Getting In the Door: Commissioning Sources
If you want to fly for the Navy or Marine Corps, your best bet is to get a commission. While non-commissioned (typically warrant officer) pilots…
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How to Become an Army Aviation Officer
Well as I’ve said, the majority of pilots in the Army will be entering Army Aviation by one of the means covered last week. But…
How to Get into the Air Force Academy
Few career paths can match the prestige and honor that come with being a military officer. For many achievement-oriented individuals, the chance to attend one…
Where is the Air Force Academy Located?
The US Air Force Academy, located in Colorado Springs, is one of the nation’s most prestigious universities. Graduates have gone on from the school to…
Guide to US Air Force Academy Sports and Cadet Clubs
At the US Air Force Academy, sports are a staple of student life. Cadets are required to pass PE classes and fitness tests every year,…
USAF Academy in a Nutshell
If your goal in life is to be a pilot, I truly believe that the Ultimate Career Path is signing up directly with a Guard…
Air Force vs Air National Guard: UPT Application Process (Part 1: Active Duty)
Although the prerequisites for attending Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) are virtually identical, the process of attaining a pilot training slot is one of…
How to Get to Pilot Training
If you have a desire to fly and a passion for aviation, then you are probably actively trying to figure out how you get to…
Air Force vs Air National Guard: Initial Aircraft/Location Assignment
I can still remember my first day of pilot training. The majority of the officers in my 30 person class were recent graduates of the…