Old 08-11-2014, 04:57 PM
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ViperDrvr
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Guys,
I appreciate all the advice! Thanks for taking the time to jot it down.



Originally Posted by AirCav View Post
If you have a class date for a major, retire. Then, if the last 10-15 years are any indication, they will offer a retired return to service in the USAF. You come back in, serve 3-4 more years as a staffer or T-38 IP and , it all works out. They Reserves may even open the door to previous retirees like they did in the past.


Interesting--not something I'd even considered. Thanks!



Originally Posted by Spur View Post
????? 36 months at E-5 BAH is worth at least $36K. Are you saying your state tuition/books/etc is less than $8K a year???? I think you need to reevaluate your numbers.

I did underestimate a bit, depending on their course load. I plugged the min credit hours per semester for "full time" (12) vs. a higher course load. At 18hrs/semster, the 36mo value bumped up to $75k. Thanks for having me take a second look!
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