Need Advice

[Hclptrflr]

Alright guys, here's this situation:
I got back from BCT early September, i'm in the split program of the guard (finishing senior year right now) and i should go to AIT after i graduate.
After getting home, i found out that my AIT (15T) was actually 16 weeks, not the "fit it in a summer" that my recruiter told me (i know, i know, dumbass me for not getting it in writing). Anyway, i worked out a plan to graduate high school early so that i wouldn't miss the first semester of college. That was all settled (was gonna have to work my ass off to get a couple year long projects done in 4 months as well as some extra classes for required credits). Not long after that i found out my dad has prostate cancer, and would be recovering from surgery about when i was going to be leaving. I really didn't like that situation, because i wanted to be around the house for him and my mom while he recovered, so i began talking to the guard about either an MOS change or a possible discharge. Well, i found out that the unit i'm in (dust off) had a couple openings for 88M, so i could complete AIT in the summer, as well as stay in my unit so i can reach my ultimate goal (joined mainly so i could fly, lifelong desire/goal here....i'm obsessed with flight).
Now i'm running into some more moral dellemas etc., whatever you want to call them. My dad's surgery was unsuccessful, he'll be starting chemo next week, and will be on hormone and maybe into radiation when i'd be leaving around the end of June.
Deep down, i want to stay in (even though the guard's RSP program makes me want to cry...couldn't be more boring), i love the idea of the military and the pride that comes with it, i also plan on going into ROTC at school, not sure of active or guard, but either way i'm probably going to do that program. I'm also bummed about being gone when my dad is the way he is (i also feel bad about wanting to maybe get out, because he kinda wants me to stay in).
Also, i would really like summer. I know that's BS and all, but damnit, i didn't get to ride enough LAST summer, and a bunch of friends are getting bikes this spring, so that'd be a blast.
awwww, i dunno. I know this may seem trivial and "whiny bitch like," but does anybody have advice? Thanks alot,
Aaron

[adamf2]

As far as your family is concerned, do what you have to do. Just make sure that whatever you decide to do, it's for your family and your family ONLY. Don't try to get chaptered or discharged because you want to have a good summer. If you are going to throw away an opportunity, you better make damn sure that it's for a good reason (family). Just my .02

[Jiggly]

if you havent been to AIT yet, switch to a different school, a shorter one ask our recruiter

[HUTSCBR]

+1 on the other 2 posts. Also, flying is great the first 5 times...after that it's just another job. Next summer will be there for you so don't let that weigh in. I missed the last 3 out of 4 summers and my friends and bikes are still there when the next summer rolls around.

[daytonaguy]

I'm military too, as I'm sure these other posters are too. I say despite all the bad things happening, stick it out and go through with it. Maybe an MOS change would work. Also, it is possible to defer your AIT start date or go earlier.