I have to agree with Jarhead. We are flying brand new Rhino's with all the bells and whistles. JHMCS, Mids, 9x, VMF, APG 73 or 79, ATFLIR, SSR's, color displays, more gas, etc etc...
When I went through the rag, all pilots trained as E guys and then you found out at the end if you got E's or F's. Now guys find out when they start up and train as E or F guys throughout the course (great idea).
On the to have a WSO or not have a WSO. We just finished up AG SFARP and during the SOF support, high threat CAS, Night strafe, etc.. the WSO is worth his/her weight in gold. Having a GIB is great, especially in a night strafe situation. Its nice to have that guy QA'ing what you are doing when diving at the ground at 5 bills and with 0 depth perception on nods. The amount of work that they take off of a pilots shoulders helps alot. A WSO using the ATFLIR to sweeten up a designation in a pop or rolling in is money. Having the GIB also gives the pilot higher SA (usually).
When I started the RAG, I wanted to be an E guy. I changed my mind about half way through and I am sooooo glad I did. It sure is nice to split up the amount of work we have in the cockpit. And not having to talk to ATC is an added benefit!