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Old 04-05-2014, 12:08 AM
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blaquehawk99
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Just a suggestion. Join the military. I cannot speak to the Airforce, Marines, Navy, or Coast Guard. I am active duty, just about to retire.

A minimum of three years in the Army will earn you the GI bill. That will pay for your training (IFR/MEL/CPL/CFI/CFII/MEI) at a 141 school or if you'd like to go back to college for an Associates degree in aviation, the GI Bill will pay for that too. Save your money, don't go into debt.

With a Bachelors, you can join the Army as a Specialist (E-4), or as an officer. The difference will be how much time the Army will want from you. As an enlisted Soldier you can get a contract for 3 years, helping you meet your goal. As an officer you'll probably be commissioned as a 2LT and you might have to give the Army 6 years. You can also join the Army throught the "Highschool to Flight School" program if it still exists. You can recieve a direct commision to WO-1 if you can pass the fight test and are otherwise qualified. Again, if this program exists.

As for the other services, I cannot speak for them as I am not familiar with their programs and recruiting policies.

Here is a link to the Post 911 GI Bill:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/do...3_pamphlet.pdf

Good Luck
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