Chris,

Do you want to serve in the military? I think that it is a valid question that you should ask yourself first. I loved it, still do in the reserves. The flying part of the job is really only secondary to being a leader and taking care of your troops. I think it is very noble for a person to sign up and join the fight at a this time period. You might end up staying in for the full time, the pension is probably the best around now. Good luck to you, I am sure that you will enjoy your time in if that is truly what you want to do. See ya' when you get to Corpus.