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09-14-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg01

My apologies, that did not come across right. What I tried to say was: I don't want to join the Air Force, but the Guard does interest mainly because it isn't as "hardcore" as the Air Force. I do understand that I could be called for active duty but that's part of the job.

Sorry I came off the wrong way.

I wouldn't call the AF hardcore, but there is almost no difference between the two these days. I think you'd be in for a rude awakening. It's not the same guard your parents and grandparents grew up with.

09-14-2007, 11:22 PM

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... as "hardcore" as the Air Force...

Bwahahahaha!!! I never thought I would ever hear "hardcore" used as a way to describe the Air Force.... Thanks for making my day Greg!

09-15-2007, 05:11 AM

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09-15-2007, 06:34 AM

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My local guard units, both air and ground, have spent serious time in Iraq in the last few years---hardcore.

09-15-2007, 05:41 PM

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My local guard units, both air and ground, have spent serious time in Iraq in the last few years---hardcore.

I've been there and we(not my squadron) lost 2 Viper pilots from my former base in Iraq since last December. So, it's not without risk. But for the most part(and there are exceptions), it's not hardcore for the AF over there. My hats off the the Army, Marines, and SOF dudes...When people thank me for my service, that's who I defer to these days.