Thank you all for the replies. I really appreciate it. that's kind of details i was looking for.
you are right. it isn't computers that make the difference, its actions. I hope my actions could make the difference. I won't be broadcasting my belief, but I don't think I'd want to hide or lie about it, when asked.
Sorry you had to live is Saudi, I wouldn't want to live there :) I heard so many horror stories out of that country.
tell me about it. I'm hoping and praying that one unit bites and gives me an interview. we'll just have to wait and see.
I've been involved with CAP for sometime, so I could at least meet people who are current or former AF, especially pilots. I've met a couple of them, and I'm hoping they could be helpful to me in this process.
M2, that's a really good question. my dad, who is an ex military officer, ironically in an anti-aircraft unit, taught me from a young age that religion is flexible. its not supposed to be an obstruction to your daily life. so for example, Salat (prayer), is something i may not be able to do on time in a combat environment, because I just won't be able to. and that's fine. i can delay or bunch up if i am not able to.
for sawm (fasting the day) it isn't that hard, nonetheless, you are able t delay if you are sick, traveling, in combat, or if it causes hardship. I've delayed my fasting several times before when i was traveling or sick, so it is not a big issue.
same thing with the last ten nights and all the other issues. if i was in an office environment, nothing would change, if i was on the flight-line or in a combat zone, i can delay as needed.
in any case, i can make my religion work around me with no issue. abilities and luck is the big challenge :)
lets hope that i am in upt sometime the next couple of years.