Wish I had a nickel for every time I've heard that.

My reasons were primarily geography (close to my kids.) And, without a doubt, the chance to land on a boat was hard to pass up.

I'm having a hoot flying the T-45 and learning to speak Navy-ese. Once airborne, things aren't too terribly different. The lift vectors don't seem to care about the service of the wings they are attached to.

If somebody needs help with the AF to Navy sex change, PM me. I have a PhD in it now.

Guess that explains the "Silver to Gold."