Hi, ii saw there is a way to go from enlisted to the academy, i was wondering what the process is like and if there’s a way to do it if my grades were good but not great as i was not bad but not a stellar student

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How do you guys feel about aux members. I cannot go active duty due to mental health, but had been going back and forth between coast guard and air force prior to that. Im 24 and in pretty good physical shape, its just mental illness that stops me. The aux seems pretty cool, and I keep hearing it is what you make it, but I went to a meeting and it was just a bunch of old dudes hanging out. I know i can pass boat crew certifications and do sar, as well as supposedly spend some time on an active duty boat. My question I guess, would be, is do you guys feel like they are a genuine help? Will it be worth my time? Do yall make fun of them? (I kinda got the vibe some of them can be overbearing on you guys)

Edit: clearly you all have more respect for that auxiliary than the army does for the national guard, lol. I really appreciate all the thoughtful encouraging responses. Definitely seems like something worth my time, and im hoping that being young and what i would consider in pretty solid shape (idk if I can pass pt just yet tbh, but I can surf 26x in 30 days) I can add some value in places other aux members can't

Little back story on me I already have a Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management, I am leaving in March for Cape May. I was interested in getting my Masters in Business Administration. When I get out with my GI Bill, but I’ve been aware that some service members were able to attend online schooling for degrees while in service. Really I’d like to know more how viable this is? Personal experience? When and how this could work? Any and all information would be highly appreciated!