I taught T-37s at Vance from 97-00, I can't say for sure that I remember your incident because in my time I saw several folks get DUIs. All of them survived as you described about yourself. They were all given a chance to dig their way out of the hole (Article 15, driving privileges revoked, check pilot status removed...stuff like that, but nobody lost their wings or their commission). Two guys in particular who were FAIPs with me both got to continue flying. One of them even got picked up as a U-2 pilot within about a year of the DUI and a couple years ago he was hired by Southwest. However, I know for a fact that it was hit on during the interview process for both interviews, so it will never go away like you said.

I can't imagine having to deal with that. It pains me to have to put down all the times I got caught speeding, nevermind a DUI.