force Physical Ability and Stamina Test? What Are Military Enlistment and Reenlistment Bonuses? What Is an Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)? United States Military Body Fat Standards Are Only Sons or Daughters Exempt From War? Can You Be Recalled From Inactive Ready Reserve to Active Duty? Prime Power Production Specialist (12P) Job Description