Here's a quick summary (this applies to most fixed-wing military flying jobs, not just USAF)...
- You will need a clean criminal record (a few traffic tickets are OK).
Not always true. I know guys with DUI's (1), resisting arrest, and underage consumption (not all the same person)! Now that is not to say you are free to do what ever but don't let something stop you from applying.
- No older than 27-28.
No Older than 30 on there first day of UPT. Now there are waivers, I went to AMS with a guy that was headed to UPT that was 31. But they are extremely rare.
- You will have to be an officer, so you will have to go to OCS before flight school if you are accepted.
In the AF you can commission by ROTC, Academy, OTS, or AMS (guard).
- You will have to have a 4-year degree with a high GPA (lower GPA is OK from a TOP-NOTCH school). Technical (engineering, computer science, chemistry, etc) are HIGHLY preferred.
Generally, yes but I am living proof that this is not always true. I had a less than a 3.0 from an average university with an easy degree (to much partying, which by the way has helped me since I came to UPT! 
) and still managed to land a pilot slot. Think whole person concept!
- Varsity athletic background (high school or college) is normal.
Some of my classmates are not exactly athlete's!
- You will need to pass an extensive medical exam,and will need 20/20 vision in each eye WITHOUT correction (you can get laser vision surgery to meet this requirement... PRK only)
True about extensive medical. Not so about the vision. 20/70 correctable to 20/20 w/o a waiver and 20/200 correctable to 20/20 with a waiver. Yes, PRK is the only eye surgery accepted. Talk to an AF flight doc before you get the surgery.
- You will need to contact an officer recruiter in order to get the paperwork started...the paperwork package will require a LOT of initiative on your part.
Not a more true statement out there. LOTS of legwork on your part. Never give up! I think that is a good thing, it weeds out the people who are truely committed.
- For a civilian with no military experience it will be VERY helpful if you have at least a private pilot license.
True but don't let not having you PPL deter you. I have guys in my class that have less than 20 hours civilian flight time and they are doing just fine.
Also, be aware that you will be signing up to be a military officer FIRST, and a flyer second, especially in the Navy/USMC...think about that before you do it.
Very true
If you are doing this to get experience for the airlines, I would recommend a fixed-wing Air national Guard Unit. Otherwise you might get assigned helicopters, which will not help much for the airlines.
Getting helicopters is not always a bad thing (reference previous post), unless of course all you want to do is build time to go the the airlines. In which case I would say stay away from the Air Force.
Good Luck