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Old 17th May 2004 | 06:32
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tecpilot
 
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I have to make a hard decision (namely not taking the opportunity and finish my business studies or quit my studies and join the AF).
doesn't sound like

I am joining the military (after my service as a conscript followed by two years of studies) in the first place to do the right thing, fight injustice among the world and serve my country


If you want to be a pilot and commisioned officer it couldn't be a question of jets or big ships. Thousends of rejected candidates every year have a better understanding. Unfortunately the medics and promoters doesn't also understand especially in germany with their strong believe only in digits and the newest science. That costs the AF every year some really good applicants written off by medics and some million bucks burned short time later to outwash "virtually" pilots during the training.

"It could be possible to be a healthy fool"

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