RAAF....Best 20+ years of my life [all flying - I was lucky].
. .Remember most lawyers, accountants etc, will look up whan a Pig or Hornet flies over, but most Hornet or Pig Drivers will not bat an eye-lid when a lawyer, doctor or accountant walks past.
Put up with the Cra**p to enjoy Hawaii, Red Flag, . .et al
Go for it if you qualify.
Air to Air, Bombs, Sub Hunting and NVG Short field exfils are 'just part of the job'.
...have a plan for your future though.