I'm not so sure this is a hard' date=' fast rule anymore. Several of my pilot friends had non-technical degree's. One was a business major and the other was criminal justice. Technical degrees do help, though, when it comes to learning the mathematics and physics behind flight principles. I was not a pilot, but I was aircrew and had close working relationships with pilots, Nav's, FE's and such.
This, too, may have changed a bit. I know you no longer have to be a rated officer (Pilot/Nav) to command a squadron.
Matt,
If you're serious about joining the AF then I say do it. Although I only served 7 years I will never regret my time in the service.
Sure... there was BS to deal with... but its much, much thicker in corporate America. I learned alot about myself, dedication, sacrifice and all that jazz. Sounds a bit like a recruiting schtick, I know... but things I learned in the AF are benefiting me to this day and, funny enough... only recently am I realizing it.
There are alot of members here who are serving, or have served, in all the branches. Ask around... you'll get lots of advice!