MickG

I'm in the same boat. Just got back from my first fighter interview. Fingers crossed. To answer the question, "Why do I want to fly in the Air Force?" I framed it with the following reasons. 1. First and foremost, to help deliver on the mission of the Air Force in defending the United States (this should be your most explained point, bring up the second core value of the Air Force "Service Before Self") 2. Second, for the opportunity to fly the most technologically advanced planes available and become the best pilot I can be. 3. Lastly and least importantly, it's a very cost effective way to become an airline pilot and after all, this is my goal once I am a Reservist. To answer the question, "Why fighters?" You gotta look at the specific fighter your flying and the specific squadron your flying with. What about the mission excites you and makes you think that you would be a good fit. I interviewed with an A-10 Squadron, and so my answer was along the lines of "I don't see any more gratifying way to serve my country than that of the close air support missions that the A-10 serves. To be able to see good guys and bad guys on the ground and make an impact right then and there is my ultimate dream." Hope this helps.