Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
Blastoff -
I certainly don't want to "beat a kid" over the head with this but they need to know what they are getting themselves into. One thing that burns me is when I hear kids (or anybody) in the military complaining about what they expected to do once they join the military. By this I mean - [what do you mean I have to spend time away from my family in the desert? I didn't know I might have to go somewhere and fight] Heck Blastoff - I spend a fair amount of my time practically *recruiting* for the military - but I also believe that they need information - and going into the military thinking that all you're going to do is fly is going to set one up for diappointment.
USMCFLYR
Like I said, I agree with you and definitely there are members of the "me first" generation out there trying to get pilot slots. My unit had someone SIE in UPT about 5 years ago when she figured out that Tankers actually go to war. This guy sounds like he's putting a lot of thought into it, and is going to people who have good advice. I make a point to push the benefits of Guard/Reserve because I know the Air Force is missing out on a lot of great talent because most kids think AD is the only option. You don't have to want to be career military to be a military pilot and get the mission done.