Originally Posted by FDXLAG

You are 20 years old and have ambition. Don't let anyone talk you out of your dreams. Sounds like you have a plan now follow it through. Get a degree (non aviation) or a job in the guard (preferably both). Make sure your boss and her boss know more than your name. While working your way towards your pilot slot be the best Airman in your unit and on the base. Dont let any setbacks deter you, most of us have had a few.

It may not be the best career choice for some but it sounds like a good one for you. The military route is as good of a way as any to get in to commercial aviation, because the bottomline is: get a government Job.