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Well said. “Generally” speaking, if you can get into (appointed) to one of the SAs you will have financially attractive civilian college alternatives. If cost is a cadet’s primary concern then there are choices other than SAs that offer an “easier” lifestyle either for free or at affordable cost. SA appointees earned their appointments and continue to earn them both while at their SA and with their service afterwards.
You have much to learn about the current situation within AFROTC and the reasons why some students choose the USAFA instead.</p>