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This is a question you're gonna have to answer for yourself. Are you ready for college? How are your high school transcripts? Honestly, are you ready for the challenge of college and AFROTC? Are you ready to accept that despite your best effort, you may not get a pilot slot? As a prior guy, I can tell you there are tangible benefits to spending a few years in the USAF before going to college; but I needed to. I would've flunked out had I gone straight out of high school, and not only did I mature considerably during my enlisted tenure I also knocked off some college credits. There are also advantages to going Guard/Reserves if you go to school, but honestly it would only be for two years as once you go into the POC in AFROTC you'll need to resign from the Guard/Reserves. When I finished my active duty enlistment and went off to college, I was in the Reserves for about a year and a half; it helped a lot but juggling it, AFROTC and college was a lot. The main advantage would be if you wanted to fly for a particular Guard/Reserve unit, enlisting in it will help your chance later on; but if you intend to go on active duty that's not the route you want. However, you chances of flying and getting a particular airframe are better going Guard/Reserve. Hope that helps, best of luck to you whatever you decide... Cheers! M2

What's wrong with the blue ones they usually use? They should have a C-5 for their offensive line to show how well they work

OK, anyone picked up one of these yet? It's a Zastava PAP M92PV pistol, similar to the Romanian Draco but has a hinged top cover and flip up sights. I saw a few at the gun show this morning but the lowest price I found was $589 and J&G and CTD both have 'em for $549. Since I have a bud who is a FFL I can do the transfer at no cost. Since they are categorized as a pistol, 922r does not apply so no modifications have to be made when they are brought in country; and technically under Texas law you can conceal carry one! Very tempting, but I'm also itching to find a XDm .45 Comp Series in 5.25" so I don't know which I'll pick up first. Cheers! M2

I am much more concerned with the 24 y/o kid out of the ATP factory landing my CRJ in the weather (god forbid hand-flying) than a DC-9 with suspect seats flown by some old military retiree.