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, but they’re also required to play on a sports team. Luckily, cadets have plenty of options to choose from between the academy’s NCAA Division I teams, intramural teams, and club …
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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 climb the Air Force ranks, as well as become influential leaders in civilian fields. The sprawling campus is also one of the most beautiful in the country. Located at the …
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 there will be a significant portion of those reading this who will elect to become RLOs. Funnily enough, despite the fact that the majority of pilots are Warrants, there are …
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 of the elite U.S. Service Academies is a life-defining opportunity. Of course, harnessing such an opportunity requires an unwavering sense of responsibility, commitment, and dedication. This is perhaps most true …
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 or Reserve unit. If you can enlist with that unit while you’re in college, you’ll be even better off. However, this isn’t the only way to do it. If you …
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 the biggest differences between the active duty Air Force and Air National Guard (ANG). Disclaimer – This is intended to be a big picture comparison of the most common paths …
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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 Air Force Academy, while only a few of us represented the Air National Guard (ANG). If I’m being completely honest, I was little intimidated by how confident those guys seemed. …
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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 pilot training. The good news is that there are multiple ways to get that coveted pilot training slot. This article will help you determine which path is the best one …
