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There must be about a million ex-military pilots out there and I would be reluctant to set myself up as an expert or as an example. I went to college on a Navy scholarship and chose aviation as my career path on graduation. While in Pensacola, I homogenized with guys who came through a myraid of other officer pipelines that were available at that time, and realized how varied the options were.
I also knew quite a few AF Academy grads and had a fraternity brother going through the Army helicopter program at the same time. All pilots share a common bond and it was great to interact with them during my own training and see how a completely different program worked for them. The bottom line is make sure you talk to the experts down an the recruiters office. Don't forget the Coast Guard, Marines and Army.
Now, a quick word about C-130s; I had an uncle and a fraternity brother who flew them. I've watched them practice landings into a close perimeter field and I think that is some great flying. There was even a Navy test pilot who landed one on an aircraft carrier without arresting gear. TINS. It's one hell of a bird and one hell of a challenging mission to fly one.
Bottom line to me is I can't think of anywhere that you can get the kind of life devoted to as many aviation challenges as the military offers. Glad to hear you're considering it.
Let us know how you're decision comes together.
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