<p>My husband is a former military office. I can assure you that Alexander is off target - being in today's military - especially the Air Force - requires more than "enough gray matter to figure out how to read a map and not get lost." You will find plenty of opportunity for learning in the Air Force. While the military is definitely not for everyone, it can be a stimulating challenge. I expect that my response will receive many flames from people who are against the current situation in Iraq -- and certainly, serving in an active combat zone is part of the risk you agree to take when you sign up. However, not being able to deal with the academic challenges of college afterwards should not be considered part of the risk of joining the military. Best of luck to you and thank you for serving your country.</p>