Originally Posted by
kaputt
Thanks for the responses.
Would any of you care to expand on why the Guard would be the better option?
Thanks
Go over to the baseops.net forum and read around a little and you'll get most of your questions answered. More or less there is A LOT less BS and a lot more flying. More control over what you fly/where you live. Also, on AD you could possible be sent to UAVs or have your next assignment be a non-flying job (not always a bad thing, but I'm guessing you just want to fly). The downside is there are budget cuts coming soon and who knows if your chosen unit will still be there, but you can move from unit to unit, of your choosing (as long as they like you and will hire you). Also, the Guard can't guarantee you paycheck for the next 10-12 years. Having said all that, go Guard and never look back. Goodluck!
Just remember, you're and officer first and pilot second.