Originally Posted by
wordfromthewise
AF Reserve and the Guard. what is the difference between the two?
AF Reserve: Reserve component of the Air Force, able to be activated by the President.
Guard: Reserve component of the Air force that works just like the AF Reserve (also able to be activated by the President) but also partially funded by that State, therefore giving that State's Governor the power to activate the unit for state emergencies.
Originally Posted by
wordfromthewise
i am sending in a packet to a reserve unit in my state. if selected...would i come back to the same unit after training?
Yes, when selected by a Guard or Reserve Unit, you "belong" to them until they close, kick you out, or approve your request to change units.
Originally Posted by
wordfromthewise
or would the AF send me wherever they need me?
Nope...but they can send your Unit wherever it is needed.
Originally Posted by
wordfromthewise
is there a chance i could get UAV's even though the unit flies fighters currently?
Only if your Unit's mission changes to UAV's...and you will have the option to stay, transfer, or get out ahead of your commitment.
Originally Posted by
wordfromthewise
For the guard it sounds like you come back to the unit that hired you...
Reserves too. You should know the answers to all these questions before ever setting foot on base to talk to a Chief Pilot.