Except that if you read my post, he is retired military. My point is based on that fact alone. No need to LOL.
I watched a guy get called two weeks after the 737 type by a major. I had a lot more boxes checked than he did except for military. I am not bitter as its been this way since WW2 and being that he served our country, think he deserves it.
Advice is offered from many people and he will choose his own path, just like Buddah.