HeWhoHasNoName

I was wondering if anybody here who's either in or been in the USAF, USAFR, or USANG would be willing to share their thoughts about their service with me.

To put some background to the question...

Right now, I'm a few months away from finishng an Associates of Applied Arts degree. I've got a fiancee and a 5 month old son, and the field I was planning on going into (digital art / 3D animation) is very ugly--bad job prospects, not much work, huge outsourcing issues, and publishers / distributors expecting far more from project X for less compensation than is profitable for many studios. Basically, my plans for that field have all but fallen through.

I've always loved flying, and planes. I'm no small fan of the military, either. My grandfather is a WWII USAAC vet, and I grew up on his stories. I also grew up in his shadow, to some extent.

But before I make major decisions like this, I'd like to know exactly what I'm getting into.

So anybody, past or present USAF, USAFR, or USANG, please tell me whatever you think somebody considering a 6 year hitch should know. I'd like to hear the good and the bad (as long as you won't get in trouble).

Thanks in advance,

--Brandon