Baron,

I was a 95 AM grad from Auburn. I just hired with CAL while I am at VT-35 (advanced multi-engine for AF C-130s) as an instructor. I faced the same decision as you did back in the day but I did not have the vision or incident that you have. I went active duty Marine Corps becuase they offered the spot. I imagine that you are looking at the 357th at MGM or with BHM? Bottom line with this, you need to show a lot of face time with the units to get accepted. They want to make sure that you are a good guy with long term potential with the unit. This is the biggest hurdle to cross.

As for the vision, Kalyx is right. You need to have 20/20 correctable. If not, RK is the only waiverable procedure for aviators and not Lasik.

Call over to Montgomery and ask a recruiter without going into too much detail about who you are and etc... about the weed use.

Also, see who is from AU over at the units and ask them questions while getting a little face time. Be more than happy to go over and hang out on a drill weekend. I may know a few guy there who can help answer your questions.

Best of luck and War Eagle!