Reply #43: Here's why I feel that way.

[sleipnir]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but as I recall from a conversation, a few years back, with a friend in the 101st, flying for the Army is quite an honor. However, he mentioned that flying helicopters for the other branches is not that high and often looked down upon. That's why the Army generates the best pilots for their birds.

It would seem to be, if true, that the Marines' flight honor would be with with the Harrier and F/A-18, not helos.

I'm not saying it's not possible, just that I'm raising some suspicion that he would choose such a path.