Raven, as you know, mine made the choice to join the USAF. He tried college and even though he has a genius IQ, partying was more important ;) After the Bank of Mom closed down, he even paid for a year on his own before he realized he lacked the self disipline for it.
He joined the USAF and loves it! Due to this tech school, he earned another year of credits toward college so he's now only a year short of a degree. He's leaving for Japan tonight (yes, I'm a mess) where they have college courses on base where he can complete his degree for free. He then intends to apply to OCS.
When/if he leaves the AF, he'll have up to $28K to apply towards even more education.
The military isn't for everyone. But there are some people who love it and thrive there. Do I worry about him and will I be a nervous wreck when he deploys? You betcha. But I worry about him every time he leaves the house any way ;)
If it's something he wants to do, let him follow his dream and be there 100% to support it - which I know you will
