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Hello, I am a freshman at a community college who performed poorly during high school due to personal reasons. I have since improved my grades to a 4.0 SO FAR. And now Have begun to look at Schools. I am currently working on my private license for Fixed Wing Aircraft. I plan to return home to the University of Vermont if it is possible to enroll in ARMY ROTC but have a Commission in the Air Force, due too the fact UVM does not have Air Force ROTC. And Of course like many, I plan to attempt to attain a Pilot Slot in the AIr Force.


Thanks for your time.
Bryant.

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I honestly don't think you'll be able to get a commission in the Air Force if you do Army ROTC. The Army will want a return on its investment (you) through work. Consider rotary wing aviation in the Army as an alternative or maybe a school that offers Air Force ROTC.

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