BenO .. whatever you decide, you need to huury up if your age is accurate ....
.... surprised everyone's been too busy point scoring to notice... (no I'm not
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Seriously, if you are 23, first question from any recruiter is what have you done towards military and/or flying so far?
Cadets, URNU/UOTC/UAS, PPL whatever..... and if not, why not?