Although a sophomore in high school, I have already decided upon a career in the United States Armed Forces (not Army, though). Granted, my heavy interest in aviation means I am more inclined towards becoming a naval aviator. I start to get doubtful when considering which branch to join. I see myself as more of a future Marine than anything else, and would rather be a great aviator with a good aircraft than the other way around (not criticizing the Air Force pilots, but that seems to be the trend). However, another factor, albeit a minor one, is that the planes I am most interested in are under the Air Force (B2 and F22 primarily) and if I was not selected as a pilot I would be more than glad to become a Submarine officer, among other Navy occupations, since Air Traffic Control is for enlisted personnel. I also am more of a fixed-wing/tilt-rotor type of person. I currently do not see ship life as much of an issue and am considering USNA (though applying for both it and USAFA) as my commissioning source. Or Embry-Riddle NROCT.