RE: I'm finally going to be able to take lessons!
Iflynetthing, I am an active duty air force pilot myself (B-52s). Getting you license will not hurt you, but IMO will let you try it out before you do it for a career. The best kept secret in miltary flying is the air national guard or air force reserve, where you fly for them part time, and do something else the rest of the time. Good luck with whatever you choose, and if you dont get into the academy, dont sweat it as ROTC or OTS produces just as good officers as the academy, and you can have a normal college life to boot, but look into the guard/reserve.