Retired 2 months ago after 22 years Air Force/Space Force. I don't regret serving, but I have one piece of advice for people looking to join of any age.
Don't do it. Especially as a combat MOS. From my perspective, our current leadership, military and civilian, will get you killed and call it a win. If you watched our disgrace in Afghanistan, leaving behind thousands while importing whoever the militias let through (not Americans) by the plane full, and watching Dept of State shut down the Pineapple Express, our lives are not valued by military or civilian leadership. We are not ready at any level to fight the next war, and leadership is the most guilty of this problem. We are 100% focused on white rage and DEI, being amazing at killing people is not acceptable.
Now, after we get into the next major war, lose a large portion of our military and population, and decide to fight and win? 100%, I'll likely be back in uniform and glad to serve with you.
- Dooms