Originally Posted by
tnkrdrvr
This plus a lot. Don’t take a military pilot billet: active, reserve, or guard if you can’t handle the worst case taskers that could come your way. It’s a lot of fun and definitely great flying, but even in the Guard you can’t say “no” if they really want you.
Exactly the reason my husband left active duty at 12 years, and didn't go guard or reserve.