Expert: Aaron Shifferly - 7/23/2010

Question
Hey, My name is Lena and I have wanted to be a fighter pilot for two years now I am still really young I am 13 years old and I know this is my life choice that I want to make I have A family member in the army now and I don't know where to start at the age of 13 when i want to start everything now so that I am more experienced for later on in life.

Answer
First you need to concentrate on a high level of physical fitness and also to make sure you're very good at math and science. Play sports a lot to improve your balance and coordination.  Then you should apply to the Air Force Academy and they can help you make your dreams come true.  At your age the most important things you can do are get into a healthy, physically fit lifestyle and maintain it.  It will help you so much more later on down the line.