For literally all of my life, I've dreamed of joinging the Air Force and, ultimately, becoming a pilot. I've never been so naive as to think that I could just "pick a bird" and fly any aircraft I chose. But I had absolutely no clue as to the requirements of becoming a USAF pilot. So, I figured what better way to find out than to swing by the recuiter's office? I definitely got some interesting info.

For starters, I have to shed 34 pounds minimum before they'll even consider me for basic. I currently weigh 204, and according to my height of "just under" 5'8", that's precisely 34 pounds overweight for what I should be. And I would understand if I was actually fat. But I'm NOT... haha. I have a 33" waist, but a 46" chest and 17" biceps, bla bla bla. Basically, I'm a lifter, and I train in MMA fighting. I have to be built for that stuff.

Either way, it's non-negotiable. I can't be over 170 at weigh-in. Also, I've only got two options for becoming a pilot:

1) Go to college for four years, and try my best to get at least a 3.4 GPA, and HOPE that they accept me. Keep in mind that college will be at my own expense, on my own time. The catch is I can't be over 28 years old. So that means I have precisely four years and a few months to get four years worth of school, and pray that I get a 3.4

2) (effectively my only option) Enlist, and after one year of service, enroll in college with USAF footing the bill, and earn my paper that way. He recommended that I try to target an MOS within the aviation filed... either a flight mechanic, Munitions, etc. He said anything I could do to make me favorable to the borad was a plus. He also went on to say that 70% of pilots are drafted from within the enlisted ranks.

So... Is this information generally accurate? It will be a huge commitment, but it's one I'm willing to make. I'm willing to do anything in my power to become a pilot for the United States Air Force. Bomber, fighter, I'm not picky.

Any members on here with former USAF experience? Or any pointers/recommendations?