Let's hope so, but I'm going to try and take advantage of this being the last time I'll ever plan and command a platoon-sized ground operation.
By the way, how do you like the prop pipeline? I think I may try to go that route possibly. Is the pipeline pretty constrictive coming out of primary?
All about timing...and luck. When I selected there were about 5-6 guys who selected Hercs within a few week period. After my last buddy got em, that was it. I haven't heard what the status is for a while. I had a decent NSS (above the jet cutoff) and snagged one, a close buddy had a not-so-hot NSS but was the only Marine who wanted Hercs that week, so he is here too.
I obviously can't compare this pipeline to others having not actually been in helos or jets, but I can tell you that life is good. Comparing stories with buddies doing those other pipelines has confirmed the sweetness

Pretty laid back group. Corpus has been a nice change in scenery from Milton, thats for sure.
You don't hear many Herc stories out there, I'm not really sure if there are any active duty Herc drivers on AW (a few newly winged guys are here), but talking with the Marines around VT-31 has finally shined some light on the Herc community. We might be transport/aerial refueling focused, but there are some shit-hot stories out there. Its a small community and it seems like everyone knows everyone. All I can tell you is that I am stoked that I am here. There is a high chance that if you select Hercs you will be flying the T-44C (glass cockpit) down here in Corpus, which is damn nice. Quite a step up from the T-34

Another perk is that you will know the exact aircraft you will be flying right out of primary, only the Osprey guys can claim that with you. Last - J model Herc, another glass cockpit - new engines - bad ass.
Any other questions feel free to PM me, I can keep you up to speed as I go through advanced, FRS, etc ...
Good luck bro