Slice,

Thanks for the input and the correction (I am really unfamiliar with the military and have a lot to learn). Like I said, doing this just for a flight slot is out and I've considered your points when thinking about it. There are a lot of other things out there that don't involve flying airplanes that intrest me. That's why I brought up the non-flying side.

Looking back now, I wasn't ready to make a commitment like this and I think I would have been one of the guys you're bringing up. A lot of friends were ROTC and a few were reserves/guard it seemed like a lot to put on your plate. However there has always been that nagging little voice wishing I had joined 5 years ago before I was out of college.

The bennefits are nice, but there really is more to this for me than logging some flight time. Flight time is really not even a consideration. I agree with your signature at this point in my life. I wouldn't be doing anybody any favors if it were only about the money, the type, or the time.

One of the reasons I asked here is because I knew I'd get honest answers. Keep them coming guys. I know a lot of you have first-hand knowlege and I'd really like to hear it.