Gentlemen, good answers all, thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for.
Just a quick note: If I do go the RPA route, I'm not looking to use it as a back door into real jets. If I'm going in, its as drone and I'm fine with that. What I meant by my comment in #2 was, is there any real risk of being made into a mechanic? An analyst (though that wouldn't be too bad). That sort of thing.
I'm surprised that the jet guys are deploying as little as they are, and that RPA are deploying as much as they are. Go figure, right?
Over all, you gentlemen are probably right. Maybe because of my family situation the military is no longer the right choice for me. That may have become my reality when I said "I do". If so, fine, I'll just have to accept that. I guess I'm just hoping to still find some way to serve our country. While I would prefer to do that in the military, I may need to start looking elsewhere.
Anyway, I've been given lots of food for thought, and I'm grateful for that. I still welcome any further comments ya'll may offer.
Thank you