Thanks for the responses,

It has definately been something I have been looking at doing for a while. I have always had it in my bones to be a Marine, Period. So I am all for going when I am called to do so, so good call on the quote by the commandant. Since I had about a year and a half to think about it, I was thinking of keeping my progress as a civilian pilot, and learning a new trade, mx, or kicking in doors, or fighting fires that I could do in addition to flying. I wouldn't go so far as say that I get bored with the airline life, but I would want to know that my "other job" makes a difference.

I have definately heard from a lot of informed ppl on the topics, because I have a friend that was both enlisted and now a Capt. in the Army,and he isn't a big fan of my line of reasoning. Also, Do any of you guys have any ideas on what billets are open in various units around the country? The unit sites online aren't too much help, and I want to make sure I have a good case when I start to speak to the actual units.