Originally Posted by hindsight2020

Actually, here's an off-the-beaten-path reason that would be the case. Recently, the AFRC side of things via the majcom/cc threw out this little gem of a policy basically discouraging the practice of hiring in-house from the enlisted ranks to send to UPT. People I talked to in the Guard were like 'W%F' since that's the bread and butter of Guard hiring, but true to sh$t, that's what's going on on many units in the AFRC; happened in mine. So technically this guy is hurting his chances of getting an A-10 in the AFRC by being enlisted in it, go figure.



The Guard is very clickish and the odds of getting hired today are not good at all, so I wouldn't fault somebody to go fishing for units. Granted, some units might have an issue with it but the opportunity cost of stovepiping yourself to one unit is too great. Most units are aware of the reality and wont fault you for it.

Second what scrapdog said. The fighter game is dying, BRAC and UAVs are taking a toll on the Guard/Reserves and there is a surplus of qualified people looking to get out of the AD bullsh$t (that was a quote no less) and find homes in the Guard. So it's tough. Don't discount heavy units either, after 3 years of chasing fighters I had to get pragmatic and find a way to get in the game, and I'm glad I did. Getting in the Guard/Reserve is the best career decision I've made and will continue to be professional insurance if you may, as well as a potential career if I become full-time. You have a community of professional friends ready to help you (compared to any other joe schmuck corp environment), the wife doesn't have to complain about moving and you can set up shop in one place, and finally it beats a f$ckin regional for career development (my soap lol). Good luck with it and fly safe.