Helicopter Missions in the Air Force

[scattergun]

Correct. The UH-1 bubbas don't deploy much but the 60 and 53 crews can be gone a lot. If you take a UH-1 you are almost expected to transition to a 60 or 53 however once in 60's or 53's you will probably not move again. There are those who refuse to leave the UH-1 community because the flying and the home life are good.

In my opinion AFSOC is the best place to be, fixed wing or helo.

 

[bigred]

Disclaimer: I am not now, nor have I ever been, a helicopter pilot.

No one has mentioned the best part about flying helos in the Air Force, it's a kick @ss mission. Most of the flying is done very low, and relatively fast, at night. You also have a better chance of doing real world stuff flying helos.

There's always going to be some kidding between folks who fly different aircraft but most of it is good natured. The folks who take it too far usually do so because they have really small wee wee's.