So much bad info, Obama cut Enlistment Bonuses for 2010? I guess the $15k-$20k bonuses for 2T2X1 in the Air Force coming up is just a figment of my imagination.. Its been increasingly common to see BS stated after someone mentions Obama.. but I'll leave that alone.. no offense to you Mach, I just know we have bonuses lined up for FY10.

As for the aviation in the Air Force. I'll give you the straight and narrow of it because I'm familiar with the process, the selections and the drops. Hardly ANYONE is getting fighters in the Air Force right now, T-38's (the track for fighters) is dropping heavies because the fighter slots are not there like they used to, you can thank UAV's for that.

That is assuming you get selected for Pilot, which is very competitive. Most Pilot applicants are being selected as CSO's (Combat System Officers) or Navigator as they're traditionally called. CSO isn't a bad route to go, you can still end up on a B-1 or in the back of an F-15E. (CSO's in F-15E's do a little bit of flying which makes a natural progression into the cockpit if they choose) Again that is if you are selected, I am putting my package together for OTS right now (Intel) and to be competitive your AFOQT scores better be over 50, 3-5 strong letters of recommendation and a history of awards & volunteer work.. they're big on the volunteering.

Obviously I am an advocate for the Air Force so I am biased. In the Marines my understanding is you're a Marine first Pilot 2nd. Army is the same thing unless you are a Warrant Officer, but most likely you'll end up Rotary wing in the Army. Navy I know nothing about, and the Coast Guard isn't a totally bad route either.

Your best chance to Commission would be through ROTC or the Academy if you qualify. OTS is wayyyy way competitive. I'll post up any info or help you may need should you decide to go Air Force, its not impossible and there are ways to better your chances.. start with a PPL.