I really appreciate everyone's input. I understand what you mean by it all being worth it, and I know I'll come to understand it even more deeply in the near future. What makes the "suck" worth it is the people you're surrounded with who are going through it too, and the harder the situation...
I realize that I worded this very poorly and would like to elaborate- for instance, if I got a fighter position and spent 99% of my time training and 1% executing like one response said, I would prefer to go do something like air refueling or transport, because then I'd know that most missions I...
I suppose I would define it as making a difference. If I'm stuck training and just flying to keep current, I'll feel like I'd be put to better use somewhere else.
Hello! I'm trying to decide between USAFA and USNA (a good problem to have, but an incredibly difficult decision) and wanted to get some experienced input on how close to the action I would be as a pilot in the Navy. And, well, what are my chances of being selected for a pilot slot? I'm leaning...
Hello all! I'm trying to decide between USAFA and USNA, and wanted to ask: how close to the action are you in the AF? Are there many exciting missions, or is it a lot of training and transport missions? I'd really appreciate some responses from both those with experience with heavies and...
Hello all! I have been accepted to USAFA for class of '25, and have not yet heard from Navy. However, I am trying to prepare myself for the possibility that I might have to make a very difficult decision in the next few weeks if I'm also accepted to USNA. I wanted to get some experienced...