Originally Posted by
LivingInMEM
Don't want to sound harsh, but if that was your number one concern you should not have joined the USAF. We need pilots who are able to focus on the mission - do a few operational assignments and then you will have earned the right to take a stateside "good deal" (shore duty as the Navy calls it) to take care of the family. The first couple of assignments are where you learn the most - and the quality of the USAF has not gone up now that we're more kindler, gentler, and focused on the family. They don't call it a sacrifice for nothing.
Oh no doubt I couldn't agree more, but it's a fact that the Air Force loves FAIPs and they need to fill the positions with someone so why not use someone that would enjoy the position and do a great job at it. I'm not trying to take any good deal's away from the guys who have been deployed for the past 4 years. I would give up my FAIP tour to an ops guy in a heart beat if it was up to me.