Originally Posted by
AK Hawg
The other thing that most guys are pi$$ed about on AD is that the AF leadership seems to think that guys join the AF to become squadron commanders - not to fly. The USAF is about the only one in the world where you don't get to choose an ops or command path - they expect that everyone should be on the command path. Most of us didn't have a clue about that part when we joined and that's why it's like rats off a sinkin' ship right now. The traditional (read: part-time) Guard/Reserve guys does pretty much get to be an operator, which is what I (and most of my buddies) are looking for now.
Ding Ding
Occassionaly someone writes a post that is insightful and puts words down that expresses an opinion that I totally agree with, yet never realized I felt that way. That is so true of the USAF. They talk about being a warrior, but commanders want you to follow in their career paths. Your promotion potential has very little to do with your flying ability as long as you do not fail your checkrides. If you want to serve your country by flying jets the Guard/Reserve is the place to do it.