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Here is my take. I am an officer, so my experience is indirect, based on what I've seen around me.
It can be a crap shoot. The main thing to remember is that the Air Force will look at the Air Force's needs first. That means it is more likely they will take your prior education in to account and leverage that.
The education that the military gives you will help you do your job. Unfortuantely, your job will be assigned to you. That does not mean that every one gets the shaft. I believe that most people get into career feilds that they want and show interest and aprtitude in. You just don't hear about the happy ones as much as the complaints.
But the article you read has a really good point - the recruiter's job is to sell you on the service. So you should have someone you trust go with you.
I would suggest going to http://www.airforce.com and chat with an advisor (recruiter). Have someone you trust looking over your shoulder.
You could also consider finishing school and getting a degeree so you can go in as anofficer.
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