Do you have to be in the millitary to graduate from the Air Force Academy?

[Afro_Man]

Some people say you have to and that at any moment you can be shipped to iraq or any other war-zone in the future, but some say you dont and its your option. Id like to go but don't wanna serve in war. I respect all those who are in the millitary, but it's just not for me. Also, what kind of job can get from graduating there?

[xwiredawgx]

Yes, after graduation from the air force academy you will be commissioned as a 2nd lt. in the air force. The academy is one of many ways the air force get their officers including ROTC, OTS, AECP, and many others.

If you don't want to fight a war then you don't want to go to the air force academy, because our air force are becoming more expeditionary meaning that most likely you will get deployed, whether you like it or not, it's all in the AEF rotation that we have. deployment is about 4-6 months right now, but the Chief of Staff is thinking about 6 month to a year now. Don't forget about remote tours for a year in korea, turkey, or anywhere else.

[Bill S Preston Esquire]

Yeah, after you graduate you owe the military 4 years of service as an officer. Why would you want to go there if you are don't plan to join? You can probably get a good job after you serve, but you can't just have things the way you want them. Go to a different school.