I have been very nervous about applying for another aviation or flying job since I got my slot because it is such small community. I didn’t want to shoot myself in the foot by getting a job for 6 months and then leave for the AF. I know you and most other people understand that going into the military is an acceptable reason for leaving a job, but the bosses at some entry level flying jobs are not that accepting. My last boss, when I was a CFI, was a nice guy but he wasn’t very happy about me leaving for what was supposed to be OTS after only working for 8 months. I don’t want to get another short term flying job, leave after a few months, and then get a bad reputation. Other pilots understand, but my short experience indicates that the bosses and management don’t. I am at the point now where I don't really care about that anymore, I just need a job again.

And Vito, you are being political. The health care bill that congress is debating does not have a government plan in it. Also, those congress men and women on a government run healthcare don’t seem to have any complaints. My grandfather in Canada loves the health he receives, my friend in England is very happy with her healthcare, and I just watched my stepdad (SR-71 pilot, Vietnam vet, and CIA agent) die from brain cancer while both of his insurance companies tried to tell us that although he couldn’t get out of bed or talk he did not need any medical care and was fit to go home. The healthcare debate is not as black and white as many think. Anyone can find personal accounts that support all sides.

Enough of that, thread back on topic.