I actually seriously did consider that in the early '80s after a tour in VP-30 @ NAS JAX with the USN.
Back in those days I would have lost my Dutch citizenship while in the meantime was not able to become a US citizen for 5(!) years.
I also researched civil career options but being technically skilled without a greencard/workpermit and very strong aviation maintenance unions in the CONUS it's almost impossible to get hired by the Airlines. Even when aviation was booming in the '90s. Even considered flipping burgers at In 'n' Out....
Back in those days I would have lost my Dutch citizenship while in the meantime was not able to become a US citizen for 5(!) years.
I also researched civil career options but being technically skilled without a greencard/workpermit and very strong aviation maintenance unions in the CONUS it's almost impossible to get hired by the Airlines. Even when aviation was booming in the '90s. Even considered flipping burgers at In 'n' Out....